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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1898

Page

9

Local San Antonio Bowling League poses new season

The San Antonio Bowling League meets at Turner Hall to launch the 9 club league starting September. President Frank Gloeckner will assemble captains and players from Casinos Turners Athletics Bayselds and TVS as teams prepare for the season, with roster changes likely before opening matches.

Frank Gloeckner San Antonio Ghout Louis H. Scamidt von Emil Turner Paul Nuhy Jake Baum Chri. Berker J. C. Franke Fues Harry Hole Turners

For Sale Items and Odd Lines From A Page

A miscellany of auction like listings and stray notes including furniture, sewing machine, beds and wardrobes for sale at 95 Avenue D Larkwood residence. The page also recaps a collage of poems and scattered local notices with names towns and events from Luling Georgetown and surrounding areas.

Wheeler & Wilson Avenue D Larkwood

Accident claimed life during outdoor address on collapsing platform

A man recounts his father’s death when a platform collapsed beneath him while speaking to a large outdoor crowd. He was precipitated several feet, suffering injuries described as breaking his neck. A separate item notes a lost diamond pendant and a reward offer at 506 Soledad Street.

Boxer Jon Wolcott Nears End After Fourth of July Accident

The New York World reports boxer Jon Wolcott may end his fighting era after a July fourth accident left his right hand severely injured. A firework mishap at a Boston celebration caused near total hand damage, stiffening the middle finger and threatening amputation. Medical care was given, but he hesitates over surgery and a possible comeback.

New York Jon Wolcott Wolcott Welcott Georgé Dixon Doston Avolcote Dixon Wolestt Joe Shereapost Wolrartt

Negro troops viewed as failures by white press

The New Orleans States editorial excerpt notes Northern papers increasingly view African American soldiers with skepticism. It cites Tampa, Biloxi, New Orleans, and Jacksonville clashes, arguing that while Black soldiers can fight, Black officers are ineffective, and Black troops off color behavior undermines integration.

N. O Magon Dixon Tampa Clickamausa New Orleans Jocksortville Thia Washington Post United States Negrosa Crane

War Spirit of Small Boys in Toy Stores

A brief mention of Christmas toy trade mood as toy dealers face the dull season. A seven year old tactician figure appears in the scene, with emphasis on the brisk sales and holiday bustle among shops selling children's toys.

War toys spark boys’ camp battles on uptown lots

A street scene shows boys staging mock battles with toy uniforms drums and sailboats, as parents watch. An American general chats with children about reinforcements while a local tradesman notes a surge in demand for toy soldiers and related paraphernalia reflecting wartime spirit.

Orient Trade: Asia Exports Rich Delicacies and Moon Cakes

Tapan dominates firsts used in bird's nest soup in the new world while Japan and China lead in dried seafood and delicacies. Crystallized limes dates and preserved rinds, tropical fruits, and moon cakes form a varied export menu for August and September markets.

Tapan New World Japan Coati

I All An Agnostic Sermon At Vine Street Church

Rev Herbert Bigelow asserts in a Sunday sermon that all humans are agnostics and honesty requires admitting we do not know God. He cites faith as belief despite lack of visible proof and argues atheists act as if there were no God while many claim orthodox goodness is mankind’s cure.

Christ Allelan Dlehtlip Fiumantty Cinelnnati Ueyve War Department Officura Menn Postoffice Department Shartee San‘Hago Miles Washington Lta Porto Rico Santiago Porto Riles New York City New York United States Hestram Cuba Forto Rico Philippines Shaffter Tampa Vinetreet Congregational Church Herbert Bigelow Amy God Tades Tyea Tam Gt. Paul

Indigenous Florida plant touted as cure for opium habit

The article describes a plant named Indusa from Florida's Everglades claimed as a perfect antidote for morphine and opium addiction. It details the plant’s appearance, growth habitat, and a purported healing effect, presenting a sensational remedy with emphasis on hopeful outcomes.

W. W. Winthrop Winthrop Winsop Florida Everglades McGregor Dusan Ong-Hye— Siclay

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