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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
2
A publisher states that only authorized collectors may be paid and warns against engaging any other agents. The notice emphasizes that errors are the publisher's responsibility and urges adherence to approved payments.
The city council backed a health ordinance to report infectious diseases to the Board of Health. Lectures in schools could spread awareness and curb transmission. doctors must enforce precautions and warn patients. Governor Haskell’s charges are noted as politics while public health efforts push for rapid adoption.
Reports from the Bureau of Statistics show August 1908 imports for manufacturing are higher than August 1907, led by raw wool silk india rubber hides fibers timber tobacco tin and cotton. Nine items account for over half of total material imports used in manufacturing, signaling strengthened industrial demand.
An August 1908 summary shows most major manufacturers materials imported in larger quantities than August 1907, including India rubber and leaf tobacco. Yet the total value of manufacturers material imported in August 1908 fell below August 1907, chiefly due to lower prices per unit.
Franz Joseph of Austria moves quickly to seize additional principalities and powers as fourth realm fronts a potential expansion. The swift action signals strategic aims amid shifting European influence and authority. Nations observe the maneuvers with cautious scrutiny.
Local boosters urge a San Antonio to River road to run through Falfurrias and through the surrounding country. San Antonio business leaders push for better regional connections to limit Houston influence. The San Antonio Light plans extensive coverage of the route with reporters touring the area and publishing descriptive material. Community leaders propose chamber of commerce coordination and a press visit to foster support and present Falforian prospects.
This column lists historical events and deaths of notable figures including Edgar Allan Poe born 1800 died Baltimore, 1871 governor Andrew G. Custis died 1317, and Professor David Mageeon noted for watch scholarship, with astronomical items about moon visibility and planetary references.
Reverend Charles Hartley of Sardinia Ohio reports dramatic relief after trying Hyomei a medicated air treatment from Bexar Drug Co. The ad touts Hyomei as a guaranteed remedy for catarrh and related respiratory ailments with a money back promise and starter kit price of one dollar.
San Antonio 21 Years Ago reports postponement of a fire engine display to Tuesday evening. Train arrivals were late, the Rifles received new guns. Federal court opens November 7. Mrs. G F Sigmund returns from Montreal. Shevlit Bodéman of Boerne in city en route to Austin. Piassen lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen organized. Sheriff Walton of Beegltie arrives with a suspect in the O’Leary killing at Pettay station. J A Pratt visits from Spotford Junction on way to St Louis for Grand Army encampment. Yherit Moore of Kerr County mentions deputies James Crotty and Perry Crockell, said to descend from Davy Crockett.
The page lists various lodge meetings including Menro¢ lodge No 424 and Union Labor events at Trades Council hall plus other groups like Deutscher s Masonarchor and Pythian halls. Also features humorous snippets from The September Lelineatar.
Secretary of War Luke B. Wright argues for expanded national strength with many highly trained officers capable of molding and leading an army. He warns war may be sudden and costly, urging preparation and larger officer corps to avoid ruin and ensure eventual victory despite public opposition to a large standing army.
Prof Granville Stanley Hale argues child rearing duty is public as well as private. He criticizes love of selfish pleasure as a cause of parental shirking and argues against one child ideals, claiming multiples foster better physical mental and moral development.
Hetty Green argues that women with money hold power similar to men and have driven hard times. She contends many American women live for clothes hats skirts and luxurious finery, often funding extravagant purchases regardless of husbands or fathers' payments.
Major Gross of the German Military Airship Department argues airships will mainly scout and observe enemy movements. He predicts limited early use for dropping explosives, noting ships can target large objects but that accuracy from air will be difficult. He warns battleships would gain armor and vertical weapons, and that airship attacks would demoralize crews.
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