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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1906

Page

2

San Antonio Light Masthead and Public Notice Text

The San Antonio Light presents its masthead with dates and address lines for editorial offices and advertising bureaus. A formal notice states the newspaper welcomes corrections if any reflection on a person, firm, or corporation appears, provided brought to management’s attention.

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Industrial Training in the San Antonio Public Schools

The Sunday Light previews a report by City Superintendent L. B. Wolfe on industrial training in San Antonio public schools. It highlights gardening and mosquito control as core lines, detailing how soil, moisture, and plant nutrition are taught to pupils and how garden work connects to broader agricultural education.

San Antonio L. B. Walfe Woita Wolfe Walter Obe

School gardens and soil experiments enrich pupil ideals

An article notes that practical garden work teaches fertilization, crop rotation, irrigation, and plant science. It urges experiments to compare mulches, depths, watering, and fertilizer options, linking hands on farming to character building and civic service. It cites insect control, seed testing, and funding challenges, plus broader political remarks.

The Home Merchant and Rock Mountain Fea Ad

A local plea extols the home merchant as the backbone of street upkeep schools churches and property value. It argues patrons gain by supporting local businesses who reinvest in the community, and urges frequent endorsements while noting a Saratoga cooking line as part of the ad.

Rocky Mountain Tha Saratoge

Agricultural report in high demand across Texas

The Agricultural report issued by the department is in great demand with 35 requests for copies in one day. It is described as one of the most complete and valuable compilations on farming, truck farming, and state resources, with additional printings anticipated to meet demand. Representatives from Dallas urged voters to obtain tax receipts and exercise suffrage, claiming the report’s data could influence voting behavior and reflect statewide agricultural insights.

Anstl Tex Wade Dgmént Farolog Faroiog Faroiog Ova Eclentiae Beals

Looking Up Old Warrants Reveals Large Claims

Legal note shows the state seeking federal reimbursement for frontier protection warrants issued before the war. Adjunct General’s department, led by Col. Phelps, uncovered warrants totaling $429,263, with $199,763 found yesterday alone, exceeding earlier estimates by about $100,000.

Adjutant General Qol Phelps Edth Thas

Railroad commission items for Texas lines and tariffs

The Railroad Commission in Austin considers multiple tariff and policy proposals. Plans include setting starting times for Cotton Belt No 3, banning certain notations on bills of lading, adjusting rates for amber and pry products, and applying new ratings on baked goods. A reform to car service rules and 40000 pound demurrage limits is proposed. Trinidad petitions for better facilities near Hendargon. The commission will act on February 20.

Boagigl Austin Tex Mest Texarkana Gulf, Colorado Santa Fe Galnegylild Ahall Ie Inn Trinidad Hendargon County Railroad Commission Colton Belt

Pullman Co Pays Taxes Under Protest in 1905 Quarter

Special to The Light Avatin Texas January 41 The Pullman Company through L B Mc a general counsel at Chicago paid its taxes for the quarter ending December 31 1905 under protest The companys total tax for the quarter was 877,744 24 with a 4 cent per person tax of 3,069 77. Amount paid accompany

the Light Avatin Tex He Py Company L. EB. Mc A Henntant General Counsel Chicago Yatterday

Crossing Cage Settlement In Texas Rail Toll Case

Special to The Light Austin January 15 The railroad commission signed an order approving a contract between Trinity and Brazos Valley railway and Houston and Texas Central railway for constructing a grade crossing using Ab Craigana. An agreement also reached for overhead crossing at Mexa where tracks of the two lines cross each other. The Houston and Texas Central had sought a writ of injunction in Fiftythird district court to restrain the commission from enforcing its order directing the construction of a crossing at Bride by Trinity and Brazos Valley. Now that an agreement is reached the injunction application will be dismissed. The crossing dispute has long spurred contest across the state but the matter appears settled. The hearing on these preparational matters occurred two days ago at the railroad commission.

Austin Tex Railroad Commission Trinity & Brazos Valley Railway Houston & Texas Central Railway Mexta Alkor Texas Central Ratingua Commnion Bride Trinity Trinity & Bragos Texas Supreme Court of ‘Texas Max Andrews The Lager Journal Supreme Court Fe ‘Smith Smith Rav Stalty

Pogler enters race for speaker position in state legislature

J. L. Pogler, formerly a member of the Twenty-eighth and Twenty-ninth Legislatures, announces candidacy for Speaker. He has been prominently mentioned as a possible choice by various political groups and now seeks the state House leadership role.

Austin Jad J. L. Pogler Sreaker

Judge Storey Seeks Reappointment to Railroad Commission

Sperial to The Light star from Tex Jan 18 reports Judge AB Storey chairman of the railroad commission announces candidacy for re election to the commission at the next general election. Also notices advertising Garden Street Stables with stylish turnouts and chauffeur services.

Sperial Light Star Tex Storey Ratleoid Commissten Commission Garden Street

Preacher Grand Jury Tour Targets Houston Saloons

A Houston grand jury tours the city with aims to close saloons and curb rum running. The effort targets pool halls, saloons, and venues perceived as causing public disorder. Local officials back the crackdown as part of reform.

Carrie Nation visit sparks temperance grand jury in Texas

The Light at Hattonon Texas reports Rev Benjamin F Riley and a reform Grand Jury initiating probes into liquor and immoral venues. They walk city after dawn to name patrons, aiming to compel enforcement of Sunday laws and close gambling rooms while Carrie Nation arrives deterring signs and mirrors from saloons.

Garrig Naxion Dave Katsas Ryeg

Interesting Elopement and Amicable Settlement

A wedding occurred yesterday after a sudden elopement with Will Ingmay and May Viewgavec, followed by a family clash. The bride and new son‑in‑law were later seen dining at the Ban Ton restaurant on East Hounton Street opposite St James, with forgiveness prevailing. A piano advertisement notes a $600 factory‑new piano at 153 Castro Street.

Will “Ingmay Fiorebyilie Rev S. Pilot Ton Resturant Henry Magendis inIaw Ton Hounton Street St. James Castro Oirest

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