22 Aug 1897
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1897
Page
1
A historical critique argues the hose as a coercive tool, likening its use on criminals and newcomers to punishment. The piece compares mob actions, prison water torture, and social discipline to illustrate ethical concerns within moral and legislative realms.
A long, rambling discussion on maternal discipline using the hose as a metaphor for correcting arrogance in youth. It argues mothers should gently curb presumption in sons and daughters to foster humility, noting the social balance between parental guidance and modern youthful independence. Includes an endorsement of Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a local testimonial.
Stockdale Aug 24 reports a week of social events including a barbecue, a large city celebration, and a Christian church protracted meeting. Local mentions include Miss Mary McDaule visiting from Moresville, Rev C W Apling assisting in a protracted meeting, and barbershop openings. Deaths include Mrs. John King, with funeral at Stockdale cemetery. Notable visitors: Miss Alta Peek and Miss Jess ie Upster. local governance notes: sidetrack work and new depot planned. Weather notes: recent rain and plans for more.
Beeville August report shows the county court with 3913.03 dollars in cash after last week’s uneeting. Investigation reveals no valid election order to prevent hogs goats and sheep from running at large, leaving Beeville vulnerable to hog pasture status. local press notes include Spanish and English papers plus Bee journal amid social mentions and a lawsuit reference involving Judge McCampbell against stockholders.
In Uvalde Aug 21 a niece shower cooled the air while Prof Wesley Peacock arrived and visited friends. W D Heard finished tax rolls praised by county officials. May Smyth returned from Kerrville simmer normal. Hunting parties report squirrel and hawk kills. Transfers of children require county judge approval for district apportionment. Gus Barker and Jay Gaye discussed fish commission plans for a shipment to be delivered in Uvalde with details to come.
Georgetown residents report a children’s party at Mrs Kate Maketson’s home honoring a Leon Count visitor, a record turnout. Lyle Leavell and Mrs M M Crophell spend weeks at Rockport, while Mrs T S Snyder returns from Sexview and Mrs Howell Harris visits Fort Worth with daughter Bessie. John D Madson leaves for Nashville to join husband in law studies at Michigan. university attendance expected higher. Verity night local youths attend a Round Rock drama. several couples wed at Teide’s evening ceremony officiated by Rev Shaw.
Old people needing medicine to regulate bowels and kidneys may find Electric Bitters the true remedy. It acts mildly on the stomach and bowels, adds strength and tone to organs, aiding nature in function. An excellent appetizer and aid to indigestion. Fifty cents and one dollar per bottle at Kalteyer & Son's drug store.
Footwear advertised with mixed misspellings offers ladies and children's shoes at half price while men’s styles show low prices. The ad highlights grain leather and calfskin options with discount figures like 1.50 to 3 dollars and emphasizes a shoe bar gain counter.
Readable fragments describe White Naimsook and Cambric short dresses trimmed with Valenciennes lace and embroidery. Prices noted include four dollars for real quieted trims and tresses, with mentions of Weeeee etry seen.
The note highlights summer dress fabrics that will loosen up sewing machines and make garments easier to craft during the bright season. It underscores the appeal of vivid prints and light-weight materials for warm weather attire.
Local ad lists Monday specials with Teegulay at 8 cents and Marquesa Lay and Regular items priced at 5 cents and 9 cents, plus others. The note references brand names and a market flyer style promotion for the day.
The wedding of Rev Z W Mattox of Victoria Street Baptist church to Dr Jennie Richards of the University of Valladelphta occurred last Sunday at the bride’s South Presa Street home. Mattox recovered from recent prostration after heat and illness, enabling the ceremony conducted by Rev Dr Harris.
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