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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1897

Page

8

City sales ad showcases assorted furniture and gifts

Local ads list Stowers and Joske Brothers offerings from furniture to clothing and novelties. Promotions feature bargain prices on saloon goods, oil paintings, crackers, oysters, perfumes, and holiday gifts with wordy product lines and store locations in San Antonio.

Joske Isros U-19 Stowers' Furniture Co Joske Brothers Cooley Buamega Buu Crystal Saloon Stowers’ Furniture Co Brothers Ergewood Es Arvato Crystal Batron Bain Plaza Dusband Christulis Il Joske Brothers Remingtons Nolan Walnut Streets MGM & CO Victor Carter

The Martyr Widow and Her Christmas Presents Tale

An old tale follows a Scottish widow who endures poverty after her shepherd husband dies. She remains hopeful as she sends money home, cherishes American Christmas pictures, and confronts hardship with faith. A son abroad in America writes of prosperity while she relies on neighbors and prayer.

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Lavernia Budget and Local Movements Report

Lavernia notes include J. W. Wiseman returning from Sherman for Christmas, Nuge Scott visiting Alamo City on business, Davin ieese moving to a new house, and George Smith and family siding with Lim. Rev. Green preached at the Baptist church, Alta Peek visited Stockdale, George Jolson of Stockdale visited Lavernia, and others traveled to San Antonio Floresville and Stockdale for various errands.

Vavernia Lavernia Lesas Der J. W. Wiseman Sherman Nuge Scott Alamo City Davin Ieese George ‘Smith Lim Q. Green San Antonio Baptist Church Alta Peek Stockdale George Jolson W. Squehre J. J. Canfield Floresville Ho. Tewes Gulf Store Gulf Shore Herg J. A. Peck Tieresville Manilar Ier McGhee

A Vision of Education and Moral Growth in Public Thought

An 19th century reflective piece praises rising generations and the value of Bible study in schools. It urges systematic, careful education from kindergarten to university, emphasizing physical culture and moral training to elevate mind and body and foster hopeful social progress. The tone is earnest and forward looking.

Cnis Beneling Minit

Threefold education aims to balance mind body heart

A fragment argues for a threefold education that integrates intellect with body and heart. It criticizes one sided schooling and urges parental guidance and teacher accountability to develop well rounded citizens, praising teachers who support holistic methods.

Southern Spirit lauded as American backbone in tribute

A long tribute praises the South as the most Americanized region, crediting it with moral progress, religious grounding, and patriotism. The piece lauds southern writers, industry, and virtue, urging youth to study, exercise, and cultivate intellect while preserving traditional values and loyalty to the nation.

Sanilwr Kentucky Sidney Jamnier George Stelgent Audobin South Chicago Virginia Hay Eihwarid W. Bol Dadies Tone Journal Cmd Aimeriaa Haml-In Ameria America

Moral exhortation on labor and education from a 19th century voice

The text urges dignity in labor across all fields from farming to clerical work, praising true education as a path to improvement. It encourages deep plowing of effort, high motives, and continual growth, imagining life planned to reach noble joy and the highest atmosphere of justice and joy.

Encourage Educational Efforts by Local Authors

A notice invites teachers and friends to support educational work and to request a complimentary copy of a new booklet titled A new dawn in the educational development of the South by Prof. S. Minter. The message, from BK. b, JONNSON of Richie, Virginia, dated December 18, 187.

Walt Gow South S. Minter Wryan City Lexas Jonnson Richie

Sucktian’s Arnica Salt Remedy Notice

Fragmented ad claims Sucktian’s Arnica Salt cures skin ailments and piles with a money back guarantee. It promises quick relief for burns, ulcers, chilblains and chapped hands and lists FP Kabeyer & Son as the seller.

FP Kabeyer & Son

German Social Scene Quiet Before Holidays Notes

Weekly scene in West Texas clubs and venues shows limited social activity before holidays. Friday nights feature a revival of community music with The lays of Ge West Texas Musiae by Avadeny, clubs hosting German events. Travelers and locals expect new patrons at the holiday’s preface.

West Texas Avadeny Warzy Bore TONE Mien

University Club Hosts Lavish Century Club Reception

The University Club, led by President Mr. Is. T. Pe and Secretary Mr. T. Simpson, held a grand reception at its Steves building venue on Cowwninved street. Guests were greeted by attendants and chandeliers, with ornate furniture, palms, and Egyptian decor set throughout the library and ballroom as young and old members mingled amid music and dancing in a scene described as highly fashionable and popular in city circles.

Trilay Wight Thurvertsity Club Guaters Steves Howers Pablos Metropolitine Cty Blairway Commerce Street Palma Lear T. Pe T. Simpson

Christmas Carnival at Foresters List Night

A busy social week with a dance at the Beethoven hall as hosts entertain members and guests. A Saturday Christmas carnival drew a crowd at the Soledad building with veterans and families enjoying music and dancing. Miss Garth Wood hosted a Madison Street reception for a select group Wednesday night.

Soledad Hasry Foote Garth Wood Madison Street He Aine Jessie Aur Auna Oge Graves Sullivan Gale Chew Wise

Deer, birds and big game noted in early hunting season report

A dispatch details hunters in Texas, Pennsylvania, and Maine pursuing deer and birds. George A Chabot and companions chase game on the Southern Pacific line while others at Tata and near Port Tawaca engage in large bird drives. A White Haven deer, 175 pounds, spurs town excitement as Maine reports vast furs and game moving through stations in October.

George A. Chabot Eatelin Thorn Jannin Chaz Geo Chabot Southern Pacific Huang Senin San Antonio Bort Tawaca Hong Unnnka Omaha Yale A. O. Schrever Lewis Berg Gilbert Towa A. R. Ellett Kansas City Ellott White Haven Lehigh Valley Philadel Saveon Exchange Will Gine Lehigh Maine Yarhway Company Maine Woods Tailers Loire Cron Greenville

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