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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1908
Page
11
Dr. August Siehert of Jefferson Avenue declares a mortar sample he acquired in Egypt in 1987 matches a block he built with his two sons. He maintains the material could revolutionize cement manufacture and cut building costs, though a Building Commission order requires tearing down the experimental structure.
A Tronx resident quotes a New York Sun item describing Johnny and his father arguing over going to the circus and paying full price. The tale hints at thrift stories about tenants in new flats and a bath-towel exchange scheme, with old time city life details.
In a cold city street, painter Uiel Andreis buys a six angels enamel watch for 500 lire after chasing money to pay debts. He hides his purchase from his wife, who forgives him with tender happiness as they feast on a pineapple. The watch proves costly yet treasured as proof of love, later pawned for 250 lire, leading to a reflection on art, economy, and fidelity.
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