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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1908
Page
2
A notice to subscribers about changing the payer address for mail delivery. It requests updating contact details and provides a telephone line, 376, for confirmation or questions. The snippet conveys a routine administrative update without specific names or locations.
The Light argues the school board should choose the High Itheal principal solely on qualifications, not gender, noting many women principals nationwide and in Texas. It asserts trustees will ignore sex and focus on merit, while bemoaning sensational rumors from Beaumont and surrounding commentary.
A lengthy editorial voice critiques a Buncombe focused Woons pulp resolution, arguing education must tailor to age 14 or 15 and avoid a uniform system. It notes St Louis leadership changes, San Antonio sidewalk value boosts, and Bailey campaign volleys, while doubting a serious investigation will occur before conventions.
Governor Campbell takes a cautious view of predicted raids on Texas statutes. He argues Texas will not face a raid but will see steady growth in industries that raise wages and home building. He criticizes demagogues and urges fewer, better laws to foster payrolls and savings.
A fragment from the New Braunfels Herald discusses farmers providing well kept homes with green lawns and winding paths. It argues that trained self reliance among all classes benefits the community, reducing tramps and paupers while fostering progress and neighborhood improvement.
In Rio Grande News a county court jury last week fined a young man $100 and costs for not realizing pistol days have passed. The judge suggested further examples are unlikely necessary.
Local note from Laredo Times reports interest in artesian water supplies with emphasis on potential profits and community effort. No political tension noted as residents discuss feasible development and investment options.
A lively Saturday night dance for clerks at Muth's pavilion. the State Medical Association begins its Austin convention. San Antonio delegates list includes Drs Johns Kingsley Cupples Chew Lowry Terrell Graham Watts Barnitz Shropshire Moore Shepard. Typographical Union elects six month officers led by Wellman and Latchworth. Mrs Aubrey guests at McCulloch unit reception. Sallie Evane presented the regiment with its battle flag in 1862.
The entry records Oliver Cromwell born 1109 and died 1058, Rev Baruch Wesley as father of the Wesleys, poet William Cowper died 1800 and born 131, plus a note that the United States declared on April 21 during the war with Britain. Astronomical notes add sunset at 5 01 and moonrise at 3 44.
Aline plaza near the band stand hosts a thriving ant colony as pedestrians pass by twilight. Few ants are crushed, with about twenty killed in an hour, while bystanders intervene to some extent, highlighting ants’ resilience under crowded, adverse conditions.
A pair of girls at a well known college diverge in their paths after graduation. One pursues deep study in trigonometry and classical quotes but finds little social payoff, while the other rejects heavy learning yet earns a reputation for brilliance through quotes and public speaking. The tale argues that education’s value lies in the ability to see and apply it, not merely its quantity.
Thomas A Edison argues the age of invention has not begun. predicts rapid, wide dissemination of science and electricity, including trolley systems, wireless tech, and cement mold houses that could cut dwelling costs and speed up construction. He envisions Long Island growth and better homes within years.
A playful exchange centers on a child responding to a caller who teases by saying she is Mrs Jones's little girl. The child retorts that she is not Mrs Jones's daughter but her mammal, prompting amusement and confusion in the caller.
R L Barnett Co, at 65 817 East Commerce street, runs one of the state's largest plants for power boxes makers with thirty five to fifty employees. President and manager R L Barnett brings thirty years of box making experience serving Texas, Louisiana and Mexico markets. The firm also supplies wrapping paper, bags, brine, and related materials.
A San Antonio feature recalls local characters. barber Treuter of Main Plaza touts his shop as the city’s best while recounting a humorous barbering moment with a goat as a pet. Krakauer Piper hires a poised applicant, only for a blush of sudden realization to interrupt.
Local ad fragment lists a North Side hardware dealer Maiaware Co. with prices and items including stoves. Mentions Orig hal stoves and general hardware stock. Fragmentary notice provides few readable names and items.
A set of Democratic primary filed notices announces multiple candidates for Sheriff of Bexar County including W. I. Goforth James McClogkey and Chas. F. Stevens, all subject to Democratic primary action. Additional notices name Fred H. Lancaster for Sheriff and Vivian Hamilton for County Clerk, each conditional on primary results.
The Light announces J J Meaves as a candidate for Constable Precinct No 1 subject to Democratic primaries. It also announces J Ga Wilken as a candidate for Constable Precinct No 1 subject to Democratic primaries.
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