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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1907

Page

27

Washington Statue Story Reveals Old Ownership

An OCR fragment recounts a long history of a wooden statue of George Washington. It traces possession back to colonial times, mentions sale and transfer to Theobald Liebman, and notes contemporary owner valuing it around five dollars. It also references 1899 events and construction proposals in Washington Square.

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Burnett Paper Box Company A Leader In Texas

R. L. Burnett, president and manager, heads a large box factory at 815-817 East Commerce, a long time manufacturer serving Texas, Louisiana and Mexico. The firm produces paper boxes and related wrapping materials and printed products with thirty years of experience.

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Victor Hugo Remembered Through F D Shaw’s Memoir

F D Shaw, friend of famous people, recalls his European travels with Victor Hugo and other notable figures. He describes Hugo’s moods, exile life, and intimate moments in Paris, Hauteville House, and family memories, including Hugo’s devotion to children and the impact of his public career on personal life.

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Wrecks His Statue At Local Exhibit

A vandal battered a sculpture by Kitamnin Naodlin at a ToIex exhibition causing head and arm damage with an iron hammer. Police report notes the artist’s works previously won awards and attendants questioned the motive amid talk of new styles and rivalries in the art scene.

Kitamnin Naodlin

Fragmented text overview from a disputed archival fragment

A garbled OCR passage features broken phrases and misidentified names. The readable bits reference a discussion about asylum, anonymity, and exile, but lack coherent context, dates, or identifiable persons to form a clear news item. The fragment preserves no verifiable events or entities.

Modern Nursery Habits and Open Air Benefit

A critique of strict infant regimens and "open windows" modern nursery practices praises fresh air and regular hours while condemning rigid feeding schedules and overprotective methods. The piece contrasts past restrictive nurseries with today’s emphasis on open spaces and patient care for infants.

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Railroad Time Table from Benset Station and connections

A dense, partially unreadable timetable lists departures and arrivals for multiple routes and cities. It mentions Benset Station and South Florida Street lines with origins and destinations including Houston Galveston San Antonio Corpus Christi Austin Fort Worth St Louis and Laredo. Several times such as 9:00 am 7:82 am 10:30 am 8:80 pm 2:09 am and 6:00 am appear, along with references to express services and connections to Texarkana and Saltillo.

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City Receives Large Park Gift from Gen Palmer

General William J Palmer founder of Colorado Springs and Golo has grown a city park system to about 425 acres with several boulevards. The gift includes a $45,000 annual allowance for maintenance and an estimated total value of 1.5 million dollars. Palmer also spent 750,000 dollars beautifying Monument Park within city limits. The notice also lists US Army enlistment details for unmarried men age 21 to 36, with English literacy requirements, recruiting at Moore-Riding Avenue and Houston Street in San Antonio, Texas.

William J. Palmer Coloredo Springs Golo Hag Pa Tad Monument Park United States Army The United States Moore Riding Avenue Houston Street San Ananto Texas

Jowa Savings Banks Lead In Deposits

Jowa savings banks show 1219 banks with 027,192 depositors and an average 425.79 per depositor. Tawa leads with 494 banks and 3,527 patrons at 3527 deposits while New York has 124 banks with 2,637,235 depositors and an average 506.25. Ohio tops, averaging 639.59. An ad notes cottage doors and stock, promising right prices from Ed Steves & Sons.

Tawa New York Ohio Steves & Sons

Paradoxes in a Parlor Charm and Capering Lines

Fragmented OCR presents a dialogue with inconsistent language and garbled names. Readable bits hint at a theatrical or playful piece where characters debate marriage, wit, and social performance. The piece lacks clear plot, but avoids graphic content and preserves quirky, era-like phrasing.

The Modern Boy’s Ambition and Civic Exercise

An aged sermon allegory contrasts a boy’s rise to speak with a missed civic path. The piece links youth aspiration to public service, praising oratory over mere grandstanding. It ends with an advertisement for paint by Ed Steves & Sons.

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