San Antonio Light Founded 1861 and Timber Preservation
The San Antonio Light reports its founding in 1861 and notes widespread timber preservation methods. It describes antiseptics and waterproofing as common treatments, creosote use to seal timber pores, and government involvement in wood preservation research in Washington. Emphasizes cost savings from longer lasting railroad ties and poles, while praising Progressive civic strides in San Antonio and engineering milestones.
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Ain
United States
Surean
Department, of Agriculture
Forest Service
Washington
Publisher's Notice on Subscriptions and Delivery Addresses
Subscribers to The Light are urged to provide both old and new addresses for undelivered issues. If delivery is irregular, notify the office by telephone. Pay money to authorized collectors only. do not pay carriers. Arrears should be sent to the proper address.
Notable Gathering in San Antonio by Women’s Clubs
A notable gathering of the Notable body of women assembled in San Antonio to the general federation of women’s clubs to outline policies for the year and prepare a program for the next federation convention. Public attendance was limited. organizers hope to inform the public of their work and path to civilization. the meeting honors San Antonio.
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Sam Antonio
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Jero
Ubly
San Antonio
Causes of wood decay and methods of preservation
A discussion on wood decay noting fungi and bacteria as the agents, the role of climate, moisture, air, and heat in fungal growth, and the aim of wood preservation to extend timber life for railroads and farms. It explains that submerged wood lacks sufficient air, halting decay, and references experimental findings by preservers.
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Railroed Corporation
Cross Des Ds
The South Braces for Census Shifts in Representation
The Washington Post notes rapid southern growth from 1890 to 1900, with nine new House seats versus nineteen for the North. By 1910, Texas may rival Ohio, Georgia may surpass Massachusetts, and Alabama could gain in representation as New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio lose seats. Overall southern prospects look bright and widening.
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Washington Post
House of Representatives
Texas
Ohio
Georgia
Massachusetts
Alabama
Indiana
New York
Pennsylvania
Missouri
South
Fort Worth Struggling with Politics Hampering Progress
A noisy political climate in Texas slows daily life as officials, farmers, and businessmen complain that partisan wrangling disrupts farming, banking, and long term growth. Citizens urge focus on work and Texas development.
The Paragraph Pulpit Unitarian Debate on Moral Reward
An unclear passage contemplates religious duty and morality, asking if good behavior earns rewards or honors and whether obligation and privilege should drive virtue. The text references devotion, kindness, and societal expectations as it navigates faith and ethics.
The Fly Cop and Margaret Adeber
In a tense doorway scene Margaret Adeber alerts to a tall man named Clayton Smith who confesses a wish to marry her and escape crime. A detective enters. Clayton overpowers the detective and hauls the frightened woman away as she pleads for reform and a shared future.
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Margaet
Heth
Clayton Smith
Chivton
Margaret Pitty
Hur
Margret
Tur
Marga
OT Tor
Margaret
Clayton
Mayton
Tlave
Son
Pat
Thin Landing
Tos
Imstek
Ulck
Pinch Bit Recalls Close Coppers vs Firemen Game
In a lively late night recount, spectators described a tight baseball game between the coppers and the firemen. The ninth inning featured a late swing as the cons at bat sought another run, and the umpire faced arrest rumors amid the tense finish.
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Coppers
Jwig
Cons
Short Angwar Honors Include Unclear Train Reference
Fragmentary OCR text mentions honors and a train reference with phrases about a day wage and three day conenos, unclear attribution. No discernible person, place, or event determined.
Fragmented column notes mix of stray lines and political chatter
An assortment of garbled phrases from a New Yorker page features stray names and opinions. It references the Cannon machine, a jail kidnapping case, a Cooper case, and a Roosevelt mention, all in fragmented minding tones with unclear context.
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Cooper
Hajf Finn
San Antonio 21 Years Ago Chronicle
A fragmentary San Antonio column notes visitors and events including Galveston figures seeking to lease the Grand Opera House and arrivals from Tyler and Cincinnati. It mentions a tradesman strike near Kennedy Junction, Knights and Ladies activities, Justice Raynes presiding, and a race at the first mission with local personalities Gemble and Hingles referenced.
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WH. Simpson
Galveston
Aranses Pass
Tyler
Mivérick
Emil Bodentinn
Aransas Pass
Kennedy Junction
Cou
Torpis Chrisk
Avird Iid
Stely Jagt
Cloginnatl
Tustice Raynes
Danral Gemble
Kasper Hingles
April Fool Day Fragments Spark Witty Debate
A garbled, humorous text riffs on political talk and platform promises. It playfully questions the value of two bookkeepers and mocks memory of the party platform while invoking an April Fool mood and footless jokes.
Hair Oil Harry Defines His Idea Of A Real Swell
A satirical sketch by Fred Schaefer features Hair Oil Harry arguing with a Prescription Clerk about style and wealth. The scene shifts through barroom chatter, social pretensions, and mock dialogue on money, status, and the so called swell. Sim Moore Poesle and a Washington dispatch close the piece with a wry flourish.
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Harry
Ike & Wine
Yand
Gore
Gibson
Reggie
Pryrescription
Hair
Salvation Army
Woald-Oa
Marry
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