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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1899
Page
7
A reader laments city ordinances on eight hour workdays and wage levels for street railway and utility workers. He questions why franchise and charter provisions did not curb wage exploitation, urges protection for workers, and critiques council inaction amid debates on railroad regulation and fares. The piece attacks profiteering and hypocrisy while urging practical labor safeguards.
A speaker denounces wage suppression and eight-hour workdays, accusing powerful combine of exploiting labor while paying substandard wages. He cites starving workers, high profits, and the need for fair living wages to prevent poverty and unrest among communities. The rant targets monopolistic firms and their impact on local labor. The piece highlights calls for better pay, shorter hours, and accountability.
Mrs. Michael of Plainfield suffers whomp cough and lung trouble, believed to be consumption. After a month of illness, a druggist recommends Dr King’s New Discovery. Six bottles restore health, enabling her to perform housework again. Sold by Deng stores and Kalteyer & Son.
A reader requests a disclosure of all water rates charged to San Antonio consumers. He presses municipal ownership and operation of the water supply and questions extortionary practices by the water works company. He awaits acceptance or refusal to publish the company’s current rates before commenting further.
Emporia Kansas September 2 district court ordered Lee Wright and Ts Morrison to receive 3000 dollars once owned formerly by Grant Gill Jel and sell during September in Kansas City for creditors. Proceeds to be deposited. Action noted in Emporia Leavenworth and Topeka banks.
Public to obtain information on business transactions and real estate is asked to call John Hambleton at the Daily Night building near Commerce Street Bridge for assistance and inquiries.
Practical guidance for retriever and pointer owners on training, conditioning, and humane handling. Emphasizes gentle discipline, proper feed, and avoiding excessive beating to maintain spirit and performance. Discusses small bore shotguns, transport challenges, and regional club activity in San Antonio area.
A long, dense piece gives gun handling tips for hunters and shooters. It covers stance, clothing color, footwear, gun safety, and companion etiquette, plus notes on equipment like caps, coats, and a Greener gun. Also mentions local figures G M Crabb, McCormack, and Andyeuon with scattered anecdotes.
An irregular court report notes Peter Shields of the Bar Antonio Gunolubayal and Adkiavit agulat Mre Andersen facing a case over violations tied to abortion proceedings. The defendant pleaded guilty, incurring a total cost around $10, with a luxury fee of $7.00 per item. The report mentions San Antonio Gun Club and Idlewild, plus fishing notes about Frank Caldwell, McDonald near Rus, and Vane Page's return.
A description of Sapphire county in North Carolina near Broe yard at 3000 feet altitude, highlighting Sapphire lakes, waterfalls, cliffs, and healthy climate ideal for hay fever sufferers. References Sapphire Inn and Lodge as accommodations and lists contacts in Chattanooga and Houston for a descriptive pamphlet.
Sating and the Chicago girl exchange lines filled with confusion and emotion as the Detroit Journal notes a fragile moment of pride and self doubt. The fragment hints at a tense dialogue and personal strain amid a broader social scene.
A mangled quote from Chicago Past discusses patience with change and adjusting routines. The fragment mentions overwhelmed by loafing and needing two more weeks to adapt to questioning again, reflecting a cautionary tone about time and habit.
An ad promotes MONO TYPRIDE and MONO HYDRIDE waters, touting double distilled purity and stomach benefits for children. It offers six half gallon bottles at $1.00 with bottle refunds, and invites postal inquiries to Mr. TD Workers to explain benefits and pricing details.
An unclear dialogue fragment shows a speaker claiming dog ownership andTax discussion amid a tense scene. The snippet hints at a house and neighborly conflict with a Chicago reference, but readable facts are minimal. The text appears to be a blurred OCR sample with garbled names and phrases.
A garbled Chicago News snippet shows a university youth labeled a stump speaker and agitator, with a parental reply about grub and porch steps. The text is fragmented and unclear, offering only hints of a mock dialogue and local color.
Notice invites bids from contractors for grading on Baltimore Trenton Quitey and Dallas streets. projects total about 10000 cable yards. Bids due at mayor's office by September 16. City engineer's office provides full specifications.
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