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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1896
Page
7
Mars described canals spreading water and organic life across latitudinal belts. Seasonal inundations alter canal width, color, and visibility, with double canal formations near equinoxes. Balloon views show rivers as slender lines amid yellow continents and expanding dark fringed borders.
A Philadelphia tale claims bicycles cause receding gums and tooth loss among riders. Dentists deny the myth, noting no such condition exists and questioning riders’ speed or danger. The Quaker City supposedly bans Wheelmen until a remedy is found.
A reflective note argues bicycles transform human movement, turning the body into a power source. It envisions rapid travel and reduced fatigue, suggesting enduring adoption over rail, gas, and electricity as society advances.
Cherry Stone Incense and Frevehwonten collect fruit stones from cherry prime peach and apricot. After washing they are dried in sun and packed in linen bags. Heated bags ease tooth or ear ache rheumatic pains and cold feet. The stones emit a pleasant aroma and retain heat. Toronto Women’s magazine asks readers to help.
A packed community feature records events in Corpus Christi and nearby towns. Highlights include social notices for Miss Hallie Wolcott and Victoria, a portfolio opening on the 6th, a public celebration for Governor Grierson, and the Lake Austin schooner delivering ties to Meyfeau Central. Also noted are a jail for Wing Hennett in Alice after a shooting, Nim In. Bennett’s statement awaited, and local water board election notices. Mr and Mrs Lamont Wright hosted a cordial reception at Dusiliani’s rest route, while Terry Downs of Ra leton celebrates a new baby sleigh in Gheeremidence.
Amid disjointed notes a rural county shows Republicans mobilizing for a larger party vote while Prohibition debates and dry laws spark local unrest. Reports mention church service disruptions, a suspended bank operation, and civic activities as communities brace for elections and winter work.
The New York press reports a free silver Democrat arguing that a silver dollar will still be worth 60 cents if McKinley wins, while in Europe it trades at its intrinsic value. He contends imported gold should fetch two dollars per one dollar of silver, implying gold is twice as valuable as silver. He also questions the nine mile limit on gold purchases, asking about a gold dollar in the current market.
In a political tirade the writer denounces foreign coins and the power of office-holders contrasted with calls to return to party nominations. The piece rails against the domination of insiders, urging liberty and accusing trusts of tyranny while referencing silver and gold dollar values and the meaning of the “Big Six” and “Little Six” in city governance.
A faded notice lists OY VETERINARY MOSPITAT at Arduino Plaza and Crockett Street charging $1 per day. It mentions a shoeing department under personal supervision and includes a phone line 580 for Griffin Burley Veterinary Surgeons 10-4-11. It also advertises updated Smith Premier typewriters and shows a code 10-2-2K NIG TENGE.
Reports from Karnes and Caldwell counties describe school enrolment at 230, library progress, and landowner notices warning trespassers. Attn: Attorney General Crane speeches, local baptist and Methodist activity, and ongoing political campaigning mark the week in towns like Vittown, Karnes City, and Floresville.
Notice from Shardien Registrar of Voters Beazar County Texas states that the registration books for voters in the City of San Antonio will open on October sixth, 1996, at the new county courthouse at Mal Plaza. The office will stay open for twenty consecutive days excluding Sundays, daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters are asked to bring names and street numbers of residence and county precinct numbers to speed registration.
Readable fragments list historic battles and events by weekday and date from October across years. Notable items include Germantown 1777 Stillwater 1777 and the Chicago fire 1871, with scattered deaths and institution openings.
A fragment from Tom Green County mentions Baptism planned at a Methodist church. It notes local cattle buyers’ beliefs, Lionel Arthur returning from Georgia, and concerns about wool and cotton futures. It reports Robert Winslow boosting well output after dynamiting a well, Judge Novann’s visit for Republican protectionist stance, Stump Ashby criticizing free trade Democrats, and Slaydon's political prospects. Frost affected crops and melon vines in the region.
A Texas political meeting stirred debate as Governor Culberson read a letter from Prince Bismarck praising nonpartisan merit. He advocates free and unlimited silver coinage at ten to one, while critics claim his mercy act toward prizefighters reveals governance flaws in the nation’s largest state.
The store announces extensive preparations for fall and holiday patronage with daily new goods in books novelties celluloid china plush toys games and more. It emphasizes the long established shop at the same location offering competitive prices.
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