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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1898

Page

2

Local Light Hales and New Year Greetings Amid Social Notices

The column blends social items from Sanedra pirk bar Dene and Joaka ros with New Year greetings from Editor Miguel Gonzalez Dera of El latige. It records New Year eating, millinery sales, concerts, weddings, and public notices, noting attendees, sales events, and community happenings including charity gifts, college and church events, and local police activity summaries.

Miguel Gonzalez Dera el Latige Senor Dena Attenti Joskes

Tax Collectors Notice on Tax Penalties and Reports

Noted directive to tax collectors in Austin Dex December 27 urging strict collection of overdue taxes by January 1 with ten percent penalty, penalties apportioned to state and county, request to inform all agents countywide to ensure timely reporting and avoid penalties, monthly February collections to be reported.

Austin Dex al Jasengers Bam

Notable Visitors and Local Guests Fill City Declares

A collection of names and brief notes highlights social arrivals and departures in San Antonio. Beaumont and Kerrville guests, frequent travelers from New Braunfels and El Paso, and residents returning for holidays are listed. Attendees include Robert Techner, Frank Pfouster, and Dime Modjevka organizer, with several others at the Menger and Jardin.

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Realistic animals scene sparks ethical debate in India tiger exhibit

An 1850s era account describes a Bengal tiger oscillating between restraint and attack as workers rope a creature to a stake for a staged photograph. The catalyst is a photographer who captures the moment as the tiger lunges killing a buffalo, while bystanders observe the dramatic act amid moral questions about animal exploitation.

Louis Giehe-Deocrabanan India Dowbay Greub Bryan Tourove Plato

New Year's Eve Balls At Fort Sam Houston Area

Readable fragments describe numerous New Year celebrations across San Antonio venues. Chairs, committees, and hosts praised for smooth events. Dances and supper at the Armory on Soledad Street, Union club balls, and public dances continued late into the night with lively program of figures and polonaise.

Baldlren Zuwaye Armory Soledad Street Friendlyy Circle Ts Sieeuss Cervantes Bh Dunbar San Antonio Turu Verein Sumer Hall Albert ‘Tolle Chairasin Bred Pfeifer Henry Dwkes Teatze Aug. Proll Miasea TH Enermann Mary Carlsen Tony Brit Pail Mezilernes A. Dettemat Peeit- Yor Wad Mes Aur Slam Prof Arnold Henry Dukes AL Alteroon Sochelad de la Union Cralta Association

Jewel in competition earns top prize for wnt his and Miss Katie Dyan

In a crowded event with thirty five rivals, he secured the jewel in competition while his partner Miss Katie Dyan earned recognition. The pair stood out amid strong performances and received favorable outcomes for their efforts.

Katie Dyan

New Year Eve Parties Toast Welcome To years Ad veit Way

Unclear text fragment describes New Year gatherings at addresses in Grosby street Goverment Till and nearby venues. Guests enjoyed games cards and refreshments including coffee chocolate cakes fruits and nuts. A watch party and devotional exercises are noted along with a death and a birth announcement at No. 606 Thatio Street.

Wessess Saylor Max Loudnner Max

OU Breweries and Texas Liquor Dealer Fronts

Our breweries were lavish in their generosity to friends and customers during Christmas. Beer brought cheer at table replacing wine for many households. The practice reflects broader social ties, workers’ honesty, and holiday goodwill fostered by local brewers.

Leer

Franchise Granted To Texas Transportation Company

The franchise was granted to the Texas Transportation Company to operate freight cars, with property owners appealing to courts to enjoin the action. The company offered to pay a city franchise fee, arguing benefits of industry, while some fear the cost to residents and required city upkeep. Intervening obstacles include protests from property owners and questions about street usage for electric streetcars and tracks.

Zhe Elty Connect Texas Transportation Company Benette Whele Rtveet

Bids Planned for Southwestern Insane Asylum Contract Work

Bids for the Baktaings 9 asylum project will be advertised around the 20th of the month. Four separate contracts will be let for brick work framing plastering and painting with all payments made upon completion of the work.

Baktaings 9 Southwestern Insane Asylum

Marriages and Divorces In Bexor County Recorded

During the year 3 085 marriage licenses were saved in Bexor county and 142 divorce actions filed in the district courts of Hexdrequine Ay.

IshTero Bexor Persoc Hexdrequine Ay

Buried in Mun Roos Cemetery at Tertonan

Obituary fragment notes the funeral of a mother at Mun Roos cemetery near Tertonan. It lists several family members and church connections, including James Latheran church members and several surnames such as Mirbucke and Juhn Sauer.

Airs Bielsteen Dbayil de Hielstein Heriday Puting Lielstein Dallis Widdeling Gus Jul Otte Bie Squatehildren Leo Penal Geomet Pins Funern Tertonan Onder al Dveensed Tielel James Latheran Ebureh Conden Cine Mirbucke Juhn Sauer J. Weber Toe Hovlhwe August Tet Hwo

Dr King’s New Discovery Promised Cure All Coughs

An old promotional notice touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the true remedy for coughs colds and chest complaints. It claims guaranteed cures and urges readers to try free trial bottles at a local drugstore.

Tisilwa Huey Boser King

Ballwin Melville troupe opens new repertoire at low prices

Batldwir Bielville Company presents a three performance engagement starting Sunday January 2 with matinees. The program features new plays including Bulls god Beara and All the Comforts of Louse with varied specialties between acts. Prices range from 10 to 30 cents for matinées and 4, 6, and 26 to 30 cents for evening shows.

Batldwir Bielville Company Theater-gaste Sada Achoulo Ballwin-Melville Aumping New York GiNette

Gellard's Snow Liniment Claims Pain Relief

Advertises Gellard's Snow Liniment as a cure for rheumatism, sprains, bruises, and other ailments. Claims rapid relief with three applications curing a severe throat attack in 25 hours. Testimonial by C. W. Ford of Fort Worth, Texas. Sold by E Reuss and C. Read.

Gellard C. W- Ford Lyon Supply Co Fort Worth E. Reuss

New Year resolutions and restraint guidance

A fragment urging restraint on New Year’s drinking and self-control. It argues against drastic resolves, warns of quick relapses, and emphasizes steady habit change, modest spending, and avoiding public displays of temper or drunkenness. It includes stray ads and garbled product mentions.

Ian Dows Toxar Elquor

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