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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1909
Page
2
The fragment presents the San Antonio Light masthead with founding date January 20 1881 and Associated Press credit. It lists publication details subscription rates and editions, publisher information, and agency representations, reflecting early 20th century newspaper publication structure.
Publisher's notice warns subscribers to pay money only to authorized entities and to avoid paying carriers with errors. It cautions that errors could lead to losses and urges verification of the recipient before making payments.
A garbled chronicle lists January 23 entries: William Pitt’s era, Daniel O’Connell’s trial, Stephen A. Douglas on Kansas and Nebraska, Georgia congressmen resignations, and Harry K. Thaw’s murder case. It also notes Thanksgiving in New Orleans, and Texans questioning Governor Campbell’s praise of Waters-Pierce victory and Attorney General Davidson’s role.
From Houston Chronicle letters, a critic questions Rep Adams proposed Bexar county bill that would pay county commissioners $400 a year for road supervision and add a separate road engineer. The writer argues the plan duplicates roles, weakens accountability, and suggests funding regular salaries instead.
Mr Putnam writes clearly on both sides of the citrus opportunity in South Texas. He warns against pitfalls and praises opportunities. He argues the rich rath belt offers a fine field for citrus cultivation and advises homeseekers to buy five or Condures and plant the land.
The grand jury report is celebrated in San Antonio for exposing no roulette wheels and showing the city’s reform spirit. Citizens boast about a strong poll tax support in Ward Seven, with 826000 voted for street improvements signaling solid civic backbone.
After five weeks the trial of Chornten J. Haina, accused of murder as an accessory, ends in a verdict of acquittal. The public reacts with mixed feelings, blaming insufficient protection from those who carry weapons and noting a perceived gap in punishing armed aggression. The piece laments juries and authorities failing to deter deadly violence and calls for stronger weapon controls.
A readable fragment of rhymed verse references Boston culture and a Maine man who enjoys teasing. The playful exchanges mock dialect and urban manners with light satire.
A distorted report describes people in San Antonio adjusting to a new Bumlay and expresses sympathy for residents of a town near Bigte Pass. It mentions a wall street style bridge into Mexico and questions the unknown status of that crossing.
A long reminiscence notes reckless alighting by women and older men, describing clumsy steps, backward exits, and balance loss on moving street cars. The speaker urges caution and recalls safety habits learned from past experiences. Also mentions a 1909 school exhibit at the Pacific exposition aiming to showcase achievements in Pacific territory education.
A Churchill, New Hampshire reader praises Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for quick relief from headaches after minor exertion. The letter notes a sister also benefited and endorses the product, claiming no stomach upset and a money back guarantee if no benefit.
A reader explains that cowardice shows as a white feather when a goose spreads its wings to fly. The cold shoulder phrase stems from guests in medieval times being sent away with a cold mutton shoulder. The Johnstown flood occurred on May 1, 1889, with enormous loss of life and about $9,675,000 in property damage.
A fragmentary editorial style note reflects on kindness and action as well as prosperity. It mentions a hypothetical lighthouse at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition in Seattle next year, to be open for inspection by visitors.
Jodwin Gould, son of a railroad magnate, traveled through San Antonio yesterday in a special train. St Josephs Catholic society held its annual meeting electing Anton Adam president, Paul Schit fers vice president, Benj Lange secretary, William Menger treasurer, Joseph Steinmell marshal, George Mandry color bearer. Herman Huebner, recently returning from San Francisco, was surprised at his home by a large crowd last night. Mayor Callaghan and City Engineer Maury inspected the Guenther dams and will report to the city council. A Raymond Whitcomb excursion arrived en route to California. A mass meeting is set for 4 oclock at the courthouse to select delegates to the immigration convention in Be x ar County on February 1.
A fragmented clipping discusses courage in love and reforming a partner. Natatie and Netello spar about proposal courage, while Dyk questions vice allegations and a Cleveland Leader quote cites social pressures. The piece includes an angry mother and boy dialogue about children and propriety.
A promotional write up praises Captain Duquesne and Roosevelt travel any journey’s dangers. Admiral Evans proclaims the navy’s greatness while Fighting Bob inspires readers. Rex Beach’s Ye Silver Horde is hailed as a serial of the year with Alaska adventures.
Fragmentary OCR item notes a price tag of 15 cents for a Monars Warth oy Money Bock and references Hampton's Magazine New York. Includes garbled lines about newsdealer and Mimpton’s, with a stray 19 10K like formatting.
An exhibit at the Hawaiian Building in Seattle presents an exact reproduction of the Kilauea volcano by an unnamed alien artist, expected to draw strong interest from visitors at the Pacific fair.
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