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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
16
Mai Okla Sept 17 Today marks the fifteenth anniversary of Oklahoma’s last big land run. A crowd of 200000 gathered along the Cherokee Outlet as 1000s rushed to homestead in a race that birthed towns, turmoil, and tragedy amid fierce heat and crowded lines.
A Texas public school note states pupils need not purchase the new edition of Pennybaker's Texas history. The text differs only by several pages on Governor Campbell's administration and an instruction to teachers to avoid forcing use of the new book where the old remains admissible.
Case of Edgar Navit, minor, against Charing and Mary Davits, with K J Peancot as executor for damages up to 40000 dollars, dismissed in the Porty-Mtth district court.
The school board last night debated expanding German and Spanish instruction and appointing new teachers to balance departments. President Lipscomb warned the aims of public schools to form citizens and warned against overconcentration. debate over a Spanish supervisor and German language staffing followed with votes on personnel and school room reallocations.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Miles Nervine claiming sickness stems from a weak nervous system and that Nervine soothes nerves to restore energy. A Riverton Nebraska farmer testimonial touts improved health and capability after using Nervine, urging readers to buy via local druggists.
Charles S. Cross, special representative of the Democratic National Committee, tours Texas to drum up support for Bryan and Kern. He visits Fort Worth, Cerokee, Houston, Galveston and will reach Dallas via Austin. Cross praises Texas enthusiasm and predicts Bryan’s victory amid large silent vote, noting rising local fund-raising and committee activity including a $4000 remittance in Houston. Wester and Gillespie promote the tour in San Antonio.
The board referred the finance committee the Manual Training Assistant job with salary terms to be set later. A pool for a new supervisor was appointed, pending selection. The city and trust companies faced a suit over payments. Bills for August totaled 46,180.72 in the general fund and 872,407 in the sinking fund. The building committee awarded a fence contract and approved school No. 3 repairs and janitorial staffing changes.
An article praises Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as an essential aid in yellow fever care, urging fresh air quiet and nurse presence. It extols the whiskey as pure malt distillate, a nutritious liquid food, and a tonic for all, claiming doctors worldwide use it and offering advice and a medical booklet.
At a local school board meeting officials consider Miss Annin Bee granted half day leave and Miss Jennie Barton appointed short term teacher. Miss Yuth Hillard and Miss Eulaty Deaton face reviews for enrollment and salary, while sewer work on Shovy street is referred to the aldermanic committee for investigation. Present: President Lipscomb and others.
Bur n ett County paper lists R J Dunnett Co offering wrapping paper in various sizes and standard qualities. Also available are paste board for all box sizes, wrapping twine, tissue paper, pails, barrel covers, letter and statement heads. Orders invited. New phone number 262.
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