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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1908

Page

10

Hill expands rail grip as Colorado & Southern sale advances

Chicago dispatch notes the Colorado and Southern passed to James J. Hill as part of his Burlington and Great Northern strategy. The Tribune cites a nearing meeting in New York to arrange details, with a purchase price about 18 million dollars. The move enlarges Hill's control to around 124000 miles and links northwest routes to the Gulf, strengthening his national network against Harriman.

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lodge meetings listed at various san antonio halls

San Antonio lodge groups meet tonight at Elk’s hall Turner hall and multiple venues including Woodmen hall Mesonia temple Liederkranz and Union Labor meet in hall spaces with diverse fraternal orders such as Elks Sisters Lames, German carpenters and union locals scheduled in various city halls for a community gathering and notices of the disparate groups.

San Antonio Lodge Elkst Hall Brunhilda Sisters Hermann Sons San Antonio Woodmen

Way He Should Go in Northern Witortele Chase

A harsh rural scene features a father scolding his 15 year old son Jim for alleged wrongs while a visiting narrator overhears a brutal exchange. The father swears at Jim and threatens violence, and Jim endures the abuse without reaction as the night unfolds. The narrator hints at government land crimes and broader schemes involving a rattler and a preacher, with talk of intent to train Jim in deception and settlement.

Witortele Jooking Goilere Jedging Jim Almont Manny

December tomatoes marketed at Del Rio

Special to The Light from Del Rio Texas reports a local truck grower attempting December tomato marketing, a first for the Southwest. A 7 by 60 feet enclosure with sun shading and cheesecloth tops protects seedlings planted in September, yielding 15 cents a pound locally. Vines continue blooming with harvesting likely through January, promising around 34,000 dollars per acre at current yields.

del Rio Tex

Chance for Autoists to Serve the Church

Rev S H C Burgin of Travis Park Methodist church suggested using cars to bring members to services in a lighthearted sermon. He joked about misusing options but noted cars could help reach derelict members and transport the ill or unable to walk to worship, encouraging parishioners with autos to help.

Travis Park

Gold Frames Offer For Family Portraits At McDonald’s Art Store

Remember your mother father and sisters with a handsome gold frame for Christmas at McDonald’s Art Store. J.T Burpett & Go Undertakers advertise framed portraits and keepsakes through their shop.

McDonald's Eeemacs

French wealth distribution shows France richest people on earth

Paris report on death duties reveals that over half of French citizens left property, averaging about 32760 per person. Estates over 2 million are rare, with only seven fortunes from 2 to 14 million and three over 4 million last year. Total French wealth roughly 4.5 trillion francs.

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Modern Jew Has Great Opportunities Says Hirsch

Meagan, TH, Dec. 21. Dr. Em G. Hirsch outlines three great opportunities before modern Jews. He cites international peace, settlement of labor questions, and adapting religion to contemporary needs. He urges Jews of all nations to work together for peace, and discusses the labor question and religious adaptation.

Meagan Em G. Hirsch Dabor

Fragmentary 19th Century Text on Feu Community

Fragmented OCR notes discuss Feu community status and civilization indicators. Mentions Libor and eiphal quitrayarsy with Jewish individuals and workers. ambiguous references to provisions and demands. Unclear names and dates impede clear meaning.

Feu Canimeray

Minster Faces Outcry Over Droning Hymns in Churches

In a disturbing incident, a minister’s public remarks and erratic singing drew protests as congregants recount hearing droning music and clashes during services. Witnesses describe disruptions and a call for reverence amid claims of improper behavior in church settings.

No Service On Nolan Line Via Houston

Transit notice reports no service on the Nolan street car line via Houston. Intercepted routes send riders toward Tlanatin Street with transfers at Nolan end. Two cars operate on that end, tails torn from post office to Cartey Mullaly office. repairs on concrete foundation scheduled for Tuesday or Wednesday.

Nolan Line Houston Nolan Street Tlanatin Street Uise Cartey-Mullaly Company

Munyon's Dyspepsia Remedy Promises Quick Digestive Relief

An advertise set describes Munyon's Dyspepsia remedy as nearly immediate for stomach tone and digestion. It claims to ease irritations from various ailments and urges those with symptoms after meals to try the product, noting availability from druggists and a Munyon's Magazine Almanac offer.

Munyon Munyan Almanac

Vision for Texas by W L Dunne and irrigation growth

W L Dunne, former San Antonio Daily Light writer, advocates a grand Texas development scheme. He envisions a linked valley from Brownsville to Chapin with rapid railroad growth, irrigated farms, and extensive towns interconnected by electric rail, bringing prosperity and new communities to the region.

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Remarked Scholar Urges Caution in Thematic Debates

A fragment quotes a speaker urging care about themes and comparisons across regions. The text hints at past lines about discipline and progress, noting that similar efforts elsewhere may outpace current work. The passage emphasizes measured steps and prudent continuation.

Kerrville Schedule Fragments and Northern Flyers

Train notices show several local and northbound departures and arrivals including Kerrville services with Sunday restrictions. Details list stations Cuero Victoria Houston and Cuero connections, with times around 4:30 pm and 9:00 pm, noting exceptions for Sundays and coast routes.

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