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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1885

Page

2

Gifford Johnsons and Winter Report on Various Political Notes

Gifford, Johnson and Winter summarize presidential appointments and state politics with Texas notes. They cite Democratic majorities, potential labor strikes, and local editorials. Other items include Grant’s health, future gubernatorial prospects, and a committee planned to retrieve Colonel Frank Johnson’s remains from Mexico.

Walter P. Lane Texas Veteran Association Aguas Calientas Mexico Frank Johnson

Local petitions and political maneuvering in Texas Times

A long report covers petition status at the Department for Democratic post offices in Texas with few new appointees and delaying commissions. It notes a $50 000 city school funding need, praise for Gesprat Grant on his 68th birthday, socialist protests against a new Board of Trade Building, a disputed Russian mission nominee, and rail line surveys including the San Antonio and Aransas Pass. The piece also discusses Galveston election fraud questions and international views on England Russia, plus a Colón Isthmus navy note and Mackey road subsidies linking Victoria and Goliad rail prospects.

Texas Anglo-American Times England Russia Candabar Merv Candahar India

Herat and Its Turbulent History Across Empires

The article traces Herat from ancient Greek era to modern struggles, detailing its role as a strategic crossroads in Khorassan. It notes periods under Alaxander, the Mongol invasions, Timur, Mogul influence, and shifting control among Persians Afghans and Russians. It compares historic prosperity with present decline and discusses rail and strategic options amid Great Power rivalry.

Texas Sour Mass Promoted as Universal Cure All

San Antonio Texas testimonial praises Sour Mass as superior for cures from dyspepsia to venereal diseases. Letter from W G McGown, land agent, claims two bottles helped a two year invalid and urges wide sale and circulation.

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

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