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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1899
Page
1
A fragmented early 20th century labor essay extols work and its dignity across ages. It cites poets and philosophers linking labor to virtue, community, and national foundations, praising labor’s moral and social value and warning against idleness.
A lengthy 19th century style tract extols labor as the nation’s future. It lauds women’s capability, self suffice ncy, and the moral shift toward honoring hands on work. The speaker emphasizes dignity in toil, practical crafts, and a collective pledge to build industry and homes in a new liberty.
Postmaster warns letters for the Saturday September 2 posting will be held at the San Antonio post office. A 10 cent fee applies for advertised letters. Include full name and address on envelopes, and mail by deadline or letters will be returned to sender. The list includes numerous names such as Brown, Brann, Clark, Edwards, Henderson, Johnson, Robertson, Williams, and many others.
A list of numerous personal names with scattered initials and titles appears, including variations like J M Wacker, Sir Chips, Lizzie Heawn, Elizabeth Brown, Nellie Calvert, Diane Tenuty, Debra Sine Miines, and many others. The document mixes American and foreign style name fragments, with occasional place or label hints, but no coherent event or narrative is presented.
A commentary praises San Antonio for its climate and sewer system while criticizing current practices. It argues better public health requires replacing primitive disposal methods, expanding sewer coverage to abolish disease vectors, and enforcing ordinances. The piece notes substantial public investment and urges swift action.
A fragmentary item discusses Munyon's guarantee of free water amid city utility issues. It mentions a proposed long felt need in furnishing gray matter for a sixteen-boong paper, with references to local politicians, newspaper editors, and a council debate on improving swinging signs and poles.
Susan B Anthony returns to America after a two month visit to England and Scotland. She went to attend the International Congress of Women and study issues related to women's rights. The article notes strong Anglo American ties and Anthony's continued leadership, highlighting her eightieth year and lifelong dedication to the suffrage cause.
Classified ad from September 1 describes Balcontes Ranch near Bacrno in Southwest Texas offering a stone building with bathrooms and modern conveniences. It promotes a farm location four miles north of Bacrne and guarantees satisfaction, inviting inquiries to Balcontes Ranch.
The Dallas scene is sketched with notes on a postmaster matter and a court motion about insanity. Exchange and railroad rate talk appear, plus reminiscences of lakeside era, property sales, and social visits. Notable names include E. Carlisle, Judge George N. Aldridge, Col. Pal Lewis, and various Raleigh and New Mexico linked figures.
A damaged fragment notes Santone as a manufacturer in San Antonio Texas evaluating quality and workmanship of a product line amid a discussion of form and dust concerns. The brief hints at a trade context with mentions of Elas Tossy.
Official county notice from Bexar County Texas dated August 21 1800 announces a session of the Honorary Commissionery Court to consider new credits. The document requests adherence to order and states the court may reject any new submission.
The fair association announced bids received on Friday September 8 for privileges including restaurant, cottees stand, shell stand, cigar and tobacco, barber shop, feed, bread, and rayon stalls. The fair association reserves the right to reject any oral bids. TOM VANCE, secretary.
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