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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
2
Subsgreberg complains about resizing changes and urges subscribers to provide both old and new addresses. If delivery is irregular, notify the office by telephone at 176. Subscribers are asked to pay only to regular authorized collectors to avoid errors.
A Buffaloed editorial warns San Antonio readers about the Black Hand, praising Texan grit and self reliance while cautioning against taking extralegal action. It recalls historic fights, swipes at New York agents, and notes rising concerns over blackmail and violence, alongside commentary on tariffs, oleomargarine tax, and Roosevelt era policies.
A fragmentary note discusses butter substitutes and a congressional effort to repeal a tax of one cent per pound on colored oleomargarine. The text hints at market manipulation and price pressures but is unclear and incomplete.
A Washington Post feature recalls the south fifty years past, detailing industrial growth, rising capital in cotton mills, coal and farm values, and the shift from wartorn traditions to progress. It notes capital, output, and manufacturing gains by 1908, with the region’s wealth and conservatism growing alongside tariff harmony.
Entries note the 1878 death of WWF William Lloyd Garrigan, the 1876 proclamation of the German Empire in Berlin, the 1898 US Spain treaty signed in Paris, and a 1907 obituary for General Alexander Trimi lton, grandson of Alexander Hamilton. An astronomy line lists sunset and moonrise times with a declination.
Mrs Elizabeth H Marti of 382 Rowan Avenue Chicago writes Chaplain Garisld Circle praising Pernoo for curing head catarrh and frontal headaches after using Permat. She notes eye irritation and throat drainage eased quickly and reports good results for her children. Man-a-lin laxative and Perna tablets are marketed to solid medicine fans.
The notice recalls a prom night in 1887 with a brewery ice loss and beer stains. A seven year old boy named Goodrich saved a nearby child from danger in the San Antonio River, pulling him to safety as others called for help. Joseth Pfrie, superintendent of the Tone Star brewery, leaves for California for five to six weeks. The weekly high school entertainment occurred yesterday. The state sheriff’s annual convention opens in the city next Monday with about 150 officers expected. A Citizens meeting last night addressed ruLing business.
Opinion by HIRAM MAXIM argues the United States faces rising naval and military threats as other powers arm. He states the U S has little standing army yet fears autocracy and calls for building defense while warning the world of potential aggressive action if ignored.
A man from a neighboring city, seeking his wife and children, finds no trace of his boarding house on East Commerce Street. He visits several places, is mistaken for a nut, and finally identifies the correct house via a line from his landline. He marks his route with chalk on the sidewalk for future trips downtown.
A fragment discusses how conventional standards skew a child’s genuine picture of life. It argues grown men cannot print such images without distortion, due to media pressures and preconceptions shaping what is deemed acceptable. The piece notes children’s timidity limits independent expression and previews a future contribution.
Advertising note claims correct timing of doses stops a cold or congn and prevents pneumonia or consumption. A few doses at onset will loosen the cough, while longer treatment may be needed for persistent cases. Sold by Bexar Drug Co.
A brief, archaic reflection traces three life stages from innocence to prime of life to dotty decline. The quaint child philosopher voice frames moral temptation and repetition, inviting concise retelling of the whole story in simpler form.
San Antonio high school teachers will host an open house for patrons and friends today from 3 30 to 6 00 PM at the school building. A short program will begin at 3 30 followed by light refreshments. About 200 patrons have indicated they will attend.
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