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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1908
Page
2
The notice asks subscribers of TS to report delivery issues and address changes. It requests timely notification of irregular delivery and new contact details, including telephone number 176 for updates. It preserves a practical local-paper urgency.
The article argues the Tsrrel election law grants the county committee chairman power to appoint presiding officers for primaries, with majority approval needed, enabling self perpetuation in office. It critiques lack of foresight for candidates, notes potential manipulation of nominations, and cites local figures like Williams and Campbell in a Debate over reforms and public conduct.
Henry Clewe voices strong optimism about good times ahead as July government estimates show corn at 2,728,000,000 bushels, 180,000,000 more than last year and near record levels. Wheat harvest is pegged at about 92,790,000 bushels and oats at 1,012,000,000, signaling a vigorous agricultural year and near top production.
The article discusses crop yields and prices, noting 264,000,000 bushels of wheat year ago and estimates of 41-41 million bales for cotton, plus hay and fruit yields. It cites better conditions than last year, potential declines from weather, and optimistic notes on wheat, corn, and overall industry tied to harvest prospects. It mentions iron works labor difficulties and rumors of a steal combine, with confusion about sources and news.
A discussion on whether newspapers should publish police actions before arrests. Critics argue timely crime coverage aids public safety, while some officials favor secrecy to prevent tips. The piece urges a balanced press role to curb public swagger and improve accountability.
The Macinnall Enquirer notes a lumbermen backed bulldog movement gains support from prominent architects. They assert current material prices allow safe investment in improvements. One architect explains good workmanship but cites employer desire for top workers and ample applications while contractors claim more labor is performed by fewer workers than last year.
Local notes from San Antonio include bids for city light supply discussed but not acted on, with estimates totaling about 1074 dollars. A prohibition meeting drew over 100 attendees at Alamo Plaza, where W S Mesener and L W Wore urged stricter policies. A runaway horse incident injured a boy. a collision with a horse and rider caused further chaos. An office opened by San Antonio & Aratway Pass Railway, and Captain William A. Pirks learned of his father’s death in San Marros from a telegram.
A whimsical dialogue from Harper's Weekly parodies a courtroom scene. A judge questions a confessed bartender prisoner who denies prior resemblance while a clerk and onlookers inject mock confusion about sins, domes, and old adages. The piece mimics old humor columns with playful wordplay and anachronisms.
Ira W. Kelley of Mavaffaid Pa. writes that years of kidney trouble left him in poor health and money spent on doctors. He attributes his recovery to Foley's Kidney G ro and urges others to try this remedy.
A rambling dialogue recounts family lore and racial tensions in the American South. The speaker recalls white and Black figures, washwomen, and rural life, weaving humor with insults while reflecting on birth, class, and color lines. The tale threads through stores, springs, and a furniture of everyday scenes.
An unclear advertisement promises a guarantee on health products sold at a local drug store. It assures customers they may claim a full refund if the product does not benefit them, emphasizing a 2 positive guarantee and urging trial despite vague wording. Local place and actor names are unreadable in the OCR.
A passerby recalling a city stroll near West Commerce Street was startled by a sudden shouted prompt to polish shoes on the inside of the wearer. A bemused farmer questioned the scene as a peculiar street exchange and odd humor unfolded in a vintage city moment.
July 19 in history marks the death of Jane Ansten novelist born 1776 1824 ex-emperor of Mexico executed born 1783 and Lynde Dix a noted wittianthropist born 1801. It notes the Korean emperor abdicated and lists astronomical events with sunset times and moon phases for the day.
A testimonial from Mayme E Smith of Columbus Ohio claims Pernna helps catarrh and hay fever described as endemic catarrh of the throat and bronchial tubes. The writer notes irritants like weed pollen as causes and acknowledges effectiveness varies, with ideal laxatives mentioned as a factor.
An eccentric mountaineer claims intimate knowledge of a moonshiner's trial in Kentucky. He escapes via transportation to Laureville forest. The district attorney questions him as the man boasts about seeing a rider on a hot day, Mantag and Wad a waving of Adling, asking if Hat war Pine Crise horse orn Chille.
The Light authorizes candidates for multiple offices including Sheriff County Clerk County Judge District Attorney Justice of the Peace and more subject to Democratic primaries. Names such as James McCloskey George W Huntress T. J. Newton John B. Tramer Fred H. Lancaster and others appear along with dates like July 26 1908 and references to districts and precincts in Bexar County Texas.
The Light authorized to announce Andres Coy Jr a candidate for district clerk of Boxer County. The announcement notes the candidate is aligned with the Democratic primaries. A second candidate August Blestnbaches is also listed as running for district clerk subject to the Democratic primary.
The Light party authorized to announce H Terrell for Representative Place No 2 and Otto Waltman for Representation No 2 from Bexar County, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries.
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