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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1908
Page
2
A reader letter laments disruptive theatergoers who leave during acts and return, disturbing audiences and costumes. The writer urges aisles seats or foyer standing to reduce noise and damage, noting managers struggle to curb the habit and proposing firm action to restore order.
The Cincinnati Enquirer estimates pre election ballots show a shift from Republican to Democratic support, with voters in major establishments leaning toward Bryan and Debs in 1908. Local canvasses in key sites reveal Republicans largely moving toward Bryan, while some cross to Debs or socialist options.
Analysis notes a shift from Republican to Democratic support among professionals and merchants, with 17 Republicans at a Cincinnati shoe plant voting for Bryan while 4 Democrats did. Broadly, 11 percent of professional classes moved to Bryan, versus 83 percent of gathering people. Authors warn against nationwide generalization but confirm a palpable Republican challenge and a tense, knife-edged political contest.
A conservative analysis argues the Republican Party faces serious labor losses nationwide from Maine to California and fading support among Black voters. It notes President Roosevelt’s meetings with labor leaders as a sign of party concern and questions if he can unite factions, reform the ticket, and reclaim labor and minority support in the upcoming cycles.
A fragmented OCR note lists dates and names across history including Ninon de L Enclos who died at 90 and retained beauty, Frederic Coppin a misread entry, MacMahon duc de Magenta, plus a mention of a commercial telegraph inauguration and a sensational copper stick collapse. It ends with an astronomy and tide section.
A fragment from a San Antonio era issue recounts a near fire incident involving Migs Ipselmann and Cantala Hughes with quick aid from Gus Graebugr and Pat O'Hara. It mentions a horse named No 1 dying, a 21st birthday for Henry Quartz, and local hunting, travel, and rail service updates including Bandera and San Antonio rail adjustments and increased service to Randers and Center Point via Aransas Pass.
A New York Sun snippet quotes a typewriter repairman observing that machines mirror their owners. He notes nervous users speed or slow the pace, shaping how the typewriter prints and feels to fit individual writing styles and temperaments. He suggests machines adapt to habitual user behavior.
An ad from The Buddnett Co. lists carloads of wrapping paper, paste-board, paper boxes, envelopes, and various stationery items offered at low prices. It notes prices may be printed to order or sold plain, with a call for orders and repairs, piano tuning, and other services from The L. Budnett Co. Local contact details include 420 Goillad and phone numbers.
A speaker argues that vocation extends beyond breadwinning to social service and personal growth. Agriculture should be a central education, enriching both city and country youths by teaching practical skills and fostering harmony with nature.
Guglielmo Marconi argues future energy will rely on electricity and sun energy rather than coal. He foresees ships powered by storage batteries, solar energy storage expanding, and coal and steam fading as electric power becomes dominant globally.
An essay by BS President Eliot argues the United States lacks effective police supervision. He contends criminal elements roam with impunity, especially in urban districts, and notes that even known criminals evade control as they shift operations to prey on communities for years.
By Mr. John Logan, the piece urges strong parental bonds that bind parents and children in life aims. It condemns reliance on hired staff and advocates mothers devoting time from social duties to childrearing, warning against transmitting evil propensities and urging constant watchfulness from birth to adulthood.
The Manicure Lady discusses women shoppers and courage in a bargain rush as an elevator accident prompts remarks on restraint and spending. The Head Barber and others joke on wives, costs, and savings, with observations on shopping zeal and risk.
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