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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1908
Page
2
Fragmented voice rails at local officials and national figures while lampooning politics and economy. The writer references San Antonio, Virginia and Georgia amid a chaotic collage of names, events, and satirical jabs, lamenting winter weather, public works, and media figures in a dense, meandering critique.
A fragmentary editorial urges citizens to pay the poll tax and register to vote, warning that neglect will disenfranchise many and that enforcement may swing elections. It questions fairness, legality, and governance amid calls for reform and broader participation.
A Chicago reader from 196 Sebor Street touts Peruna as a family staple for children with croup and catarrhal issues, praising its quick relief and broad use. Other testimonials from New York and Texas claim cures for stomach catarrh and general weakness, urging readers to consult their druggist for the remedy.
An unreadable OCR fragment discusses poll tax and welfare, mentioning government officials and a SUN deadline. It hints at a payment requirement to authorize collection and to participate in a ballot, with unclear dates and places. The text lacks coherent names or events.
A fragmented early text discusses Congress considering measures on currency policy, economic restrictions, and national finances. It emphasizes avoiding partisanship, urging a straight, collective debate to address the country’s monetary tension and wartime concerns. Entities referenced include Congress and national economic issues.
Davis Hatch recalls crossing to Texas in 1848 and his long life as a carpenter in San Antonio. He describes early Texas frontier experiences with Santa Anna, the Mexican War aftermath, and the Civil War, detailing marches, battles, and veterans’ memories before settling near Port Lavaca with relatives.
A fragmented reader page presents a queue of Q and A items, including claims about government salaries and historical prices. It notes inquiries about the Alaska purchase, tax deadlines, and solicitation for information by mail. The text mentions poet Ben King, W J Bryan of Florida, and a list of misprints and corrections across topics.
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