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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1896
Page
1
A Sunday sermon advocates moral transposition as a remedy for judgment and social wrongs. It praises restraint, nonjudgment, and practical virtue inspired by Christ’s teachings, urging personal reform over sensational preaching and stressing the method’s transformative power within humanity.
A sermon warns that judging others is the greatest task for a mind and urges moral honesty. The preacher says true justice requires placing oneself in another’s position and promises to explore when where and how next Sunday.
A scattered reflection on freedom of speech, charity, and journalism. The piece notes that courageous expression defines a true erudite, criticizes overadvertising in charity, praises quiet benefaction, and laments politicians chasing unattainable ideals while urging honesty and humility.
A fragmented column critiques local politics and street issues in San Antonio. It reflects on pay delays for city workers, praise for reforms, and questions over sewer plans and street maintenance, highlighting corruption rumors and public health concerns amid a tense civic climate.
Frank Bord of Milwaukee, wintering in San Antonio, discusses a planned tourist hotel with local interests. A San Antonio reporter notes talk of Alamo plaza area Mavericks property and possible funding from Milwaukee backers if a hotel is built, while Bord praises the city’s climate and hospitality.
The piece notes Democratic presses amused by Republican presidential candidate jockeying ahead of the nomination. It predicts the eventual winner, listing Reed, McKinney, Morton, Allinon, Davis and others as possible nominees, while bemoaning the difficulty of singling out a single standout among many worthy Republicans. It also contrasts Democratic views, suggesting they lack similar handicap.
Echoes from West End report Mrs Wilke of Hondo visiting West Mind today and a Literary Maneabory society electing Mr M O’Neal as president. The lake area readies for hosting parties, a new home for Rev Morrison is complete, and local verse hints at spring. The piece notes political tensions and restraint on publishing names of party backsliders or faithful allies.
A dated list of saints feast days and historical events from February 16 to February 22. Notable items include St. John de Britto and St. Simeon feasts, Vermont statehood admission in 1731, Copernicus birth in 1472, Beauregard death in 1893, and St. Peter's chair at Antioch linked to 1650.
Tom Green County reports political events as delegates to a congressional district convention are set for Fredericksburg on the 20th. Teachers seeking permanent certificates undergo county examinations next Thursday. Sutton County grazers report plenty of grass but little cattle, welcoming Mexican importation until herds fill. Sterling City cattlemen oppose Mexican cattle imports, aiming to shut them out. Scabby sharp disease is widespread in Crockett County. Transactions run high as stockmen plan hog raising alongside fattening cattle. Cattle shipped to Weatherford and Brownwood for feeding are in excellent condition and expected to fetch high prices. Fort McKayété cattle are noted for illicit imports with unclear impacts.
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