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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1895
Page
1
A sermon on the unwritten law of giving way on the road as a metaphor for personal liberty and societal order. It argues that true freedom ends where others begin and that all must yield part of the road to maintain harmony in life, law, and progress.
A letter to the West Texan Madlosi Association discusses warnings about consumption. A speaker argues non contagion with anecdotes from San Antonio and calls for public education on inheritance and transmission, asserting no infection between families in decades of practice. Dr I. V. Wheatworth signs as proponent of non contagion.
A vigorous appeal urges the women of San Antonio to lead a united energetic drive to make the mid-winter fair a complete success. It calls on men to overcome apathy and urges all residents to work hard to ensure the fair benefits the city.
A collage of caustic quips and social critique on prohibition, politics, and local life. The column jokes about drink, mobs, market houses, railroads, and newspaper vanity while noting wedding notices and editorial shifts in San Antonio. Strong entities include Texas sources, San Antonio, and references to prohibition era humor.
A religious gathering led by Madame Claud Dayal dissolves after a fall from grace. Dayal reportedly fled to Austin saying she could not perform her duties, could not wash, and subsisted on dry bread.
Thanksgiving services were held at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev A F Storrett and shops closed for the holiday. The funeral of Mrs J A Moore was largely attended with services at the residence by Rev Jas Hammond. Jan T Gibbs left Pearsall two weeks ago and has not been heard from. Several locals visited San Antonio this week. August Obeta reported 23000 pounds of pecans shipped to Moores station and noted a large pecan crop along the Nueces. Mrs Hugh Brooker and child returned from Liberty Hall after visiting relatives. Ladies of the Baptist Church plan a grand supper on the 29th.
Miss Melon Brown plans to return home from Indianapolis on December 1. J M Barrote family to move back from Jacksonville for permanent residence at Christmas. Mrs Mamie Thornton of Sedalia Missouri to visit December 2. Dr Mayfield and family moved to Bronham. Georgetown notes losses and relocations. H Knights return from Sterling to settle in. George Town masons to Grand Lodge in Houston. Sam Little and Jenis Evans to wed next Thursday at the P Church in Butte. Heavy rains crippled travel but improved field conditions. A carload of hogs shipped to Fort Worth. Rev A T R Shaw hosted the Presbyterian protracted meeting, with Hutton pastor and notable efforts in Waco.
Varnished the Lace by the Alamo Brokerage Co reports Chicago Wheat quotes with December and November positions. Market notes include New Orleans wagon trade, cotton prices, and various monthly futures like January March and February values with mixed openings and closings.
The Clower Installment Company advertises at 116 and 118 West Houston Street and 138 Saledad Street offering tor 75 cents per dozen photographs and cabinet goods.
A colorful digest notes venturing cyclists in a city as weather dampens riding. It mentions Charles Bulger, fireman, River Avenue. a damaged old Fair grounds track. Lord Cadogan’s public wheel abstinence. thefts waning due to recoveries. and San Antonio’s rider culture with clubs adding amusements. The piece laments rude beginners, praises practical wheel maintenance, and hints at evolving cycling facilities.
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