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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
2
Notice to subscribers to provide old and new addresses for paper delivery. If delivery is irregular, notify the office. Reminds subscribers to pay money only to regular authorized collectors and warns that paying the carrier leads to errors.
The British envoy’s Panama report notes 1907 imports reached 25.26 million while exports rose to 1.998 million, with about 83 percent of imports and 80 percent of exports tied to the United States. It cites major imports and exports, canal-related spending, and health and public works as Panama modernizes under U S guidance.
A fragment argues against forcing thinner winter clothing by an unstoppable power, noting resistance is unlikely but practical impact would be significant. The piece hints at personal autonomy and the discomfort of impractical mandates in cold weather.
A reader admonishes against clipping a horse in winter, comparing it to denying appropriate clothing. The Houston street paving project aims to meet specs. A political line places Castro behind Hayti, and Ancla Sam struggles to keep a foreman in his printing shop. Charity boosts Christmas tree fund.
From a lawyer’s view there may be grounds to seek dismissal of the Fiskville school case yet the Present administration faces unfavorable comment for pushing to have it continued. The push to dismiss tilts public opinion toward concealment of issues in the textbook adaptations and rumor gives way to sworn testimony in court.
In a historic note the Met was lapped on the saloons at Brownsville on Sunday as Hon James S Walls, long reigning in the Rio Grande, is urged to accept Texas governance. The tale frames Brownsville as aligning with Texas laws and contrasts it with Galveston and San Antonio.
A satirical piece notes a manly talk about poetry to court women. It jokes that women seek fortune tellers and love letters can persuade, while a man tricked in a horse trade feels his own sting. The column hints at self surprise when a man acts selfishly or unexpectedly noble.
A collection of satirical lines on love debt and everyday life. The verses poke at trust money behavior and social reputation with witty quips about lovers, merchants, and households. Strong entities include Chicago News and references to debt and gossip in everyday life.
November 27 entries mark births and deaths of notable figures: Fran coise d Aubigne, wife of Louis XIV, born 163? died 1719. Robert R. Livingston born 1746 died 1818. Fanny Hilsler, dancer, born 1810 died 1884. Alexandre Dumézil, French writer born 1824. King Haakon VII ascended Norway’s throne in 1905. brief astronomical events listed for November 4 with moon positions.
Premier Asquith argues man’s nature makes war readiness necessary but urges prudent statesmen to seek peaceful means. He champions growth of international agreements and replaces warfare with international litigation, noting the difficulty yet urging mutual understanding among nations.
A controversial discussion argues coeducation in high schools threatens masculine development, urging boys to remain with male teachers. The piece counters with a defense of athletics and vigor, noting football and baseball bolster manliness and resist feminine impositions.
The note outlines local events in San Antonio including Muraly returning from Los Angeles, a Belknaps drill for officer elections, heavy rain swelling Medina and freezing water, Hogg summoned for habeas corpus hearing, Dashiell and Paschal leaving for Austin, railroad directors planning a meeting, a heavy trot in the city, saloons opening on Sunday, and the Mission Hose company issuing a challenge to Religuce Hove.
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