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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1909
Page
2
Subscribes to The Light are asked to pay money to regular authorized agents only Do not pay carriers due to likely errors If delivery address changes notify the office by telephone 176 to ensure proper mailings
A compact historical list notes dates and events from ancient Rome to modern era. Theodosius the Great dies in 395, early lotteries and births, and major 18th 19th century events are referenced with scattered spelling errors.
A column discusses juvenile delinquency and parental responsibility, noting youths arrested for petty crimes and questioning methods to guide youth. It cites a New York plan for age pensions funded by charitable groups and piloted in Massachusetts, proposing savings banks hold deposits and provide pensions at age 63 or to heirs.
The United States government conducts a five year inquiry into turpentine and naval stores in the southern states. An appropriation funds the work as researchers seek reliable data on timber supply and the impact of bleeding on longleaf pines. Statistics on production and rosin extraction methods are being compiled from field visits and operator interviews for accuracy.
A United States forest service report notes new cup systems in turpentine gathering replace the old box method. The cup approach reduces injuries to living trees and increases productivity, yet raises fire risk. As eastern timber depletes, operators push westward but large companies guard their timber, limiting new production and potentially curbing naval stores growth outside the Atlantic coast.
A historic opinion argues for equitable funding of large public works through long term bonds, distributing costs fairly between current beneficiaries and future posterity. It warns against heavier today taxes and urges funding that spreads burden proportionally over generations.
San Antonio businessmen urged to back the International Fair as it follows the Texas State Fair this year. New officers include President W. H. Simms and Vice President Albert Stoves. Secretary J. M. Vance and Treasurer Dr. Fred Tarrell. Community leaders emphasize unity, funding, and public support to ensure a successful event.
A skeptical essay argues that American holiday spending abroad pleases European hosts and profits Paris and other vendors. It alleges Paris's nightlife is a staged, costly display managed by sober business syndicates to entertain and drain reckless travelers.
From The Light of January 11 1888 items note the Beethovett Maennerchor to give a grand concert at Arbeiter Verein hall next Sunday evening. DeHaven circus touring Hallettsville. cold keeps Sunday events from Monday. Captain Ed Buckley moves to Houston. James Wahrenberger to Mouton for shire architects convention. Funeral of D T Brooks yesterday. Dr P W Johns horse ran away down Commerce and Alamo. Salsbury’s Tronbadors manager hy hast arranging opera house Sunday. Theodore Maeller and Anne Welle wed in city last night. Thunderstorm overnight. Fire at Clisper saloon near 14th last night extin shed. U S Army recruitment notice for able bodied unmarried men 18-35. Recruitment at 602 Moore Building Weather Avenue C and Houston San Antonio. Additional line mentions tickets with food and M Marnchaeu phones.
A fragmentary chatter from a 1934 Bay area notice discusses a proposed new term for phone operators “phoniste” and related roles. The dialogue shows mixed enthusiasm with some praising the term while others poke at its practicality and impact on office culture.
Questions and answers recount how the AlltIe Church Round the Corner gained its name after a funeral held for an actor at a New York church. The piece covers early maps by Sebastian Cabot, the Virginia ship incident, the origin of whisking for brooms, and the Pacific cable completion in 1908 with a world-spanning message from President Roosevelt.
A Daily reflection blend quotes from Longfellow Holmes and Jefferson. It urges courage in a troubled world and notes that sunshine and music come from within. The passage includes lines about inner strength, benign voices, and self reliance amid hardship.
A collage of quotations and aphorisms from various authors including Penn Sargent Henry Prummond Henry Van Dyed and Hamilton Wright Mabir. The snippets praise wisdom contentment charity and happiness, contrasting worldly woes with cheerful giving and hopeful outlooks.
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