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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1900
Page
5
An archaic dramatic scene unfolds with a dying man recalling a shared past and a betrayed love. The dialogue shifts through foiled romances, courtroom insinuations, and a Gothic vision where guilt and remorse collide with a final reckoning. A sudden ad for Grandma's Tea interrupts the narrative.
In a rambling Minnesotan style Western tale a traveler speaks with a stranger named Jonkers about a quarrel in a small community. They discuss a plan to elect a president among fifteen elderly women and the danger it poses to personal safety as he contemplates voting for his wife or risking mob vengeance.
A Lewd Caricature recounts a Vermont hotel owner and clerk keeping washrooms and pens locked, while a party plans a city trip. The account describes a hotel asides and a strange whispered exchange as guests await a noon train.
A jumble of advice and advertisements describes newborn warmth needs for summer, infant clothing, and blankets. It cites a periodical tone about fabrics and comfort, plus a recipe for a disinfectant using permanganate of potash and cautions about staining and rinsing.
A garbled collage of quotes mocks social scenes and personalities. Jumbled lines touch on accident talk, college debates, golf, marriage, and a professor strolling with a cane and humor in a city setting. The piece reads as a mosaic of overheard witticisms and misheard exchanges.
A Boston streetcar journey follows little Bobby and his father as a curious boy asks about the electric car, the pole, and how electricity moves from wires to wheels. The scene shifts to a deputy sheriff and execution, then to fossil fuel ads, all narrated in a fragmented newspaper style.
A disjointed civil letter from a farmer counsels a boy to support pro war measures, praising President Wilson and American industry while urging prudent voting. It contrasts old campaigns with present prosperity and urges loyalty to the national cause and labor while discouraging radical ideologies. The piece closes with a promotional note for a local beer by the San Antonio Brewing Association.
The article describes the dingo as a native Australian canid, noting its size, behavior, and impact. It contrasts the dingo with foxes and wolves, discusses its historic perceptions, and mentions recent scientific views that acknowledge traits linking it to wild canids. It covers habitat, hunting patterns, and its status among zoo keepers as a valued animal.
An odd muffled note questions a splendid beer and informal tease about knowledge. The fragment hints at a casual remark on drinks and perception without clear names, dates, or places, presenting a snippet rather than a full report.
Reported turmoil in Kentucky politics centers on the governor's race after Gov. Goebel's assassination left a vacancy. Beckham, the acting governor, faces challenger Ani nominee, with Yaerkes as Republican rival. The piece highlights personalities, wealth, and public roles, noting Danville native Ani and Beckham's claimed incumbency.
The article discusses Dr. Bonbright and other Northwestern figures as potential president, recounting history from University leadership in Evanston. It notes Bonbright’s Latin focus, Yale ties, and the long standing influence of former presidents. The piece mentions Joseph Cummings and Evanston’s naming after Gov. Evans, with Bonbright as dean and a loyal ally of Yale’s Woolsey.
This fragment lists unclaimed mail awaiting pickup at the post office in Ban Antonio. A fee may be charged for mail retrieval. It includes directions about addressing the envelope edge, returning letters, and notifying the postmaster if mail is undeliverable. The text also shows a long list of names and places, with scattered OCR errors and abbreviations.
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