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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1899

Page

3

Cod Fisheries at Lofoten Shape Norway’s Busy Season

In Lofoten Norway the cod fishery draws vast crowds, with ten billion fish crowding the inlet of Osmnostjord as crews of 2500 boats haul in massive catches. The fish spawn in Vestfjord waters and the season can range from ten to forty million fish, driven by weather, while modern steam processes improve cod liver oil production for global use.

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Kentucky voter signals calm after tense campaign chatter

A Washington Post report relays a Kentuckian expressing relief and calm amid a heated race. The man says the shooting has quieted, vows fair play, and supports letting Democratic and Republican candidates compete, noting personal politics should not influence the election.

Kentucky Washington Post Han Kotak

A Narrow Escape From Consumption

Ada E. Hart of Grote writes how a severe lung illness nearly claimed her life. Four doctors gave her up. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing her severe cough and consumption after trying the remedy at Halnevers & Ban’s store, where it sold for one dollar.

Ada E. Hart Grote Ted Halneyers & Ban

The Boer at Home and the World Beyond

A detailed cultural portrait of Boer life in South Africa, describing family life, farming routines, religion, and social customs. The sketch contrasts Boer stoicism and self-sufficiency with Outsider views, noting steadfast farming practices, church gatherings, and the preparedness for military conflict alongside anecdotes of frontier manners and resilience.

Railroad timetable notes for San Antonio routes

Fragmentary train schedule lists trains between Boerne Kerrville and San Antonio with partial times and days. Mentions connections to Rockport Eagle Pass Mexico and California services, with departures and arrivals at various endpoints and unclear weekday patterns.

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Emperor’s Arrival Sparkles With Mock Tribute Tale

A comic scene unfolds as an eager crowd cheers the Emperor while a wary mayor, a shoemaker, and a nervous onlooker enact a mock tribute. The shoemaker delivers a clumsy oration praising the ruler, sparking playful exchanges about loyalty, titles, and imagined military honors.

Old Maid Mary Simpkins Advocates Matrimony Ethically

The piece portrays Mary Simpkins as an aging woman labeled an old maid yet endowed with charitable impulses. It notes her belief in marriage as a universal ideal and her advocacy of wedded happiness, including a scene where she attempts to guide a colored youth toward home and affection, met with humble, awkward humor.

Misa Mary Simpkins Dena Abe Harper Thia Herselt Mary Oherirhes Sphomalia Pete

Turbe dog stories of jealousy and strange pets

Strange animal tales unfold as a terrier guards a grave to prevent a kitten from escaping its fate while a spaniel targets a tortoise. A skye terrier is accused of a mistress theft after a girl wears tiny shoes. Quack cures for summer coughs are also noted by readers.

Trentoyny Pete Tig Dog Kittes Lila Skye Keskye

The Jewelers' Weekly Magnet For Uprooting Evil

A fragment from The Jewelers' Weekly extols Dewlt's Witch Hazel as a sure healing wand for wortured, praising its magnet for uprooting evil and warning readers about counterfeits from Kaltepor & Son. The piece hints at commercial ads and reader reactions about shells and beauty amid a chaotic scene.

Mr. Crops Deve Msacy Anau Molly Dorilag The Jewelers’ Weekly Kaltepor & Son

Texas Wonder Cures Kidney and Bladder Troubles

An advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder conditions across genders and ages. It promises bladder regulation in children and claims two months of treatment for $1 with testimonials and distributor claims from D W Thalt Manufacturing, St. Louis.

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BUC NUIN'S ARNEOA SALVE in the World for Ailments

Ad boasts an ointment for bruises sores boils feverish eruptions and chilblains with a money back guarantee of satisfaction or refund. Price listed as 25 cents per box. Sold by F. Knlieger & Son.

BUC Nuin F. Knlieger & Son

Pieced tale and oddities in a curious Detroit clipping

A garbled 19th century style fragment shows a colored domestic and coachman in conversation about peaches and seeds. The text mentions a Detroit Free Press fragment, an apparent South arrival, and odd phrases about fruit, followed by an unrelated ad for Morse hardware and garden tools at 611 East Commerce Street.

Detroit Free

Official notices notion not ion tax payers San Antonio 1809

Notice to every person and entity within the city of San Antonio on the Olaliday of Juce 1809 to render property for taxation and pay by the city assessor I P Devine city assessor requests all taxable personal and real property be listed by September 1 1899 for taxation purposes.

San Antonio-on-the-Oraliday Juce I. P. Devine

Ordinance Regulating Occupation Licenses in San Antonio

City council enacts an ordinance requiring a license and occupation tax for any person pursuing a trade or profession within the city. Prosecution for unlicensed activity carries fines from five to two hundred dollars, with allowances to dismiss prosecutions upon licensure prior to conviction. The statute takes effect ten days after publication.

San Antonio Asteudines

Pound Notice of Auction for Stray Horse

Taken up and in city pound on Matamorns street on the 4th day of August 7899. One secret horse branded M and a dark brown mare branded Bau deex. If not redeemed before sale, they will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at 41 o'clock a.m. on the 36th day of August 1890. W. W. Druse, Marshal.

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