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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
3
Defoe notes a brief, cryptic gym instruction about finding a sitter on the left side during a tight arm position. The garbled text suggests a coaching cue or drill description without clear context or full names.
Awstein Sax June 1 Has George A Garden chairman of the state executive committee wisened him some with the promotionists of the state The will prohibitionists believe this How following his action is calling off the meeting of the executive committee which was to have been held in Taylor Williamson county next Saturday With the present condition of the crippled railroad traffic it will be impossible for there to be a full attendance of the committee in North Texas Many South Texas representatives have declared themselves unable to go At the meeting of the committee is to be received the petition of the prohibitionists asking that a constitutional amendment be submitted to the people at large for the general election.
Ruitman, long the city engineer, issues a new San Antonio map claiming a comprehensive update with 38 new additions. It details streets, altars, railways, Brackenridge Bay drives, Fort Sam Houston facilities, dock numbers, public buildings, schools, churches, lodges, mills, and more, all indexed for quick location.
A Texas Christian missionary encampment will be held at Thar Springs Hood County forty miles west of Fort Worth in June. Speakers include Clintoyy Lonknaet of Tess Chingkuy University and DW Day of Hare for Christian college, with many others listed. Afternoon recreation and a health tonic promotion appear in an odd, promotional closing.
A garbled local item notes a dog named Bum will not need a collar this year. The text mentions costs, ownership, and a station, with emphasis on welfare and public safety. Purple light June 9.
An early 20th century ad touts Blood Balm B B B as a cure for eczema rheumatism and blood poison. It claims to purify the blood and heal sores pimples and skin eruptions while promising internal relief and renewed vitality with a bottle sold by druggists for home use.
Francisco, June 4 George Compere entomologist reports discovery of parasites in India and Australia that suppress nest pests in orchards. He shipped 100000 parasites alive to Australia, where they thrived in winter and began reducing pest damage. Also introduced parasites to combat cabbage pests affecting citrus growers.
A postless school board meeting discussed discord from the last session and decided to install a new superintendent, Candler of Dallas, to be appointed. Also noted was the discontinuation of the Fairview post office, causing local concern and delivery issues for residents.
Cevern Ro mer, immigration case, was detained after a ring of counterfeit or forged items linked to a Washington suspect. Sheriff investigates the group amid reports of oranges from Texas orchards and local fruit shipments.
A force of men begins today the installation of a new Haar between Werailty and Mill bridge by a navigation company handling the work.
A large audience attended the Tipite opera house last night for the play The Misunderstanding. Cast members, including Miss Lona Brown and Miss Irene Brawl, delivered strong performances as their varied roles amid song, dance, and crowd scenes praised by attendees.
Baraca class observes its first birthday this evening at the Pirsl Bane church with a program including invocation by Toy. O. Moleman and music by née Rantsenhoul. Performances feature Miss Brewe Williams and Miss Fannig Applewhite among others.
Fragmentary OCR outlines a man in a city planning a two year gratis service and a staged event. Mentions a refrigeration stove and references to meat ball avatars and a future appeal or proposal. Includes uncertain names and scattered locations.
A chaotic tale recounts a young group from New York traveling to Chicago then Gulmita South America for a month. Warren Sheets and Gears Hernel move with a plan for cheap literate shows as a South American venture and money misadventures. They face currency issues with Colomia money and a total expenditure around 990.95 plus 4100 and 1200 in Colombian paper, reflecting poor awareness of local money and safety concerns.
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