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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1905
Page
4
A Burroughs essay argues against overestimating animal intelligence. He notes humans tend to humanize nature, misreading animal wit. The piece cites horses cows hens and rabbits to illustrate that animals show both ignorance and cleverness under changing conditions.
The piece argues that animals possess perceptive intelligence tied to instinct and inherited wisdom, while true reasoning emerges only in humans. It cautions against overstating animal cognition with human concepts and warns researchers against projecting sentiments like justice or beauty onto animals. It notes improved animal thought in domestic species under human tutelage and critiques sensational anecdotes of clever animal behavior.
Poem reflecting a man’s regret at not understanding a loved one’s subtle signs and evolving love. The speaker laments missing the gentle, shy regard and tender moments until the beloved dies, realizing too late the depth of feeling. An ad for Dr. Frank A. Barber dentistry follows at moderate prices.
John W. Gallagher and Mary B. Brandt wed quietly last night at 8 in St. Mary's Church with Rev. ER J. O'Callaghan officiating. The couple, surprised friends say, plan to reside in the city. Gallagher is known for his role in city government during John P. Campbell's administration.
Burial permits issued for Grace Grimsinger aged 19 months and Thelma Davis aged 2 years note deaths on December 29. Grace at 322 Sherman Street and interment in Hermann Seis Cemetery. Thelma at 1615 Burnet Street with diphtheria. interment at a local cemetery.
The Honey Grove Signal reflects on its 51 issues with pride. It notes reporting over 100 births and numerous marriages and deaths, praising the community and its coverage of goods and cures, and claiming a rich year filled with notable scenes.
The Caldwell News Chronicle extols women's unseen power to shape minds and morals. It argues she can influence through kindness, mercy, and quiet example rather than public or political roles, guiding and uplifting youth and society.
Ladies take notice. Sewing machines to rent and repaired. We call for and deliver them. Edison phonographs and Talking Machine records available. M J Hewitt at 110 West Commerce Street. Also offering cabs carriages and livery with phone numbers 971 and 964 and 212 for calls.
Austin dispatch reports a sharp drop in poll tax receipts across Texas counties with fears that many voters will be barred from the next general election without a valid poll tax receipt or exemption. Franklin County Sheriff B H Holley cites severe reductions in collections and notes poor crops and widespread voter lethargy as key factors behind the shortfall.
Charles Microw of San Antonio seeks Texas permission to form a company under Arizona law with $500 000 capital to develop a new marble deposit in Burnet County. The group already operates mines in Mexico and Arizona and plans immediate development once the permit is issued.
Austin dispatch reports J D Hills of Fort Worth died by suicide in Mexico while under arrest for alleged complicity in the murder of a ranchman. A man named Anthony, a general receiving clerk at the General Land Office, is linked as Hills' brother in law and was unavailable for comment.
A reader praises the Bon Ton restaurant for attentive service and varied, well prepared food. The note highlights home made bread and pastry and notes the establishment’s popularity and moderate prices near St. James.
First snow of the season melts across Dallas and Fort Worth as lingering icy weather coats the region. Street crews mobilize for slippery conditions while residents report light accumulations and chilly temperatures.
At Fort Worth Texas on December 30 a heavy snowfall occurred. A notice announces the next police and fire commission meeting for Monday January 8. The item also promotes Martin Wright as an electrical contractor offering varied electric services at competitive prices and experienced workers.
Four teen years after the murder of Thomas Sorsby in Houston Texas 1891 the jailed father would have his sentence reviewed as his four sons petition the governor for a pardon. Jurors signers include I C Lord and Sheriff Anderson among others. The elder Hunter now 62 has shown good conduct in Huntsville prison over fourteen years.
Austin Texas Dec 30 reports a new railroad to be built in East Texas with John H Kirby of Houston leading the effort. Details of the plan are not yet public and Judge Henry L King, Kirby’s attorney, will file a charter once the attorney general returns from Corpus Christi.
Austin December 30 Adjutant General Hulen was surprised to learn the Mexican arrested at Tuscan is not Augustine Garcia the Ranger Goff murderer He does not credit the earlier dispatches and maintains the arrested man is the right party as wired by Captain Rogers
Amateur cyclist Monte S Reynolds from San Marcos street attempted the Globe of Death on a bicycle at the Majestic last night. He aimed to mimic Rose and Leon who previously performed the stunt, but his run did not succeed.
Henry A. Smith agent of the Panama Canal Commission will open an office in the Sunset ticket office on Alabama Plaza Tuesday at 9 a.m. He will recruit carpenters for canal work all week and expects to hire up to 200 men in the state, recruiting in Fort Worth Dallas and Houston.
Traction company relaid ties and rails on the South Flores street line and completed work to Englewood yesterday. Cars now run from that point to South Heights.
For weeks complaints of local thefts by boys near Pecos and Chavez streets circulated. Last Thursday night August Woretz’s son, closing the Pecos street store, spotted two youths behind a door and kicked them out instead of calling authorities.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a painless alternative to surgery for piles. A testimonial from George Braneigh of Schellburg Pa endorses quick relief and notes free treatment mailed in plain packaging to applicants who send name and address. The copy urges sending name and address to Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Mich for a free sample and notes the cure is available in suppository form at 50 cents per unit through druggists or direct mail order.
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