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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1897
Page
5
The piece surveys spring hats and dress trends with English walking hats, brim shapes, plumes, and trims. It notes color trends in green, blue, purple and gray, discusses how women wear hats, and highlights fit, fabrics, and the season’s silhouettes. It also includes a humorous aside on a machine-like stomach and a plug for Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets.
The article surveys spring fashion in hats and belts with new derby-like rounded crowns, boat shapes, self-colored trimmings, and wide curved brims. It notes bold feathers, chiffon, and violets dominating headwear, plus white leather belts with heavy clasps and jewel accents. Floral accents and light surahs frame gowns, while belts emphasize the waist with drooping fronts and ornate links.
An ordinance regulates street railway fares within San Antonio limits. It sets maximum charges, transfer rules, and duties of operators and conductors, with penalties for violations and approval by City Council on April 19, 1857.
The Office of Commissioner Insurance, Statistics and History in Austin certifies that the Tentonia Lumber Company of New Orleans fully complied with Texas laws as a condition for doing business in the state. The certificate grants authority for twelve quarters from January 1, 1507, to December 1807, bearing the seal of NOKRT TL VOLLARD, Acting Commissioner. C BE Angell & Co., General Agents, New Orleans.
Omine of Commissions of Agriculture and History certifies that the Cover: wieh Insurance Company of New York has fully complied with Texas laws and holds a certificate of authority to do business in Texas for twelve months from January 1, 1807 to December 31, 1807.
A garbled list of historical dates and events spans several weeks, mentioning battles such as Camden 1781 and Port Royal 1863, leaders and dates like Grant born 1822, Washington inaugurated 1789, and various oddities including April and May entries with mixed years and misprints. The fragmentary text presents a jumble of events with inconsistent spellings and unclear context.
Mr. A Lott, builder of the One Aransas Pass railroad, visited Pleasanton and urged belief in a new project. The Brownsville road, recently chartered, appears to be moving toward construction via Tom Antonio and a route to Tampico Mexico, with key supporters in control of needed capital.
Retail ad warns of crowded shelves as stockroom overflows. Shoppers are urged to come early for discounts on men and boys clothing, suspenders, china, glassware, towels, brushes, soap, tools, and sewing items before closing time.
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