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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1885

Page

2

Mischief and Markets Across Nations and Cities

Reports from New Orleans note exhibits drawing crowds while rains persist. Mormons seek a state purchase to avoid polygamy prosecutions as enforcement tightens. Shipping and debt trade flourish amid rising tensions between Russia and Britain. Corpus Christi Bay map boosts confidence in the San Antonio and Aransas Pass railroad. Ireland and Canada tensions rise with talk of peace negotiations, riots, and political upheaval. New York sees eight five story brick collapses prompting calls to reorganize building inspection. Illinois legislature suffers member deaths. Senate election delayed. Ex-President Fish of Marine Bank convicted on multiple counts. potential lengthy prison term. Prince of Wales Ireland visit meets nationalist riots. Cork unrest quotes rebel talk. San Antonio criticized for city prison spending. Civil Service tensions noted after Cleveland election.

Political Debate and Civil Service Reform Echoes

The piece contrasts Republican and Democratic views on civil service reform and officeholding, cites the St. Louis Globe Democrat on changes under Cleveland, and discusses a rising mental health census and state asylums. It includes notes on river ditch sewers, Sanitary concerns, and a critique of treasury surplus claims by Hendricks and the Democratic administration.

St. Louis Globe- Democrat Cleveland Civil Service Reform Lockwood Board of Health

Bargain Column Lists Farms and Real Estate for Sale

A long list of farms ranches and real estate in Texas and nearby areas with prices and contact names. Items include 1100 acre tract in Harris County near Houston on Buffalo Bayou with railroad water and timber, a 5 room cottage on McKinney Street, a 1400 acre farm near Moore Hollow on the International railroad, 640 acres on Leona River with sugar mill, and 900 acres on Rio Frio with irrigation. Also multiple notices on medical remedies and patent cures.

Harris County Houston Buffalo Bayou I’. B. Johnson J. W. Bradley San Antonio Moore Hollow International L C T. B. Johnson Liaur Office Leona River Uvalde Rio Frio Frio Valde County S. C

Texas Sour Mass claimed to cure broad disease list

Proprietors proclaim the medicine superior to all remedies for dyspepsia debility malaria headaches and urinary disorders. It combines iron cathartics and diuretics acting as a tonic and alterative. A testimonial from W G McGown praises its cure and portability. Produced from the Texas Sour ce near Luling by Rogers Bros.

W. G. McGown Texas San Antonio Tex Europe United States Cardwell Springs Luling Rogers Bros F. Kalteyer & Son

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