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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1896

Page

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Night Blooming Thoughts on Light and Darkness

A reflective meditation on night as a realm of beauty and danger. It contrasts the serenity of moonlit shores and quiet streets with the vice that surfaces after twilight, urging a double watch over life’s tendencies as darkness deepens both virtue and danger.

Walsh Corvus Mark Twyain Athens Atij Noata Allence Niasgara Briton Satera Waset Unigoras Vaniah Hishneas Jall

Pearsall Pointers Special Update From town notices

Pearsall reports indicate farmers plan large crane operations this year while cotton ginning totals fall by about half. Social notes include illnesses recoveries births deaths marriages and church events with Rev Carnahan and Mr Bartlet’s arrival awaited. Populists from Frie county number about 370 as meetings continue.

Lanz Pearsall March SA J. F Kensil Moore Station Eaid Myre Franklin Winford W.W. Itllis Cibolo Ilsis Fields Derby Frie Iarmorn Thomas Baily Walter Turner T. G. Woolls Sr. Carnahan San Antonio Nolecopal Mr. Carnahan Bartlett Colorada Angie Courthenge S. M. Dubois Misa G. M. Sweatt Duke Goodman Mintle Bowdoin

Border News from Tom Green County March 21

Reports from Van Horn to Mexico involve 2000 muttons recovered and cattlemen in Big Springs uniting to enforce quarantines. Crockett County men note activity, chatea sales, trailers, and cattle at 1322.50. Local killings near Crow's Nest yield 300 pound yearlings. Volody NM residents anticipate large scale irrigation and fruit growing.

Ban Angelo van Horn Mexico Big Springa Crockett County Crow's Nest Voldy N.M

QALOWEST TACIT SPEELNI RULING AND LOCAL NOTES

The death of ex Governor Troland casts gloom over the state auction as Roxas las nob bud. A populist club forms in Belmont with twenty-alog members, the beginning of a larger enrollment. Corn in the county was ruined by rain but now soil dries and improves cotton lands. Alderman Walker resigns to run for mayor amid petitions. Artesian oil work at Lockhart may start soon. town building and population growth outlook steady. New Apiasopal church tower enhances appearance. District court opens April 1 and runs to Bay.

Speelni S. Mare Troland Roxas Las Nob Bud John Troland Belmont Walker Thleig B Lockhart Apiasopal District Court Thin County

Death of John Ireland prompts local tributes in Guadalupe County

In Guadalupe County Seguin on March 21 citizens met to mourn John Ireland and honor his memory. Burglars roam the town with no successful outcomes, farmers report excellent crop prospects, and the Elby literary group held a meeting. Guadalupe College spring concert drew a good crowd with notable pupil performances. Hon. J B Dubrall seeks the vacancy created by Ireland’s death. populists in Beeville push to nominate a strong candidate to race for the seat.

Guadalupe J. B. Dubrall Beeville

Gulf Shore road saga following ex Governor Traland death

Prominent stockholders meeting after the death of ex Governor Traland reveals heightened tensions over the Gulf Shore road dispute. They caution that Governor Ireland's passing may halt home enterprise plans and delay settlement and road construction between Tolrr and Yalasoo.

Traland Gulf Shore Promlostt Tolrr Ireland

Dallas Letter reports muddy sidewalks and city issues

Special Correspondence from Dallas Texas on March 19 describes dirty sidewalks and crossing neglect under rain causing mud and discomfort. It notes church gatherings and missions including Frances Willard visit, protracted meetings, and local tax collector candidates. A Dallas death of Mrs Florence May Machiter and Dr Fleming’s free clinic are mentioned alongside business news about Bach & Haro and local grocers.

Dallas Tex Central Christian Church Frances E. Willard Thare First Presbyterian Church J.D. Rodner Washington Avenue Kirk Rass Stata H. D Eastland Texas Schlatter Flemming John Baro Bach & Haro Gracera

Local Notes From Fort Davis And Brackett, Texas

Reports from Uvalde County describe stock shipments to the territory with an expected 10 100 head. Incidents include a raid by four men on Brackett houses and a women’s welfare fund misused. Maria aims to start a schoolhouse with 32 500 but 3 500 was diverted for current expenses. Building and trapping industries grow in Fort Davis. School census blanks issued to apportion next year’s funds. Democratic and Populist parties hold conventions to nominate successors to Crain. County committee to elect Corpus Christi delegates meets today.

Lior Sprgial Uvanng Lox Rom Coleman Varriza Springs Uncle Sam Maria Thoeh- Tolicra Auccessor Crain County Democracy Corpus Christi

Ducks and geese remark by Southern Pacific man

A Southern Pacific worker joked that railroad men are like ducks and geese. When cold weather arrives, northern birds fly south for warmth and return when it thaws. He claims many railroad workers spend winters in the south and summers in the north, flocking together.

Southern Pacific Awitchman

Days This Week Chronicle of Saints and Events

The weekly list marks March days with saints martyrs rulers and notable deaths spanning 1381 to 1609 plus events like the Nice opera house fire and Mt. Vernon whisky promotion. It records St Catharine of Sweden St Simon Queen Elizabeth Annunciation and more with dates and brief notes.

St. Catharine Sweden Father Ryan St. Victorian Nice Jon Hall St. John of Faget James Gentr Raphag

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