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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1900
Page
12
New York World details a practice by departing domestic workers who slander or warn future mistresses by leaving hidden notes in kitchens, wash bowls, or near clocks. Employment agencies confirm this tactic as a common, though not original, revenge method spreading among New York servants.
A note on mandrakes from legend to modern name May apples. The plant is famed for mythic root shapes resembling a human form and a reputed cry when pulled. Biblical references appear in Genesis and Song of Songs, noting mandrakes and their fruit.
Judy recalls plans with cousin Tom and fiancée. Mabel denied objections, leading to a decision not to attend the theatre. The exchange reveals relationship tensions and social expectations in a domestic drama.
Shortcake Pete-Say notes a customer asks what a vegetarian is while Barkeep Bob-One of these swell guys refuses a cherry in his drink at the Baltimore American bar.
A Chicago Record line defines a library as a man’s collection of many books he never reads, framing a humorous reflection on reading and possession.
A brief humor note from the Indianapolis Journal features Mrs Tozer quipping about starting house cleaning late while noting other women’s homes becoming mussed again, reflecting social wit of the era.
A quirky Weather note describes Biggs and Miss Cheepster forecasting clearing skies after a rainy-day outing. The playful exchange hints at recurring weather changes and sees Boggs clearing out as a humorous aside.
The Kansas City Independent comments on national anti Irish attitude and speculates that Irish plays may fuel prejudice. The brief note raises doubts about cultural influence on xenophobia.
In a fragment from the Kansas City Independent, Mandy weighs sterilized milk as a future for pasture land while a dialogue frames rural agriculture. The brief mentions the process and rural perspectives on dairy futures.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer cartoon scene shows a child named Georgie and his mother in a humorous exchange. Georgie claims he has learned to count only to ten while his mother asks how many pancakes he has eaten.
Snaggs returns home to a chaotic house and declares a cleaning push while Mrs Snaggs suggests Lent as the proper season for penance, adding a humorous domestic exchange.
An exchange shows a briefing where one officer reports the foe vows to fight to the bitter end, signaling continued resistance despite pressure. The line underscores a stubborn stand and unresolved outcome.
Nell-Young Offhandle worries about his social standing as Puck questions why he feels secure. Nell explains he never wears a golf suit, signaling a breach of expected attire.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer cartoon caption questions who speaks so much about life's brevity. It jokes that the speaker is the insurance agent rather than a minister, reflecting satirical views on self
William Harper, tax assessor of Cleburne County Alabama, lives with a body that is ossified below the waist after a pneumonia illness. He conducts county rounds in a buggy, sells goods like handkerchiefs and linens for income, and has built a substantial home. Harper, 49, has nine children from his first marriage and faces an uncontested August Democrat nomination for re election.
Leila Haggin, daughter of Louis T. Haggin, files for absolute divorce from Count Festelles de Tolna in San Francisco. The marriage began in 1892 with public spectacle and yacht ties, followed by travels, a Manila harbor scare, and alleged cruelty and non-support after years of financial strain and a possible shipwreck.
Diamond cutters face a humiliating system of espionage as each worker must account for every stone on entering and leaving the shop. Unfinished stones are locked in a safe overnight to prevent theft and protect the trade from suspicion.
Careful weighing shows an ordinary bee weighs the five thousandth part of a pound, needing five thousand bees for a pound. A loaded bee from fields carrying honey or bee bread weighs nearly three times as much, illustrating how weight increases with fullness.
A brief Chicago Times Herald exchange quotes a man declaring his daily aim to improve others happiness and a woman noting his secluded lifestyle. The line reflects a civic minded, reflective tone typical of the period.
Chicago Record questions if Uncle Tom's Cabin can run another season. The paper notes a plan to introduce a plantation cakewalk this year.
Reinhard and Co. of Columbus sues the Press Post for 150000 in a libel case citing an ad’s profits. The piece argues advertising value is hard to measure yet a single insertion in a city of 100000 could yield 150000 in business, urging consistent ads.
A desperate criminal resists as a Philadelphia photographer insists on a portrait for the Rogues' Gallery. The dialogue highlights the police procedure with a warning that police may restrain the suspect during the sitting.
An Irish officer tells his men returning from a mostly fruitless expedition that their disappointment came from not being in battle as many would have been absent if there had been fighting. The remark underscores casualties of war and the grim humor of soldiers.
A Chicago Post quote debates neighborly excellence, asking whether true neighbors never borrow or are willing to lead, reflecting on social standards. The remark probes generosity, responsibility, and neighborly conduct in urban life.
A Sunday Schol teacher asks why the children of Israel built the golden calf. The response suggests a lack of gold might be a humorous reason. The exchange recalls biblical episode and classroom discourse.
Detroit Free Press quotes Sniffington Smith at the Shakespeare club presenting a remark able paper. The remark suggests Hamlet as the originator of the cake walk in a humorous, light tone.
Official rules note differing wig curl counts by rank. The queen’s footmen wear wigs with eight rows of curls, the Prince of Wales seven rows, and London’s lord mayor six rows. The detail reflects strict ceremonial distinctions in court dress.
Pretoria presents a scenic town with rose hedges lining every yard and clear streams running along the broad straight streets, creating a peaceful, orderly landscape.
The military mounted police of England are the only corps with no privates. Every member holds a non commissioned rank, so striking a red cap member is a greater offense under regimental law than attacking a wearer of chevrons.
Sammy Snaggs admits being an anti as his father, an ardent expansionist, questions him. The boy repeats his label with firm resolve, stating he is an anti and an anti-spanktionist.
A humorous scene has Mr. Gon goslin seeking reassurance about water on the brain. The doctor responds that there is no brain for the water to affect, offering calm and comic relief.
The British navy currently controls 62 docks, 61 of which are stone and one wooden.
A Chicago Times Herald remark questions the German crown prince’s annual salary of 375000 from the state, noting it appears to be compensation for being his father’s son.
A witty exchange from New York World features a lawyer asking for grounds for divorce and a client replying insanity, clarifying the misperception about the wife. The humor pivots on self-blame rather than spouse madness.
An exchange quotes Mrs Gabbe and Mr Gabbe debating the value of opinions. The remark by Mrs Gabbe questions how Mr Gabbe treats her views, while he replies he values them highly yet is surprised by how freely they are shared. The report captures a domestic dispute in print.
A satirical remark by Simplicissimus writer counts Miss Dollie among those praised for poetic talent. The speaker notes endless inspiration yet claims they remain too healthy to craft a truly great work in this moment.
The New York Telegraph reports Senator Chandler nominated a man described as having dark skin and facing potential objections at West Point. It recalls past black cadets who struggled to complete four years, contrasts with Annapolis, and notes a failed naval academy appointment for a gifted black youth, illustrating debates over racial eligibility and opportunity.
A Chicago Times-Herald verse portrait tells how a poor man is urged to better himself by a devoted wife who teaches, supports, and consoles him. Her work polishes him from a clown to a man with noble bearing, yet she bears years of hardship. The piece ends with neighbors noting the weight of the marriage as the man grows beyond her.
The last of Andrew Jackson’s old law office on Union Street Nashville is being torn down. Debris reveals cedar floor joists carved with whip saw marks from the cedar structure, sparking a Cedar-post scramble among locals. The nearby Polk mansion near the capitol may be remodeled into a modern apartment building after sale to Chicago and local investors.
A city clerk obsessed with song dreams of musical success. He studies hard and passes his first Mus B but fails to please on the boards as his tenor voice proves ill at B's. The verse follows W Ironside's note in London Musical Opinion.
A poem excerpt shows two youths sneaking cigarettes from a tobacconist and disappointing their mother. Habakkuk and Ebenezer are named as they exit, while a Kipling book rests on their father’s lap. The verse casts a somber tone on youthful indulgence.
Miss Gussie Presser sues for 10000 after losing two long amber hair braids in a railway accident. The case hinges on how to appraise hair damage versus life value and potential impact on marriage and support, a knotty question for the jury.
A clipped exchange between Grddting Point and MReporter debating what to publish in tomorrow's paper. The dialogue touches on newspaper ethics and what should or should not be said about a public figure.
Riggs laments Jiggs tattooing away his inheritance. Sniggs asks why he did it. Riggs says he refused to be skinned without knowing it, a quip echoed in Baltimore American.
A Philadelphia Press item recounts a daughter recounting a kiss scene where she told her mother she would be angry if kissed, reflecting on the insistence to say no and parental guidance in social matters.
A heated exchange questions consent in relationships as a girl resists unwanted advances while a young man argues for reciprocity. The dialogue reflects early Catholic Standard and Times stance on romantic ethics and mutual respect.
In a witty remark, the Chicago Record questions whether heredity or environment shapes a man more, suggesting heredity money can enable self-made surroundings. The quip implies money grants influence over one’s own environment.
A man cites statistics on growing lifespans and his wife replies she is longer lived than years ago. He cannot tell if her remark is facetious or idiotic, then concludes she is both.
A Convict asks the governor for a pardon petition and is told the warden has it on file. The convict urges the governor to return his petition if possible and to send the file along with it. Report from Chicago news style.
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