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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1909
Page
2
The San Antonio Light details its founding date and editorial staff. Includes manager A Munao and managing editor Shirley W. John with telephones for department offices and subscription terms listed, typical of a city newspaper from the era.
Fragmentary OCR text references a notice to subscribers and missing contact details. It mentions The Light, offices, and a call to remit fees or messages, with unclear dates or addresses due to garbled wording. No coherent event or names beyond generic references are readable.
A garbled chronology lists Sophocles death at Albana, Cromwell and others beheadings, Pope Alexander VI death in 1791, military border actions in 1830, Jackson assassination attempt in 1834, a Mexican railroad note around 1854, revenue cutter captures in the Civil War era, Ericsson’s ship, Kentucky governor William Goebel’s assassination, a 1910 school deficit of 60 403 41 dollars, and a Brownsville railroad inquiry.
The San Antonio school district grapples with overcrowded classrooms despite adding two rooms to eight schools and building six new ones. Officials warn a four room model was needed, with projected deficits over $60,000 for the current year and insufficient funds for new buildings. About 1000 students will enter the spring term, with more planned for September, unless room can be made. The board cites a 15 cent tax rate rise and a total deficit of $56,094.47, and discusses budgeted department cuts versus essential services.
A garbled passage questions endorsing a judge or senator, notes tax increases to maintain public schools, and mentions cuts in services. It laments failing to keep up with children and school needs while criticizing a legislator’s honesty about passing a measure.
The report describes a Corpus Christi grower selling cabbage at 110 dollars per acre as northern farmers struggle with a harsh winter. It notes land values around 100 dollars per acre and a black loam Texas soil that yields more per acre year round. The piece observes seasonal harvests, urban newspaper readings, and a scent of orange blossoms as an optimistic Texas mood. San Antonio is cited as a hub for additional factories, reflecting regional growth.
Washington Post remarks celebrate Gen Robert E Lee praising unselfish leadership and collaboration with Stonewall Jackson. It highlights Lee's humility in crediting others and recalls his cooperation with Jackson after the Battle of Chancellorsville, portraying him as a noble soldier rather than mere military genius.
A garbled verse-like piece reflects on marriage sympathy, honesty, fear of death, and domestic gender mores. It critiques self deception, misused power, and the perverse tensions in adult life amid disrupted language and unclear arguments.
Munyon releases a full almanac claiming coverage of scientific information on the toon phases latitude readings character divination palmistry birth months and related topics. It promises beauty culture weights measures and zodiac interpretations plus a guide to reading faces and births with applications for families farmers and rural districts. Available by mail from Munyon Remedies Company Philadelphia Pa.
A San Antonio Singing and Social Club gathering featured games and dancing with refreshments. Sim Hart is bedridden. J R Blocker plans to drive cattle to Maverick County in spring. Southwestern Texas immigration movement delegates meet at the Menger. Madison Square Church Ladies Aid to meet tomorrow. Government Hill Dramatre and Musical Club elected officers R Becker president Paul Hartley secretary C Schiesler treasurer, 66 members active. first club entertainment scheduled for February 22.
The article discusses why Inauguration Day was fixed on a Wednesday in 1789 and explains stock market terms Bull and Bear. It also answers a geography question, noting Canada covers 3,720,655 square miles versus the United States at 3,602,990.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as a cure for epilepsy fits St Vitus dance and spasms. It cites testimonials from Mrs D Baker of Cleveland and others, claiming complete or lasting cures after months of use. Readers are urged to mail order, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
A scene from The Substitute at the Grand last night features Max Pleman as a lamp that unwittingly aids a love scene before failing and being removed. Miss Annie Russell is billed for Tuesday and Wednesday with a matching Wednesday program, and the show marks a long New York and London run. Also on the bill are The Stranger Sex, The Traitor, and The Man on the Box, with plans for The Little Gray Lady next week.
The town buzzes as the last showing of the popular skit dince arrives at the Royal Theater tonight. The comedy team, which reserves and plans a lively performance, is set to entertain local audiences.
The Royal theater opens Sunday with Lenin of Mays and Rowe and promises the biggest hit in the house's history. The vaudeville team tops the bill as the main event, with the altered fox terriers and their master to finish their appearance. A new feature follows tomorrow and Sunday Wolf's Features are set to excite audiences.
A burglary on Austin Street targeted the dry goods store run by E. B. Roberty, with shoes and minor items stolen. Entry was gained by crawling through a transom. Nearby Laurel Gancal Heights Pharmacy at 183 West Mistletac Avenue was broken into on Thursday night, items valued around $40 taken, and the adjoining Lane Heights grocery suffered a minor theft. Front doors forced at both sites. a variety of goods disappeared along with J. T. Callaway’s overcoat. Evidence suggested the thieves were slow and careless, leaving tea, cigars, and papers scattered.
An advertisement urges readers to contact the San Antonio Audit Company to audit their books and gain clarity on their financial condition. It mentions an old phone number 144 and references 113 Alamo Bank bids.
A syndicate led by Henry Pricr of Pittsburgh plans a vast Chicago office tower project on the current commerce site and neighboring lands. Reports peg the cost near 4 million dollars and note another 20 story commercial building may rise on the Victoria hotel site. A U S Army recruitment notice appears for unmarried men ages 18 to 35 in San Antonio, Texas.
Read the bold ad offering gifts with every purchase and two free presents. The notice urges readers to check today’s advertisement for details and how to claim.
Real estate ads invite buyers to explore Alatin Heights and purchase a home with eight rooms or more. The message promotes numerous bargains in the classified columns and urges readers to act on available offers.
A readable fragment notes a pleasant diversion with a visitable happy tour, new stunts, and changes in the musical team. It praises the girls as top netchers though mentions ImZordinate Bemotan of a Vehicle and details about dimples gowns and demureness in a dimly legible scene.
In a schoolroom tale a teacher grows concerned about Marion’s quiet, absorbed mood. Miss Allen hints Marion may be preoccupied with a new habit and reveals a nearby drugstore as a curious clue, while peers speculate about love and privacy.
The week’s act at Happy Hour draws enthusiastic crowds as the per cent column sways in his favor. Monday night promises a new pill being mit on amid a crige of suts wall conblue it.
A dramatic expose on the Night Riders and the Farmers Equity Tobacco Pool, presented as the first full truth about conditions in Kentucky and Tennessee. Eugene P. Lyle is cited for a careful, thorough account of the era's turmoil, the height of the struggle against the Trust, and the widespread impact on rural communities.
Charles Edward Russell surveys tariff debate and Congress plans, suggesting calmer public sentiment. Feature pieces include vocal technique satire on purser strings and Reginald Wright offmann’s critique of voice coaches, plus Rex Beach’s new novel The Silver Horde and other items.
Fragment from a 19th century newspaper ad notes a money back guarantee on a "Monep's Worth" or "Monry Back" deal. The legible portion mentions postage and a dealer already sold out of Hampton's, asking readers to send 160 and the dealer's name is unreadable.
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