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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
2
Fragmentary text from the Antonio Light shows a Sunday morning edition note. The readable parts mention a public issue or publication by a local newspaper and reference a corporate or organizational tag. No clear names, dates, or events are established in the fragments.
The Texas Commercial Secretaries Association proposes a statewide public discussion on revising tax laws toward a comprehensive ad valorem system. They argue it taxes property by value, spreads burden across producers and traders, and adapts to expansion, though notes on mortgages, notes, and intangible property remain contentious. The group stresses honesty in dealings with government and seeks a unified, equitable framework.
A discussion on franchise as intangible property within taxation, arguing its value lies in public goodwill and rights of eminent domain, with methods to measure it via capitalization gaps. It critiques the Commercial Secretaries’ association push for ad valorem reform, urges full property rendition, and notes broader economic signals from farms to rail travel safeguards.
San Antonio moves to open public school grounds for children’s play and recreation. The proposal aims to foster love of school, provide daytime entertainment, and educate youths about social interaction under careful oversight by a trusted supervisor, reflecting credit to the local school board.
The New Bedford Standard notes Worcester’s boast of world prominence under Inga prohshi on of the Nquor trafile, predicting it will likely become the greatest violator of the law.
San Antonio notes from May 20 1887 report health board discussions on garbage and sewerage with no action, local travel and business updates, a large school picnic at San Pedro springs attended by about 700, and entertainment by the Young Men's Catholic union. Local appointments include James Riley as cemetery keeper and J H McLeary planning a return from the east.
May 20 marks Vaoso da Gama reaching Callout by rounding the Cape of Good Hope, noted as a pivotal commercial event second only to American slavery. Other items recall 1834’s Marquis de Lafayette and 1902 Godkin, with astronomical notes on celestial events and eclipses eyeing Saratoga Springs.
A garbled notice claims a single purchase of Hikgun brand goods will cure diseases and eradicate afflictions using Soma Fein yartish AIID wallpaper from a Block paroled by A. McDonald at 322 Enat Houstons Street. The ad lists F. Warten marktewortts and 1197 B. Com as references.
The Georgia Supreme Court declares near beer non alcoholic. Breweries operate around the clock to meet rising demand for the popular drink. Dalits Times-Herald notes a shift toward near beer amid evolving prohibition laws.
New York Hyening Post notes California thanks its fleet guarding against Asiatic immigration and a pauper standard of living by levying fifty cents per beer bottle and twelve dollars per night for lodging.
Rheumatism is a constitutional disease affecting joints muscles and tissues. Local applications cannot cure it. a course of tonic medicine is required for relief and lasting improvement.
The article describes varied dirt types observed during building work in San Antonio. Blue gray white and gravel layers were removed from a pit about 403 feet deep while a two story brick business house on Santa Rosa Avenue neared completion.
An advertisement touts Cardus as a vegetable remedy for womanly ills, claiming it relieves pain prevents recurrence builds strength revives and restores health in sick miserable women of all ages worldwide. Testimonial from Mary Bagguley of 117 Peach Street Syracuse NY says she improved during the change of life after taking Cardui.
News briefs from across Texas on May 20 report ship shipments for market in Laredo, commencement at SouthWest Texas State Normal, a fatal train accident near Rogers, a man run over in Taylor, a fatal shooting in El Paso, forgery conviction in La Grange, new Taylor building contract, a fatal dog attack in Fort Worth, a Brownwood site appropriation telegram, two drownings in Brownwood, a severe windstorm in Gonzales, a lightning strike in Bartlett, and U.S. Army enlistment notices in San Antonio.
The Light announces multiple candidates for sheriff of Bexar County and for County Clerk subject to Democratic primaries. Names include D Lindgey W J Goforth James McClorkey Chas Stavens Fred H Lencaster George Surkey Vivian K Harollton Michael F Campbell Frank R Newton John E Trainer EO Heevey J B Wilkens and Max Fi Decker with primary action date July 26 1908 and related precinct notices.
Edna Tex May 36 Special to The Light reports a local construction surge with Judge Guy Mitchell setting contracts for a Tealdence and immediate work, Dr R I L LaBauve rebuilding a residence, a new brick Presbyterian church to cost 1900,000, and W K Rose building a refined residence on a Farves lot. Also notes a Kansas City Journal item about a man in Iowa with a record beard extending seven feet five inches, and mentions Bond Hardware Co offering tools, stoves, and supplies along with area lawyers M Maracheau Claude V Birkhead and Frank H Booth.
A 1908 Tribune piece argues circulation is a tangible, marketable asset like goods. It warns advertisers to target readable neighborhoods, beware misleading circulation claims, and demand a newspaper’s actual advertising volume over fancy figures. It notes publishers often misjudge readership and urges reliance on credible lists and proven ad reach.
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