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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1884
Page
3
The article surveys current fashion trends with kilted skirts reappearing and elaborate sleeve finishes. It highlights accessories and colors such as ruby and sapphire rings, lemon yellow and hop green satins, ornamental parasols, and new jewelry. It notes spencer waists, velvet collars, and velvet belts, plus popular tailor made gowns and lace decorations in Paris.
A prisoner tells the judge a twisted tale of a baseball at bat turning into a murder when he hits the umpire. The exchange ends with the judge discharging the prisoner and ordering costs charged to the umpire’s estate.
A traveler notes an unusually large Lycosa on the pampas, gray with a black midsection, active and irritable. It chases riders within yards, can leap onto whips, and nearly bites the observer. Spooky Cordovan ballad about a spider invasion is tied to the tale.
Real estate list notes a 1,100 acre Harris county farm six miles from Houston on Buffalo Bayou with water, timber, some improvements, and hay from last season. Sale on easy terms. contact I B Johnson or J W Bradley. Also multiple building lots and houses offered by J W Bradley and others with various prices and terms.
Two Guadalupe County farms totaling about 12073 acres lie along the Guadalupe River and Mill Creek near the rail road and stage road. One tract has 900 acres timbered and 300 cultivated with five California houses and three log tenement houses. The second tract adds 700 acres with 300 river bottom and 200 cultivated. Titles are perfect after 34 years possession. Address realtor J W Bradiey San Antonio TX 6-2-1f.
City ordinance regulates theatres and places of amusement in San Antonio. Prohibits vociferous language indecent shows obscene performances and vulgar costumes. Violators face fines from twenty five to two hundred dollars. passed July 14 1884 by Mayor Freneh and City Clerk Craupon.
City ordinance bans any sparring or fighting in public venues in San Antonio. Violators face fines from 250 to 2000 dollars after conviction before the Recorder.
A 1900 era domestic guidance piece advises women to avoid gifts and obligations from men, limit social refreshments, and seek refinement. It warns against slang, loud company, and indiscriminate introductions, urging education and awareness of current news. It ends with an ad noting furniture services at 404 East Houston Street.
A newspaper ad lists a well furnished eight room boarding house at 304 East Commerce with furniture and piano. Also offered are multiple properties including lots on Goliad streets, South Alamo street, Ward No 4 opposite Richter's store, River avenue fronting, and 240 acre and 580 acre parcels near Medina creeks. Includes a patent medicine pitch for Electric Bell tonic by Rice Bros. & Co.
An advertisement extols electro homeopathic remedies as a cure for many diseases, claiming strong results and medical acceptance at Santa Rosa Hospital. It urges trials for severe conditions and lists ailments including cancers, consumption, fevers, epilepsy, and piles. The notice cites San Antonio testimonials and directs readers to Prov. Meyer at a Texas depot.
The Mars urges readers to seek ear disease care, noting that discharge with foul odor warrants consultation. It warns that even physicians may delay treatment, but specialists should diagnose ear ailments promptly to prevent worsenings.
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