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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1908
Page
2
A jumble of political quips and public notes suggests New York may annex Jersey City, with commentary on singing cures and February charm. References span Congress activity, Aldrich currency views, Dingley bill, and Florida reports, while social notes cite Col Watterson and Vanderbilt ticket proceeds donated to a hospital.
An Appleton Magazine article argues the United States faces an imminent timber crisis as current consumption runs about 100 billion feet per year with annual growth near 4 billion feet. Projected supply estimates range 1.4 to 7 trillion feet, implying a practical timber end by 1932 and complete loss by 1942 if trends continue, urging immediate conservation action.
The article notes declines in wealth due to soil erosion floods and forest degradation. It warns that over a billion tons of fertile soils are lost, with cultivation methods and neglect of fertilisers blamed. It calls on club women of America to spark action and promote conservation and sustainable use of resources.
Car owners urge Congress to pass a federal registration law to end the burden of obtaining separate licenses in every state. The plan, supported by Congressman Moon and others, aims to unify auto regulation across state lines while preserving state powers.
The United States Geological Survey reports growing Portland cement demand in 1907. Although sixty percent of plants have not completed figures, output neared 8 million dollars in value and 46 million barrels in 1906, with 25 million barrels in 1905. The year 1907 may show further gains.
The Philadelphia Record notes the next president will face a grave responsibility to reconstitute the Supreme Court. Advancing age and frail health threaten Chief Justice Fuller and Justices Harlan, Brewer, and Peckham. The public must consider retirement likelihood and plan.
IL Th Wheeler, for a short time employed at the San Antonio Light, is no longer connected with the paper. He left the Light January 1.
Harriet Ford, daughter of Mrs P R Fded of 210 Hast Craig place, graduated from high school last Friday and won the Barnard Bee chapter prize for best poem The Confederate Soldier. The poem honors the Confederate soldier with themes of duty, suffering, and loyalty, ending with a toast to the Confederate Soldier by historical figures.
In Saturdays Light announcement Miss Jape Applewhite leads while Lena Banspach and Elmer Utter follow among the boys. Richard Johnson gained subscriptions to net 21,000 points, nearing the capital prize. Subscriptions earn payments by duration, with top scorers receiving up to 30 dollars. the contest rewards effort over size of numbers.
The Daily Light notes Alex Pollock’s 21st birthday celebration at his Matagorda Street home. Simon Fest secures a permit for a brick and stone building on the Military Plaza side. A 10 Pullman excursion party from Wi Waukee arrives, planning to lease the Houston and St. Mary’s Street hotel. Representative Chapman introduces DIN to Mexican coin legal tender in Texas. Local trade with across Rio Grande gains support for a new imp. County commissioners push for a new courthouse and propose city purchase of adjacent property.
A dated note contrasts primitive instinct with civilized routine, advocating castor oil pills as the humane method. It suggests taking Blackburn’s sweet castor oil pills for a few weeks and then periodically, with druggists selling them at 10¢, 35¢, and higher.
Edward S Payson head of Bon Bon Piano and national piano groups visited San Antonio for two days, praising the city’s growth and predicting Texas will become a great empire. He credited the opening of the Panama Canal and Texas’s resources for rapid development, and said pianos will be a common feature in homes as civilization advances. He contrasted his first trip by stage with the modern metropolis, and noted Texas prospects in art, music, and rural life.
An old style advertisement extols Casparets as a universal health aid claiming millions use them daily. It touts rapid, widespread consumer adoption, long running trust, and alleged disease fighting merit while asserting safety for children and broad digestive benefits.
A garbled item warns that a dishonest purpose yields a dishonest product and endangers health. It mentions the Storing Remedy Company and a counterfeit West Potket remedy. The text imitates a dubious advertisement with misspellings and scattered phrases about tablets marked GCD and dubious assurances.
New York police officer Scheer from Queedsborough arrested six of his brothers and two others for a home robbery at Dr. Hewin Randall’s house. The raid recovered two sash canes silverware and valuables. A brother confessed the Scheer family planned the theft.
The Texas Grand Army of the Republic holds its state encampment in San Antonio April 23 and 24 as part of the Spring Carnival and Battle of Flowers. Department commander L Whitaker and committee members set headquarters at the Bexar Weta to issue credentials. Local bids for lodging and rail travel are noted, with vendors and ads interspersed in the text.
Request for anecdotes about noted Sao Aptonian figures Hoffman Lente Shally with addresses on East Commerce West Commerce and Military Plaza. Prizes total 100 dollars for submitted items. Raw names will be added tonight. Watch It Grove.
Nollee has been received in San Antonio as an LB a lookout for counterfeit postoffice money orders. Forms stolen from stations in Boston and Calvagn have appeared in various cities. Inspector McMullan urges citizens to report anyone attempting to cash these orders and to help capture the fraudsters described as three men, including a Chicago pretender named Frank R. Johnston. Numbers from Boston and Chicago ranges are listed, spanning numerous serials and stations nationwide.
Mary Bordano died in San Antonio Texas February 23 at age 66. The funeral will leave her residence 924 Monterey Street at 4 p.m. today February 24 and be held at San Fernando Church at 4:30 p.m. Interment will be in San Fernando Cemetery. Friends invited to attend. Carr Wood & CoalCo offers stove wood and bricks at $6.00.
Shariff The Lights announces B D Lindney as candidate for Baxar County Shariff subject to Democratic primaries action.
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