Bowser Plans Revenge After Frayed Shirt Collar
In a domestic scene Bowser returns home in a sulk after a day of petty grievances. He plans retaliation on Mrs. Bowser as dinner ends with a tense confrontation hinting at ongoing marital strife.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1902
Page
2
Bowser Family Tensions Over Finances and Poorhouse Fear
Mrs Bowser accuses Mr Bowser of reckless extravagance citing a 56 cent butcher bill and a $12 cigar expense plus stockings and club dues. She laments debt and questions his control of the household as he falters, fearing the family heading toward poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bowser
Bowser Dinner Turns Tense as Wife Sets Rules
In a tense scene Mrs. Bowser confronts her husband over profanity and waste, asserting control of the home. She lays down strict house rules, warns of a new deal, and delays further discussion about divorce as Bowser awakes to a changed living situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Bowser
Bowser
Mr. Bowser
New S P Depot Described as Among Souths Finest
A Light reporter toured the nearing-completion Southern Pacific passenger depot at East Commerce and Walnut in San Antonio. The design blends Mission revival exterior with an ornate interior featuring 400 incandescent globes, glass heliphone lighting, fresco work, and tall carved oak newel posts. Offices, waiting rooms, and radiators are in place, with tile flooring last. An annex with baggage, mail, Pullman, and dining plans extends 100 yards, plus a wide platform for loading. Architects call it among the Souths finest railway structures and a handsome San Antonio building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
East Commerce and
Walnut Streets
The
Light
M. W. B. Sheldon
Southern Pacific System
Commerce Street
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Sheldon
San Antonio
Tax on Soft Drinks Sparks Texas Prohibition Turmoil
Austin dispatch notes Governor Sayers issues proclamation on the poll tax amendment. The Internal Revenue Service rules druggists and soda sellers using spirits face liquor dealer taxes. Many letters seek guidance as the ruling hits state businesses. Tax totals reach about 750 dollars annually with 25 dollars owed to the federal government. The rule takes effect January 1, 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Internal Revenue
J. W. Yerkes
Washington
Texas adopts poll tax amendment to state constitution
Governor Joseph D. Sayers proclaims that the poll tax amendment passed the Texas legislature and that a majority of voters, 200,650 to 107,748, approved the amendment making it part of the state constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Joseph D. Sayers
State of
Charters Filed for Dallas Church and Lone Oak Firm
Special to the Sunday Light from Austin Texas December 27 charter filings recorded by the Secretary of State list The Central Congregational Church of Dallas with no capital stock to maintain a house of worship and incorporators B M Powell George A Trumbull Arthur Green Alex Watson John F Worley W Y McCune and Thomas T Holliday Lone Oak Mercantile Company of Hunt County with capital stock 20000 to conduct a general merchandise business and incorporators R P Etter A J Nesbitt T E Van Landingham
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Secretary of State’s Department
Central Congregational Church of
Dallas
B. M. Powell
Geo. A. Trumbull
Arthur Green
Alex Watson
John F. Worley
W. Y. McCune
Thomas T. Holliday
Lone Oak Mercantile Company
Lone Oak
Hunt County
Capital Stock
R. P. Etter
A. J. Nesbitt
T. E. van Landingham
Private cars in use nationwide and rail men at work
A rough tally estimates 100 000 private cars in use nationwide with a $100 000 annual mileage outlay. The Southern Pacific pension plan takes effect New Years Day. El Paso division engineer Frank Holscomb is in the city for holidays. Track crews on Walnut Street place tie plates and guard rails at city crossings. Santa Fe chief clerk Frank Adams visits Galveston on a flying trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Frank Holscomb
el Paso
Walnut Street
Frank Adams
Santa Fe Railway Company
Galveston
Swift & Co Renew Texas Permit For Ten Years
Swift and Co the Chicago meat packers renewed its Texas business permit for ten years. The firm with capital stock of 25 million dollars is authorized to operate in Fort Worth Beaumont Corrigan Calvert Dallas Taylor Temple Yoakum El Paso and Waco with Texas headquarters in Fort Worth. Filing fee totaled 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Swift & Co
Chicago
Fort Worth
Beaumont
Corrigan
Calvert
Dallas
Taylor
Temple
Yoakum
el Paso
Waco
Military Appointments in Texas Guard Decisive Shakeup
Austin Dec 27 Military appointments were made today by the Governor in the Texas Volunteer Guard. Robt W Stayton promoted to lieutenant colonel and assistant adjutant general of division staff. Ed W Giesen named captain of Company H P C Woods Guard. Capt L P Sieker, quartermaster of the Texas Volunteer Guard, departed for Dallas for an official inspection of First Battery Field Artillery of Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Texas Volunteer Guard
Robt. W. Stayton
Satff
Ed W. Giesen
Children narrowly escape death in sand pile accident
Earnest McNamara aged 16 and Ray Griffin 14 fell unconscious locked in each other’s arms after a sand pile collapse at John Kruez’s store on East Sixth Street yesterday. Rescuers arrived minutes later and saved them from a fatal outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest McNamara
Ray Griffin
Hugh
John Kruez
East Sixth Street
Elizabeth Ney
Austin
Germany
Europe
Geneva
Samston
Stephen F. Gpston
State Capitol
Miss Ney
United States
Galveston
Austin Electric Railway
F. G. Merritt
Valle
Bramilett
John Tarlton Institute
Stephenville
Department of Education
Bramlett
All Honor to Her in Omaha Woman’s Quick Compassion
A Denison Herald excerpt lauds a wealthy Omaha woman who removed her silk skirt in a street car to wrap a shivering, poorly dressed child. The act is praised as practical humanity and a rendering of true womanhood, with a rebuke for those who would debase it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison Herald
Omaha
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Ad Claims Sixty Years
An old remedy touts itself as trusted for teething infants and wind colic with claims of soothing pain softening gums and curing diarrhea. Sold by druggists worldwide. Ask for Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup and avoid other brands. Twenty five cents per bottle offered along with a doll and hat display at Moke Millinery Company.
Erath County Poised to Grow Rich in Fruit
Prof Bramlett told Erath county farmers the region is destined to become one of the greatest fruit growing counties in the state. Farmers are turning attention to diverse fruit crops, with top quality fruit already produced locally. He noted that cotton is no longer the sole Texas product and that fruit farming will expand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erath County
Bramlett
Erath ‘County
Texas
Single Barrel Shot Guns Sold At Heu Singer Hardware Co
A local hardware store, Heu singer Hardware Co, lists single barrel shot guns for six dollars each, highlighting a budget option for firearm buyers. The item appears in a short merchandise notice with price and vendor details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heusinger Hardware Co
Somnific News and Rivalry Between Houston Papers
A quip-filled note on the Houston Chronicle and Houston Post showing quiet rivalry and dulling effect of some papers. The Houston Chronicle mocks the Post for its St. Louis circulation punchline while the Post counters with light sarcasm about his sleep amid readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Houston Chronicle
Houston Post
James R. Abernathy
St. Louis
Guns and Pistols at Cost at Heusin Ger Hardware Co
Heusin Ger Hardware Co advertises guns and pistols at cost in a brief notice. The item lists indicate sales on firearms with potentially limited quantities and promotional pricing. No further details on dates or locations are provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heusinger Hardware Co
Push or Pull in Corsicana Sun Editorial
The Corsicana Sun urges civic effort urging everyone to push or pull for progress. It mocks mossbacks who block advancement and insists local action will yield good results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corsicana
We Need Them. Fort Worth Register quote on farming progress
The Fort Worth Register notes a shift from college study to agricultural courses. It argues intelligent farmers can build wealth and strengthen the state as refined fields fill, and stresses the need for capable farmers to lead growth.
Campbell for Mayor in San Antonio Stirs Local Talk
The Floresville Chronicle notes ex-sheriff John P. Campbell, a leading San Antonio figure, has announced his candidacy for mayor and is viewed as a difficult challenger. It questions who could beat him and suggests no rival entry is imminent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Floresville Chronicle
San Antonio
John P. Campbell
Bexar County
John Campbell
Hayseer-Fernleafry Club Hosts Pleasant Beethoven Event
The Hayseer-Fernleafry clubs invite members to a pleasant, enjoyable gathering at Beethoven hail. The event promises light entertainment and social time among club attendees, with details on date and venue to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beethoven
Dandruff Soma Hair Tonic Hailed by Pfeiffer Drug Store
Pfeiffer Drug Store touts Dandruff Soma Hair Tonic as a superior remedy with no equal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfeiffer Drug Store
Children Like It Says Aged Child Enjoys Toy
A readable fragment notes children reacting positively to a toy or activity. The brief suggests broad approval among youngsters without specifying names or places. Further details are unclear in the available text.
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Mr. Boweger
NEW S. P. Depot
Sayers
Tion
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Austin News
Railroad Notes
Moke Millinery Company
Main Plaza
Monte Carlos
Melton
the Talk of
Gildemeister
West Commerce ST
Monte Vista
Menger & Freed
G. A. Duerler Mfg. CO
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