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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1904
Page
7
A garbled notice lists groups and individuals connected with benevolent work for orphans in Bexar County. It mentions Protestant charities, visiting ladies, and local volunteers engaging in clothing and assistance for distressed children amid chaotic OCR.
A fever pitched dissolution sale at 403 E Houston St. San Antonio promises the largest stock and easiest payments for pianos from Fischer to Steinway. New and used uprights, grands, and more are offered at drastic discounts with nightly viewing at 102 West Houston.
The Grehgy fate office and Mrs. Dobhrane host a gathering with numerous attendees including Justus Proll Mise Waa Federat Atvs Mary Tampor and many others from Dallas Kerrville and Gasivavle. The Montane Post Crit notes Wander bucket and Republican stance in local politics.
Report notes limited drink options at clubs due to the Sunday ban and widespread complaints about conditions. Residents including Nut San Antonio express desire for continued permitting changes and better enforcement of the law.
A fragmentary caution from the Honey Grave Signal warns against debt and extravagance. It laments the lure of costly habits and the shame that follows, predicting a reckoning and humiliation for those who live beyond their means.
A bustling department store window on Commerce Street dazzles with gowns and accessories. Hardie & Co presents an elegant two section booth featuring white muslin dresses, embroidered work, and electric bulb accents. A. F. Mar & Co. showcases burn orange tones and two tone gowns while other shops display robes, cloaks, and glass bowls.
A garbled reminiscence recounts a Kentucky judge telling of a town encounter. The dialogue touches on condescension toward a girl who wandered from Cincinnati. The piece mentions an Irish influence and judgely lawful talk, ending with a curious advertisement.
Fragmented notes describe Rust City politics with candidates like Jack McNavitt, debates on mayoral race and reformers. Mentions water, fair, ticket scalpers, and public sentiment favoring a tree for peace in the next election while warnings about corrupt practices and voter interest.
The Brenham Hamer offers counsel to young men urging self discipline and steady work toward a chosen goal. He stresses health and will power as essential, noting many fail by avoiding effort or choosing ill paths, while diligence and vigilance lift one step by step toward genuine success. He warns against drifting into unsuitable pursuits and urges decisive focus on a single objective.
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