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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1885
Page
2
The notice surveys 1885 political chatter including Prohibitionists planning a strong ticket, Democratic displeasure in Texas, calls for street funding, labor tensions in Chicago, and race’s impact on the Senate picture. It notes Governor Iretoano’s veto, England Russia tensions, veterans free passes, Canadian revolt sentiments, and San Antonio debates on ditches, streams, and gambling control.
The newly appointed Pension Commissioner Brack is criticized as a poor fit, having leaked his appointment intent and clashed with officials. Ada Sweet faces protection under civil service, while political backers and critics spar over merit and influence.
Multiple property notices from Houston and San Antonio describe 1100 acre Harris county tract on Buffalo Bayou near a railroad, 65,000 acre ranch with livestock, a 1400 acre Moore Hollow farm near an International railroad station, 640 acre Leona River holdings with 5500 dollar sugar mill, and 900 acre Rio Frio tracts. Listings include contact details for I B Johnson, J W Bradley, and T B Johnson with cash terms and quick possession.
A broad ad notes Hostetter st Bitters Moriy s T x s Tonic for bilious and dyspeptic ailments. Bo sanko cough syrup promoted for consumption. C. Schasse Co. and Rice Bros advertise Dr King s New Discovery and Electric Bitters. Local buyers urged to purchase and test remedies with testimonials from J Wiggins and others.
Proprietors promote Texas Sour Mass as a powerful tonic and alterative combining iron cathartics and diuretics. They claim rapid relief for indigestion dyspepsia liver kidney and venereal diseases and say it benefits women with leucorrhea and uterine issues. Mass is a condensed crystallized form from Cardwell Springs near Luling made exclusively by Rogers Bros.
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