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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1908
Page
2
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The Sunday Light announces it will publish complete election results from the upcoming primary and provide extensive coverage of state county and city news. It promises special articles on local interests including What San Antonio Needs, profiles of notable figures, how boys earn money, a sad news item about Mrs Bradler, and a vivid variety section with comics and stories.
A fragment notes belief in abundant clean water as a city blessing, imagining a well delivering one million gallons of soot-free water across San Antonio at a modest cost. It also mentions Missouri State University creating a college of formatism and journalism dean Walter Williams leading a new journalism degree program to start September 14.
Deserters followed U S ships at every port on a round the worst crisis. After the Frankisca harbor departure 12% of the crew were missing. Debates over causes of desertion abound with no definite answer. Writers note that sailors are better paid fed and treated than many navies, yet enlistment often lacks understanding of service.
Glowing depictions of naval life contrast with harsh desertion issues in the armed forces. Debates urge civilian-led investigations of desertion, while a federal building program allocates 34 million dollars for 400 new structures amid hundreds of unfinished projects. The Vierma Academy reports uranium ore work yielding radium worth 320 dollars per ton, and the Pennsylvania railroad forestry effort has planted 3,425,000 trees to date as part of a major reforestation plan.
The government merchandise trade statement for the year ended June 30 shows imports down by 240 million dollars while exports surge to about 1861 billion, creating a record merchandise credit balance of 666 million dollars. The report notes October origin, crisis relief shipments, and the historic peak in exports.
A satirical sketch noting early marriage as a lure, hair color as vanity, onion lovers amid gossip, water taxation to boost revenue, and a male boast about a political acquaintance in a smoking room. The piece uses humorous shorthand to comment on social quirks and pretentiousness.
A temperate musing on contentment and ambition. The piece contrasts warm rhetoric with cold actions and notes that lazy advisers avoid hard work while people pursue popularity. It hints at social behavior and the differing natures of men and women.
A series of brief items recounts a new auditor arrival in San Antonio and a new post at the San Antonio & Aratsas Psss on Angus Day. A boarding house incident notes a fall with multiple broken bones. Deputy marshal Bell reports a train robber arrest near Cuero as Sheriff Harris of BeClel lan County plans a stay for health reasons. A recent rain graces the city and a local baseball game ends 10 to 9 with the Lita Jokers defeating the Stockmien.
On this date in history several figures are noted: 1471 the death of Thomas Kemps, a quaint old author. 175¢ Henry Knox, prominent American general and secretary of war under Washington. 1808 Sam Houston, noted general and later governor of Tennessee and Texas. 1807 Japan assumed full internal administration of Boreas.
Fragmentary sky note lists Sunset at 7 18 Venus Moon Mercury and Neptune alignments. Mentions moon north position and conjunctions with Mercury Nebtine with mixed times and terms. Readable facts include Mercury greatest western elongation and pre dawn visibility in east with lunar conjunctions noted but text is garbled.
A Houston detective recounts a case where a prominent city lady reported jewelry theft worth 1800 dollars. After a fortune teller described the culprit as a blond, a black coachman was arrested and the jewelry recovered. The victim identified the man, urging secrecy from her husband about the fortune teller.
A rohemfin passage shows a man seeking a wife, the agent offering a preference for a specific color or trait, and the agent promising a prepared match after a short wait, illustrating a satirical glimpse of arranged marriage talks.
Governor George Chamberlain argues Oregon advanced reform by restoring power to the people through 1904 constitutional amendments. He credits popular initiative and referendum with giving citizens veto and lawmaking power, shaping a national model against machine politics and elite control.
A sermon by Rev. Thomas Gregory argues wealth spoils the rich youth. He contends that lack of work forces dissipation and crime, while poverty compels useful labor. Wealth relieves labor, dulls character, and hinders true happiness and growth.
Gov Landa Escandon in Veders District grants Mothers Congress members the right to wear police badges with authority to arrest, visit jails and penal institutions, and assist police. The move aims to address shortages of officers and ensure protection, while critics worry about role and propriety of women as enforcers.
Advertisement announces bids to lower the iron bridge over the San Antonio River on Houston Street. Bids due July 26, 1908, at noon, with a $250 bid deposit. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids and details are from the city engineer Callaghan.
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