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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
2
Gains in Commerce Report Mixed August Improvements
August movements show heavier livestock and grain activity and better freight car service across many associations. Total animal receipts at seven markets reach 42 441 head, while grain totals hit 70 445 051 bushels. Building operations improve except July, with notable gains in Salt Lake City and major cities. Car service shows overall improvement but still a large surplus relative to 1907.
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Bureau of Statistics of
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Salt Lake City
San Antonio
Indianapolis
Louisville
Chicago
Syracuse
Denver
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United States
Trea
Tara
Americnt Railway
Newspaper Party Clash Sparks Candidate Complaint
A Democratic candidate in this county complains that newspapers in San Antonio withhold favorable coverage. The remark reflects tensions within the party as supporters try to understand the media dynamic during campaign reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Sar Offen Stavery Alfiedt
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Political parties and the public good in Texas affairs
The piece argues parties must not only drive their platforms but also serve the public, urging readers to demand independent standards. It cautions that party organs become mere cogs when they endorse candidates without merit and stresses the need for clean journalism that can judge policies without bias. It notes Texas and Bexar County democracy challenges and promotes a forthcoming Southwest Texas publicity bureau meeting in San Antonio to align regional interests and actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehvuys
Dning
Hyen
Publi
Texas
Bexar County
Despond
San Antonio
Bureau of Publicity
Pointed Paragraphs Reflect Wry Social Parodies
Cairago News sketches a caustic view of politics and public figures. A bass drummer’s noise eclipses words while politicians resemble circus posters on a fence. The piece muses on justice, longevity of esteem, and the narrow vantage of wealth versus poverty.
Reflections Of A Bachelor And Miscellany Notes
A compact, late era newspaper fragment blends social musings on happiness money and pride with brief historical dates and astronomical notes. It cites Cervantes and other figures, lists turning points in Italian unification and French events, then spills into planetary positions and celestial events with Venus and Mercury noted for that era.
San Antonio 21 Years Ago in The Light Oct 0 186%
County court convened to audit and approve county accounts. George H Benecke elected superintendent of Bexar county convict camp. Jagah Schuetle of San Antonio patents a compressor for ice machines. Sells Brothers Circus slated for Saturday. Lews H Bruni merchant of Laredo visiting after Europe trip. Train delays due to washouts near Devil's River and Spanish Pass amid heavy rains. Estayen Madrito wedding celebrated with friends. Sam Maverick named treasurer of the Texas Tribune Publishing Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comorlegigners
George H. Benecke
Bexar County
Jagah Schuetle
San Antonio
Con. Sam. Maverick
Texas Tribune Publishing Company
el Paso
Devil's River
Estayen Madrito
Hallettsville
Aransas Pass
Kerrville
Alsc
Spanish Pass
Boerne
Sells Brothers Cirqus
Lews H. Bruni
Laredo
Europe
About Well Known San Antonians and a Furnaces Tale
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls Well Known San Antonians discussing a new furnace purchase. Neighbors spar with humor about cold rooms, a promise of warmth, and Shaw Bros. cream and bread. The anecdote centers on a lively breakfast table exchange and a joke about top layers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw Bros
Shaw
Sage Jr
Lodge Meetings Tonight Across Several Fraternal Groups
Local notices list numerous lodge and fraternal gatherings tonight at venues including Masonic temple, Pythian hall, and Union Labor halls. Meetings span orders such as K of P, W O W, Uniform Trade groups, and various local lodges with locations in Anchap, Magnolia Grove, and Murray’s Hall. times noted as evening to late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anchap Louige
A. Feds
Masonic Temple
Ele Siamering Lodge
DH. S
Hermans Sons
John Bosshardt Lodge
Hy Elke
Hat
Unity Lodge
Fe Pythian Hathlay Bernard
Reyes Camp
New Ote
Pantaleon Panduire the gifted Indian sculptor
A portrait of Pantaleon Panduire, a gifted clay sculptor from the San Pedro valley, famed for rapid busts in red clay. The piece praises his innate artistry, compares him to masters, and invites visitors to San Pedro Tiagiepaqua to meet him at No 25 Calle del Porventr.
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Seleutria
Hye
Panteleon Panduire
Medaller
New
Yor
Paris
Pantaleon
Stenddr
Vallerty
Vonala
Wuava
Gaticla
San
San, Pedrd
Tong
Tyes
Indenon
Formetha
Michael Angelo
San Pedro
Estufa
Espine
Fortuna
The Four Philosophies of Life and Christian Call
A speaker contrasts Epicureanism and Christianity, urging a Christian philosophy that blends stoic resilience with human fellowship. Citing Jesus’s example, the text argues the Christian path best guides individuals through trials and sustains society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ake
Ghraist
Men With Ideals Call for Noble Human Studies
George Dr. McClellan, Mayor of New York, urges that earning alone harms society and wisdom comes from applying humanity to benefit mankind. He argues humanities study must include history, culture, and the past’s noble ideals to guide present and future conduct.
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George DR. McClellan
New York
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