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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1908
Page
2
A jumble of phrases from a newspaper page reflects reader chatter on topics from inauguration attendance and water quality to political bets. References include the noiseless gun trope, the Danghists of heres joke, bridge notes, and electoral college math with Bryan scenarios and state vote counts.
A fragmentary note discusses an Esperanto republic and language enthusiasts dreaming of a small state. It mentions “universal language” supporters and a region with the idea of a native Maguire and a Tsyeranto route, though details are unclear.
The article debates a proposed Esperanto based republic naming Ami a and Tronolt for native tongues. It questions practicalities like slang, phrases for addressing umpires, and compares to existing languages, noting concerns over universal language feasibility and construction.
Nearly 1490 California school children from Eureka and Humboldt County petition the U S forest service in Washington to establish a Redwood National Park. They urge preservation of regenerating redwood groves for future generations, noting private land interests and the need for possible purchase or donation to create a national forest.
Readable census figures from the National Model License League claim prohibition states Maine New Hampshire and Vermont show higher deaths from drunkenness per 100 000 than license states Texas Kentucky Missouri Nebraska Oregon and others. Prohibition states average 2.16 in Maine 2.18 in New Hampshire 4.20 in Vermont versus 1.31 in Texas 1.68 1.70 1.50 1.?? elsewhere, supporting the argument that prohibition increases alcohol related death rates and echoing President Linevols view that prohibition fuels crime and vice rather than preventing it.
In Bryan a meeting is called for tomorrow night in the district court room to discuss forming a Bryan club and addressing the Bailey affiliation issue. Will A Morriss, state committeeman, says Balley affiliation will not define the club, which aims to be a medal of fealty to Nebraska. Alexander Tope of Dallas arranges Bryan club efforts, while anti Balley forces weigh whether to push the issue at the San Antonio convention era.
Officials announce a postponement of the Loop Road meeting from March 19 to March 20 to avoid conflict with a banquet. Judge Pil Shoals stated the new date in a letter published in this issue, urging all involved in the movement to take note of the change.
Testimonials from Lowell residents praise Hood's Sarsaparilla as a trusted blood purifier and remedy. Names like G D Barley, Sonn B Durex, and others share confidence in the product and its makers, Hood Co of Lowell Massachusetts. Recommendations emphasize general well being and family use.
Dr John B Murphy world renowned inventor of the Murphy button will speak at the Fifth District Medical Association meetings tomorrow at Elkhe Club rooms 12514 West Com Weatgn street. Afternoon session features bone and joint surgery with possible live demonstrations while the evening program includes talks by prominent Texas physicians and a Mexican restaurant banquet on Lasoya street.
Austin, March 11. The International Drugpiets company of San Antonio is chartered with a capital of $20,000. Incorporators are R. T. Darling W. M. Wissenant and H. H. Seeley. The firm plans to manufacture proprietary medicines and begin operations soon.
Philadelphia Bulletin notes a fashion motif in a high alpine town cruising a winter scene. Dogs and people alike wear white sweaters. outfits emphasize freedom of movement and a festive, orderly display.
The training class plan from March to May lists instructors and grade levels for instruction in storytelling reading geography grammar arithmetic and phonics. The class, about 15 members, will observe at Miss McNeill’s South Flores school while Miss Innae Nad assumes cooking teacher duties at Navarro school.
Agriculture Commissioner Moyer urged farmers to plant a small acreage in cotton and diversify, calling another large cotton crop unwise from any standpoint. The statement warned against a renewed heavy cotton policy and favored prudent diversification.
An advertisement extols sunshine as key to happiness and success and attacks pessimism. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for digestion and related ills, claiming they improve appetite, mood, vigor, and overall face expression, with a mail order offer from B. A. Stuart Co, Marshall, Michigan.
Fragment from a period newspaper describes a scene at Madison Park where a one year old child named Willie inspects a home setting. He answers with brief, cryptic phrases about a true brother and a joke about Uncle Henry’s room, reflecting a candid domestic moment.
A billy goat on Austin Street, long attached to neighborhood lore, has become unusually civilized and now feeds on billboard pictures rather than tin cans. The owner, wondering why milk supply dropped, found the goat munching the milk bucket and hay in the yard, solving the mystery without a veterinarian. The goat has shifted to a new yard area, allowing it to eat old batteries and cans.
A couple traveled from Interior County Oklahoma to a town where a Justice with little experience officiated their nuptials in a grocery store. The judge, prompted by the bridegroom, asked the couple to raise their right hands and recite vows as he proclaimed them man and wife with a blessing.
Dr Carothers, experimenting with a cattle food made from peculiar poara and cotton soca, brought a bunch of steers for exhibition to the stockmen. The standard cautions of slow fed wpar the strange fend attract nattemém attention.
A Washington based trooper will leave for El Paso then return for a San Antonio club banquet to honor him. George Kalteyer returns from Cotulla coal mines reporting favorable conditions. W W Figh secures a Crockett Street building permit for a new residence valued at about $9000.
Austin March 11 The state conducted its part of the test to injunctive action against the railroad commission. Bookkeeping order at noon today. The state will put members of the railroad commission on the stand this afternoon and tomorrow to develop the staff side of the case.
The best real estate investment in San Antonio today is a lot in the elevated Key stone Park subdivision. The discussion centers on property value and local appeal for potential buyers in this close-in area.
The Light announces B. D. Lindsey W. I. Goforth James McCleakey and Chas. F. Stevens as candidates for Sheriff of Bexar County, pending Democratic primary results.
The county faces a contested selection for the County Clerk post as Leanne Viviion and Timlton vie for the office under a cloud of constitutional questions and proposed party primaries. Local officials weigh the implications for election administration.
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