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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1908
Page
2
A damaged notice advises subscribers to report delivery issues by providing both old and new addresses and to contact the office by telephone at 176 if service is irregular. The brief instruction emphasizes timely notification to ensure proper paper delivery.
A century article outlines a two man Republican campaign staff with T Roosevelt at the helm and a mock bureaucratic apparatus including subcommittees and a “Nureau for the purveying of executing expletives” under Col. Roosevelt. It notes Roosevelt and Roosevelt kinmen steering the effort while Democrats shift to a one man issue approach, with broader political speculation for the future.
The column discusses rising mosquito nuisance in San Antonio due to heavy rainfall, offering practical tips to locate breeding sites around homes. It notes a Texas recruit's marksmanship contest at Newport and comments on local politics and past predictions by Gen. Grosvenor, reflecting a mix of local weather, military events, and political chatter.
A London Woman's Life essay contrasts gender responses to terminal illness. It claims men fight death, demand efforts and seek trials, while women are described as fatalistic and accepting, even when odds favor treatment. The piece questions whether gender shapes medical choices and resilience.
The Portland Oregonian notes that while sleeping in tents is popular as a tuberculosis remedy in summer, tents do not equal sleeping in the open air. A 8 by 10 canvas room with ground vents is not the same as a larger open space, and closed tents may mislead people into thinking they are sleeping in the open air.
A Brooklyn Eagle item notes an independent party ticket featuring Mr Hisgen from the north described as blue-eyed and fair-haired and Colonel Graves from the south described as dark-haired and chivalrous. The passage mocks the pairing of contrasting regional figures, framing the debt as irresistible in its variety.
The piece notes Franklin Pierce as a dark horse at the national conventions, likely Baltimore in 1848, as the Democrats nominated him on the forty ninth ballot. It mentions New Hampshire gave no votes until Marty’s second base, where he received one then lost on the thirty third ballot.
A fragmentary critique on early cinema and urban spectatorship, arguing that audiences in cosmopolitan cities embrace sensational films while moral virtue is lampooned. The piece discusses class, education, and the paradox of enjoying ethically problematic entertainment, with satirical asides about public behavior and warnings to avoid smoking.
This San Antonio page recalls Captain C H Merritt’s returning from illness, a local drummer Milter held up and robbed near Rio Grande City, a surprise party for Miss Mary Wicker of Georgia, Grind O M A holding a meeting and adding new members, the city hall site awaiting selection, and J F MacManus visiting from Southam Barbed Wire Co. Also mentions Mrs Massey leaving for Hughes Springs to recuperate and district attorney George Powell leading the city shating and menacing future.
A Labor movement document urges renewed independent voting by workers to strengthen union influence. It extols past AFL strategy, notes congressional effects, and calls for continued independent action to curb party domination and defend workers rights.
Detective Womack recalls a late fall incident where four pickpockets lured patrons with a drink and one paid with a diamond. He describes the thief’s quick return with the jewel and a plan to steal more, noting the man’s continued success in his craft and the likely short sentence ahead.
Historical notes list dates and names including Izeax Walton and John Drydan with births and deaths, plus Francia Beott Kay author of The Star Epanated Banner. Mentions of John Boyle O'Rell, Edward Vth coronation, and 1966 peace conference at a U.S. naval yard. Astronomical events describe moon position and timing with approximate figures.
Dr Harvey W Wiley chief of the Bureau of Chemistry warns against selling foods under misrepresented labels. He calls for law based reform within five years to end false labeling and educate the public while allowing safe ingredients like glucose when clearly identified.
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