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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1908
Page
15
San Antonio shoppers flock to the new rug displays as special prices go into effect. Japanese mats and Brussels rugs advertise affordable room sizes while Axminster rugs promise durability. Also offered are boas and ruffs in half price, with ostrich tips and silk chiffon options for social functions.
B D Lindsey announces candidacy for sheriff facing opponent Charles Stevens with a hard fought primary ahead. Lindsey, a nine year Dexar County resident and Texas Ranger veteran, vows a barnstorming campaign backed by prominent citizens as the race heats up with potential other candidates including incumbent John Tobin pending decisions. Local notices also promote non prescription remedies and thanksgivings linked to community figures while tax and public health ads appear in the same edition.
A large audience attended the Texas A and M district institute meeting in the evening as President Collins and Prof Carson urged dry farming for extended dry spells. Speakers discussed soil moisture conservation, disc furrows, thinning seed, and crop choices including broom corn and citrus in southwest Texas, with Nanes and Meier presenting on broom corn and drought resistant crops.
A Peruvian fishermen use caballitos small gondola shapes as seaworthy water ponies. Riders kneel on the craft and steer with a paddle, riding through breakers with control even in heavy surf, always remaining near land.
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