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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1899
Page
6
A bustling ad copy extols the Diamond Dyes line claiming simple methods let anyone dye fabrics at home. It touts affordable, fashionable results from Diamond Dyes with guidance suitable for beginners and ample color variety.
A harsh warning warns that presenting a paper or any dome is fraud of the first water. The Aransas Pass Immigration association exhibit will not be placed in Omaha nor require a seat for any purpose.
A garbled ad claims Buoklin's AtyioA treats a wide range of skin ailments including fever sores leprosy and rashes. It promises guaranteed relief or money back with a 2 cent price per box and references Kalteyer & Son as sellers.
The letter signed by County Judge Peter Jones and county commissioners urges Texas county courts to back proposed measures in the Legislature. It calls for reform on per diem pay, road work funding, and tax record costs, arguing counties should bear reasonable expenses and that current road projects have overrun budgets. The missive notes wide variance among counties and emphasizes prompt, united action to protect taxpayers.
A west side meeting in Newton led to a violent altercation. A participant was severely cut with a knife, others restrained, and Frank Grissing detained on charges of baling unprinted in the acts. Newton attempted to restrain disturbance before being attacked.
The annual Beethoven Children’s Ball drew a large crowd to Beethoven Hall last night with junior and senior classes in colorful costumes. Committees led by Mrs C Dr and others hosted the event, which included a well attended masquerade and festive floor tableaux concluding around 1 am.
A muddled report cites Poe Sastre and Culversor in political shifts. Governor Clark’s defeat and renewed notoriety are noted, while Roger Mills’ successor in the senate appears as Ten Manford in Cincinnati.
Ivy Social Club held a grand masquerade ball at Mason Garden hall last night, drawing a large crowd and selling at least 200 tickets at the door. Four contesting groups vied for the $20 prize with red Cross, America and Spain, and other themes well received by judges and attendees.
An outline of the Bexar County teachers institute program to be held at the courthouse on February 10 includes papers on country school legislation and practical arithmetic. Speakers include I Le Roy Tanastery, St. Boykin, F G Lint, and Minnie Reider with topics on home study lessons, mental arithmetic value, and required teaching tables.
An ambiguous report notes disruptions in mail delivery, mentioning 20 carriers, delayed routes, and Superintendent David Sanderson. It references an ongoing labor situation with plans for temporary hires and a potential start date of July 1 amid fiscal-year adjustments and unspecified restrictions.
A fragmented account warns of defacing post office mailboxes and the harsher penalties in the United States for such offenses. Authorities emphasize severe consequences, including potential rewards for information leading to conviction, as posters urge citizens to protect public property.
Odd Fellows annual gathering prompts excursion fares on the International and Great Northern millroad to Dass. Details list February meetings, travel dates, and contact for further information.
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