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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1908
Page
2
A dated opinion piece discusses tariff revision by the Republican party and Taft, criticizing Speaker Cannon. It notes railroad rate fears, shipper opposition, and possible 3 percent increases after election. It argues for public confidence, equitable rates, and improved waterways to curb rail dominance.
The piece argues Thankgiving as a meaningful, yearly call to gratitude beyond mere tradition. It highlights that health, wealth rightly used, and family are rich sources for thanks while urging sharing with the less fortunate. Real estate owners are noted as likely to benefit from a railroad related bonus and should support it.
An old city wedding is spotlighted as a long romance culminates at the marriage altar. A photograph reveals the couple’s 40 year history, with local interest in the union and the public reaction noted.
The piece argues Republican tariff revision pledges may not be fulfilled. It credits Speaker Cannon and the Ways and Means Committee with driving forces in the Senate opposition. It notes they lack a majority but control House power could block any real revision.
A row of sharp musings on romance and reputation, noting men ashamed to discuss love and women chasing status. The piece laments talk of self and circles around funerals and social expectations with humor and irony.
A New York Press column mocks college men for underestimating their own ignorance and mocks societal pretensions around money and fashion. The passage lampoons male behavior, women’s fashion, and family dynamics with sharp humor.
The entry lists events from history including the death of 50 Tyabelle I queen of Spain in 1451, Captain Cook's discovery of the Sandwich Islands in 1778, Britain declaring war in 1809, and the 250th anniversary of Jewish settlement in America. It also records astronomical notes such as moon phases and a conjunction with Uranus, with local time references.
A provocative polemic argues women now hold the power in society after a cultural shift. It claims men have long held sway, but women’ s superior wit reveals their captors ineffective. The piece asserts the question now is how women will shape men’s status under a new regime.
The Woman's Home Mission Society of Government Hill Methodist Church hosts a Thanksgiving rally at the new church corner Pie and Mason streets this evening at 7 40 oclock. Refreshments and a music program are planned. Contributors listed include Mrs Corriere Misses Brack Cowley Evans Kendall Springall and Mr Taylor.
A Pittsburg man boasts of paying preachers higher salaries than in any other town while a Cincinnati man counters that their material is tougher to work with. A friend of mine has invented a sulawarina telephone in Gyor and the speaker hints at learning what the wild waves say.
From The Light Nov. 26, 1857. Citizens' association held an interesting meeting with J B Alexander presiding. Electric plant down last night. power restoration took hours. Mission Hose Company members returned from Seguin after attending a ball. Young Men's Benevolent association anniversary ball set for Casino tonight. large turnout expected. Tomorrow many saloons to remain open. J J Stevens declined alderman vacancy due to engagement. Rev Dr Lewenthal left for Montgomery Alabama for rabbinical conference of southern congregations.
An old classified style ad offers a one hundred dollar reward for catarrh, promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure with claims of internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, notes testimonials from local pharmacists Walding Kinnan Marvin, and mentions price and free trial options.
Captain Thomas Baldwin argues aeroplane development will advance from dreamers to practical progress via skilled mechanics. He compares airship and automobile contest incentives and predicts a lighter craft may emerge after costly, repeated experiments.
John A Howland argues young workers must trust their own common sense over grand theories. He warns against harshly idealistic promises of effortless success and notes shifts in workplace expectations from obedience to practical efficiency. He stresses personal judgment, initiative, and staying adaptable in a changing business world.
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