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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1908
Page
2
A lengthy editorial argues Governor Campbell faces a larger protest vote than expected, fueled by farmers harmed by transition laws and anti Campbell Democrats. It notes Williams strength, a push for statewide prohibition, and emphasizes sidewalk funding as a community duty amid local civic concerns.
San Antonio residents note rapid growth in sidewalk construction since the initiative began. City walkers and riders count new paths as evidence that sidewalks are an investment, boosting the value of urban property and reflecting a broad shift in public perception.
An English astronomer named J Franclin- Sdims is described as starting a massive counting task. The text notes that a field glass and telescopes reveal a number estimated well beyond hundreds of millions, with the camera indicating over 100 million in view.
A Chicago Record Herald dispatch from Niagara Falls cites government engineers who observed the power companies tunnels during closure for inspection. They report the diversion of water to power funnels has caused negligible change in the American Falls, with water rose less than four tenths of an inch after shutdown. The engineers say forty years of development have altered the river’s show little since fifty years ago, calming fears that power withdrawals threaten the falls. The full official report is awaited.
The piece mocks Miss Texas as the next to be excused in a Roosevelt Taft era clash. It notes Roosevelt’s cabinet plan including General Luke Wright and a Confederate veteran as war portfo lio holder under a Republican administration. It hints at Taft’s southern invasion with Waco as a Democratic stronghold and jokes Miss Texas will dance with Billy Bryan.
Fragmentary verse recounts a speaker who claims truth outlives flattery and age, contrasting youthful deceit with the wisdom gained. An unnamed narrator references Theodosia Garrixon and a July Alatea context, implying a literary or poetic note on aging, truth, and vanity.
A chaotic OCR report from the San Antonio American Japan Society sketches election concerns, petition schemes, and political advice. It mentions candidates, money for stamps and printers, and a young American peer urged to stay from politics amid a lengthy dialogue.
Judge George Gray of Delaware argues to restore personal responsibility and individual liberty against mass corporate power. He urges using law to reach individuals behind unlawful transactions, reject corporate privileges, and preserve national leadership through feasible crime and antitrust enforcement.
San Antonio items report a social club gathering, a railway band, a major medical mishap, a building permit, a rifle negotiation, a grand parade in New Braunfels, and a new shooting hall. The column notes misprints and local happenings including political petition activity, a Japanese student’s letter, and community concerns about candidates and serenades.
A letter from Sophia Mttionen of Byeton New Jersey describes decades of persistent cough and catarrh, halted after using Peruna. She reports throat pain eased, chronic asthma vanished, and overall improvement, recommending Peruna to friends. The piece notes Peruna tablets are preferred by some over liquid forms.
Garbled text from a reader requesting help with a political petition and editorial action. Mentions Sarnivalla, Rympsthy, and a 25 year old Japanese boy, with unclear references to a candidate Hans and an editorial exercise.
The Light announces B D Lindsey W Goforth McCloakey Chaz Stevens Fred H Lancaster George Surkey Joan B Trannor E J Heaves J Rid Wilkonee Vivian E Hernliton Michael F Campbell Frank R Newton M S Buelley Arthur W Sebl igson Theronore Harris Jarry Hertzberg Rev S Fiskus Nelson Lytle for various county and precinct offices in Haxar County subject to Democratic primaries.
The Light is authorized to announce candidacies for county and district offices in Bexar County. T J Newton for county attorney Roxar aponty subject to democratic primary. Andres Coy for district clerk. A Biestnbich for district clerk. Terrell for representative from Bexar County. Ola Wahrmend for Representative Place No 2 subject to democratic primary actions.
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