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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment notes changes to paper delivery and contact details. It mentions new addresses, delivery arrangements, and office notes with unreadable names and numbers. The readable elements imply a notice about distribution updates.
The Light urges subscribers to pay money only to regular authorized collectors. Do not pay car riers, and be wary of movers seeking funds.
The piece critiques Governor Campbell for omitting a directive to elect a senator in the proclamation for the Twenty-fourth district. It notes potential political maneuvering and public reactions. A Bee thoven hall gathering highlighted tensions as Democrats debated the senatorial support, with rumors of factions and favoritism surrounding the committee. The Mercedes Enterprise is cited as a source from the Rio Grande valley city.
Citizens are set to pay a penny tax next month to fund a holiday mail campaign by the National Rea rons and HuckwEnS. The effort aims to raise funds nationwide, with proceeds directed toward a controversial extermination program.
The article notes a Christmas stamp design by Howard Pile raising money for Red Cross day camps and other agencies where camps exist. It also discusses British patent law changes affecting American manufacturers, with a shipbuilding firm estimating 125 million dollars will be invested in Britain to produce key goods, impacting typewriters electrical gear cash registers and smaller devices.
The Record compares wages for street railway workers in San Antonio and Mexico City. San Antonio conductors earn 24 to 24.9 cents per hour with length of service, while Mexico City pay runs 7.34 cents per hour with no service premium. Wages and uniforms cost differ. Mexico City workers pay $1 weekly for a $27.50 uniform, while San Antonio workers deposit $12.50. Mexico City’s population is about 500,000 versus San Antonio’s 100,000, underscoring the favorable contrast for San Antonio and the local traction company.
An opinion piece argues the season showed Chicago Cubs as world champions and Detroit's runners up, citing fixed games and alleged conspiracies. It maintains baseball is honest overall, despite criticisms, and predicts scandal would ruin the sport if deceit persisted.
The Denison Herald reports farmers anticipate higher bacon and ham costs as rising hog prices drive attention in the Southwest. Oklahoma growers push ahead of Texas in hog production and market timing as hogs gain value for the coming forage season.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Charcoal Lozengers as a universal purifier using willow charcoal to absorb odors and toxins. Claims include relief from bad breath, improved digestion, and stronger teeth and gums. Sold widely for twenty five cents with mail trial offers from Stuart Co. Marshall Mich.
A 30th birthday for Jesse M. Bell marked a quiet family celebration. Sells Brothers circus arrived from New Braunfels, performing on Washington Square and Moantersy. William Schurtz wed Miss C. Figeher at St Mary’s Church. Kerrville town lots go on sale, drawing many locals. Dean Richardson returns from a long Airapeld trip. Commerce Street work begins to gravel the full length. Simile Kraven, ex-employee of George Pulling, returns to town. Newsman TW. Enea, once publisher of the Waite News, appears in town amid errors today.
A garbled list of burial permits and interments includes newborn Alfred Wonavides aged 2 months in San Saba Street and Maria Rois aged 2 months died Oct 21 with interment at San Fernando cemetery, along with Rodrigues Acorts aged and died Oct 20 from heart failure at Clone alley, and Kate Stanish aged 25 with tuberculosis died Oct 20, interments at local cemeteries.
A boy was born on October 13 to Mr and Mrs D Persia at 425 South TLartdo Street.
Captain Ed gar Schramm backed a motion to have the school board record support for segregating sexes in the high school, claiming men teachers better suit boys. Opponents argued coeducation benefits both genders, noting similar views in eastern cities and citing Dr Malone Duggan's endorsement. Votes showed split positions as trustees weighed policy, with further actions and resignations noted during the meeting.
Major Buell predicts a norther with possible rain and wind arriving by tomorrow morning in San Antonio. The city school board discusses Lindsay’s appointment, Maverick tax concerns, Halff estate talks, school maps purchase, and bills totaling $4126.66. Paul Methzanthin pushes for a male physical instructor to teach physiology and athletics.
The Trades Council meets to elect officers with much interest as three candidates vie for president. G N Rawter leads the current term, while John F Sweeney and W Walker challenge him, each expected to attract strong support from members.
Reported plan to grade a railroad from Bir k to New Artesia to Lo begin next Monday. Central for work contracted with XP. Barnes & Co. of Devine supplies equipment. Route from Kik to New Artesia stretches about 40 miles near Pleasanton in Atascosa county. Completion targeted for 1909 from Macduna to Shumane City in Kerr Oak county.
Bayt the photographer observed an engine ruin road surfaces after a trip of ten ril A3anian cad. The big machine damaged the Webway and Mr Burr notes it has twisted the surfacing. Extensive repairs will be required to restore it to condition.
A historical critique of Peruna ingredients citing United States Dispensatory authorities. Discusses HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS GOLDEN SEAL CORYDALIS FORMOSA OIL OF COPAIBA and other components as tonics and stimulants. Notes Bartholow Scudder Millsapugh references and claims Peruna as a high authority catarrh remedy supported by medical authorities worldwide.
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