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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1902
Page
2
The notice warns city circulators to pay subscriptions only to authorized collectors. It lists officers including T. B. Johnson secretary and S. M. Messmer treasurer and notes monthly and annual rates. The public is urged to report nonpayment and ensure delivery of the paper.
Advertisement notices indicate monthly payments due on the first of each month with prepayment required for transient ads. Re cuts are the only accepted form of payment.
H J Moore of the City Advertising department offers ready made artistic displays and write ups on short notice. Contact by telephone at 176 or drop a postal to arrange an advertisement designed for best results.
The Light names authorized collectors H G Schumacher Roy T Johnson Harvey Steele H Bitter Joseph Ball for subscriptions. Receipts required for payment. Publisher T B Johnson announces staff Allie Martin Fred W Mosebach Lee Johnson and credentials for special reporters. Manager states all contracts or bills must be approved.
The notice states that charges to The Light or any individual require a written order from the Eastern Business Office at 43 44 45 47 48 49 The Tribune Building New York or Western Office 510-2 The Tribune Bldg Chicago The C C Beckwith Special Agency is sole foreign advertising agent Any erroneous reflection on any company in Daily columns will be corrected upon notification to the offices the phraseology is formal and protective of corporate reputation
A reflective piece argues national life is worth more to Americans than to others, like individual liberty. It tracks unity, growth, and a shift from independent states to a stronger national identity, citing railways and national ideas as forces binding the nation.
The text argues that the nation is developing from isolation to cosmopolitan leadership, shaping world government and empire. It cites actions in the Philippines, Cuba, and China, claiming America leads reforms, inspires self government, and sets a universal standard for liberty. It portrays a destined epoch where the United States guides global governance and represents Earth’s largest nation.
An advertisement offers Smyrna rugs in a wide variety of patterns at 72 inches for $2.00 and hammocks at $1.50. It boasts the finest hammocks Palmer’s patent and emphasizes strength and durability.
An OCR fragment notes proximity to Joske's three blocks away and lists phone 1374 with address 321 East Nueva Street as a point of reference for modern conveniences.
Rental listing for the east side of the second story of The Light office building offers fine light and cool space suitable for three offices or rooms. Apply to T. B. Johnson at Light office.
The Colored Baptist association wraps its twenty ninth annual session in San Antonio with large crowds, officers elected, and pledges for Guadalupe college. Dr. Ball presides. Rev. Blackshear calls for a stronger ministry. Guadalupe plans a $12,000 chapel. district missions receive support.
An ad claims a Black Root based remedy acts on the liver like calomel with no griping or nausea. It promises cure for chronic constipation and notes a price of 25 cents.
Special rates apply for the B P O E Grand Lodge meeting in Salt Lake City August 12 to 14 and the Knights of Pythias in San Francisco August 12 and 22. Travel via Colorado and Utah on the Denver Rio Grande Western Scenic Line, passing famous Rocky Mountain points. For rates and literature, contact the Denver based agent.
Offer of 50,000 newspapers in good condition for wrapping and packing. Contact DAILY LIGHT office for details and pickup.
A group from San Antonio Longview Yoakum and Pittsburgh enjoyed a Tarpon Inn stay on Mustang Island after a launch crossing. They dined and fished with Tarpon record setter J R Wainwright and faced a slow return when the Gazelle grounded on a sand bar before reaching Rockport.
Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup used for sixty years by millions of mothers. It soothes, soothes gums, relieves pain, cures wind colic, and is the best remedy for diar rhoea. Sold by druggists worldwide. Ask for Nils Winston's Soothing Syrup. Twenty five cents a bottle.
Real estate transfers show transfers from Fannie Rouvant to Augusta Smith for lots 3 to 4 in block 3 on San Pedro avenues at 5500 dollars. Ayres to Haiman Shores covers lots 49 to 52 in block 13 on Delmar street for 800 dollars. Theodore Stapper to Bexar County involves 244-100 acres of the AS Amador survey 312 for the Upper part of the Ackermann Road for 180 dollars. John P. Campbell to J T Brown lists 307-100 acres 1610 2-3 varns from the west bank of the San Antonio river for 1 dollar and exchange of property. J T Brown to John P Campbell transfers lot 14 on the north side of Johnson street for 1 dollar and exchange of property. J D Seamonds to H F Barnhart is lot 4 block 6 o 1 125 city block 2339 for 1649.50 dollars. S C and C BE Michaels to daughter Lottie Jane Sennett for lot 3 block 25 city block 2316 for 1 dollar and love and affection. Michaels to daughter Angie L Sennett for lot 11 block 26 West Houston street for 1 dollar and affection. George R Stumberg to daughter Ida Saumberg for lots 26 and 28 Slocum Place for 1 dollar and affection. George Dalling to R A Arthur for part of lots 11 12 18 14 city block 1899 at corner of San Pedro Place and Main avenue for 680 dollars.
White man M. A. Hogarty saw his skin and eyes turn yellow from Yellow Jaundice. After doctors failed, Electric Bitters was tried and he reports two bottles wholly cured. The remedy is advertised for Stomach, Liver and Kidney troubles and sold by local druggists.
A garbled OCR line presents pairs of individuals including HYMBENBAL J F Cunningham and V M Lackie, H Crane with Nannie Crane, Kal Leonard Smith and Lucille Cavanaugh, William Keihann and Ada Hortense Matthews, Y A Tapscott and Fannie J Terrell, Fred Gros and Pauline Ongerer, W Hardman and Fannie Griffith, Emanuel Hall and Hattie Hogwood, Teodoro Arispe and Victoriana Rodriguex, ROW Witchen and Lydia B Ricketts.
The Union Restaurant at 609 West Commerce Street offers all night dining with meals to suit every taste and pocketbook. Private dining rooms and a laity dining room are available and a new phone number 562 is listed.
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