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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1908

Page

7

Cattle Raisers Push Tariff Revision as Slogan

Resolutions endorsing the federal department of agriculture and thanking the press of San Antonio were adopted. The association urged liberal support in the next Texas legislature for stock raising, and praised the Agricultural and Mechanical College for aiding youth in the field. Cattlemen will attend a Business Men's Club smoker in Beethoven hall with J. Stevens as master of ceremonies.

Federal Department of Agriculure Melvin Bareau of Nntural Indesire Secretiey Wilson State Sanitary Board Wele San Antonio Rangers Texas Leislemre Texas Bureau of Annual Industry The Agricultural and Mechanical College Catiiemen Business Men's Club Vizzens of Beethoven Hall Fastitaster J. 3 Stevens

Judge Turney Urges Reciprocal Trade to Aid American Cattle

Judge Turney of El Paso urges Europe’s reciprocity to curb American unpopularity abroad and protect the U S cattle industry. He cites Europe’s 150 million spent on beef and warns tariff policy risks shrinking American exports unless foreign markets are opened. He notes Britain's strong socialist shift and calls for direct marketing to Europe to prevent loss of cattle sales.

Europe America Republican Party United States Tadge W. Turney el Pase England Germany Thumey House of Commons Pyglands Syston

Silks at Unbeatable Weekend Prices

Local sale offers 20 inch wash silks in checks and stripes, 21 inch crepe de chine in all colors, 20 inch corded crystal silks, black chiffon taffeta, and other finishes. Unimported longcloth 36 inch wide sold by the bolt at 98 cents as part of Friday and Saturday bargains.

Bolt

Glove Bargains Offer Silk and Lisle Styles at Cut Prices

Odd lot glove sale cuts prices in half with silk and lisle options in many sizes. Featured items include 12 button length gloves in open or closed waist, suede and white gloves at deep discounts, plus a Dry Glove Cleaner demo by Buell & Co at the Alamo Street entrance Section B.

Alamo Street Claree Buell & Co

Makers' Surplus Bags and Fashions At Reduced Prices

A surplus run produced excess stock lowering prices on leather bags with circular handles and coin purses. The sale offers interval fabrics, fancy silks, warp prints, and taffetas with rich ribbons at discounted values aimed at clearout over a Friday and Saturday period.

Embroidery Patterns and Lace Goods on Sale

Broken sets and general terms describe embroideries and patterns. On sale at 23 cents per yard, with Swiss needlework, corset cover patterns, edges and insertions, and various lace and collar options offered in a wide range for garments and adornments.

la Son Yard Ren

Twenty Styles of Belts for One Dollar at Special Table

It showcases twenty belt styles for a dollar each with gilt and silver buckles. The selection includes novelty belts in brown, grey or navy with embossed details and kid buckle accents. A large spring display features varied colors and buckles priced to attract shoppers.

Box of Six Handkerchiefs Offered at Bargain Price

A retailer advertises a box of six pure linen handkerchiefs for 719 cents, hemstitched with embroidered initials. The copy invites customers to touch and test the merchandise to prove the value of the sale tomorrow.

Butterick Fashion Books for 1908 Offer Patented Patterns

Butterick presents ten fashion books for 1908 each containing a certificate for a Butterick pattern. Mail order pricing includes two cents and gives customers access to a free Butterick Pattern Tree service upon purchase. The offer promotes new styles and pattern access as a value add.

Square Veils Feature In Colorful Store Display

A quirky ad style notes square veils priced at 1.09 with colors black navy champagne tan and brown. The text mentions Copenhagen and fine mesh fabrics with decorative dots and a Bach reference.

Copenhagen Bach

Souvenir Pillow Top Promises Lone Star State Charm

Lithographed color pillow top centering on Texas symbols the Alamo and blue bonnet. Includes Mar a decorative ode. Tops list 28 new sabinets anwers heats and Titebetos, price 25 cents.

Lone Star State Mar Alamo Texas

Judge Martin Delivers Moving Speech to Pleasing Crowd

Judge Martin moved the audience with a heartfelt delivery that blended light humor and pathos. The performance drew cheers as he spoke, shaping a memorable moment for attendees.

Judge Martin Wil Arctory

Attorney Makes Address At Fort Worth Meeting

Fort Worth attorney Sam HL Cowan spoke to livestock association members this afternoon. He cited legislation in Congress affecting the livestock trade and urged Southern senators and representatives to align with the Mississippi delegation to push measures forward. He warned against political alignment harming the interests of the colony and urged vigilance in Congress.

Attormany Sam HL Cowan Fort Worth Alors

Athletic Carnival to Be Held Friday Night

The athletic carnival is scheduled for Friday night at the Princess Theater with all participants set to compete. Details remain incomplete as text is partially unreadable but confirms upcoming event.

Local boxing match and health ad blend in crowded event notes

A chaotic jumble notes a boxing card with bouts including Savage vs Stein and Harley vs Schnoert plus Burns vs McMullen, while an ad promotes Poley’s Boney and Tar for coughs. Mixed in are garbled health claims and a brief obituary notice.

Hot Walls Belaween Savage B Stein Harely Schnoert Maddie Nonl Th. J. Moran

Funeral Notice for Miss Glara R Behrns in San Antonio

Miss Glara R Behrns aged 36 passed away in San Antonio on March 13 1908. Daughter of Mrs Louisa Schwartz, funeral set for 4 30 pm Friday at 303 Delgada Street. Call The Light Wisiness offices for the Texas State Baseball league schedule.

Glara R. Behrns San Antonio Clara RR. Behrns Louisa Schwartz Delgada Texas

Mortuary Notices Share Tragic Losses in Vague Text

The fragmentary obituary note lists Miss Clary R. Benina and Dora M. Hayes both of unclear age. It mentions relatives Lovina Schwartz and Irene Belrns among others and funeral details at a Lutheran cemetery with services at family homes and unclear dates.

Clary R. Benina Raelgarde Street Joi N’clogh Lovina Schwartz William Berry Willan 1Ston Irene Belrns William Oscar George Crow Tha Delgallo Ray Otto Hartman St. John’s Cnemetery Dora M.’ Hayes Vevlew Arle Zareuporea von Fernando Wovlen L & GQ N. Railvoint

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