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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1908
Page
27
The Bugle editor laments they cannot find a fresh editorial subject after years of publication. They admit thrashing editorial ground, delaying a hot topic, and inviting reader suggestions while joking about subscriber fatigue and the pressures of writing without fear or favor.
Local rumors claimed the town planned to close and clean the communal well to ensure safe drinking water. Selectmen denied any move toward cleaning the well, saying they had endured the situation for fifteen years and saw no reason to act now.
Country correspondence notes mischmas. residents suffer rheumatism and hardship. Binny Goodwin jokes about health. Ben Hosver builds a stone wall, a tough task near Lin Watson. Rufus Hamillway buys oxen, Mrs. Archibalds misspokes. Artie Almonds narrates family woes. Ranso Smith spills water, a near miss at the well. Jod Witkin recalls a hat purchase and a widow's dress, while Nead Nad n MWebt linger in parlor. A light rain tease and cropt whispers finish with a call for local inquiry.
Last week Dewberry installed new boards along the fence in front of Bingville Bank on Main Street. Residents say the change improves the block’s appearance and reflects well on the town’s presidential era, with neighbors pledging to maintain the fence.
A resident named Hawkins was alerted to a beehive swarm perched atop a plum tree in Biual's orchid. He climbed to the tree to shake off the swarm but was stung repeatedly causing him to fall, then retreat as the swarm pursued. Local onlookers reported the dramatic escape from the buzzing danger.
A chaotic farmyard incident escalates when Hod tries to discipline a calf by forcing it into a milk-filled trough. The cow, calf, and Hod collide with a street scene as a cane cart, a curtain, and a widow all figure, ending with threats of court action over alleged assault and property damage. Additional observers and a constable intervene.
Local notes from Hingville recount the Bugle circulation among families, church issues, and a mix of humorous and everyday events. Mentions canvas for a book on lives of presidents, a spring hunt, and village misprints, with church roof repair talk and a missing subscription pad.
Fragmentary plea asking for guidance on repairs and supplies. Message mentions a TAR campote galt and firvira, seeks methods to wake a device, and asks if anyone has raget Tt yw. References a potential meet up at Blogvillm with MP and BIG ciMMa.
A local tale describes Dave Smitey shaving half his beard by the barn on Sunday morning. The mishap upset the rater Avil and left Dave nervous and laughed at, with many calling it a ghave. Since then he has appeared with half his face shaved, looking ridiculous to onlookers.
Jabe Crum struck Yaba Crum while hauling a gang from Snaka Crick to Bingyilte. The wagon bogged in sand near Sir Stovinson's, forcing Jabe to hire help as the team stopped and passengers awoke. A misstep led to more delays and the wagon remained stuck after efforts to pull free failed.
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