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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1908
Page
2
A reflective piece on motherhood shaping a daughter's character through confidence and guidance. It argues that a mother's view, tempered by experience, influences a girl's integrity. The essay notes the delicate balance between protection and allowing growth amid temptation.
The text blends geography and politics, noting Arthur Stiles and USGS mapping that Houston’s Guadalupe range peak called Hi Capi isa rises to 8690 feet, possibly the highest in Texas, while references to Louis J. Wortham and Bard of Kentucky politics hint at campaign slogans. It also mentions Standard Oil court outcomes and Ohio politics tied to Taft era.
In Reeves county Texas Riggs faced a case after a friend McGutcheon claimed a switch struck him. The weapon was argued as harmless in different counties. transfers occurred between Reeves and Parrot, later Paso. Riggs was tried last week and acquitted.
A fragmented verse dream about butterflies mermaids and golden summer scenes. The speaker awakens to rain and a teasing alarm about a cabbage head, blending whimsical imagery with abrupt wakefulness.
A comic reflection on marriage and gender roles. The narrator jokes about doctors bargaining with women, a man loving his family, and how pride and vanity affect affection. It notes women’s preferences, parental duties, and a man’s foolish acts like subscribing to stock he cannot afford.
Parodic snippets reflect a stylized urban tone about society, risk, love, and labor. The fragmentary text hints at public storage, moral judgment, and progress, with odd spellings suggesting a satirical glance at everyday city life and media.
A tirade arguing that bachelorhood fuels divorce rates by elevating an unattainable ideal of marriage. It contrasts patient single men waiting for the right partner with married men, mocks divorce courts, and extols enduring commitment despite weariness, ending with a nautical allusion.
A San Antonio reader testifies that Don's Kidney Pills relieved persistent backache, improved sleep, mood, and energy, and restored kidney health. She credits the remedy with steady improvement after use and recommends purchasing from Bier Drug Co and Taster-Milbury Co in Buffalo, New York.
San Antonio reports polling began in 18 precincts with officials indicating smooth operations and 2000 votes counted by 2 pm, split with 700 anti side and 1300 pro side. Polls close at 6 pm as citizens decide in a heated prohibition referendum.
A man identified as Wrank Haywood, described as a negro, died yesterday afternoon after violent coughing caused a blood vessel burst. He was attended by Dr Matthews at the Palace and near friends were present. witnesses say he collapsed following a convulsive spell, with reports of a hemorrhage during the event. Haywood had lived here for several years, coming from Colby.
Crowds on Alamo Street watch a burly man with three shaggy dogs walk along the sidewalk. Officer Fitzhenry intervenes after a clash with passersby over the dogs, guiding the man into the street to deter the animals. The officer jokes that letting the dogs follow him is one way to keep them off the curb.
Historical notes list notable dates and figures with births deaths and events from 1791 to 1886 including Hayne Morton Tilten Frederiel of Germany and Samuel Janes Tilten, plus astronomical events such as sunset at 7:08 and moon phase details in eastern time.
M Placher of 610 Frat Houston Street hawks Hindipo the new Kidney Cure and Nerve Tonic with loud claims of curing all Kidney troubles and nervous pains. The ad promises a 10 cell box by mail with guaranteed satisfaction and return payment if not pleased.
A historical commentary questions whether leaders should prioritize public sentiment over enforcing law. It cites the idea that officials are elected to uphold statutes, not to coddle popular taste, and argues that true governance rests on adherence to legal duty rather than shifting public mood.
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