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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1908

Page

2

March Mix of News and Promises From The Times

The item cites weather, politics, and culture with notes on Congress, a New York to Paris race, a Kansas jury case, and stateside issues. It previews the Sunday San Antonio Yacht magazine section and promises a color page with stories and miscellany. The blurb highlights features like The Wreck of the Gorsalr and other literary pieces.

San Antonio Ben Im. Atwell Musle and Watleys Crotchet A. Quaver Alphonse Weurilla Hig Masterpiace Tilizabetl Brownell Blaine St. Anthony Florence Pajarlin Gowan Kentuck HD. Pittman

Street name signs in cement corners gain popularity in Kansas City

A Kansas City project brightens street corners with large painted street names on cement sidewalls. The reform aims to improve legibility and may be adopted by other large cities. the plan emphasizes practicality and extended use across municipal design.

Kansas City

Cement Walks Carry Street Names Across Cities

The article argues for embedding street names in cement sidewalks to aid navigation, noting Kansas City style lettered inlaid stone and Chicago plans for horizontal signs. It critiques San Antonio for lacking cement sidewalks and their signage, urging simultaneous sidewalk and street-name embedding as cities grow.

Kanens City Chicago San Antonio

South Railroads Press South’s Prosperity at Stake

Washington Post questions southern responsibility for hard times and railroad policy. It cites International and Great Northern receivership in Texas after an order for 2 million dollars in improvements, arguing public officials push railroads as public utilities and that the south’s growth has outpaced rails, leaving lines strained and industry clamoring for outlets even as combined mileage and equipment expand. The piece notes 30th Texas legislature acting harshly toward railroads amid renewed construction elsewhere.

Tig South The Washington Post South the Post Tnternational & Great Northern Railroad Texas Texas Railroad Ravaneus Silex Elas

Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges Offer Free Sample Pack

To Owners of Bad Breath, indigestion and digestive odor sufferers are urged to try Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges. The ad claims charcoal absorbs gases and odors, improving breath and digestion, with a free sample offer by mail from F A Stuart Co, 200 Stuart Bldg, Marshall, Michigan.

Stuart Kay F. A Stuart Co Stuart Bldg Marshall, Mich

Congress Session Riven by Indistinct Speech and Tone

A fragment describes a Springfield debate noting an unusual and indistinct tone in a congressional session on the eve of a presidential election. The report hints at low visibility and unusual flatness, with no other session matching this level of indistinction.

Springfield Congress

Overproduction debate echoes through Omaha paper

In a column from the Omaha Tee, Joseph H. Whoate argues that the nation risks overproducing staple American industries. He decries Excessive output driven by unskilled labor and warns it harms employment and prices. Potential policy remedies are discussed in concise terms.

Omaha Tee Joseph H. Whoate

Buried Treasure Legend At Keystone Park Originates

A claim of buried treasure at Keystone Park emerges from a 20 year old murder tale. Dennis told BE Linsner of a miser and a burned cabin, rumored riches, and pits dug around the old residence. Stones and walk markers remain as townsfolk recall a search that may still be underway by a local relic hunter.

Keystone Park BE. Linsner Dsirynii Dennis Arta Linsner Deta Keystone Park Company Fife Wang Rendanne

Calvorts Boary to Tha Kea You Tava

A cryptic OCR fragment mentions Aguayo as a Gheef of STE with unclear roles. No readable event or entities to verify a full summary.

Committees Form To Promote Local Fair Effort

Directors of the International Association name two working committees to oversee venues exhibits and grounds as well as advertising transportation and amusements for a major fall fair in San Antonio. The president and officers join both panels while plans include seeking Mexican exhibit options and possibly introducing quarter horse racing.

Prevaca San Antono Win Simms David Strouse Sylv Heiman Albert Steves Vorles P. Brown Fred Torrall H. Brun George Dichiltz George Saur W. J. Moore Aasdcfetion Mexico Itaetis Ornelas Department of the Interior WHHS Republic William Anson Christovel Texas Vance Elmosh

Palace Postal and Cigar Store Ad Offers Lumber and Cars

An OCR fragment advertises lumber at ED STEVES & SONS and lists a Palace store near T G N depot and East Commodore area offering cars and Whaccas. It mentions Alamo Bank Bids, lawyers, and a general display of goods at 313 1-3 W Commerce Street.

ED Steves & Sons Sunset Pne- Venger Clande Birkhead Booth Alamo Bank

Navy legends outlast gossip in Washington Herald

The Washington Herald recalls U S naval history and contrasts enduring maritime pride with forgotten rivalries. It notes persistent confidence in the navy’s strength despite old feuds and myths about famous captains and battles. The piece frames a long tradition of maritime power as a unifying national narrative.

Lady Hope Opens Connaught House Restaurant and Shops

Lady Hope, noted for energetic efforts aiding workers, has invested in Connaught House at Edgware Road London. Ground floor hosts seven shops with two retained, a hat shop and a photographic store, and five to let. A three hundred seat restaurant opened late December aims for value, competing with local eateries. Upstairs, a home is for meetings and social activity.

Tréndon Hope Connaught House Marble Arch Edgware Road London Tadly Hope Lady Hope

San Antonio 21 Years Ago Oatligerfest Plans

San Antonio in 1887 prepares for the sixteenth state oatligerfest to be held April 12 to 17 with William and George Rueter directing, Prof. Carl Beck as musical director, an orchestra of 40 players, and singing societies from across the state. Riley Gordon, supervising architect, returns from Washington after federal building work, city finances show 40 283.93 on hand, and St Patrick’s Day celebrations loom at the Castre while the council resists accepting something.

San Antonio William and George Rueter Carl Beck Ia Miegal Aus Riley Gordon Washington Pew Federal Castre

Doans Kidney Pills Praised by San Antonio Parents

A San Antonio mother, Mrs B M Hancock, reports her 12 year old daughter recovered from bed wetting after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Bexar Drug Company. The bulletin advertises the remedy with testimonial claims of renewed bladder control and reduced kidney issues.

Langoar San Antono Pirents B. M. Hancock Burtcain Avapee San Antonio Texan Ita Dean Bexar Sutore Down Sala Prien Foster Muthurn Foster Muthurn fa. Buetin. N_, MY Nolo Awonte United State Doan Ako

County Officials Propose Boledad Street as City Hall Site

County officials propose using Boledad Street near the Curt House as the city hall site. The city plans to proceed with erecting a new building to house municipal offices and services.

Anniversary celebration of Carthald Grove No 20 Druids

A large gathering of members and friends attended the Grove No 20 anniversary held at Garthaldt nal Concho and Matamoras streets last night. Exertists appropriate to the agensts were carried out by the members of the organization.

Carthald Grove No 20 United Ancient Order of Druids Garthaldtnal Concho Matamoras

Piles remedy claims permanent cure with internal tablet

A printed medical advertisement asserts ordinary piles treatments fail and promises a permanent cure with Tr. Leonhardt's Hem-Roth tablets. Each month’s supply costs $1.00 and is guaranteed harmless, available through Bexar Drug Co in San Antonio or Dr. Leonhardt Co. in Buffalo.

Leotharit Carricks Bexar Ban Amato Texas Dr. Leonhardt Co Buffalo

Sheriff Candidates Named in Bexar County Announcements

The Light runs notices announcing B. Lindsey W. S. Goforth Tanjes McCloskey and Chos F. Stevens as candidates for the office of Sheriff in Bexar County. All are subject to the Democratic primaries.

Lindsey Bexar County W. S. Goforth Valiles of Sheriff Tanjes McCloskey Sher Chos. F. Stevens Bexar Cony

Vivian Hamilton Nominated for County Clerk Candidate Post

The Light announces Vivian 4. Hamilton as a candidate for County Clerk in the Democratic primaries, confirming her pursuit of the office and the party's support and process.

Vivian Hamilton

Waters Undertaking Co Embalmer Directors

Historical clipping mentions L. T. Waters Undertaking Co and Embalmer Directors with references to shipping railway lines and telecommunication items. Some text is garbled but identifies a funeral service provider and associated terms.

L. T. Waters Undertaking CO Embalmere Funers Eceptional Shipping Raillitee Keaty Ghann An Boa

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