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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1908

Page

2

Bryan Income Denial and Political Wealth Clash

The report quotes Mr. Bryan denying a $60,000 to $75,000 annual income claim and labeling himself a public servant who lectures and writes for pay. He says most earnings come from speeches, with little from private gain, and he declined corporate legal offers to stay in politics. He asserts his prominence benefits public work and questions the legitimacy of higher earnings, noting a change in views on public questions. Governor Campbell remains on the fence between camps as May 3 looms for Tom Bryan.

Mr. Bryan New York Boona Campbell Balley Nod Valley

San Antonio Needs Sidewalk Improvements Citywide

San Antonio, the Alamo City, blends beauty and growth with healthful living yet suffers from poor sidewalk conditions. The piece argues for immediate improvement and extension of the city’s sidewalk system to better serve residents and visitors, noting widespread defects and safety concerns.

San Antonio Alamo City San Antonio Io

Appeal for better sidewalks and road funding in Texas

An editorial argues Texas lacks compulsory sidewalk laws and relies on homestead goodwill. It urges residents to sign petitions for a good roads bond issue, cites a 1876 constitution rule, and notes a Saturday Evening Post article urging road improvements and pulp duties removal. It highlights mud puddles harming city life and property values while stressing civic health and beauty.

Texas Supreme Court of Texas

Electricity and Chemistry in the Early Industrial Age

The passage notes rapid growth in electrochemical processes since electricity’s practical use in chemistry. Niagara Falls leads this industry, with 1905 data valuing electro chemicals above seven million dollars. Advances include cheaper carbon tetrachloride production, electric furnaces melting quartz, and progress in processing iron ore, phosphorus, graphite, barium hydroxide, and other substances.

Niagara Falls Electrochemical Industry

Watermelon Cheers Over Politics in Val Verde County

The editor extols watermelons over political truths praising their genuine joy and sweetness compared with campaigning. A playful contrast highlights a preference for summer fruit over political rhetoric.

Val Verde

Cock fighting banned by twenty first legislative session

Honey Grove debate on cock fighting ends with abolition of the sport. The Twenty First Legislature prohibits rock fighting and game fighting, stating cock pits are abolished and players must not inflict steel parts into opponents. Cocke and others denied the claimed debate.

Pitshigh Wi A. Cocke Honey Grove

Mud Road Trouble Shakes Wornish Community

In Claturne Chronicle style a muddy road dispute disrupts a local district as residents with worn teeth allegedly face compulsion to clear paths before heading to town. The fragment hints at a rural setting and communal friction over road conditions.

Claturne Chronicle

Mother's Guide to Lydia Pinkham Remedy for Young Women

A promotional notice touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as vital aid for young girls experiencing headaches dizziness faintness and sleepiness. It claims the remedy prepares the system for puberty and has helped generations reach womanhood.

Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia E.pinkham Miss Olson Aliss Ellen AM Olson North East Street Kewvanes Pinkham Kewanee Lydia H. Pinkham

San Antonio 21 Years Ago

In Boerne, Trame Manager Yoaklin and railroad officials toured the line for potential repairs. Mayor Callaghan names anti-prohibition committee members A. Deldney Edgar Schramm George Stijell Thad W. Smith and Nate Lesgis. A clothing firm received 2000 white duck trousers for the Department of Texas. Summer railroad rates to northern and eastern resorts reportedly postponed until May 10. A new covered shed is noted behind the Federal building.

Trame Yoaklin Aransds Pass Boerne Callaghan Bexar County A. Deldney Edgar Schramm George St. Jell Thad. W. Smith Nate Lesgis Department of Texas Federal Building

April 28 In History Chronicle

Historical notes mark the death of Thomas Hetterton in 1716 and the birth and death of Thows Macrow, with a 1631 birth. Also noted is General Vitzhugh Lee, Confederate veteran and former U S consul at Havana, born 1835. An astronomical line lists Sussets and moon phases with unclear wording.

Thomas Hetterton Acta Thows Macrow Vitzhugh Lee United States Havana

San Antonio testimonials promote Doan's Kidney Pills

The ad claims Doan's Kidney Pills cure backache and kidney trouble triggered by a cold. Edward Abele of San Antonio recounts severe pain, insomnia, and fatigue, then credits Doan's for fast relief after buying at Hexar Drug Store and urges others to use Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as sole U.S. agent. Remember the name Doan's.

Dean San Antonio Edward Abele Avenue B Texeo Donna Doran All Denters Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Toans

Vaccination etiquette and public manners clash at greetings

A column of brief anecdotes notes caution in casual greetings after vaccination, urging care not to grab arms. It recalls incidents where arm grips caused trouble and jokes about a “Please handle with care” sign. It also references a university-like Success Magazine piece on talking too much and thinking too little.

Alamu Maza Success Magazine Massachusetts Boston Sandy

Out of the Dim Past Noted in Chicago Tribune Tale

Samuel Woodworth had just written The Old Oxken Tacket. Nothing in it, he muttered as he read and pondered the probable price it would bring. But posterity apparently found merit in the work. Dellcioz ice cream and a Main Pharmacy ad note nearby.

Chicago Tribune Samuel Woodworth Dippa

State Duty to Aid Employment and Prevent Suicides

A political appeal argues the state must actively help unemployed citizens find suitable work. It contends current policy fails to provide jobs, increases despair, and links consent to public responsibility. suggests better employment support would reduce self harm and improve social safety.

Chicago

Family Affair and New Phone Numbers Noted

A brief item lists family ties and telephone numbers with old 446-27 and new 390 lines. The note centers on a name nicknamed Bucky and a cream flavor mention.

Try “Bucky" Dee Cream

Indict Three In Hondo Case In County Report

Liano County April 28 The district court convened with no criminal cases scheduled this term. The grand jury began sessions and is expected to report, possibly altering criminal affairs. Indictments target strangers living in the county. Brownwood April 28 A farmer reports 300 acres of wheat losses from recent inundations valued at $7000. Fort Worth April 28 Three young men under 19 are sent to penitentiary for offenses totaling 16 years. Fort Worth April 28 Hotel Bolt Works inmates survive by jumping from a second story. El Paso April 2 A Carmen production features a bull fight. matador wins. San Antonio April 28 Polls sign and Pure Food Law notice praises Woley’s Honey and Tar as safe, non opiate cough remedy. endorsed by Bexar Drug Co.

Liano County Ged Liano, Tex Hondo Tex Brownwood Leo Baugh Here Woley Lewag Bexar Drug Co

Sheriff candidates named for Bexar County from The Light

The Light authorizes announcements of multiple Democratic primary sheriff candidates for Bexar County. Names include B. D. Lindsey W. T. Goferthans Innes McCluskey Chas. F. Stevens Fred H. Lancaster George Surkey and others subject to Democratic primary action in July.

B.D Lindsey Bexar County W. T. Goferthans Sheril Innes McCluskey Bazar County Chas. F. Stevens Faxar County Light H. Lancaster The George Surkey Short

Light announces two candidates for County Clerk race

The Light 3 field indicates Vivien J. Hamilton and Micheal F. Campbell as candidates for County Clerk. Both entries note candidacy subject to the actions of the Democratic primaries. The notices name the individuals and reference the primary process.

Vivien J. Hamilton Tun Micheal F. Campbell

Candidates Named for Constable Precinct 1 in Democratic Primary

The notice lists J. Weeves and J. Bi. Wilkena as candidates for Constable Precinct No. 1, subject to the Democratic primaries. The filing appears in a formal announcement from the Constable race coverage.

J. Weeves Asics J. Bi. Willkena

Also Mentioned on This Page

San Antonio Light PRESS A, G Munro Shirley W. Johns Clif Binone Beparanat, Bois Ghouse Datty Sandys Postoltics Sam Antonio Bryan Tom Electricity and Chemistry Mother's Guide Sussets Asquith Herbert Asquith Wiglind Reginald McKenna Almiralty R. PB. Haldane Atute For War Wincetan Spencer Churchill Board of Trade Ber Low Earl of Crewe Blily Colonies Lord Tweedmeaut Talonies Davi Lieyd George Exchequer J. T Binnett & Co, Graerinkern Br Rey P, Fagran Union Thesteries Seminary Monk News OF the Lone Star State Penitentiary Fort Worth Luke Founder Jack Planigan Will O Flemster Nearoes Bolt Works Carmen Hi Paso No, Tex Alamo National Bank Bam Antonio Texar Capital Antonio Nerrville E. B. Chandler East Crockett Street
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