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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1885
Page
3
Special advertisement from a real estate firm touting the largest diversified list of property in the Southwest. They offer guided viewings across the state and invite callers to request their circular list of bargains.
Real estate listing markets 10 000 acres on Guadalupe river headwaters and multiple tracts near Seguin Medina river San Saba and Saint Hedwig. Properties include cattle ranches farms with water, improvements, timber, stock water and prices from low figures. Also urban lots and residences on Tobin hill and Erie avenue with terms.
In a tense court intrigue, Ernest is pressed by the Bar oness to stage a sham flirtation to shield the Princess from a doctor's suspicions. Jeanne Bonnefoy becomes a rising star while Ernest seeks a real remedy through a forthcoming concert and a staged public illusion at court.
Fine tract of 1100 acres on Buffalo Bayou, six miles from Houston with railroad by the property, ample water grass and timber, some improvements and partial cultivation. 400 tons of hay last season. Sold cheap on easy terms. Contact T. B. Johnson or J. W. Bradley. Also Houston property for sale a five room cottage on McKinney Street with brick cistern fruit trees and flowers. Asking 1200. Contact T. Johnson. Also 65000 acres fronting the Rio Grande with 12000 sheep 3000 goats and 100 horses. ranch and livestock sold with all equipment for 10000. Address J. W. Bradley or J. B. Johnson. A well improved farm near Moore Hollow Station on the International railroad with 1400 acres. 65 in cultivation. six room frame house. surrounding gallery stable barns bath house and garden. water from tank and well. cash sale. cattle and horses may be included at market value. Title perfect. Also 640 acres on the Leona River 8 miles below Uvalde with 250 irrigable acres and sugar mill. price 5500. Address J. C. or L. A. care this office.
A brief note notes import of French and English table delicacies including daily ground coffee and a range of teas by grade and price.
A brief notice locating Dr. M. D. Hovucuron at 402 East Houston Street upstairs. The item marks a professional office listing with no additional details provided.
An 1885 notice describes piles with back and abdominal weight and frequent moisture causing itching. Dr Bosanko’s Pile Remedy is promoted with a $0.50 price, sold by multiple firms including C Schasse, Ragland, Morley Bros, and others. Also advertised are Bucklen’s Arica Salve and a used piano offered by T B Johnson with contact details.
A thief described as "Cough" was observed yesterday grabbing the throat of an elderly bald man. Policeman Marsden’s Pectoral Balm arrested the culprit. The old gentleman, Mr. Consumption, now carries the officer in his pocket and is content. For sale by druggists and wholesale by A. Dress.
Headquarters Department of Texas invites sealed proposals for wagon and steam transportation of military supplies for the fiscal year 1885 86. Bids due April 11 1886 in San Antonio with details on routes from Abilene to Fort Concho Murphysia to Marfa Fort Davis Fort McIntosh to Laredo Ring Fort Brown to Ring New Orleans? The office will furnish contract forms and terms upon request. The government may reject any or all bids.
Proposals for beef and mutton invited by the Headquarters Department of Texas Office Chief Commissary of Subsistence San Antonio dated February 16 1885 until 12 noon. Proposals to be furnished in triplicate with a copy of the advertisement attached and submitted at the office or at the Acting Commissaries of Subsistence of the named posts in the Department of Texas.
Mrs Holmes, fashionable miliner and dress maker offers cutting, fitting and making up to latest styles. Located at No. 10 Southeast street.
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