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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1898
Page
1
The San Antonio paper lists subscription rates and staff including JONSON as vice-president and ALESSMIAR as secretary. A social essay critiques gender roles, arguing women face societal pressure and must navigate male dominance with resilience and wit. The piece asserts women show inner grit despite lacking brute courage.
A prophetic meditation on women’s central role in history and modern reform. The piece traces female influence from Eve to colonial dames, Civil War nurses, and contemporary social questions, arguing women shape politics, culture, and reform more than men acknowledge.
A lengthy, dramatic portrait contrasts Major General Lawton with the Apache captive Geronimo. The piece rhapsodizes Lawton’s endurance and strength while depicting Geronimo’s defiance, situating both within a vivid battlefield tableau of pursuit, captivity, and moral heroism in a storied western conflict.
Skidmere Texas reports the first brule noether of the season. Passages mention Mr. Haldie Green and a party of Texan speculators touring via the Lone Star line. Louis Micht er of San Antonio returns to duty with Wells Fargo after a week’s absence and wedding celebrations in town. Other items note bridal parties, court visits, hotel prospects, and local railroad service changes.
A fragment from the Indianapolis Journal notes a gender stereotype about women talking more than men. The item suggests women do more talking, with no clear context or event.
The article notes that the greatest pilgrimages to the Holy Land are undertaken by Russians. It claims annually between 96,000 and 40,060 Russians visit Palestine. It presents the figure as a calculated estimate and suggests substantial religious travel from Russia.
A critical summary of SLayden's remarks on Labor Day, noting the oration's omissions and its emphasis on organization and discipline. The piece questions the orator's relevance, calling out the lack of discussion on naval heroism and labor issues, and critiques his delivery and content.
Beeville reports a busy week with a Presbyterian mission among Africans led by Rev J W Sund from San Marcos. cotton output and rainfall figures are noted, with social news including weddings Ralph V Ells and Magele Witt, and local students departing for Austin colleges.
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