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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1900
Page
11
A fragmented advert proclaims a Bargain Day offering clothing and mens furnishings. It touts Hamilton Brown Shoes for men women and children, linen collars, straw hats at half price, and periodical stamps with money orders available.
A damaged listing offers a bundle of goods for sale including ne a and job stands and cases at discount from factory prices. The item description is fragmentary with scattered place names and an address corner Grockoit and Losoya.
A long obituary notes the life of Jimny, born in Wiltshire sixty years ago, famed as the giant who led crowds as a Salvation Army worker. He served as a guard at Paddington and later a captain, with a storied path through London and other towns before passing away at Hadleigh.
A fragmented report recounts a complex marriage history involving Rickie and his partner, with mentions of a rival wife, a shop, and rising tensions. The text hints at jealousy, a potential scandal, and a distant legal or social consequence as a wife dies and inquiries unfold.
A garbled text fragment describes a love plot involving a self confessed offender and a police inquiry. The snippet references a murder linked to a Central area and a planned event at 2 o clock, with intentions to inform others and seek involvement from relatives. The readable parts are sparse and unclear.
Fragmented historical note discusses dislike of blood, linking aversion to hereditary factors and nervous system reactions. It cites syncope from blood loss, nausea from sight of blood, and variable reactions among races and individuals, mentioning surgeons’ restraint as nerve discipline.
The piece profiles Ollie Northlane, famed as the Unite Queen of the West, noting her sharp cattle and hog judging skills, telegraph prowess, and leadership in Western business. It portrays her as a striking, witty woman balancing a home life in Sioux City Iowa with a career among major Western commission houses, and includes reflections on her public persona and influence.
A historical advice piece on decorating a child's room emphasizes affordable updates over worn furniture. It recommends new oak pieces, blue screens for portraits, orderly toy closets, washable draperies, and light wall colors with matching woodwork, plus weekly cleaning routines and practical storage solutions.
A chaotic scene unfolds at the Crystal Saloon as a man with a retreating forehead demands a deadly breakfast item among odd dialogue and dazed waiter. Meanwhile a recipe section details making Strawberry Marmalade, ending with a note about the saloon's ambiance and service.
The piece outlines Nikola Tesla’s claim that electricity can be transmitted over long distances without wires using high voltage methods. It cites experiments showing energy transfer over thousands of feet, discussing potential global impact and the idea of powering nations from abundant natural energy sources. It notes public skepticism and envisions wide spread electrical distribution transforming life and industry.
Fragmented article discusses Dinichthys and Citanichthys as ancient fishes with large teeth and movable jaws, possible pineal eye on the forehead, and notes on independent mouth movement. Also covers electricity for public supply, steam heat in cold western towns, and an inventor claiming a method to obtain power from sunlight.
A vivid account describes parachute drops and balloon ascents, noting dangers and misadventures. The speaker recalls faulty gear, failed releases, and the risky sport’s shift from peril to a professional act.
A garbled text fragment presents Count Leo Tolstoi opposing Christianity and a broad swipe at “the white Vand of Brotherhood.” It references upheaval in China, European interference, and a chaotic stream of commentary on journalism and public discourse. The piece includes odd spellings and disjointed phrases, with mentions of Anette Thistlandoye, Philadelphia, and contemporary reportage style.
A local association announces a memorial on September 3 in Mexico City to honor those killed in the Battle of Mo- Muv det Wey. The ceremony will be held by the Miliney callese and features a moment of remembrance for all crater casualties.
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