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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1902
Page
5
In The Luling Signal an editorial notes gossip harms reputations and fuels conflicts. It then shifts to a local con man promising treasure hunts, offering $1440 of gold recovered for every dollar invested, while skeptical townsfolk question risking a dollar for a dream mine.
The piece railing against social ills notes derisive behavior by men toward women and calls out those who meddle in others lives. It quotes The Paris News arguing on race and crime, urging whites to set a better example rather than preach what they do not practice.
The Brenham Daily Banner condemns a young woman’s behavior and flirtations, arguing such actions lead to a useless life and later gossip after marriage. It extols common sense and maternal guidance as the path to securing a model husband and an ornament to womanhood.
The piece recounts a dubious claim about a Spanish king in a shrine episode, where a supposed toe nail of St. Peter is shown and the king questions the disbelief. Onlookers mockingly urge sanity as wheels turn and the account calls for St. Peter to be subpoenaed as a witness.
The Brebham Daily Banner notes that lands under Spanish and Mexican grants have long paid taxes yet face new challenges. It questions late title investigations, warns of hardship and legal costs for landowners, and suggests cases may rest on acquiescence and moral sanction.
A Denison article cites authorities warning that cigars, even when marketed as antiseptic or harmless, can emit ammonia and harm users. Critics argue that scientific hype often inflates risk while approving similar habits.
A Sutherland Springs correspondent recalls a four year dream of a hidden gold mine near San Antonio at shallow depth, claiming a spot within eighty-eight to forty four feet holds TatP millions in pure gold. He admits disbelief in dreams yet shares the vision with Floresville Chronicle readers.
The Orange Tribune notes a talk with H. C. Carter of San Antonio, praising his legal skill and modesty. It suggests he could aim for the Texas Supreme Court, but doubts such a leap soon, given his wealth and priorities. The piece frames him as one of Texas’s best lawyers and hints at his possible future ambitions.
A Sulphur Springs Gazette reminiscence recalls a young man hiring a rig for a drive with his mother nearby. The scene at a soda fountain shows a son proudly presenting his sweetheart to his mother, the editor noting a divine maternal bond and declaring such love cannot die. The piece lauds mothers and faithful sons.
The Daily Democrat Reporter will be edited by women for the next four issues starting Monday. They will use the paper to discuss the prohibition campaign from both sides and offer a fair presentation. The move is noted as a departure from masculine rigidity and aims to spark heated but fair debate.
Galveston Tribune reports the Grand Opera House must use piano forte music only. Manager Greenwall demands five pieces for popular shows and seven for leading attractions, while the union insists on seven musicians for all shows, triggering a strike. The dispute marks a new phase where musicians accept most terms except staffing.
The British Registrar General reports the three months ending March 31 show natural increase of 95,011. Birth rate 38.1 per 1000, death rate 18.9. The rise exceeds half the size of many cities, with England Scotland Wales Ireland and nearby isles included.
The Houston Post jokes that since the President ordered Gen Fungton to remain quiet, the only news he can generate is by undergoing an operation. It quips the so-called great hero would welcome relief from lockjaw that hampers his egotistical speaking.
The Chilton Herald quotes a reflection on contentment as the lasting path to happiness and prosperity. It asserts that true contentment means being satisfied with what one has while still willing to work to improve one's condition, calling this a beneficial anomaly.
The article explains salt rheum or eczema as a skin condition arising from humors in the body. It describes patches that burn itch discharge and scale and asserts the disease persists while humors remain, remaining radical and permanent by nature.
County Treasurer R H Wester forwards annual school report for 1901 02 to State Superintendent. It notes a balance of 2535 08 paid to the San Antonio School Board covering the San Antonio independent school district suit over its share of revenues from lands granted to Bexar County by Texas.
A Sioux City family recalls a scare when an 11 year old boy was poisoned by plant sap after touching his eyes. A neighbor's advice led to using Witt's Witch Hazel Salve, which quickly relieved the symptoms and aided recovery. The ad extols the salve for skin diseases cuts burns wounds insect bites and piles, warning against counterfeit products.
Mike Moley seeks a two room addition on Lewnar street at a cost of 250 dollars. Frank Teich plans a brick shop on Houston street for an unspecified amount. Mrs Ellen Field proposes a kitchen on Concho street costing 59 dollars. A Dominguez aims to erect a lumbee stable on Cevallos street at 10 dollars. Dolores Clark plans a one room box house on Torobandt street costing 19 dollars.
Wort Augist 208 te Mro) and Mrs. Fred De Ceninck at 10% Oax street report a girl born. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Niedt at 117 Cactus street welcome a daughter born August 2.
A brief note promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a quick, pleasant cure for diarrhoea, claimed to work in one or two doses and to never fail, with sale through all druggists.
A fragment notes the White Owl joining a Havana filler scene with figures linked to Alamo, signaling a quirky upcoming appearance. The sentence suggests a whimsical entertainment vibe without detailing dates or participants.
In a city saloon Tompkins aids a frightened country girl awaiting her lover Seth on the seven thirty ferry. He comforts her, vows to locate Seth, and mulls quietly over whether Seth is a baby or villain, while keeping up cheerful, overblown confidence as he improvises a plan on the water. The cautious clerk’s plodding kindness masks a deeper worry as the night unfolds.
Seth Rayner and Bertha Land wed with a lean country girl wards of a kindly minister and a white haired dressmaker hostess. Little Tompkins orchestrates the ceremony guiding them to a church and a modest reception, aided by a generous old soldier and a gracious benefactress.
A fragmented verse questions a man with a stable home and wife about the loneliness of bachelor life. It contemplates marriage, mortgage pressures, and fears of aging, urging reflection on choices that affect personal happiness and fidelity. The poem references social norms and the urge to escape domestic duties with a provocative refrain.
Henry Dawson, son of F B Daw son, on South Presa street, was bitten by a water moccasin on the Medina. With no remedy but coal oil, the wound was bandaged and soaked. He was returned home and is able to be on the streets again today.
Adolph Doepperwein the world champion rifle shot returns from a state trip to offer an exhibition at the Harvard Gun Club River Avenue grounds this afternoon between four and six o clock. He will shoot pigeons against time and perform fancy shooting.
Miss Gracie M Bullock daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bullock celebrated her sixth birthday at home on Dignowity Hill with a party of young friends. Present were Jennie Hughes Isabelle Coppsil Gladys Lang Minnie Johnson Time Tracey Ruby Tracy Julia Babcock Hazel Taylor and Phyllis Johnson.
Grove s Black Root Liver Pills are described as made from an active principle obtained from Black Root. They act on the liver like calomel with no griping and no sick stomach. The pills claim to cure chronic constipation and are priced at 25 cents.
Mr W Lambdin writes the Times Herald advocating compulsory registration of births in San Antonio to raise population figures and curb illegitimate births. He urges penalties for physicians and midwives who fail to report full names and residences, with county clerks to maintain regular reporting records.
The Union Restaurant at 509 West Commerce Street advertises palatable meals and right prices. Private dining rooms and a ladies dining com are featured. Phone 662.
At the next meeting the Zouaves will decide if the unit should go to the Palestine carnival on September 16. Captain Schmerbeck will present the question and seek direction from members.
California fruits advertised by Reilly Bros as headquarters for the finest stock at low bogue prices. Send orders for affordable fruit stock any day.
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