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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1909
Page
2
The Light subscribers are urged to pay money to regular authorized collectors only and not to carriers. Do not fall for unauthorized payment channels or misprints. The notice warns against scams and directs readers to use official collection points for dues.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions dates and names like January 12 and 1852 but contains many garbled words. It references Henry VII era, Princess Elizabeth, a tragedy, and London Times style phrases, but lacks coherent events or clear facts to summarize.
Fragmented excerpts reflect a public discourse urging abolition of fee bills and salary incentives for county officials. The text hints at political maneuvering, press rhetoric, and concerns over government power and taxation amid a heated reform push.
A government led investigation under the direction of a U S geologist studies ground waters across the eastern United States with focus on Well depths yields and quality. The team analyzes wells in New Jersey to Texas, surveys rocks and fossil contents, and plans reports on Texas findings as the Tragas river area receives attention and surveys proceed.
The report on artesian water in arid southwestern Texas is seen as key for irrigation and immigration. The work will start after other studies finish, signaling development for the new farming district. Senator Albert J Hopkins forecasts reelection on the first ballot, a sign of political momentum.
A fragmented view praises cabinet careers and banking links as gateways for aspiring youths. It cites Linnie J. Gage, Leslie M. Shaw, David Harum, and George B. Corteliou, noting transitions from secretary of the treasury to postmaster general and banker roles, with political success framed as a pathway to high office.
A fragmented letter argues that road taxes will raise costs for farmers and rural households while funding for road improvements benefits state shipping and industry. The piece contends higher taxes are not a cure and questions who bears the burden and who gains from public works.
A garbled report outlines a prohibition issue and upcoming polls in Dallas with references to officials, eligibility, and late voting rules. It notes poll access, residency requirements, and the idea that many eligible voters may be confused about how to vote and who qualifies.
A verbose column discusses rising costs of imported bath goods in Mexico City, praising the communal bath as a symbol of progress. It questions whether devotion to baths reflects genuine virtue or lifestyle snobbery, noting impromptu alternatives if external restrictions persist.
A fragmented 1858 San Antonio column notes Blas Kulkawity named policeman by Mayor Callaghan, Sheriff J A Wren pursuing fugitives, and a grand masquerade planned at Krisch's Ball. Reports mention Kerrville sheriff Groviwlt, border arrests, county jail holds, and local society events amid scattered misprints and unclear details.
Fragmentary questions and answers about origins electricity chess and language. Mentions Tanta Neo date 10M and CHibery ex quertimnyl with arabes and heties. References to Marshall 1798, Rape Coaster, Camp or feud, and Adrian birth.
In San Antonio a heated Sunday closing debate centers on extending the prohibition to key shops. Residents debate effects on cigar stores, dug stores, heaters, and baseball games while some workers advocate Sabbath rest and others resist. The discussion includes mentions of the streetcar system and local business leaders weighing Sunday activity and public welfare.
The notice lists numerous building permits for additions and new dwellings on various streets. It notes four room dwellings, two room additions, and one to five room houses with structures including sheds and wells. Addresses include Tara, Colima, Burnett, Sun Mermaids, Drexler, Angolina, Kearney, Ma Om, Paylor Net Sa, and Mairview areas with permit values around 25 to 250 dollars.
A remined proprietary pill mix offered as a cure for constipation. It claims to combine Cogearin, Castor Oil, Sulphur, Wild Lemmen, Mack thevey Taot, Nux and Giger and other ingredients into a sweet powdered preparation. Sold for twenty five cents with Mr Magkbura pictured on the package, asserting pure, chemically perfected mixing and ready use.
A thought closing with a Shakespearean mood urges readers to cherish honest hearts and inner truth. The fragment hints at gratitude, moral focus, and personal virtue as guiding themes for daily life.
Friends in San Antonio and El Paso present a silver service to former chief George C Campbell recently resigning amid controversy He receives the gift in a surprise ceremony at the police station with a brief speech from Prosecutor W M Brown and warm words from attendees highlighting his service and the department’s regard. The set features about ten pieces engraved Presented to George C Campbell by the members of the El Paso police force January 1909 and is described as handsome and useful.
The text traces Pius X career milestones, noting nine year periods from 186? to 189? covering roles from country curate at Tombolo to bishop of Mantua, then patriarch of Venice. It mentions Italian government delays recognizing him, his stay, and a gondola scene at St Mark's awaiting destined service.
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