This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
2
A compilation of scattered items from The San Antonio Light includes editorial jabs, reader letters, and a brief notice about the San Antonio International Fair dates Sept 26 to Oct 21. It references political tensions in Bexar County and state-wide prohibition talk, with remarks on Water quality and local humor.
TO SUBSCRIBERS. Important when doing the ad rates of your pages charged to Five both Old and new addresses. Souse delivery irregular, please notify the office. be Either telephone, 176.
The Republican state platform is praised for its blunt critique of the Terrell election law and related primary reform measures. It argues the law imposes undue expense on those seeking public office and hampers party conduct, while contrasting Republicans with Democrats over platform demands and judicial reform. The piece reflects a partisan view on Texas legislative limits and constitutional questions.
The U Siesl corporation adopts a resolution to protect Ita employees from coercion or manipulation by political bosses. It prohibits any solicitation or use of signatures for political purposes or interference with workers political opinions.
A journalist notes a new wheat variety developed in Alaska could yield over 200 bushels an acre. The piece also jests about political maneuvers and mentions Storey as state chairman, Gov. Tom, and concerns over spotlight and coddling after a recent scare.
The New York Evening Post notes plans to win the South in the presidential race. Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee supporters urge Taft to seize the opportunity, while the Taft campaign remains wary of the Republican machine. With race issues foregrounded, the South likely stays Democratic unless major changes occur before November 3.
County commissioners name a jury of view for the Bt Hedwig road project. Ex Governor Retura and Bryanne per wan ve visit the city. Mayor Prof Tom Sehreluer presides over a council meeting. Live Stock association canvass under way at the Menger hotel to raise 12000 for a Houston plant. Charles Reker to recite at Belknan Nebutluy event.
Article argues modern society has transformed government business and industry through new machines and methods, while the church lags. It asserts the church must modernize its organization and operations to match the efficiency of secular processes and adapt to modern conditions.
A witty column notes a fast of your own may harm friendships. Honesty yields lasting success if you stay at the right end and keep others from interfering. Many upright men fail to ignore a straightforward path. A good idea is one that can be carved out and traded for color.
The fragment outlines a local sports or civic item with names and places barely readable. It mentions Boies, The Kind Yor Hava, and Bay related terms, suggesting a tie or drawn result in a regional contest or event. Details remain unclear due to OCR damage.
A fragment from iNew Yak Press lampoons marriage and gender roles. It rails at men and women with sharp, humorous asides about money luck and social expectations, noting a man’s fishing hobby and the church’s view of women.
A garbled OCR chunk lists dates and names across centuries including Alexis death in 1118, 1840 queen Philippa, 1709 Napoleon birth, 1824 Walter Scott birth, Sir Lafayette in New York, 1858 first Atlantic cable message, and other scattered items. Also mentions Paris actress Adelaide, events in 1830 1900, and 1907 Hungarian violinist Joachim.
Piles sufferers offered a home cure using a new absorption treatment. The ad promises immediate relief and lasting results and urges readers to write to Mrs. M. Bummers, Box F, Notre Dame, Indiana, without sending money.
A drummer at the Menger hotel notes a passerby chewing gum in a vivid, humorous image. The writer remarks on the scene, comparing it to cud chewing and describing the overall impression as striking and unusual. The anecdote captures a moment of odd street etiquette and social observation.
Inventor Alexander Crabkam Bell argues airships will dominate mail transport and warfare. He predicts the air age begins soon with aerodromes becoming commercial hubs, replacing heavier than air flight limits, and dirigible balloons handling freight while aerodromes enable rapid movement and warfare dominance in the skies.
A fragment from a sensational column mixes romantic fantasy with a real crime report from Mexico City. Marie Peres allegedly faced Leopoldo Villaggnier de termined on revenge, leading to a stabbing on her doorstep. Police later noted the wound was minor, but the story highlights heartbreak and social mood amid vivid travelogue style prose.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.