The Daily Light Publisher and Advertising Notice
Public notice from The Daily Light announces subscription rates, authorized collectors, and advertising guidance. It lists staff names and offices in San Antonio and Chicago, with policy on payments, receipts, and corrections, plus a warning against unauthorized billing.
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AAN
Antonio Light
T. B. Johnsonice
Messmer
Remon
Ae Acne Stern
Tribune
York
Chicago
Christmas ideals and the season’s evolving meaning
A Sunday morning 1902 article reflects on Christmas as a yearly festival blending pagan and Christian traditions, celebrating good will and fellowship. It traces origins across Druids Romans Britons Norse and Saxons, noting America’s adaptation while stressing peace, benevolence, and harmony as core Christmas messages.
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Scandinavia
Dengland
America
Bethlehem
Christmas Spirit and Good Will Across the World
The message emphasizes universal Christmas goodwill over the ages. It urges living the season through deeds of kindness, extending the spirit from home to the world, and celebrating a week of joy and fellowship as the old year ends and the new year begins.
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Earth
Heaven
In Memoriam of Mrs Grant by M J Galpin
Poem paying tribute to Mrs Grant and her husband General Ulysses S. Grant. Written from Alamo City, December 21, 1902, honoring a loving wife and the memory of a famed military man. The piece reflects on peace, remembrance, and eternal light across the river.
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Riverside
M. J. Galpin
Alamo City
Houston Chronicle Christmas Prize for Reader Names
The Houston Chronicle runs a weekly contest awarding prizes to readers who compile names of celebrated authors from italic letters scattered through its liners. The activity supports a Christmas fund for Houston’s poor.
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Houston
Texas
Wisconsin bill bans death by self harm pictures in newspapers
A bill by Representative Jenkins of Wisconsin would prohibit newspapers from mailing a paper that contains a death by self harm with details beyond the basic death notice listing name date and place. Medical journals for science could print additional details. Violating the provision would be a misdemeanor.
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Jenkins
Wisconsin
Currency Scheme Backed by Philippine Merchants
The Cable News Manila issues a special number on currency designed for US circulation. It features interviews with chief American and foreign merchants in the Philippines who largely support Charles A. Consent's proposal. Consent investigated coinage and banking and urged adoption of an American currency system in the islands.
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Cable News
Manila
United States
Philippines
Charles A. Consent
Grand Display of Fine Dolls and Hats at Millinery Co
A grand display of dolls and hats is showcased by the Moke Millinery Company at 505 Weet Commerce Street. The event highlights a curated selection, inviting shoppers to view and purchase the latest millinery and doll offerings.
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Moke Millinery Co
Weet Commerce Street
Campbell likely to lead in San Antonio mayor race
Sunday Short Snaps surveys a crowded field in the San Antonio city campaign. Candidates Campbell, Kroeger, Ryan, Woodman, Farris, and Ben Arstein figure with a blend of reform, labor, and business backing as voters prepare to cast ballots after February.
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John P. Campbell
San Antonio
Campbell
Bandera Enterprise
Y M C A Notes On Talks And Games
Rev Homer T Wilson will deliver a special address to young men this afternoon at the Y M C A hall with the theme Grit Rev Wallace W Crutchfield begins a four part Talk to Boys series at 3 o clock this afternoon his topic The Tale of a Gally Slave A New Years reception will be given by the Ladies Auxiliary on Thursday The Wawas who won a basketball game on Christmas day have accepted a challenge to play the Cuero team on New Years day next tournament game in the gymnasium will be Friday night at 8 o clock
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Homer T. Wilson
D. D
Y. M. C. A. Hall
Dr. Wilson
Wallace W. Crutchfield
Mr. Crutchfield
Cuero
Émynasium
Merritt Sues G H & S A Ry Damages Wins Judgments
In Fifty seventh District Court the suit of John E Merritt et al against the G H S A Ry Co for damages was decided for the plaintiffs. Judgment awarded John B B Merritt 425 dollars and John W Merritt 7 dollars.
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John E. Merritt
John BB. Merritt
John W. Merritt
New Suits ree Grant Haywood against G and Ss A Ry Co
A lawsuit seeks damages for personal injuries with new plaintiffs Grant and Haywood against the railroad company G and Sons and Sunbeam and Son company. Damages requested amount to fifteen thousand dollars.
Probate Court approves final account in Keller estate
Probate Court approves the final account of the temporary administratrix in the estate of Charles Keller, deceased, and closes administration.
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Chas. Keller
Citizens Called to City Hall Meeting Decries Vague Invitation
A card invites citizens to a December 29 meeting in the city hall council chamber at 8 p m to discuss a matter that concerns every community member. One man replies that invitations from politicians should state the object so people can judge attendance.
Chicago Detective Heads to Extradite Diamond Thief
Detective Rohan of the Chicago Police departed for Chicago with C. H. Booth, the young man arrested by Sheriff Tobin's deputies at a local hotel on a grand larceny charge for $500 worth of diamonds. Extradition papers from the governor of Illinois arrived yesterday afternoon.
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Rohan
Chicago
It Still Leads Within The Hoffman House Bar
It still leads as a trusted bar due to excellent quality and reliable stock. Courteous service and prompt telephone orders reinforce its strong reputation and daily patronage growth.
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Hoffman House
Change of management at Central Drug Store
The Central Drug Store at Houston and Navarre has changed hands to Mr A F Fegan. The remodeling updates the up to date establishment with a wide stock including drugs cosmetics cigars and more. Physicians prescriptions will be honored with expert care and no substitutions. A phone order brings a boy for delivery free of charge. Mr H H Parker, an experienced druggist, now leads the business.
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Houston
Navarre
A. F. Fegan
H H. Parker
Doctor Morrow unveils womb interior exam instrument
Dr John W Morrow Gynecologist announces a patented instrument claimed as the only device enabling successful interior womb examination and local treatment. Young girls must be accompanied by a mother. Office hours 8 to 12 am 1 to 6 pm 7 to 9 pm San Antonio Texas.
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John W. Morrow
Commerce St
San Antonio
Texas
Moke Millinery Co Advertises Wide Hat Doll Selection
A historical ad notes Carrizo Water for complexion, Oi Stoves and Heusinger Hardware offers, plus the Moke Millinery Co at 505 West Commerce street promoting the largest variety of fine dolls and hats at low prices.
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Moke Millinery Co
West Commerce Street
West
Commerce Street
Thousands cured of catarrh by Peruna claims
Personal testimonials from Blanche Myers Hattie Becker and others describe rapid relief from catarrh after using Peruna. The letters praise the remedy as a universal cure strengthening the body by cleansing mucous membranes and stopping systemic waste. Notable figures and locations cited include Miss Myers of Kansas City, Mrs. Cook of Pittsford, Senator John H Gear, and Dr. Hartman of Columbus, Ohio.
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Miss Blanche Myers
Peruna
Mary Cook
H. Henry Powers
Vermont
Morrisville
John H. Gear
United States
Iowa
Senator Gear
Burlington
O. Fisher
Lexington Avenue
New York City
Fisher
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Unclaimed Letters List For San Antonio Texas Week Ending Dec 27
Unclaimed letters remaining in the San Antonio Texas post office for the week ending Saturday December 27 are listed by surname and gender. Addressee must advertise and include full street address on edge of envelope. one cent postage for advertised letters. report changes of address to postmaster.
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San Antonio
Texas
G. G. Clifford
List of Names and Initials in a Damaged OCR Fragment
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous individuals by initials and full names including Antonio Bruni Felipe Castillo Risente Carareo Gagrol Gueseppe Teodoro Leos J Middleton Maria J Me dina Mandel Martinez Teodoro Navivats Guadalupe Perez Lis Pont Francisco Rodriguez and several others with unclear punctuation and attributions. The text resembles a partial roster or witness list lacking context.
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Antonio Bruni
Felipe Castillo
Risente
Carareo
G—Gagrol Gueseppe
L—Teodoro Leos
Middleton
Maria
J. Medina
Mandel M
Jose B . Martinez
N—Teodoro
Guadalupe P—Crecencia Perez
Lis R. Pont
Francisco Rodriguez
Ensling ‘Riavagni
Sadiessell
Filps
Shannon
Clewete Rat Stone
Brigeman Books Sh Thomas and Partner Firms
A fragmented OCR segment lists several business names and individuals including Brigeman Books Sh Thomas, Rich Butt on Shoe Co, J. A. Folger Co, J. Meyer Co, Alamo Glin g AR, Andrews Co, Washington Hotel, DUL letters, Chas Wharton, Tillie Steel, and R. D. Rudolf. The text suggests a trade ledger or directory style item with multiple entities and person names.
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Brigeman Books
Thomas . Bros
M Ib. Co
Rich Button Shoe Co
J. A. Folger & Co
J. ¥. Meyer Co
Alamo
Andrews Co
Washington Hotel
Chas Wharton
Tillie Steel
R. D. Rudolf
Lookout Letter Critics Narrow Nationalism In Press
In The Brownstyle Herald, a writer denounces narrow minded editors who condemn a whole nation and insult foreigners. The piece laments the lack of legal restraint on editors and argues for liberal views that judge individuals by merit rather than national flaws.
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Brownstyle
Heraldy
Negro self protection drives in Texas urged by Columbus Citizen
The Columbus Citizen reports organized efforts by African Americans in Texas to curb crime and vagrancy by enforcing laws and seeking white official cooperation. The piece frames crime as tied to idle classes and argues better employment would lower the race's criminal record. It also notes local advertisements and a New Year gathering at Mission Garden with Theo Artzt and the FFF club at the Lub.
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Columbus Citizen
Texas
Theo
Artzt
Mission Garden
New Year's Hive
Arrived on time the only one in town
The fragmentary record lists a booth or vendor lineup including Jos W Dimick’s Gas Coffee Roaster and cycles, Dodds & Co Carrizo Water, Garland Stores and Ranges, and Hell’s ery Co at 605 West Commerce Street, suggesting a small-town trade fair or market presence with multiple local businesses.
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Jos. W
Cheap Excursions to Asheville via Southern Railway
Advertises affordable trips to Asheville North Carolina using Southern Railway service. Mentions ticket agents and Western Pass agent Cain Texas for application.
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Asheville
N. C
The
Southern Railway
Western Pass
Agt
Cain Texas
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Minnie Colgie
Frank Caldwell
S. J. Crawford
Rosa. Conrads
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D. D. Campbell
J.T. Gombs
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F. M. Dowden
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Caas Fry
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H. C. Jones
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Patrosinis Ledriga
Herbert Machebex
A. F. Mathews
Anitie McGinley
Pamtila Maslitt
Masher
Clara Murphy
Sarah J. Mitchell
Teresa Martinez
Mary Alice Murray
Minnie Mosbey
Julia Neal
Pall
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Anna Jil Prince
J. Pappe
Gertrude Philips
Alice Robinson
Brunette Riley
Reed
Anatalia Rosa
Viola’ N. Roach
Will Robinson
J. Stanton
Joseph Schaefer
W. KE. Smith
A. D. Spitler
Elizabeth Sieber
FE. C. Stilewell
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Geo
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Grace Summer
Mary Stowers
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Jennie Walker
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Hells Singer Hardware Co
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