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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1885
Page
2
A survey of 1888 politics notes sewer reform opponents, distribution of postal jobs to colored Democrats, and Governor Ingnano’s land law repeal. It cites Texas city elections raising census figures, calls for registry laws, and previews Illinois and Chicago political maneuvering with fraud concerns and budget plans for city improvements.
A plan to establish a refriger ator business in San Antonio gains shape with a local company of prominent men. A Columbus Ohio example shows profits and regional wealth benefits from such an operation, suggesting future developments in Texas.
Nature demands a tonic for unstrung nerves and poor appetite. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is praised as pure in spirit and botanic ingredients. It is recommended for fever and ague prevention and remedy, dyspepsia, liver complaint, bilious fevers, constipation, and intestinal disorders in malarial districts.
Auction of large Texas properties includes 1100 acre Harris County tract six miles from Houston on Buffalo Bayou with railroad by the land, rich water and timber, 400 tons hay last season. 610 acre Leona River area with irrigable sections and a sugar mill. 900 acre Rio Frio ranch with fences and improvements. Listings also advertise Houston cottage on McKinney Street and various real estate and cattle opportunities with agencies in San Antonio and Austin.
The Texas Sour Mass is a condensed crystallized form of the mineral water from Texas Sour Springs near Luling, reduced by evaporation to preserve all curative qualities with enhanced power. It is produced only by the Rogers Bros proprietors.
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