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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1909
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription options for Datty and Sunday editions, detailing pricing for one year by carrier or mail, 08 ad WAND 2.2.20 or 5.00 Daily and Sunday, one month, and Sunday Edition, one year. The fragment ends with unclear wording.
Entries recount King Stephen’s defeat at Lincoln in 1079, Henry V’s return from France in 1421, Yorkist triumphs in 1461, and a range of events including monarchs, civil struggles, and legislative notes. The text blends historic milestones with editorial riffs on women’s rights and Pueblo law, plus a snarky Oregon hat pin bill, reflecting dated, scattered snippets rather than cohesive reporting.
The United States Geological Survey technologic branch reports efforts to briquet coal waste into briquets by mixing with water and pressing, aiming to reduce fuel waste. About 1000 tons were produced at plants in St. Louis and Norfolk and tested by multiple railroads including Pennsylvania, Missouri Pacific, Lakeshore, and Chicago lines.
Reports on briquets show higher power output with less smoke than raw coal in torpedo boat tests off Hampton Roads. Navy sees strategic value in longer ranges and reduced visibility. railroads note hotter fire and faster trains. Amid broader commentary, editorials critique ministers and social issues, urging focus on real evils.
The Dallas News editorial condemns attempts to enforce Sunday restrictions and urges repealing harsh laws. It argues prohibiting Sunday excursions harms peaceful, law abiding Texans and calls for preserving recreation and personal liberty while resisting harsher penalties for crime.
The executive committee of the Southwestern Immigration association met with President H A Andrews presiding. L M Gregory elected secretary. A committee on wsa and means appointed. The union adjourned to tomorrow morning. City employees will be paid tomorrow afternoon. City school teachers and janitors receive January salaries this afternoon. Sheriff Nat Lewis returned from Chicago after weeks on business. A violent thunderstorm struck at 6 am flooding streets. by noon clouds cleared. BF A Piper of Ugalde visits San Antonio and stays at St Leonard. Medina county commissioners to meet Thursday to elect a Sheriff Thumm successor. Five companies plan a George Washington birthday celebration at Seholz's hall tonight.
The text explains that before Richard II, English women rode astride men. Anné of Bohemia, wife of Henry I, had a deformity preventing riding astride. a side-saddle was invented for her use.
Se Evident judge remarks on the inevitable effect of rocking on babies during proceedings. Mrs Gadabout notes members cannot attend all meetings if they must stay home to rock infants, highlighting practical attendance concerns.
An advertise style claim markets a patent cough remedy mixing virgin On oFeI Glycaring and whisky with dosages said to cure any curable cough in 84 hours. It urges readers to consult a druggist for the “Virgin ail of Pinschen” dose and provides directions and an address.
A contractor urges precise mapping of fire plug locations after a blaze on Sartlos street near a church. He notes a plug missing at the Labor and Lavacw corner, and a fire company passing another plug four blocks away, delaying water delivery. The incident prompted calls for better plug visibility to prevent large fires.
A NYT excerpt shows a witty exchange with a public service inspector as a woman suspects a subway delay. The humorous dialogue captures urban life and miscommunication at night on public transit and with the telephone inquiry.
The speaker dismisses paying high prices for tinted clothes and recalls paying $25 for an item, while another notes they might believe such a claim if told over the telephone. The exchange centers on skepticism about cost and remote communication.
A man learns boat handling after a day of instruction then heads out alone. His boat returns with a wet crewman and a malfunctioning motor leaving his wife in distress. The scene is set with cautious optimism and a tense near-drowning scare aboard a small craft.
Epilepsy fits and nervous diseases are claimed cured by Dr Miles Nervine with testimonials from Mrs Baker of Cleveland Ohio and Mrs Bennett of Alma Michigan. The ad urges persistent use, requests testimonials, and guarantees a refund if no benefit, urging readers to obtain a bottle from their druggist and follow directions.
A satirical meditation on state legislatures debating hatpin length and wife-beater penalties. The piece contrasts Oregon and Texas parliaments, mocks urban versus rural lawmakers, and wonders if popular government strains under fashionable fears.
Local fraternal groups schedule gatherings this evening at various halls including San Antonio lodge No 41 at Fa Oud Follows hall and nest No 136 Owls hall. Anton Wenz lodge 174 Hermann Sons hall and Germania lodge 1036 Pythian hall also listed with other orders across city venues.
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