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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1908
Page
2
A fragmented survey covers Prohibition successes in Atlanta, Taft support in Rhode Island, and Owen Wister’s Philadelphia bid. It notes weather changes, economic dips in imports, and Georgia’s import tax cut indifference. Louisiana and Kentucky politics appear alongside a strangeness of international misstatements and a woodsmen strike in Evansville.
The Russtan military court verdict sentencing General Stadt sel, defender of Park Arthur, to death draws sharp debate. Experts call the ruling harsh yet acknowledge surrender war context was mature, while laymen see it as cruel and perhaps inevitable.
The judged court martial absolves Stoessel of cowardice but condemns his leadership after Port Arthur. Critics argue the bureaucracy and court cliques in Russia humiliate a brave general while praising enemy praise, and doubt his sentence will not be commuted.
The Saturday Evening Post criticizes government action against railroad pools, deeming unions like Union Pacific Southern Pacific and parallel lines such as Lake Shore Michigan Central illegal. It argues dissolution efforts would create transport confusion, urging regulators to avoid meddling in pool arrangements and to focus on safeguards against monopolistic practices.
A Hartford Times report on a new compulsory girls physical training system in Springfeld and neighboring high schools shows improved health and lower headaches among younger students. The program, integrated into the curriculum, aims to promote general well being over pure athletic prowess and appears to reduce disorders by year end, with lasting gains toward graduation.
A San Antonio retrospective notes improvements in the San Pedro area and quotes R B Menger in a commingling of urban progress. It cites January street department costs, a reception committee for the Saenger festival, the Avansas Pass track project, a singing pavilion plan, a water well strike south of Pleasanton, and unusually saline water hindering cattle.
An old Texas tale recalls a desperado about to be hanged as a crowd questions him. A youthful politician in the crowd asks for time to address the assembly. The condemned man grants him the time, proposing that the candidate speak before his own fate is sealed.
In a tense scene at a moving Piette show, six toys cluttered the front boats as a bloody duel erupted between two men over a woman. A teen spectator warned the hero, who deflected a knife, knocked his foe into the sea, then escaped with a shouted compliment from the boy.
A fragment notes Chief Clerk Puller of the mail office performs vast duties including extracting postcards from the mail. The readable text hints at a formal postal role without detailing actions or outcomes.
An old promotional excerpt extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a universal remedy for feminine illnesses. It cites long use over years, claims to relieve inflammation, ulcers, weakness, and menstrual irregularities, and promises harmony with the female system while discouraging substitutes.
An unnamed clerk seized an unusual bundle containing decorated metal particles and other items destined for destruction. The clerk revealed a card bearing the name and residence of Chief Clerk Tuller, then securely wrapped 46 wraps and sent the parcel to the Post Office Department in Washington.
A vintage remedy claims Baby Hands Will get Into salsenier-ohen Ik means a dirn or ene av seald. Apply Ballard's Snow Liniment at once to relieve pain and aid healing. Supposed to cure sprains rheumatism and all pains. Price sixe cents and one dollar per bottle sold by Benson Drug Co.
A chaotic listing of real estate transfers from various buyers to buyers, detailing numerous lots, blocks, additions, and parcels across the city. Amounts range from 180.50 to 12,400 with buyers and sellers including Marie Kamp Catherine Drala, Really Investment Co, George L. Ring, U.S. Fowler, B. Ts. Naylor, Pedro Hernandes, Regs. Monette, West Bod Lingber Co, J. Ty Landry, Leon LeComte, and L. C. Hudson among others.
Bayle of Poplar Bluff Me and Medivh a Ardmore Okla business men call on prospects. Ludwig family from Pittsburg touring the countryside with guests at the Elite. Copeland from Regina on a business trip, Gillett of Genovates among Texans at the White. Miss Dara and Shida Heinmann tour Versailles Mo with a several day stay at the Southern. Harner on business from Marbondaiz registered at the Southern. Seale of Karnes City among guests at the Southern. First English Pawnbroker note recounts pawnbroking in England via Michael de Northumbria under Henry III era.
A dated testimonial from George J. Bartlett of Mattapan Mass touts Pyramid Pile Cure. It claims immediate relief from bleeding itching and pain, with suppositories and at home use. The letter offers a free trial by mail and a 50 cent sample ahead of a 60 cent regular package via mail order.
Fort Sam Houston will add ten new stables and a bakery with 34 stalls for cavalry horses and quarters for quartermaster horses band officer mounts. Plans and specifications will be drawn up in Vid pont and a appropriation will cover the cost. The completed stables will designate Sen Artenio as training quarters for militia forces of the southern states and southwest and regular army troops stationed there, making the post one of the largest in the country.
Nell P. Culloat of Waco now at Vanderbilt, Tennessee, won first honors in an historic contest that entitles him to represent the school in intercollegiate debate. Culloat, a Vanderbilt literary department graduate this year, will participate in debates this spring or summer.
A garbled OCR passage hints at a vaudeville event and a proposed Great American Novel. The dialogue includes an echoed question about knowledge and a noisy reaction, with unclear characters and settings.
An advertisement touts Dr Leonhardt's Hem-Roid as a permanent cure for piles with a money back guarantee. It lists sellers in San Antonio and Buffalo NY and promises complete relief regardless of duration.
The Light notes B D Lindsey declared as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Hexar County subject to Democratic primaries. The announcement outlines official nomination steps and party backing for Lindsey.
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