Brantig Daily-Sunday Morning Publication Note
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
2
Publisher's Notice on Subscriber Payments
The Light subscribers are asked to pay dues only to authorized collectors and not to carriers or others. The notice warns that payments to unverified individuals may be fraudulent and urges prompt, proper remittance to verified channels.
San Antonio Realty Growth Exceeds Previous Years
Real estate figures published in The Light show San Antonio’s building boom in November and for the year 1908. The 11 month total of 2,238,817 tops 1908 and nearly matches 1906, driven by residences and business structures with few vacancies. Growth hinges on a railroad to the Rio Grande and Brownsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sac
Antonio Dured Novemer
Totel
Montha
San Antonio
Yalays
Finn
Gene
Rio Grande
Brownayuiz
Archbold Denies Standard Control of Texas Firm in Court
John Y. Archbold of Standard Oil testified in New York court that Texas company is not owned or controlled by Standard. He claimed the Texas firm’s appearance and actions were independent and not part of the Standard trust. He referenced Waters-Pierce and denied any linkage, asserting the matter is resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bindely
John Y. Archbold
Standard Ol Company
New York
Texas Company
Standard
Texas
Ckirds
Lone Star State Corporation
Wincere
Archbold Forting
Trust
Archbold
Waters-Pierce Company
Archbold and the Texas court and Newrylay Pierce tale
The text discusses Archbold's grasp of company history and notes a Texas court pursuing Newrylay Pierce for a similar story. It mentions a turned pressure on a St Louis gentleman and hints at an Austin affair. It highlights press subscriptions to a railroad bonus from the Light Gazpete Express and San Antonio daily press, noting totals of 1000 and 4000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbold
Newrylay Pierce
St. Louia
Austin
Light
Gazpite
The
Express
Daily Press of
San Antonio
San Antonio to New Orleans Highway Proposal
A plan to build a continuous highway from San Antonio to New Orleans gains support from Sam Park, president of the Beaumont and Jefferson County Good Roads association. Counties along the route are urged to contribute, with Bexar County ready to start and connect with Guadalupe County once prepared, inviting other counties to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
New Orleans
Sam Park
Beaumont and
Jefferson County Good Roads Association
Bexar County
Guadalupe County
Socialism’s Collapse in U S Politics Today
A Washington Post analysis argues socialism failed to gain traction in the recent election as Debs's platform clashed with American individualism. It contends hardships fueled a temporary openness to reform, but the nation’s constitutional emphasis on individual initiative undercuts socialist premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Delta
United States
Party of Discontent
Ais
Munger
Upit
Btates
Buttered memories: a child's longing for home cooking
A nostalgic verse from the Houston Post recalls maple syrup, buckwheat cake, bread, fried chicken, pumpkin pie, doughnuts, candy, and buttermilk as comforting flavors from childhood. The speaker laments growing up and losing the simple tastes that once defined home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Post
In History and Astronomical Events Summary
December 4 marks historical births and deaths. Carlyle born in 1795 and Lincoln era amnesty noted. 1901 death of Mrs Napald G Mitchell, wife of author Dr Marvel, born 1830. Astronomical times listed with rising and moon phases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle
Lincoln
Napald G. Mitchell
Dr Marvel
Hood's Sarcaparlla Promotes Blood Health and Defense
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarcaparlla strengthens the blood to support immune defense. It asserts the tonic cures scrofula eczema eruptions rheumatism anemia nervousness dyspepsia and general debility while building up the whole system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
San Antonio Notes From December 4 1887
The Bexar County Republican club met with J P Rewcomb in the chair and discussed securing the Republican state convention for the city. Police made 31 arrests last night with a busy recorder's court this morning. Hammond of San Antonio received a patent for an electrical barometer. Mayor Callaghan visited schools and praised pupil proficiency under Professor Grossiey and Mrs Canherd. The Haverly minstrels are coming to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar County
Republican Club
J.P. Rewcomb
Recorder's Court
Callaghan
Grossiey
Canherd
Haverly
San Antonio
The Passing Throng on Sleep and Awakening
A physician muses on sleep as a universal blessing and the fear of not waking. He notes insomniacs feel sleep's blessing keenly, while sleep can seem a mysterious force that slowly numbs a person, only to rejuvenate them in the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim
Reed lathing from swamp reeds spreads across land plans
The Philadelphia Record notes reed lathing as a wood substitute used in Sweden may appeal to American builders amid timber scarcity. Reeds grow along swamps and pond borders, seven to eight feet high, cut in winter, not cultivated, and sold at about a cent per bundle of five feet in circumference. They are bundled into mats with iron wire warp for revetting actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
America
Sweden
Althaigi
Aeden
Cmd Daar & Mare
Hovaca Quip Delivers Dinner Party Moment
Mrs Phytres plans a dinner hire and asks for humor as Mr Figtree jokes with a faint coughs and winks. He calls out Mary and questions if her hat is on, revealing tense domestic humor in a small gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudge
Hovaca
Mra. Fistree
How Our German Citizens Aid Us
Harman Binder analyzes German American citizens in the United States. He argues that individual citizens hold inherent rights the state must protect and that Germans have contributed to America’s material and cultural growth through independence, industriousness, and straightforward dealings since early settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harman Binder
The
New Yorker
Stasia Zeit
The Case for a Three Year Old Emperor
An editorial mocks the idea of appointing a three year old as emperor, praising his innocence while highlighting impracticalities. It satirically proposes a working team to govern and parodies autocratic clichés, ending with a flippant note about ads for bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teft
Castro
Hayti
Russi
Sitger
Primlete
Agemapernr
Jis Young Imperial Nnjesty
Myosin
Coangel
Athinat Minthey
Humanisms and Press Advice Reflections on Character
Fragmented prose discusses virtue, risk of advice seeking, and the challenge of lasting popularity. It notes that some avoid advice while others insist on meticulous budgeting, and questions how individuals influence perception and personal growth. It touches on privilege, parenting, and the belief that self improvement outpaces public praise.
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