San Antonio Light Publishing Co. Manager
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
2
San Antonio politics and growth mix with health drive
San Antonio faces an avalanche of candidates for sheriff as city sidewalks expand and the courthouse is set for rewiring. The state health officer plans a typhoid campaign while concerns about water quality and fly control rise. International dispatches show tensions between China and Japan, and national politics note Tillman’s Senate assault and Taft’s evolving image.
Williamson County Protest Demands Full Rendition Law Repeal
Williamson County landowners and Black farmers have organized protests urging repeal of the rendition law. They warn of high assessments adding roughly $20 to $40 per acre in taxes, equating to about one-third of land value. The measure has lingered for over a year with uneven impact on property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamena County
Tax fair value debate stirs Texas property owners
The essay argues full property rendition for taxation is impractical as owners currently underpay on large holdings while small taxpayers pay near value. It cites Texas counties, noting big farms escape taxes and urging fair, equal assessments and a government-efficient tax rate. The piece calls for candidates to address property valuation reforms. It also warns against frauds targeting affluent citizens and harms credible advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Robert G. Green
Bexay County
Backing Up Lilley Fanned Connecticut Public Opinion
Connecticut readers condemn the wane in which investigations target Congressman Lilley as unjust and fear a political backlash. Washington rumors claim Lilley may be expelled if he fails to prove his claims, prompting calls for Connecticut delegates to show loyalty or risk losing support at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Lilley
Condure
Dunn
Journal-Courier
Lilley i3
Thie
Phere
Norwich
Conm
Washington
Waterbury
Conn
School Girls and Ambition Risks in Youth
A brief social column urges care for young American girls pushed hard by schooling. It warns that excessive pressure during a danger period can lead to physical collapse and long recovery, noting some have benefited from guidance to healthier womanhood.
Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound Ad
A sixteen year old writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her sideache sleeplessness and nervous irritability after other remedies failed The ad claims the compound has for thirty years been the standard female remedy for displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities backache and nervous prostration Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice and guidance at Lynn Mass
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhelasiy VE
Lydia HE. Pinkham
The Passing Throng OVERS of nature near San
A fragmentary report notes crowds enjoying natural scenery around San with mentions of local landmarks. The readable text references the Mower and Belds areas and depicts visitors appreciating scenery and fresh air in a rural setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San
Fragmented Teen Tale Voices and Odd Names in Local Page
A garbled passage from a historical paper features unfamiliar names such as Lucinda Plum Gogslenn and Airam Hoplite, with references to a trade debate and a consul’s remarks. The fragment hints at a narrative involving education, identity, and societal expectations amid a surreal dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luchida
Druimmey
Lucinda
Goorlvna
United State
Miley Yinn
Fran Hoplite
Mopilte
Bufflad Whaten
Alena
Gald Wiig
Luelada
Hata
Goosbuchs and United States Trade Tale
A satirical piece recounts a Goosbuch and United States trade scene with a consular mission promoting education for Goozleum girls, a pumpkin pie contest, and a plan to boost revenue via carpet sweepers, while a grain-to-bread conversion experiment showcases rapid processing. The humorous tale features characters like Lucinda and the consul as it parodies cultural exchanges and industrial quirks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale Hiram
Goorleum
United States
Tehde
Ko Aee
Abs
Hopike
Spring Flowers Color the City with Wild Verbena and Daisies
The passage extols wild verbena, bine bonnet, and yellow daisies carpeting vacant lots in spring. Children gather the blooms, admiring their beauty as Texas scenery thrives in floral abundance. An advertisement notes the Savoy restaurant at 110 Soledad Street offering best meals, open daily, phone 126. T. Burnett & Co, Undertakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio
Texas
Savoy
Soledad Street
The Cowboy's Lament and Miscellaneous Fragments
An uneven mix of verse and stray phrases paints a rural folk mood with lines about a missing partner, back east vacation, darkened plains, and labor upon the range. Fractured echoes mention a sherifflike figure, wagons, and a dramatic note amid domestic misgivings.
San Antonio 21 Years Ago in Daily Light 1987
The San Antonio Rifles report $509 in subscriptions toward a proposed trip to Washington. Mike McGeary rode from the Medina county ranch noting dry conditions and farmers’ crops affected by the drought. A London wedding ties William Peace Ryder-Taylor to Henry Ryder-Taylor’s kin. A green-dressed dog near the Menger and a reception for Captain Simpson mark a St Patrick’s day in the government posts area. RH Irwin named to a new post amid events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Light
San Antonio Rifles
Washington
Mike McGeary
Medina
Lacoste
William Peace Ryder-Taylor
Henry Ryder-Taylor
London
Menger
Captain Simpson
Government Post
Government
St. Patrick's Day
Irwin
Dr Leonhardt Hem-Roid Piles Cure Ad Through Canada Texas
A testimonial ad claims Dr Leonhardt Hem-Roid cures piles with a thousand dollar guarantee. George Cook of St Thomas Ontario recounts decades long pile suffering ending after using Hem-Roid tablets. Ointments failed. the internal tablet supposedly removes the pile cause. Available for $1 at Bexar Drug Co San Antonio or Dr Leonhardt Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Leonhardt
George Cook
St. Thomas
Ontario
Chad
Tn. Leonhardt
Hem-Holt
Bexar Drug Co
San Antonio
Texas
Dr. Leonhardt Co
Station B
Buffalo
N.Y
Palace Postal and Cigar Store Opens New Office
The superintendent of the Araisaa Pass railroad opens a new office due to rising business. The Palace Postal and Cigar Store at 21344 West Commerce Street advertises items including cigars tobacco Japanese handkerchiefs and other goods aimed at travelers and locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Araisaa Pass
Cigars
Tobacco
Fang
Palace Postal and Cigar Store
West Commerce Street
Sheriff Candidates Named for Bexar County
The Light authorizes announcements listing Bexar County Sheriff candidates including B. D. Lindsey W. Goforth James McCloskay and F. Stevens subject to Democratic primaries. Lancaster is also noted as a candidate for sheriff subject to primary action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Lindsey
Bexar County
W. Goforth
The
Light
James McCloskay
Sherif
F. Stevens
Fred
Lancaster
Euny Didate
Vivien B. Hamiltton
Light announces Vivien B. Hamilton for County Clerk
The Light declares Vivien B. Hamilton as a candidate for County Clerk, pending Democratic primary action.
Waters Undertaking Company Embalming and Shipping Facilities
Fragmentary OCR notes describe L. T. Waters Undertaking Co with references to embalming services and shipping facilities. The readable text mentions private shapes and locations, suggesting a funeral director business item with incomplete details. No clear date or event is present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Waters Undertaking CO
Embalmera
Gammores
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