Santa Claus letters from San Antonio children in 1907
A faded page shows multiple letters from San Antonio youths dated December 1907, addressed to Santa Claus at the San Antonio Light. Children request simple gifts like dolls, toy trains, a football, a buggy, and small toys, signing with first names and street addresses.
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Sin Antonia
Tex
Des
Santi Claus
Dolly
Mayaels
Margaret Kell Hickman
McCullough Avenue
Jury Rules Sunday Shaves Were Necessary
In a retrial at Umscheid's court a verdict was returned against Charles Biotin for operating a hive shop on Sunday in defiance of the anti Sunday law. J W Rainey a union barber testified he did not want barbers to work on the Sabbath. Jury veniremen opposed the Sunday work law as enacted by the legislature. Another defendant HK Reese faced similar charges for violating the same law. The case was continued to Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justler Umscheld
Nat Gully
Charles Biotin
East
Houston Street
Bionlini
J. W. Rainey
Teorla
Til
HK. R. Reese
San Antonio 21 Years Ago Highlights and Crimes
A San Antonio report notes a robbery where Hora, a Chinese country punk, was robbed of $5 and clothing with his trunks left by his bed. James H. French is named as a payor candidate. Mel Carty, a brakeman for the San Antonio and Avange Pass railroad, was killed by a streetcar on Austin Street near Heath while en route to the Santa Rosa hospital. Preparations begin for a new opera house opening with tickets on sale. The County Judge's report shows only $60,000 in revenue received by the county from all avenues of revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. French
Payor
Nme
Mel Carty
Sao Antonio & Avangae Pass
Austin Street
Heath
Aura
Bexar County
Fragmented OCR餐: unclear historic note
The readable text shows scattered phrases about vegetarianism and dining, with garbled terms and names. It mentions a waiter, a keeper, and references to cooking and a monk, but no coherent event or outcome is established.
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Shane
San Antonio Science Society names new directors
Newly elected San Antonio Scientific Society directors plan drive to engage women in work. Feature meeting January 14 includes Prof Eugene Schork of University of Texas presenting Blue chemistry in Modern Industry. Committees announced by the directors include public relations and publication with members from local academia and business.
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San Antonio Scientifie Society
Nhcely
Hety
Man Bey
Eugene 2. Schork
University of Taxas
J. W. Ghia
Durwan
Beward Meusinger
E. O. Carvantes
Eagar Sebramin
Dedla Jane Duggan
William Cassia
George Lekoy Brown
Pyor
Charles Jf. Litekin
Solon Stewart
Bernard Maukenson
Gbairagi
Barred Politics Rule Sets Teacher Selection in San Antonio Schools
The San Antonio school board approved a rule limiting principal candidates to those with a Texas certificate or equivalent, a policy debated by members who argued over qualifications while also addressing a $5000 interest payment on a $200,000 school bond issue. The measure passed after mixed opinions on required credentials.
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Lielowe
Celssey
Seriots
Tedehers Ad
San Antonio
Chaygon
Ie Ahuagis
Etty
Texas
Prineipala Oew
Niagara Falls painting by young American artist Romantic theme noted
Gaston Knight’s Niagara Falls canvas, exhibited in New York, captures the Horseshoe Cataract from the Canadian side. Painted during his honeymoon, the work shows moving water and birch woods with flair, as Mrs Knight observed and hotel owners aided the artist amid public interest.
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Niagara Falls
Gaston Knight
New York
Teethe
Knight
Horsehoe
AmeMen
Mr. Knoles
Ramsey Discusses Panic Hurting Mexico and U.S. Trade
Auditor Ramsey speaks on financial strain from panic in Mexico and its effect on American factories. He notes cash shortages, rising insecurity, and hopes for a quicker recovery, while Mexico’s economy faces factory closures and constrained demand. Ramsey and his party visit Mexico City and Vera Cruz, touring major sites and rail extensions.
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Fennie
Thomas JB. Ramsey
Mexico
The
Republic
Romiblle
Ramey
Ture
Angie
Dare Ameen
Schuge
Anc
New York
Chicago
Romsey Sayage
Hisiusoy
Gli
Lasses J
Metropolitan Har Sells Bottled Goods at Lower Prices
Metropolitan Har offers all bottled goods at significantly lower prices than competitors. Kept by Hertzberg Jewelry Co. at 111 West Commerce Street, Lap Rolles, Pretty patierny.
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Har
West Commerce Street
Epicurus and Epicuria Taste of Simple Living
Fragmentary notes describe Epicurus and his circle favoring simple meals of barley bread and water, with limited wine. A letter to a friend mentions cheese and a mock gourmet image, reflecting rival philosophers and followers' interpretations of his doctrine at pleasure.
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Epicuria
Epicresnear
Epicurus
Subway Proposal to Be Decided by Citizens
Suburban officials reveal a plan to submit the subway project to residents of the Sixth ward for approval. The push involves Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railroad leaders and city Alderman J K Carey faces strong opposition to elevated or viaduct routes.
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Vonnell Minmayer
Sixth Ward
Southern Traffic Railroad
Hutward
J. K. Carey
Pulling & Subway
WG. van Vieek
Galveston, Harrishung
Ehiinis Unul
Neanasary
General Weather Report of Weather Patterns
Widespread rain in the Gulf and Atlantic states spreads northeast while snow and high winds affect the north through the Midwest. A sharp rise in mid Atlantic temperatures approaches eighty plus and cools to around twenty in Nevada. Forecast calls for fair weather today and Sunday with mild conditions along the coast.
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Thiy
Teaver Oly
Laat
Gulf
Middle
South Atlant
Atlantic
Dakotas
Belsic Ani
England
Amusements Notes at Hig Tene and Empire Theaters
The evening program highlights performances at Hig Tene Theater and Empire. Daniel Roach as Siimn the cowboy, Neil Burton as Shorty, and Miss Burgess star in The Old Sweetheart of Mine with strong audience praise. Upcoming acts include The Burglar's Daughter and Rachel Coldstein, plus the Women’s Free Kindergarten Circus and a Nine Infantry Band appearance.
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A. Whitecar
Advankigeria
San Antonio
Daniel Roach
Siimn
Lux
Neil Burton
Bhorty
Hiim
Gweetheart
Shesta
Mare
The
Empire
Mtak Bunting
Burgess
Streck
Avenue FE
Ninth Infantry
Trask Conner
Mme
Alma
River
Lenny Rupert
Misa Jack
Populay Samga
Jack Diamond
Kindergarten’ Association
Avery
Plage
Tyvle Theater
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Santa Claus
Santa Cis
Antonio
Seip
Lan City
Ivain
Ybor Bile Teng
Eddie Kewly
Santa Rosa Avenue
San Antonio Light
Sannh
Pietse
Albert Kully
North
Santa Rosi
San Anafonio
Tey
Der
Sante Claus
Leroy Kelly
Bad Antonio
Minnid Hildebrandy
Indiana Street
Ta Hilfebracdt
Evileully
Mio. Wise
Gnanna
Hattie Breeding
Marshall Street
Chrismas
Henry Brecding
Marsnall Street
Cilr
Figs Barber
WOREN
Science Society
B. W. Grave
Caroling Ridgeway Brewster
Rochester
Great
Catarsek
Ofte
Victoria Hotel
Htagara Falls
Ramsey
Bram
Hertzberg
Min
Amarillo
Boston
E.wertzberg
Denver
Fort Worth
Dulvestan
Mansas City
Taye Angelos
Mabile
Montyniery
New Grlemy
Im Ae iNew Fark
Palpatina
Spearene
St. Bankvee
San Franciada
Spokane
Taylor
Daedes
Viessbure
Chess
Washington
West End
Nolan Street
North Flores Street
South Flores Street
South Heights
San Antonio Traction Co
Durelar
Walines Tomerternoon
Woman's Free Kindergarten
Tyr Theater
Ene Boudton
Jack
Hollstar
Lane Btar
Burnett & Cd Ganerta
Woaster
Ohio
Persin Syrup Co
Monticello
Haying
Caldwell
Lewis B
Golus
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