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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1898

Page

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A Wise Selection and the Question of Choice

An essay on choosing a mate and the wisdom of selection. It argues that the abundance of options makes decisions hard, urging cautious discernment through observation, experience, and taste. It compares historical figures like Solomon and Avloron, highlighting how early impressions can mislead and the value of refined judgment.

Hood Miss Lima Wistoo Peter Solomon Ted Tania Ley Passia

Selecting what is good with life’s uncertain path

The text reflects on choosing what is good rather than waiting for a perfect option. It argues on personal fit, circumstance, and inherent nature guiding selection. It emphasizes improving one's own choices and the work behind selection over the material chosen.

Yerra Thal Hille Crgam

Sheriff Todt-John & Vamprell Bor Reelected in Behalf of Citizens

A civic note praising Sheriff Todt-John and Deputy Vamprell Bor for their integrity and service. It states their long-standing residence, community identification, and broad support from Bejar County voters, urging continued confirmation of leadership.

John & Vamprell Bor Wecause Corps of Deputies Red Stork Bexar County Becagsh Lle

Lloyds Wedely Figures From New York Press

The New York Press reports Lloyds weekly news shows enormous paper figures. It notes Lloyds has paper columns in England and pulp mills in Norway. A boast claims their annual pulp output would wrap around the moon and back, stretching many times Earth's orbit.

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Is competent candidate for district clerk inPulst race

The piece argues for Amacheli as the competent incumbent in the district clerk office, praising his efficiency and native American citizenship. It contrasts candidates from NHRD POUNCH and Porpit, emphasizing fitness, family life, and citizenly worth without prior district clerk claims.

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Remarkable ethnography of Mindanao tribes and customs

The account describes the Dava people and nearby groups in Mindanao, detailing attire, idols, religious practices, head hunting, cannibalistic rites, yearly ceremonies, and social structures. It notes use of gold adornments, sacred idols, rituals of slaughter and blood, and complex marriage and child birth customs among various tribes with emphasis on dangers, warfare, and societal norms.

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Why the People Abide Nat Lewis For District Clerk

Testimony extols Nat Lewis as public spirited and fair, praising generosity to the poor and orphans, multilingual abilities, and dedication to community welfare. Critics argue the public office would burden taxpayers while replacing a single office holder with a less accountable figure.

Nat Lewis Chiulsla Ana Schenck Nat Lwavis

Question of Loot and Advertising Confusion

An odd musing on advertising ethics and effectiveness questions whether ads truly pay off. The piece critiques reliance on clever branding and notes skepticism about advertising’s power to convert readers into buyers.

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Women and war era leaders in fragmented report

A garbled historical page narrates women influencing wartime roles and leadership across nations, highlighting figures in China and Austria, with vivid anecdotes of resilience. It mentions Miss Helen Nico of Washington, Mabel Lay Barrows, Archduchess Maria Teresa of Austria, and Red Cross nurse Dorathy Phinney among others, detailing extraordinary acts and dangers faced during conflict.

Mabel Withers Withers SyTlow Sailop Inds Sentinels Naval Emumanners Rough Riders Helen Nico Washington

Paine's Celery Compound Praised By Soldiers In 1898

Historical account quotes soldiers and volunteers praising Paine's Celery Compound for preventing fever and malaria during enlistment. Testimonies describe improved health, fewer illnesses, and a belief the remedy strengthened nerves and digestion, with medical authority cited from Professor Edward S. Phelps.

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Cruel Treatment of Animals Amid War Strife in Havank

A Cincinnati Post correspondent reports harsh conditions for horses in Havank during the war. Drivers beat and starve animals drawing public carriages and heavy loads as inspections falter under political turmoil. The piece notes a new US policy requiring $50 gold per horse entering the local market, worsening scarce supply and raising costs for farming, while urging humane reform.

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Lazy printers in Cima spark editor’s claim of sabotage

The Santiago Times editor accuses lazy printers of shirking work and producing errors in the Ragland section. He alleges inkling at the press and warns that a Yankee compositor may be torn up in Santiago, claiming the union behavior leads to constant supervision.

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Conductors in Overcoats to Wear Army Style Uniforms

Conductors of the Cincinnati Street Railway company will appear in winter uniforms matching Army officers in color and cut though slightly different in style. The uniform change aims for a unified look with a minor echo between the two outfits. The cost of the new conductors’ uniforms is listed at $1340.

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