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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
2
Publisher's Notice on Payment Practices
Publisher's notice warns readers that payments must go to regular, authorized collectors and not to other parties. It cautions that errors in payment direction may lead to consequences or further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berind
Est ‘Ag
Public Schools and Tuberculosis Propaganda Value
A tuberculosis congress highlighted that public education through school lectures by physicians could greatly aid prevention. Teaching children in simple terms about the disease would spread through families and communities as they share knowledge with elders, amplifying the fight.
Speed maniacs cited as danger to transit race
The piece argues speeding drivers threaten public safety more than autos themselves and notes Capt. Elgin has withdrawn from the race for Congress. It asserts voters in the district value a representative who attends to district business, suggesting Ne’s tenure becomes more valuable each term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Elgin
Lis Guecese
Congress
Business Improvements Signal Revival Across Regions
Henry Clews reports renewed signs of revival across the country as railroad traffic recovers and idle cars decline. September shows a 6 percent rise in traffic over last year, with improved bank lending and cautious real estate stabilization, despite a lingering political campaign and uneven business mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clews
Glock Exchange
New York
Avilamcea
Construction Boom Driven by Lower Prices and Labor Restarts
Panic blocks ease in mortgage access spurring more favorable building costs. Demand for steel and iron rises as September contracts in major cities climb. New York sees a 14 percent jump. Across the country, halted projects resume with wage concessions and a hopeful election outcome promising broader business growth. San Antonio warns against letting Sete counties near Brownsville lead the railroad drive if local effort lags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balug Car
New York
Milla
Georgia Election Reflects Conservative Southern Victory
The Georgia election brought Joseph M. Brown to the governorship by a strong majority, portraying him as a representative of conservative southern forces. Brown opposed the railroads crusade, argued for equal protection under the law for honest corporations, and signaled a reaction against radical agitation in the region. The piece lauds Georgia for returning to sanity and resisting fanaticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Joseph M. Brown
Georgia
Hoke
Brown
South
Pointed Paragraphs From Chicago News
A collection of humorous aphorisms and wry maxims about love time and fate. The pieces remark on the folly of aging relationships and the quirks of wisdom when in love while hinting at consequences for careless choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Willaky
Reflections of a Bachelor in the New York Press
A terse fragment discusses politics and personal relations noting a man’s attempt to exit entanglements. It contrasts male preoccupations with a woman’s greater sensitivity to appearances, and quips on vanity in photographs versus the face itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
Aa Mei
History notes and celestial events for October 13
On October 13 in history Tycho Brahe, Danish astronomer, died in 1601. In 1812 the Battle of Queenstown resulted in the demise of American forces near Brock, who fell in action. 1890 writer James Rogert died. Astronomical events include near conjunction of Venus and Jupiter with Venus about half a degree south of the preceding dawn, moonrise at 8 02 p m and a 11 pm rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tycho Brahe
Queenstown
Ont
Brock
James Mr. Thorald Rogert
Dorn
Planeta Venus
Jupiter
Venu
Feinéers
Hinding Kidney Cure and Nerve Tonic Offered by A M Flacher
A M Flacher of Houston Street advertises Hinding the new Kidney Cure and Nerve Tonic with a money back guarantee. The notice claims it cures all nervous disorders and kidney troubles and promises refund if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.M. Flacher
Houston Street
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Publicized
An 1900s style endorsement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as uniquely effective for sick women. It cites testimonials from women, notes large patient files at Lynn Massachusetts, claims avoidance of surgery, and asserts the formula uses roots and herbs to restore feminine health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Lydia ¥. Pinkham
San Antonio 21 Years Ago Prom The Light October 19 1387
Chronicle of heritage events lists Columbus anniversary celebrations in San Antonio with local volunteers Meera Quasso Glovda and Garronit cited. Polish Young Men's Union plans annual fall event at St Albert's on Indianola Street. Dr A E Hann returns from New England states. Highty Cavalry Band to give farewell concert at Travis Park. German Danish fair ends with auction and dance. Antonio Lodge No 11 OCO contemplates enlarging its hall on Houston Street. committee to obtain cost estimates for improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Colimbus
America
Meera
Quasso
Polish Young Men's Union
St Albert's
Indianola Street
Dean Richardean
New York
A. Ae Hann
New England
Highty Cavalry Bana
Will. Aire
Travis Park
Hell
Houston
Butterfly Swarm Heads Toward the Gulf
A visible swarm of butterflies was observed moving toward the gulf this morning from Alamo plaza. Spectators noted a brisk norther likely to follow, recalling a similar cold snap last year, while Elbid departed El Paso with family after a five week visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf
Alimo Plaza
San Antonio
Pater Elbid
el Paso
Centralization of Power Endangers the Republic
A speaker argues against centralized federal power in Washington. He warns that uniting all authority under a president would erode state dignity, threaten republican balance, and risk the rise of a hereditary presidency. The metaphor of a ship with water-tight compartments emphasizes state independence as the republic’s safeguard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Washington
Republic
Republic OF States
Empire
Dedicated to Permanent Peace. From no Address by Andrew Carnegie
The text presents an optimistic prophecy about 27 American republics agreeing to settle disputes peacefully through arbitration. It envisions Canada joining the republics under its parent country and imagines a Western hemisphere dedicated to permanent peace, a goal Carnegie hopes to see realized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Jane
Actress Sues Son of Senator Elkins for Breach of Promise
Upper photo shows Louisy Lonsdale the actress suing Blaine Elkins son of Senator Elkins for 100000 dollars for breach of promise. Lower photo shows Blaine Elias who married Miss Kenna of Charleston West Virginia in a vacant year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisy Lonsdale
Blaine Elkins
Elkins
Blaine Elias
Union and fraternal meetings fill San Antonio halls
A fragmented notice lists multiple lodges and societies in San Antonio including commanderies, chapters, and lodges such as Ta Masonic temple Ramo Lodge and Odd Fellows hall. It notes upcoming union labor meetings tonight at various halls and times, with references to Woodmen, Royal Achates, and other orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Commandery
K. Ta
Ramo Lodge
O. Dy
Harmann Rane Ball
Gasoehciation
Fe Carpenters Union
Courcil
Ade Pom
Ee Bricklayers International Uns
Ion
Goynell
Allied Pelniing Trades Council
Gouhol Hell
Operative Plasterers’ International Association
Pecans from Mexico withdrawn by local firms
A carload of pecans from Mexico was withdrawn today by local firms. The shipment was in bond and inspected by a federal customs officer in accord with the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecans
Mexico
Bond
Joral
Lhe Tay
Buriae Permits and Distressed Entries Listed
A fragmented list records buriae permits and distressed entries including names such as Mrs C Sidman 468 Copper parcel 25 tuberonlaste Chas Davie Pearsall Tetaa age 3 Gatvagora Madina 2203 South Fidres street 64 senility Carmen Gumex 403 South areal street age oinonths regintismo Fesevh 902 Colorade avenue age LB dropsy Inhnny Laroa Tit Lamar aireel 5 paralyal J T Burnett Co Undertakers.
Marriage Licenses Listed With Several Mixed Names
A list fragment shows several marriage licenses including H Shurter with Mae Rosa, Brancisco Guterres with Charla Pemars Panara, Villareal with Mary Diggs, Isabella Pik ing, August Chomperik with Ves a tyr mit, Dettletteow with Ella M Wansem, and Little with Lingth tied to a tabbed record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Shurter
Mae Rosa
Brancisco Guterres
Charla Pemars Panara M
Villareal
Mary Diggs
I H Groenberg
Isabella Pieking
August Chomperik
Tyr
Dettletteow
Ella M Wansem
Ek Pena
Tie Klee
Little
Lingth
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