Garfield and Lincoln Stories From Early Life
An account recalls anecdotes about James A. Garfield and Abraham Lincoln from their youth. Garfield’s log schoolhouse days include a trousers mishap saved by a neighbor, while Lincoln’s nights in Illinois reveal a peddler choosing lodging with the hired man who turned out to be Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Washington
United States
John B
Ashtabula
Mr. B
Et Peng
Mr. Garfield
Ohio
Reserve
Illinois
Abraham Lincoln
Blaine Letter Praises Acceptance and Vision for United States
The letter by Mr. Blaine is praised as the most comprehensive acceptance by any nominee. It defines disputed issues, could be the best campaign document, and is printed in German. It discusses rights of American citizens at home and abroad and suggests the U S would lead globally in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
United States
Der
New York Republicaner
Soman
San Sino
Hadstate
San Antonio
L. J. Lambert
Anton Hatamun Antonio
Goren Tianghsanteine ‘Antonio
Rachel Bressin
W. A. Carnahan
Bagie Pass
Geo Loesaburg
Mace Sorell
Robert Grier
Burris
Decker
Stockdale
W. J. Terriberry
J.H
Eng
W. J. Rom
New York City
Jdutsey
R. H.A. Evens
Mexico
Saengyee
Fine 1100 Acre Harris County Farm and Local Real Estate Offers
Bargain column advertises a 1 100 acre farm six miles from Houston on Buffalo Bayou with water grass and timber plus improvements and hay. Also listed are multiple building lots cottages card press sale concrete house and other city and rural properties with easy terms or installment plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris County
Houston
Buffalo Bayou
T. B. Johnson
J. W. Bradley
San Antonio
Honest talk on failed telephone claims in old quip
Irate customer complains the telephone in his store is a fraud claiming words should travel 20 miles. A telephone man counters saying noises can’t be heard beyond five blocks, with a humorous exchange in a Philadelphia Call and a Yonkers Statesman gag about crabs at the butcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Yeast
Young Crimsonbeak
Yonkers Statesman
Finest bargain in southwest Texas two farms for sale
Two Guadalupe County farms totaling about 12073 acres with 900 acres timbered and 300 cultivated, river bottom land along Guadalupe River and Mill Creek, fenced mostly, multiple houses, stock pens, nine miles from rail and county seat on a main stage road. Titles 34 years held. Second farm adjoins with 700 acres, 300 river bottom, 200 cultivated. Address J W Brapley Real Estate Agent San Antonio Texas. 6-2-1f
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Gaadalupe
Gaadalupe Co
Mill Creek
California
Guadalupe River
J. W. BrapLey
San Antonio
Tex
Ordinance Regulating Theatres In San Antonio
San Antonio City Council passes an 1884 ordinance regulating theatres and amusements. Prohibits loud language, obscene or vulgar content, indecent acts, and improper dress or song. Violators face fines from twenty five to two hundred dollars. effective dates and official signatures included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council
San Antonio
Sierron
J. H. Freneh
E. P. Cuaupon
San Antonio Bans Sparring Matches in Public Venues
The City Council of San Antonio prohibits fighting with or without gloves in any public place including theatres and opera houses. Violators face fines from 250 to 20000 dollars after conviction before the Recorder. Passed and approved July 14 1884 by Mayor J H French with City Clerk E P Claubon.
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San Antonio
J. H. French
E. P. Claupon
Love and class clash in Chicago streets scene
In a Chicago gossip fragment a daughter pleads with her father to approve her marriage to George a devoted clerk. He questions the match citing income yet she argues George may already hold substantial stake in the merchant’s business.
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George
Ecs
Chicago
Ows
Overstock Clearance Attributed To Stock Surge
The notice announces closing out a large overstock of household goods including furniture parlor and bedroom sets to make room for new stock. Also offered are baby carriages at bottom figures for several weeks and a promotion by Bucklen's Arnica Salve with sale details.
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L. Wolfson
SPECIAL BARGAINS IN CITY PROPERTIES AND DRUGGISTS
The notice promotes cheap sale options across multiple properties including a boarding house at 304 East Commerce, a corner lot at Goliad and Pontageoas streets, and various lots and farms near Prospect Hill and Corpus Christi road. It highlights Nine agency for Dr xine New Discovery by Rice Bros & Co Soledad block, claiming it aids consumption and related lung conditions with a 1.00 bottle price and a free trial bottle.
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Rice Brothers & Co
Soledad Block
Applentia
East Commerce Street
Hosack & Newton
Court House
Goliad
Pontageoas Streets
Richter
Alamo Street
Prospect Hill
City
Corpus Bristi Road
Peste
Poplar Street
San Pedro Avenue
Medina
Macio
Fernando Ruiz
Calavaras
River Avenue
Crockett
Alamo and
Nolan
Soledad
Acequia Streets
Houston Street
Acequia Street
Rice Bros. & Co
Xine
Citation by Publication in 1884 Texas Case and Ads
Publication citation orders Ellen Shoulders to appear in San Antonio for debt claim by Mathias Koch, noting service impossibility. The notice dates July 15 1884 and August 11 1884, in Bexar County. Also an 1880s advertisement touts Electro-Homopathic medicines and Piles remedies with testimonials and local references.
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Mathias Koch
Ellen Shoulders
of Texas
Bexar County
John E. Ochse
Bexar
San Antonio
Texas
A. D
Anton Adam
Santa Rosa Hospital
Meyer
Commerce St. Elect
Gulf States
The Ear and Its Diseases Guidance From an Aurist
Advice on consulting an ear specialist for discharges and noises in the ear. Emphasizes dangers of delaying treatment, explains anatomy, and criticizes older physicians for unnecessary cautions. Mentions Dr John Roosa as a leading authority and lists several Texas locations and names connected to ear disease treatment.
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San Antonio
Kansas City
St. Louis
Chicago
J. F. Robinson
T. B. Johnson
San Antonio Light
F. Kuhn
Denver
Colorado
Mary Fraser
Eara
Nova Scotia
Frank Newton
B. Loundsbury
G. W.rye
Leon Springs
du Verney
Itard
John Roosa
University of New York City
Manhattan Bye and
Kar Hospital
Brooklyn
Bye and
Kone
Drescher
W. Deitart
Boerne
James Davis
Texas
J.H. Murphy
K. T. Allen
Pearsall
J. H.jones
T. T Teel
J. O. Diermeyer
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Monterey H Advertisers
Alex McMasters
Monterey
Aan Oon
Antigua
Ferreteria
Vinda de Santiago
N. Langstroth
Topo
Jules A. Randall
Botica del Leon
the Lion Drug Store
Patricio Milmo
England
Blo
West End Hotel
Greenville Gardens
Thomas Groome
Lorenzo Castro
J. H. French & CO
General Real Estate Agents
Commerce Street
San Antonio, Texas
Adams & Wickes
Chas. Bauer
Alamo Plaza
Campbell Brothers
Triangle Wood and Block Factory
Austin, Live Oak
Burnett Streets
Merideth
Lincoln
America’s Place
Franklin Square
Second Ward
San Saba Street
East Houston Street
Ruggles
Avenue C
Milam Square
Crockett Street
Alazan Creek
Krisch
Merchants’ and Mechanics’ Building and Loan Association
Bran
City of
Liour
Brussels
Third Ward
Olive Street
North East Street
Fourth Ward
Elmyra Street
Plaza
Southwest
Wm. Cameron & CO
Austin
North Reets
D&s
Long
O. K . Excelator Oo. F
Por Publishe
Henry E. Vernor
West
Soledad Street
W.W. W. Theile
Dunn, Smith & Co
Bergstrom & Heustis
J. M. Eckford
F.groos & CO
Main Plaza
J. D. Spencer
Bell & Bros
Smith
New York Graphic
Bucklen
Soledad St
Medici Bonsse, & Co
Padijewskry
Alek Sartor
DR. Weathers
Jefferson Medical College
Weathers
Lucien V
Kentucky
Nette’s
Macon Street
J.C. Tucker, M
Homg
Jefferson
N. S. Burnham
N.S. Burnham
N.S. Burnham, M.D
Houston and
St. Marys’ Streets
Irommer
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