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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
2
Telegraph and postal office urges TG subscribers to update new addresses for delivery and gala notices. Please notify the office with correct contact details via telephone to ensure continued service.
The piece surveys Democratic and Republican stands on campaign funding. It notes Democratic pledges against corporate gifts, a $10,000 per- donor cap, and public disclosure of over $100 contributions, while Republican rules are seen as delaying disclosure until after elections. It discusses corporate money as tied to party success, questions accountability, and cites figures like Mr. Sheldon and Dr. Gilbert, plus local political reactions and potential outcomes for Texas campaigns.
Events from San Antonio include RS Lambert returning from Galveston with Misury Marter and Craig pir, plans in New York to finalize arrangements for a Hyundai attract event at the Grand Opens house next season. The San Antonio Browns challenge Laredo for a July 61 game amid local sports and social notes.
A midsummer family vacation reveals the comforts and chaos of the home life. The piece traces the restless urge to travel, the crowded hotel experience, and the renewed appreciation for familiar neighbors and routines once the trip ends. The narrative highlights the contrast between the allure of a resort and the value of home.
Fragmentary notice describes Bungete rising at 7 25 and an event at 6 53. Mentions Roon's Age and a 17 day interval. Details are unclear but indicate a dated astronomical observation segment.
A real estate agent recalls a woman who posed as a sightseer to view diverse properties at various prices. He notes many agents lure clients with subsided tours and false pretenses, and he spent a day showing deceptive listings while suspecting a genuine buyer.
A short vignette describes a minister's family facing limited worldly goods. The youngest member Shyu responds when told of a baby sister that arrived, noting with practicality that they needed other things more. The dialogue emphasizes resourcefulness and acceptance within modest circumstances.
Irregular fragmentary text mentions a friend, Romeo, a wife, laughter and tears but lacks clear event, names, dates, or locations to establish a coherent report or outcome.
An advertorial piece extols Peruna as a broad scale catarrh treatment combining knowledge from multiple medical schools and modern pharmacy. It claims chronic catarrh is widespread, sufferers have tried doctors with little relief, and Peruna offers pure, uniform ingredients at fair home-use pricing. The text also references Dr. Hartman and includes irrelevant non sequiturs.
The Light issues numerous notices announcing candidates for sheriff sheriff of Bexar County and other county offices subject to Democratic primaries. Names include Shariff Bexay County W. L Goforth James McCloskey Fred Lancaster George Zarkey J. Reeven J. Whitkens Vivi R. Henilson Michael Campbell Frank R. Newton George W. Huntress T. J. Newton Arthur W. Sreligson Theodora Harris Harry Hertzberg Ben Fisk and Nelson Lyte, with various precinct and district roles noted and primary action required.
The Light notes Andres Coy Jr as a 488 candidate for district clerk of Bexar County, subject to Democratic party action. It further indicates a possible nomination of Biesenbach for district clerk, pending party decision.
Fragmentary OCR text lists a Representative Place No 2 race with Otto Walrmiunl as a candidate in Baxar County and mentions a primary. details are garbled and uncertain about official context or dates.
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