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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1885
Page
3
Colonel J W Bradley advertises extensive properties across Texas including 200000 acres of grazing land with water and timber, 100000 acres fenced and stocked, 80000 acres with 10000 cattle, and multiple 640 acre sections near Green county. City property includes a 12 room brick house, several two story and cottage homes, and numerous city lots with easy terms and flexible payment.
The ad lists 8 acres near Main Plaza with a two story house and many fruit trees, plus 2250 acres in Bexar County with river frontage and timber, 6500 acres in Uvalde County with permanent water and cattle, and 30,000 acre stock ranch in Uvalde with rail access. Easy terms and bargain prices touted across properties.
Four room cottage with two galleries hall and stable plus carriage house and well water irrigable land for sale at 1150 dollars. New fruit trees shade and rubbery on place.
Land offerings include 130000 acres along the Rio Grande with sheep and cattle stock and rock improvements priced at 90000 on easy terms. Also 360000 acres in Mexico with 26600 head of livestock and ranch improvements priced at 200000. Additional parcels include 20 leagues near 100 miles from the Rio Grande priced at 20000 to 60000 with easy terms and a 700000 acre ranch east of Monterey priced at 350000 with five years tax exemption.
An experienced mining party has been granted access to silver leads in Tamaulipas by the Supreme Government. They seek a few thousand dollars to purchase machinery and begin work, offering a one third interest in the venture.
The Eagle Pass Coal company announces readiness to supply first class clean bituminous coal in any quantity with prompt delivery and correct weight. Orders accepted at Sandee depot office by telephone 116 or at ee & Ryan office by telephone 314. Hanis, Manager.
A stark war poem describes a lone living soldier facing dead comrades on a battlefield. He raises a ragged standard and challenges the foe, shouting a brave defiance as the sun glints on his sword. He dies beside the banner he bore, guarding the fallen.
In a sunlit kitchen Mrs. Barney frets over baking and sewing while Nealie longs for vines and a calmer pace. Sister Searles visits and offers a moral about enjoying small blessings, urging patience and balance amid daily chores. Tim the hired boy and Tim’s torn jacket add domestic tension.
Bargain column with multiple listings for large farms and ranches in Texas. Details include 1100 acres in Harris County near Houston with water and timber, a 5 room cottage on McKinney Street, a 640 acre parcel near Leona River with irrigation, and 100 acres on Rio Frio in Uvalde County. Addresses given for T.B. Johnson and J. W. Bradley.
Special attention invited to a large diversified list of lands ranches city residences farms and building lots. The firm represents every advertised piece of property and offers superior showing facilities and advertising advantages. Call or write for circular list of bargains.
Real estate ads tout 10 000 acres on Guadalupe headwaters and 5 000 acres adjoining, plus 23 miles of river frontage in Menard county. Numerous farms along Medina and Calaveras creeks, with rich water, grass, and winter protection offered at mid to low prices. City residences and lots on Tobin Hill and Kinglsey streets also listed with terms.
City of San Antonio amends Section 3 of an ordinance on laying service pipes to prohibit using or turning on water from any fire hydrant or stand pipe except in case of fire unless authorized by the Mayor. Passed April 13, 1885. Attest City Clerk Bryan Callaghan EK P Craypon Mayor.
Advice highlights Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as protection against climate changes and malaria for tourists and emigrants. It touts benefits for travelers, mariners, and those exposed to rough weather, plus using it as a stomach liver and bowel tonic.
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