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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1885

Page

2

Census totals for San Antonio and nearby villages in 1828

A 1828 census in the possesion of Lorenzo Castro lists San Antonio and the villages San Jose La Espada and San Juan with 1366 residents. Of these 194 are agriculturists 38 artesans and 20 merchants. The piece also notes storms and cyclones in the East and criticizes ex Governor Roberts known as Old Alcalde for his Texas policy and actions.

Lorenzo Castro San Antonio San Jose la Espada San Juan Roberts

Aransas Pass Deep Water Ambitions Stir Texas Politics

The article urges Texas leaders and Congressman to push for federal funding this winter for Aransas Pass harbor improvements and to secure deep water access. It details support from local papers like the Corpus Christi Caller and notes opposition from railroad interests while stressing a coordinated Texas delegation effort and a September excursion.

Aransas Pass Texas Southwest Congress 5. M. Mansgrenp Aransas Pase Corpus Christi Aransas Bays Manafield Aransas Passe United States Mansfield Col. Mansfield Gulf Coast Crain Miller Sayers Coke Maxey

Cattle Range Dispute Sparks Farmer vs Cattle Kings Debate

The Chicago News criticizes large cattle holdings in the Indiana Territory. Four million acres are leased at a fraction of a cent per acre with no taxes or roads, undercutting American farmers who pay taxes and invest in infrastructure. The piece argues government tolerance harms agriculture and beef quality while benefiting cattle barons. Ad promotes Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup via Rice Fowler and others, priced 50 cents to $1, with free samples.

Cleveland Calaboose Cincinnati Galveston Chicago News Indiana Territory Southwest Rice & Fowler R. Cohn & Co J. D. Devine J. Clavin Dr. Bosanko

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