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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1900
Page
2
The Sunday Light announces its office at San Antonio Texas with officers President T B Johnson Vice President W S Messmer Treasurer T B Johnson and Secretary H Co Schumacher Subscription rates listed for daily monthly and weekly editions Readers warned to report missed issues and not pay collectors unless authorized Date shown Sunday June 10 1900.
In a light essay the red-bug or harvest mite spoils spring picnics in Southwest Texas. The piece recalls biting experiences on grass and under trees, noting the uninvited pest sticks close and proves a memorable, painful presence for hosts and guests alike.
A humorous essay likens intrusive social behavior to a red bug that intrudes on homes and hearts. It argues there is no cure but to endure, recommending hot suds or oil as the only practical antidotes, and noting all must face such pestering in life and social gatherings.
The Business Men's club plans measures to curb out of town cheap Sunday tours that drain money from the city. Secretary Kight says local parks plazas and suburban retreats should attract residents with an attractive program once funds are secured.
The Southern railway markets summer resorts across the region from Ahsville North Carolina to Virginia beach areas. A new folder titled Summer Homes and Resorts lists nearly one thousand resorts, hotels, and boarding houses with rates and rail fares. Requests for copies should be sent to C A Benscoter assistant general passenger agent Chattanooga Tenn. May 22 tf.
A column of satirical notes and civic jabs covers politics, schools, taxes, street upgrades, and local characters in San Antonio. It cites voters, officials, merchants, and public figures, railing against flogging in schools, urging tax collection, and praising community efforts while critiquing mugwump politics. It also laments delinquent taxes and promotes hunting ethics and farmers Sportsmen clash with poachers as dove nesting ends.
Sporting note reports J F France received a $125 Parker Bros. gun via agent A W Dubray from Meridian Conn. France predicts club medal winners must shoot over 85 percent. Observers note a heavy dove year with thousands seen and ample cover for birds and dogs to work this summer and fall quail prospects are strong.
A young girl hooked and landed a large catfish weighing 113 pounds from a Bekerty pond. The fish was sold for twelve dollars, yielding a notable local catch reported days ago near English Ink.
Editorial notes broad support for restricting annual slaughter of game while acknowledging opposition from those who fear closed seasons. It praises improving farmer sportsman cooperation and foresees unity in protecting game during the closed season and preventing illegal methods.
Dr D B Carzile reports Mrs Brewer cured of scrofula after years of suffering and terrible head and facial sores. The letter touts Electric Bitters as the best blood purifier and remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. It boosts liver kidneys and bowels and costs 50 cents at H L Wagner Co and F Kalteyer & Son.
The directors of the Business Men's Club plan a vigorous fund drive this week to keep the organization strong in 1900. Increased subscriptions from existing members and new applicants showing unsolicited interest are noted as encouraging signs. At the Tth board meeting enthusiasm grew, with each member pledging greater effort to elevate the club as a distributing center.
The City of San Antonio invites bids by 12 noon on June 25 1900 for 300000 twenty year gold street improvement bonds and 190000 twenty year gold refunding bonds. Interest rate must not exceed 4 percent with payment in New York or San Antonio at holder option. A 5000 bid guarantee is required. City notes no prior defaults. references National City Bank NYC and San Antonio National Bank. Prospectus available at 530 206.
N M Washer made his local debut as an after dinner speaker at the Railway Postal Clerks convention banquet. Some compared him to Chauncey Depew as he spoke on the railway postal service and its role in business and commerce, to much applause.
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