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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
6
The article portrays cowmen evolving into scientists and big businessmen, running vast operations even as traditional attire fades. It notes several thousand such men in San Antonio, who welcome new methods and markets while supporting local civic projects and public works.
Texas report by statistician Agkaw analyzes railroads from the alx months ending December 1907. It notes decreased earnings by over a million dollars, rising operating expenses by 4.7 million, and a net dividend drop of 3.2 million. The figures reflect Apparant Wicrens and not railroad-kept accounts, per commission statements.
The text analyzes tariff shifts since July 1, 1907, tied to interstate commerce orders on equipment charges and their impact on Texas railroad profits. It argues no reduction in rates is wise amid current conditions, citing crop prospects and national elections as factors, and notes public and railroad interests depend on balanced earnings and credit.
A Louisville paper recounts a chaotic convention scene with a swirl of names, loyalties, and shouted slogans. Amid the clamor the crowd shifts support from Hughes to Roosevelt, while cries and banners flood the gallery as political maneuvering unfolds.
A visitor from the East attracts notice outside the Menger hotel as locals and cowboys discuss habit and drink, while a hotel boy watches a nearby carriage dispute. The scene includes a gag about a patent from New Mexico and remarks on city routes and manners.
An 19th century styled ad from Hood & Co promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as pure safe and beneficial for a range of ailments. It claims no changes needed to comply with drug laws and touts chocolate coated tablets named Baraatohr.
A discussion on whether older civil servants are replaced by youth, arguing efficiency should guide duties not years of service. It cites private and government experiments, noting some failures and gains from newer methods while urging gradual advancement and continued training for younger workers.
Remarkably, voices argue over pensions for long‑serving civil, Army, and naval personnel, urging fair retirement after decades in government service. The text notes opposition, demands for dignity in service, and calls for orderly pension policies amid broader reforms.
The Light announces several candidates for the office of Sheriff in Bexar County subject to Democratic primaries. Bexar County voters are informed that B. D. Lindsay W. J. Goforth James McCloskey Charles Stevens and Wred 4. Labanter are listed as contenders pending primary action.
San Antonio and Apansas Pass railroad advances from San Antonio to Char o and Hulletsville then to Wharton Austin and Harris counties on toward Houston. A new brewery by Petes and Smye nears completion amid local happenings including a green badge for Ireland and plans to run a vehicle line to Mardoka.
THO LWeht declares Vivian J. Hamilton as a candidate for Gounty Clerk subject to the action of democratic petmaries. The notice names the candidate and cites the procedural prerequisite of party primary actions.
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