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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1908
Page
2
Notification to subscribers on address changes
A printed notice urges subscribers to report both old and new addresses for pet enclosures. It asks readers to notify the office if mailings become irregular and provides telephone contact 176 for assistance.
Carnival Weather Brightens San Antonio Week Ahead
Rain ended with a thunderstorm and cooler temps, clearing the air for a fine carnival week. Elated crowds welcome elaborate shows, a queen presiding over festivities, and a ban on confetti and whip history. Local officials hope revelers enjoy safe street celebrations despite lingering nerves from past scandals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Circular Urges Principals to Renew Anti Mosquito Work
Supt Wolfe issues circular to school principals urging renewed pupil activity in wartime mosquito control. He credits past student effort for city’s low mosquito problem and emphasizes ongoing community engagement with elders at home. The text notes that mosquitoes are not the only danger and hints at broader pest control education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe
Texas politics and public health notes mix with campaigns
Fragmented remarks touch on typhoid risks from filth and mosquitoes, urging extermination over screening. Mentions Taft Hughes Taft victory dynamics and Governor Campbell's Fort Worth remarks. notes carnival season, peanut price drop to 9 cents, Aldrich currency bill intro, and Burleson Burgess dynamics in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camphett
Fort Worth
Texas
Mother of Trusts Declares Tariff Fights in Rail Boom
The Chicago Journal argues that global railroad expansion and tariff policy empower steel monopolies and big trusts. It attacks Standard Oil for undercutting prices in some regions and overcharging elsewhere, warning tariffs enable domestic monopolies and harm consumers. The piece urges tariff revision to curb such protections and restore fair competition for American consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago Journal
Standard Oil Company
Anther
Tom Ganmpbell Goes Fishing in East Texas Lake
A humorous portrait shows Tom Ganmpbell abandoning political hustle for fishing. He hides his old coat and belt, dons a simple outfit, and sits by a lake as the crowd noise fades. The scene contrasts campaign fray with tranquil, natural sounds and the lone wooden ball gourd for company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honsy Grove
Tom Ganmpbell
Tom
Prince Albert
Govimer
East
Texas
Toon
A Pert Coincidence in Suburban Paper
A Philadelphia suburban paper printed two editorial squires without data separating them. One says a new hippopotamus was born, followed by an observation that it looks more like Ryan than anyone else. The writer notes the coincidence as real.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Use
Public Control of Monopoly Policy Discussed by AT&T
A New York Journal of Commerce article argues that public control can justify a natural monopoly for public service companies like AT and T if rates stay fair and public oversight ensures efficiency and harmony. It contends that with full publicity and supervision, genuine cooperation between authorities and firms can produce fair returns to investors while serving the public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Beggar Mamma Schemes Elopement at Hot Springs
A widow mother and her daughter plot to entrap a rich bachelor at a health springs resort. They spend lavishly on clothes to attract him, delay reunion until the peak season, then succeed in a dramatic elopement. The tale ends with the family living comfortably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cephetan
Sidly
Millonaire Beholiers
Eve
Adam
Whale
Tipe
Wing Go Pketna
Bucks in deadly horn duel found in Tevans pasture
In Tevans six mile pasture two seven-prong bucks locked horns in a death embrace. After days of struggle one buck died, the other freed by Dr Wilkinson and the Treadwells who pried apart the horns and released the survivor, marking the victor for future identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medfird
W. W. Treadwell
Wiikinaen
M.treadwell
Tevans
Wilkinson
Treadwell
Wherry
The Criminal Rich Make Anarchists
Rich and powerful not only profit from crime but create anti establishment sentiment. An outspoken column argues greed fosters unrest, citing that wealth holders’ deceit leads to downfall, imprisonment, or death, and condemns dishonest business.
There Is Good In Everything By E B Butler
A Chicago merchant, E B Butler, argues there is good in wealth when used properly. He praises philanthropic gifts like libraries and cultural centers by Carnegie, noting their value in stimulating public thought and discussion and applauding generous giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Carnegie
Carnegie
Delsarte Gymnastic Influence on American Beauty Reform
The text discusses how dieting and restraint were replaced by systematic physical exercises inspired by Francois Delsarte. It credits Genevieve Stebbins for merging Delsarte’s methods with Swedish gymnastics, shaping American women’s fitness and beauty ideals and spreading these practices through educational institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ley
Francois Delsarte
Paris
Steele Mackaye
Genevieve Stebbins
Delsarte
Amelia
Genevieve Steblina
America
Tulay
Why American Women Are Beautiful
A Prof. Dr. Adalbert von Tobold piece argues that interest in women's physical well being has grown recently in America across social classes. It discusses American women's health and vigor as a notable social topic and hints at evolving standards of female beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adalbert von Tobold
America
Orst
Auto fools officer in South Alamo street disturbance
A sergeant on duty at the Cain-Merce and Alamno streets intersection responded to a loud pistol report on Saturday. He found a stubborn automobile stalled at an incline near a repair shop, delaying traffic as wagons bicycles and carts passed by. Officer Chris Duli
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cain- Merce and
Alamno Streets
Alamo Street
Viva
Ponte
Chris Duli
San Antonio 21 Years Ago Revelations and Local Happenings
The Aransas Pass railroad reaches Hallettsville with a new station opening April 23. Braden park plans an Easter excursion and dance near the river four miles southeast of the city. A. Scully and Amelia Clifford wed at St Marys church with Rev. Father Maloney officiating. A Scholz and daughter depart for Europe in May for an extended continental stay. A Lone Star Brewery boating party on the river last night and Dave W. Douglas resigns his cornet post to take a Chicago position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aransas Pass
Hallettsville
Capisin Md
Braden
Braden Park
T. J. Sculy
Amelia
Clifford
St Manys Church
Maloney
A. Scholz
Henry Boomer
Europe
Lone Stay
Dave W. Douglas
Chicago
Aday
April 20 In History 1882 Missing Ink and Earthquake Notes
Fragmented historical notes list Charles Robert Darmvin death born 1809 and a San Francisco earthquake life checks. Also cites astronomical events tonight and tomorrow morning with sun and rise times and planetary hints. Additional items include a U S Army recruitment notice for single men aged 18 to 35, plus local ads for hardware stores and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Robert Darmvin
San Francisco
Tatadeatha
Sheriff candidates named for Bexar County race
Announcement list shows several candidates for sheriff of Bexar County. Bexar primary action referenced as the Democratic primaries. Names include B. D. Lindsey W. I. Goforth Tomes McCloskey Chas. P. Stevens and Fred A. Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Lindsey
Bexar County
The
Light
Tomes McCloskey
Enlinjce
Chas. P. Stevens
Sherif
Fred A. Lancaster
Demoacratta
Vivian K Hamilton Announces Candidacy for County Clerk
The Light records Vivian K. Hamilton as a declared candidate for County Clerk in the upcoming democratic primaries, noting the party designation and official filing intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian K. Hamilton
Constable Declares Candidacy for Precinct No 1
A local constable announces his intention to run as a Democrat for Precinct No 1 subject to party primary action. The notice emphasizes election timing and party processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marles
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Maia
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Eople
E. B. Butler
Exyning Telegram
Auto Fools Officer
Tamarrow
Mdon Tees
U. 3
ARMY
United States
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