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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1908
Page
8
A fragment recounts San Antonio residents joking over a phone call about a number request and a humorous misunderstanding. An exchange with a dairy farmer and a joke about a wife beater and a dairyman is noted, reflecting lighthearted local chatter amid names like Cooper Lathrop company and Mr Shaw.
Chief Quartermaster Texas announces sealed proposals for printing supplies paper cardstock and related items for Headquarters Central of Texas at San Antonio through June 30 1909. Bids due May 1 1908 with information and forms on request. Address proposals to Robt RB Stevens C Q M.
A late era Light column discusses beauty culture, health tips, and charm advice for women. It includes letters to Mme. D Anjou, fragrance and skin care guidance, vocal development notes, tone advice, and a variety of cosmetic recipes and home remedies.
A large audience is expected tomorrow night at Central Christian Church for the Rice Concert Company of New York. Lead tenor Leon Rice and pianist Miss Caesar draw praise from major cities. The benefit program begins at 15 o'clock sharp and features a mix of classic and popular tunes sung in English.
A 1908 circular from major Texas breweries urges wholesalers to charge a cash deposit for beer cooperage returned to private parties. The letter claims scarce cooperage and proposes deposits of $8 per half barrel and $2 per keg or quarter barrel, refundable upon return. It warns that after May 1, 1908, strict enforcement will apply, and asks dealers to report competitors not charging.
A transcription of a market list shows item prices for fruits vegetables and other foods. Items include apples, peppers, squash, onions, beans, greens, butter, cheese, poultry, and dairy products with varied prices per pound or per unit. The list reads like a shopper’s price catalog with assorted spellings and misspellings.
Mathers' chib of the Mleauo outhige school will hold a straw festival Friday afternoon from 4 to 7 with strawberries ice cream and cake. Milaiy setioal will picnic Friday afternoon at San Pedro apres. Wings and givens will be freeted in the near f ncture and crowned Friday. Mrs Belle Anderson of Bracken Ridge Graqutar school Kay resigned to go Beanmont to keep Norse for her son who is physical director of the M C A at that place.
Barry Adams, depot gardener in charge of the project, announced a major fountain to be erected on the grounds near the car sheds. The site will be among the largest in the city, transforming the area while a passenger train does not operate in the next few days.
Executive committee of the association advanced plans for San Antonio’s horse show to be held May 14 13 and 16 entries announced include Mrs Kampfmann Mrs Aubrey J Q Terrell etc Residents of Bexar county restricted entries. Wednesday through Friday programs include roadster saddle horses harness classes burlesque acts and driving contests. Peacock School gets cavalry equipment with a new academy branch and aim to add infantry as well.
A barrel of liquor reportedly found in the town area leads to police attention. Witnesses describe a large barrel and drunken storage in the Alley neighborhood. Jackson, a Black man, claimed to have spotted the barrel near the railroad tracks. Betecthy Womack and others involved, with unclear ownership and potential theft connections.
A garbled 19th century item notes Judge Kroeger in Durango Mexico is seriously ill with fever. The text mentions names like W. Krae and misheard phrases but confirms the illness and a morning event connected to a sibling.
A new currency bill drafted in Washington proposes emergency currency backed by securities, with authorizations for large clearinghouse claims and an initial $750,000,000 issuance. The measure, supported by House members, would set rates and create a permanent banking commission to oversee the plan.
General G A Dede of the Caloride Southern railway board, based in New York, travels with his family toward Uvalde to inspect two properties he is considering.
A damaged report describes treasure found amid a demolished Jayne home. Photographs show a shed near the property containing thousands of dollars in gold and notes, with a caption about concealed wealth discovered during the razing.
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