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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
2
Publisher's notice on subscriber payments to authorized collectors
The Lisbt publisher urges subscribers to pay only to regular authorized collectors and warns against paying Garrers to avoid errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbt
Light promotes railroad to Brawnaville action plan
The Light advocates a pioneering role for San Antonio and southwest Texas by testing railroad interest with an automobile expedition through the intended route. It seeks no commitments but invites bonafide proposals from any promoter. The effort has drawn broad support and pledged funds, aiming to secure a Brownsville reach and a decisive public vote on the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brawnaville
San Antonio
Texas
Pilin
Light
Striiss
Miewsanton
Oakville
Ramirons
Gussettville
Alice
One School Book Trouble
A fragment discusses chaos in new school books under New Lex law, noting different arrangements from the old and the impracticality of carrying courses across themes. It cites arithmetic as an example with learners facing parts not previously taught, highlighting the aim of reform and its unintended effects.
Fragmented Passage on Education and City Investment
A garbled excerpt discusses education efforts and child development, noting incomplete progress in arithmetic foundations. It mentions Wis accusatory terms and a city investing in new fire houses and paying for amenities, with unclear context and specifics.
Trouble Brewing In Anti Saloon League Accounting Debate
Documents accuse the Anti Saloon League of America of misused church funds and lack of accountability. Gilmore of the Model License League urged an open books audit offering 1000 dollars as Philadelphia hosts a temperance congress December 2 to 8 led by CR Mabee to push for action and accounting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AntiSavon League of America
Gilmore
Teagie
Fae
League
Ehumb Temperance
Philadelphia
CR. Mabee
AptiG@alooy league
Michigan
Mofel License League
Hig
Jts
United Action
Ault Saluod League of America
Grover Cleveland and the private life debate
In American Magazine notes, Cleveland is portrayed as a victim of rumors about his private life. The piece defends his character as prudent and orderly, recounting how persistent gossip harmed him and his family. It recalls his bitterness toward detractors and a wish to resign during personal attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Magazine
Alr
Cleveland
Druken
Intercoastal Canal plans discussed at New Orleans meet
The Beaumont Enterprise reports a Gulf Waterways convention favoring an Intercoastal Canal linking the Rio Grande with the Mississippi. Proponents urge immediate bond and section work on east and west ends while seeking a Beaumont to Sabine corridor and a connection to the Neches and Galveston waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Gulf Waterways Associa
New Orleans
Rio Grande
Mississippi
Beaimont
Jefferson County
October 20 in History Highlights and Astronomical Notes
Key historical markers include the death of Jonathan Swift in 1745 and James Anthony Froude in 1894, with other births cited for 1993 and 1002. The piece also notes an anthracite strike ending that began May 12, 1962, and lists a fragmented astronomical events section with moon phases and planetary alignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Dean Swift
Thamis Hughes
Froude
James Anthony Froude
Austhee
Come and See Sign at Lydia E. Pinkham Lab Lynn Mass
A public inspection sign outside Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co promotes openness about its Vegetable Compound. It invites verification of advertised claims, asks if the product is purely herbal, and questions the handling of confidential letters from over a million women customers and proof of cures. The ad appeals to skeptical readers and asserts value to trusting women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydie KE. Pinkham Medicine Company
Lynn
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia KE. Finkham
Lydia I. Pinkhem
San Antonio 21 Years Ago Events and Local Notes
San Antonio community notes recount social gatherings at the Maul S garden and a special Mission meeting. Mr and Mrs J Oppenheimer celebrate a boy’s birth while Max Mayer rejoices with gifts from Providence. A chicken theft occurs on San Pedro avenue and Pave P Dolsen shows improvement after injuries. Local figures travel to fairs and upcoming tours are noted.
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Max Subwheel
Auniversity
Yealarday
San Antonio
J. Oppenheimer
Max Mayer
Providence
Mission
Teelwight
Sagniv Fire Department
Gidak
San Pedro Avenue
Pave P. Dolsen
Jerome Harris Jayvas
St. Tous and
Ghionga
Strange Stories from the Zoo at Bronx Park
A zoo curator handles a dangerous reptile as a visitor recalls handling a poisonous snake. The scene features a box opened to reveal the venomous creature, its bite marking paper, and the curator noting the danger while a guest admires the animal. The article blends curiosities and hazards of exotic wildlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plovida
Metntine
Warning Against Spanish Swindle In Foreign Letters
Postmaster John Urismann reports Washington instructions to warn the public about a swindle. A Spanish scenario involves a military prisoner and a large money sum, with “writers” seeking aid and promising returns. The text notes lack of Spain law to convict con artists for similar false pretenses, enabling the scam to operate. The Post Office Department issues alerts to prevent further victimization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Steveng Urismanning
Washington
Spain
San Adlonio
Post Office Department
Births Reported for Wagh Mivare and Henry Miller Families
Birth notices record a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Wagh Mivare at 934 Magnolia Avenue Olphor street on October 17. Another birth is listed for Mr and Mrs Henry Ay Miller at Utpath Oliva Street on the same date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagh Mivare
Magnola
Avenue
Oelphor
Henry Ay Miller
Utpath Oliva Strool
Lodge Meetings Tonight Across San Antonio
Tonight multiple fraternal and labor gatherings occur in San Antonio including San Antonio Lodge No. 41 O F Gd, Anton Wenzel Lodge No. 174, Germania Lodge No. 1636 K of H, Pythian hall, San Antonio Assembly No. 73 L A of FY, Adah Chatter No. 4% OES, Masonic temple, Woodmen hall, and Union Labor meetings. Other groups include Carpenters Union No. 717 Trades Council hall at 7:30, Operative Plasterers International No. 178 Trades Council hall, Beethoven Maennerchor at Beethoven hall, Sunset Division No. 197 BYOF L E at Murray’s hall, and Worton’s clubhouse with various afternoon and evening sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania Louge
K. and
Pythian Hall
San Antonia
Carpenters’ Union
Tradex Council
Operative Plasterers’Nters National Association
Trades Council
Beethoven Hall
Sunset Division No. 197
By of L. E
Murray's Hall
The Invisible Point Chicago News Joke Exchange
A fragment from The Invisible Point features an American and an English friend in a liminal joke about travel and dreams. The American remarks he dreamed of death before sailing to Liverpool, prompting the Englishman to respond on the heat and the weather.
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Chicago News
Liyarpool
America
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