San Antonio Light Founded January 20 1881
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
2
Publisher's Notice for Subscribers and Address Changes
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Way to Advance Cotton Price in the South
An article argues against warehousing to boost cotton values and urges a shift to diversified farming in the gulf states. It cites Brazil’s coffee example, warns of missteps, and promotes planting alfalfa, corn, leaf cotton, and meat, dairy, and fruit production. It salutes intelligent farming and urges Southwest farmers to stay or invest locally, expand livestock and crops, and cut servage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Cotton Growers’ Association
Farmers’ Union
Washington Post
Republic of Brazil
Brasil
Southwest
Ganada
A House Divided in 1904 Missouri and the Democratic Split
The piece discusses the Democratic Party's perilous split in 1904 across Missouri and national divides. It notes the party’s shifts since 1872, the impact of Bryan’s campaigns, immigrant influences, and the call for a unified slate of Bryan or Cleveland to win nationally, with regional losses and the lingering strength of Republicans in the north river regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Missonri
Frank Blair
Richard Bland
Champ Clark
Missouri
Misgrouri
Parker
Roosevelt
Suara
Bryan
Taft
United States
Lemings
Yammiany
New York
Labor Leaders Dinner Signals White House Warm Welcome
The piece lists prominent labor figures from various unions and associations who attended a Roosevelt era dinner, framing it as a display of cordial White House relations with Samuel Gompers and the labor movement. It also touches on comments about conviction, politics, and echoes a critical, satirical tone about exploitation and public scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Pederators
T. W. Powderly
Knights of Labor
Department, of Commerce and Labor
F. WH. Morrissey
Brotherhood of Railway ‘Tratumen
Warren Stone
The
Locomotive Engineers
Faulkner
Amalgamated Window Glass Workers
Dolan
International Association of Steant Shovel Men
O'Keefe
Longshoremen’s Union
Duncan
American Federation of
White House
San Antonio News Roundup From The Light 1387
A snapshot of local events includes switchmen striking for parity with Kansas City and Chicago pay, a Polish Young Men's Union dance at St. Albert's, and a commissioners meeting approving several accounts. Notable visitors Ramon Guerra of Mier with 400 horses, H. S. Tracey of Eagle Pass, and Dean Richardson returning from Galveston. Liquor Dealers debate Sunday saloon openings, Sheriff Bodemann and T. F. Saner in town, and the city physician planning public vaccination next week for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Sailyoad
Kansas City
Chicago
Joe Gorman
del Rlate
Ramon Guerra
Mier
Mexico
Tracey
Eagle Pass
Dean Richardson
Galveston
Liquor Dealers’ Association
A. Bodemann
T. FP. Saner
Hoerne
St Leopard
Walking as Remedy for Ills Warns Physician Daily
A physician urges walking as a cure for mental and physical distress. He notes people increasingly choose riding over walking and promotes strolls under blue skies to lift spirits. Walking allegedly relieves headaches nervous fits indigestion and even toothache as a distraction from pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehase
Hyomel Offers Quick Relief For Coughs And Colds
An advertisement touts Hyomel as a guaranteed five minute cure for colds, coughs, sore throats, and other respiratory ailments. It describes use via a pocket inhaler, claims soothing action on inflamed membranes, and promises full refund if not cured. Customer testimonials from Mrs. Obney and others are cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar “Drug Co
Hyomei
Harry Obney
Allianiae
Ohio
Texas Anti-Tuberculosis Association Promotes Disease Prevention
The Texas Anti-Tuberculosis Association aims to educate, enforce laws, and connect local societies to curb tuberculosis. A traveling exhibit lectures with stereopticon views explains transmission, prevention, and cure, highlighting the disease’s mortality in Texas and urging sanitary measures, ventilation, and disinfection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wid
United States
Statuentics
Hind
Texea
Texas
Texac
Wwe
Fragmented moral snippets and stray cautions in 19th century prose
Disjointed excerpts discuss gender roles, social norms, and faint moral judgments. The text lists observations on women’s appearances and behavior, hints at consequences of actions, and includes scattered dialogues and fragments about etiquette, fashion, and family life. The piece reads like a collage of unfinished vignettes and satirical asides.
No Race of Men Incapable Of Intellectual Development
A polemical essay argues against racial superiority theories noting historical misjudgments and the wrongness of judging groups as inherently inferior. It cites savants and past beliefs, praises evolving views, and highlights progress among African Americans in the South with growing land and business ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abell
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