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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1909
Page
2
A dated miscellany lists historic events from 1497 to 1908 and includes a sharp editorial on Texas poll taxes and married women’s legal status. The piece attacks Texas for treating married women as legal non entities, contrasting with Virginia debates on poll tax. It notes broad social anger and calls for reform.
Fragmented OCR text discusses a rumored deceit or prank involving a wig and patches from Austin. It mentions fines payable in silver dollars, a jokester’s mindset, and references to Texas democracy and a past travel to the white metal. The passage is unclear and contains many garbled phrases.
The piece rants about poison in daily life and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure while mocking recent oil trust fines. It rails at Water-Pierce, Pierce, and Katy railroad magnates, predicts state finances, oil price effects, and a delayed fine payment, framing Texan patriotism against corporate power.
Detroit investigator C H R Mabee accuses the Anti-Saloon League of operating as a one man corporation and selling political influence to the highest bidder. He alleges concealed political contributions, falsified books, and misused funds while officials draw salaries and pursue broader corporate goals. Local temperance figures dispute parts but acknowledge concerns and call for investigation.
Texas fruit and truck growers across the state unite to push for inspection and grading of produce before shipment. They aim to improve packaging to fetch profitable prices in markets like Cataffala and Florida, projecting stronger selling power when consistent quality is shown.
A roundup of San Antonio 21 years back notes Dick Johnson of Buffalo Bill's Wild West returning from London, Alderman Dan Lewis from Uvalde County, Howe's London direusy tonight, a Gnok Templars supper next Thursday, Rich ranchman Rawon Guerri considering the city, architect James Wicirenberger back from Houston, a Home for Destitute Children officers meeting Tuesday, Board of Trade gathering Wednesday, and New Braunfels agitation over immigration with a mass meeting planned.
An elderly resident laments San Pedro Park’s decline as crowds dwindle despite its natural beauty. He recalls Sundays with 1000 to 5000 visitors for picnics, races, hunting, swings, and band concerts, while newer resorts attract more attention. The piece notes a shift in local leisure before mentioning a railroad plan to add coaches for Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition travel.
A historical note discusses a curious link between rural demographics and field mice, then shifts to Mexico where wax candles are prized in churches. It claims Mexican wax demand exceeds supply, with paraffin dominating elsewhere. Bleached wax costs about $1 per pound, bleaching done by hand, and it suggests Mexico's vast bloom regions offer steady employment if properly harnessed.
Questions address Baptist de nomination Baraca meaning as a Hebrew word denoting blessing. Answers include cost estimates for trans Atlantic passenger steamships around 1.9 million to 2.0 million dollars and notes on Fall River boats valued above 2 million. Also mentions pre Christian BCE emblems, Bunker Hill day observance, and a 1909 Pacific fleet review invitation in Seattle.
A reflective snippet urging restraint and modesty in speech. It contrasts the value of truth with avoiding harsh tongues, suggesting counsel to seek refuge from bluster and to follow prudent conduct. The fragment references guidance on comportment and moral discipline.
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