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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1909
Page
4
A distorted text fragment presents garbled names and phrases with hints of dialogue. It references a mother figure and a child, with unclear actions from Nobevia and a mention of a slipper. No clear event, place, or outcome is discernible.
City ordinance requires heavy cast iron drainage and vent systems for new and existing buildings. It mandates permits, inspections, and detailed standards for pipes, traps, venting, water closets, lead work, and materials to ensure proper sanitation and city compliance.
A 1908 city ordinance sets fines from five to fifty dollars per offense with daily counts, and a mayor signs off with city clerk attestation. A separate notice to taxpayers details board of equalization sessions in the city hall to review assessments for the fiscal year ending May 31 1908, with session hours and adjournment plans.
A seller comments on labor costs, claiming southern colored labor is unprofitable and immigrants or native workers cost less. He argues high wage expectations keep profits low and thatMexican labor offers productivity despite higher daily costs. He contrasts wages and efficiency across groups and stresses farm profitability depends on labor cost management.
A Lawton Globe snippet notes origins of dominos, mentioning attribution to Greeks and other ancient groups as part of a brief historical tracing. The fragment underscores early use and spread of the game.
The Fury and Dielmann property on Eval Commerce Street near Trem Alamo Street will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder in front of the Courthouse on Tuesday January 5th 1909 at 10 o clock. It is under a partition decree by the Bexar County Court and is described as a highly desirable western area property. Interested parties may contact STLOOK & VANDERHOOVEN Attorneys for details.
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