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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1885
Page
2
Lovuts Rem, a northwest revolt leader described as Canadian half breed, is found guilty of treason and will be hanged on the Isth of September at Regina. The note criticizes city officials for political appointments in public schools and condemns delays in building two needed school structures and addressing crowded classrooms.
The Kaufman Sun reports Cuo era spreading in northern Spain, while Texas foresees a record cotton harvest. Texas farmers anticipate labor needs to harvest the crop, eyeing 5000 to 6000 Mexican cotton pickers from Mexico with guarantees of fair treatment and pay. The Missouri Pacific railroad plans to assist in sourcing workers as field work expands across the state.
An elderly bookseller notes high demand for medical texts like anatomies and physiology but slow turnover due to their cost. Students and young doctors seek affordable secondhand volumes while family and older works move at moderate prices.
A collage of medical ad copy touts for tonics and stomach bitters, including Hos teter's Stomach Bitters as a safe bowel regulator, Morley’s T X S Tonic Cordial for female ailments, and Oricon Toothpaste claims. Testimonials praise Morley products, Morley Bros and Morris Mitchel cited. clerical ad for ready made clothing sale at A. M. Cohen's.
A 1100 acre tract in Harris County six miles from Houston on Buffalo Bayou with railroad by, water, timber, improvements, part cultivated, 400 tons hay last season. Sold cheap on easy terms. Also Moore Hollow farm near International railroad 1400 acres fenced 65 in cultivation with house, outbuildings, water, cattle possible. Price $12,000. Additional listings include 640 acres on Leona River with irrigation and a sugar mill, 900 acres on the Big Frio, a Salado ranch 40 acres fenced, and several smaller farms near San Antonio with varied facilities and prices.
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