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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
3
An unclear notice to subscribers references a change in the newspaper and contact details including a telephone line, with partially readable lines about routes to access the paper and the need to update subscription information. The fragment mentions an entity and a 218-like number.
Publisher warns Light subscribers to pay money only to authorized collectors and avoid cashier desks to prevent errors. The notice stresses strict payment procedures and cautions against unauthorised collection points.
In the Texas Realty Journal C. B. Prodbent argues for a direct rail link from Houston toward the lower Rio Grande Valley via Beeville and Sam Fordyce, warning San Antonio risks loss of growth without a regional railway. He notes planning for a coast trade and claims Beeville, Cotulla, and nearby areas lack rail access, urging action within a year. He also references Wright brothers flights as a sign of progress.
The piece argues to push development through experience and technique, praising science and peace and critiquing Texas lynching, taxation ideas, and infrastructure needs. It notes Bexar and Pleanton road issues, urging county officials to upgrade Pleasanton road. It references figures like Theodore Harrigani and George B. Taliaferro.
A testimonial notes nerve energy governs respiration digestion and elimination. Dr Miles Nervine is said to cure thousands, with a user claiming recovery from nervous breakdown after limited success with physicians, returning to work and endorsing the product. The ad promotes a home remedy from Miles Medical Co. Elkhart Indiana.
A compilation of local events from San Antonio dated September 10 1887 notes new pecans arriving in the city and a runaway wagon incident on Commerce Street injuring a man. It lists social events, a military transport schedule, a party for Miss Nat Semmnyer, a Washington drill medal ceremony, and Kerrville designating September 29 for a railroad arrival celebration.
The Ne Gricane Item notes a long term decline of morning papers across cities like Chicago New York Philadelphia Baltimore Baltimore and New Orleans. It cites closures suspensions and conversions to afternoon editions while highlighting Atlanta and St Louis as notable exceptions or partial survivors in the evolving newspaper landscape.
On September 10 in history Sir Humphrey G drowned off Anares. Judge Joseph Story, eminent U.S. Supreme Court jurist, died. Perry’s 1813 victory noted. Astronomical data lists Sun set 6 14, rise 5 32, Moon 19 days old, Mercury's path near the ecliptic, minor planetary details.
Secretary Mualine reports to the medical convention that San Antonio’s mortality rate has fallen as population climbs. In June 1883 there were 107 deaths for a 91,000 population, while last month deaths fell to 71. He notes the city remains on a steady rise toward 100,000 and praises the health improvement over 20 years.
In a rustic yarn told by Uncle Cy, Jasper Pettus visits Padrt Jeland seeking loot and humor. The tale weaves in family chatter, wagons, church plans, and a lively chorus about honesty, work, and community among colorful neighbors, ending with a prompt to head home.
Col John G Hinter of Dallas Commercial oil leads the crowd at a Waxds gathering for commercial club organizers. He has 29 years in Texas and sits on the advisory board, sharing advice on organizing commercial clubs to eager attendees.
At the initial meeting of the Forum Lawing group the platform of the State Democratic and Republican parties was discussed. Hayden T. P. Smith gave a lengthy reading on natural history by a country boy. The issue: should Congress forbid injurious acts by several courts in labor disputes. The affirmative was led by Harris and Morey. the negative by Brown and Scholz. President Maushach announced committee appointments for proven and rules, membership, and other duties.
Special to The Light reports on September 10 1954 weighing of fifty four bales of cotton at Luling Texas with 4070 bales in transit and ongoing activity at the compress near the railroad. Cattle and hay movements noted as routine.
The piece argues Peruna is an ethical, potent household remedy with transparent ingredients and testimonials. It asserts continued advertising to educate the public, promises full disclosure of ingredients, and vows to publish genuine testimonials and photographs upon written consent. It claims Peruna cures chronic catarrh and aims to reach foreign markets.
San Antonio residents now enjoy safer produce as city health authorities drive strict fruit and vegetable inspections. Inspector Anderson notes earlier decayed fruit from shippers led to health hazards, and post inspection the city reports cleaner supply chains and fewer disease concerns. Merchants praise the improved quality and livelier markets with improved public health.
A fragmented report notes debate over San Antonio produce quality with mentions of elites praising purity and indispensability while questioning decay and scent. The text references Mlle and contrasts with NEPada era standards, implying ongoing scrutiny of local food trade.
Spokane reports a sweeping primary result as Wesley Jones defeats Senator Ankeney by a wide margin. The Democratic contest yielded a decisive show of support for Jones across Easter Washington amid a crowded field and varying voter turnout.
The First Christian church Sunday school schedules a picnic on Alinta Heights for Friday afternoon. Members meet at the Business Men's club room at 3 o'clock, then ride the car to Mame Heights at 3 30. An epidemic of hydrophobia is reported near Era, Gainesville, with at least 12 bitten including J. J. Griffin and family. One dog went mad. cattle die from the disease as six perished in two days.
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