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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
1
The item describes pure Irish linen suits with extensive Cluny lace detailing, butterfly sleeves, epaulette accents, two row Cluny belts, and a full-pleated skirt. Coats and cuffs feature Cluny elements and contrasting color hems. Available colors include white lavender brown pink light blue and tan, 17.50 today and tomorrow with alterations included.
A petition files suit over a Peppertersig cotton order, claiming 806 bales undelivered and overpriced. The firm Gas eon & cumpuor faces judgment action in May term US court in New Orleans with deputy marshal service of process.
A brief, humorous local take notes Clare-T churchgoer Mlas Uppson returning this morning after nearly a year away. The tone hints at a possible change of heart or perhaps a mere bonnet change, inviting readers to interpret the motives behind her return.
Tomorrow afternoon San Antonio hosts a meeting to organize a Public Playground Association. Delegates from civic and women’s clubs and other groups are invited to push the project, which supporters say will foster better citizenship and welfare for local boys and girls.
An old lowlander visiting London spends a fortnight in the estrange city. A host invites him to return for amusement at the visitor's expense. The elder explains the grand tone of the city and advises the visitor to adopt prudent habits to avoid wasteful folly.
Assistant in domestic science Miss Emily Ensley returns to Chillicothe after family illness. Miss Jonas shifts to No 8 to teach cooking. Sam Houston school furniture moves next Monday for occupancy Tuesday. Mrs Sadie Green takes seventh grade at Marshall Street. Two rooms vacated for new cooking school setup. About 690 girls enrolled in cooking classes, 2900 in sewing instruction across schools. Serving machine donated by George W Brackenridge to be sent to schools. Brackenridge also donates equipment for Ruth School Mothers’ end. Eleanor Brackenridge school funds buy book cases for new rooms. Debate over St Mary's Hall and High School leaving league due to rough games. Miss Tallis Stires of School No 4 called home by mother’s illness in Gatesville. High School earns $350 Swarthmore College scholarship. additional scholarships to Washington and Lee, University of Virginia. Revenue service pamphlet sent inviting students for federal clerk work. Several teachers to attend University of Chicago summer for degrees. Syminahm and Jones named. Miss Hertzberg and Mrs Cutzate to travel to Murfreesboro and England. Washington birthday program at Drisen School features song, recitation, and readings from Washington era.
The narrator recalls days on clippers like Andalusia with Captain Jeffers and crewmates including a Swede at the wheel. A dusk alarm near Formosa brings a strange dark figure over the starboard rail as the crew pondered monsoons and escape routes through dangerous Indian Ocean waters.
The crew led by Captain Jeffers repelled Chinese pirates aboard the Indalusia by pepper and scalding water. They opened the ship’s magazine to unleash muskets and a pepper assault forcing pirates overboard. soon none remained aboard. The Indalusia continues to ply the deep seas with old ports still on display.
August Prichard leads a school program with recitations and songs about Washington and civic themes. Eight fourth graders perform pieces including Washington topics, a boy named Washington, and a red white and blue dialogue. The event features a long honor roll listing many students and their achievements.
The island once ceded by England to Germany in 1810 sits in Veligoland Bay, northwest of Germany, about 45 miles from the Wear and Mibe rivers mouths. A barren rock with just over five square miles, it is fortressed and sparsely inhabited, valued by Germany as a naval station, and its transfer years reflect a sharp Anglo German bargain. The image shows a general view of the island and notes its erosion.
The Light paper contest urges students to rush subscriptions by Friday with emphasis on high participation. Readers are urged to obtain a copy, recruit peers, and push to raise points, aiming for top prizes including $50 and other awards as standings evolve.
Fire destroyed the Buda hotel on Monday night causing heavy losses. Reported items include cash and clothing belonging to Mrs. Vaughn plus Miss Myra Aymons and Prof. Garris with an estimated total around 300 dollars. A timely hand-rate may have saved the town from total ruin.
The St Joseph society plans a sequence of events including a dance at Turner Hall tomorrow night, a tools convention and entertain mount on Sunday, and a banquet by male members Monday night. The last two events will take place on Commerce Street.
A Norwegian inventor patents wearables using a non absorbent vegetable fiber material that stays light yet supports a man in water. Tests at Christiania reportedly show the fabric can buoy the wearer, with claims of multiple uses and possible production costs.
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