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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1904
Page
3
A bustling county fair featured a baby show with events and prizes including a solid gold chain bracelet and gold locket. Officials announced pageant details, with judges and emcees listed and many attendees including local dignitaries touring stalls and exhibits.
The goat roping features small tricky animals that foil expert ropers while the broncho busting showcases the famed man eater Diablo. The association offers $25 to anyone who can saddle and ride El Diablo unaided.
Rett woman at the Mair grounds sustains a deep knee laceration but completes the event. Miss LaVelle, holder of the Rona Fox gold medal won in New York in 1898, earns praise as a leading rider. Firemen's Day features a large program with many entries expected to fill the day.
The Fair features the Goggan brothers with a wide exhibit of pianos organs and musical instruments. The San Antonio Automobile Company showcases an up to date garage service with on site machine shop and delivery. Visitors crowd the booths as vendors answer questions about exhibits and prizes are awarded for standout displays.
A 61 year old man in Australia died today from complications after a stroke and paralysis. He leaves a wife and family and was long associated with the firm of Inglehare & Co. in a noted business career spanning many years.
Special to The Light notes a new kissing disease said to be ravaging Britain and spreading via sailors at Galveston and cases in New Orleans. Doctors compare its origin to African and Asian illnesses, warn of transmission through saliva, and discuss potential social impact if it becomes epidemic in the United States.
The Harmonia Lodge No 1 anniversary ball was hosted with a banquet and entertainment in Hermann Sona’s hall. Guests included Hon Britz Whotheliiz state president of the order and members from across the territory. A commemorative program featured poetry, music, and a display of portraits and flowers.
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