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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1899

Page

3

Date Palm Experiments in the United States Southwest

The article surveys U.S. date palm experiments prompted by Secretary Wilson. It describes shipping date palm specimens from Algeria and Morocco to Arizona and California, climate needs, irrigation, heat, and expected western adaptation. It notes several trees survive or fruit poorly, with emphasis on arid-region suitability and future U.S. industry potential.

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In Court Confession Sparks Courtroom Whisper

Fragmentary OCR note reports a court scene with cryptic dialogue about love, a confession by Jasper Und, and implied emotional stakes. The text mentions a crystal setting and a reference to COOL BEER at a Crystal venue, with disjointed phrases suggesting a dramatic, theatrical mood.

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Professor Wurst Named Gainesville High School Teacher

Professor Adjohn G Wurst a longtime local and noted linguist will teach modern languages at Gainesville High School and also conduct classes at Gainesville Business College. He has taught German Italian Spanish and English and led a music class. his departure leaves friends wishing him well in his new home.

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Santone Cigar Ad Promises Quality and Uniformity

An old advertisement touts Santone Cigars and uniform quality from J Rossy, manufacturer in San Antonio Texas. The copy mentions a sick baby and a remedy called One Minute Cough Care, claiming quick relief and cure. Other names fade in and out as the ad copy reads like a patchwork of lines.

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Notice to Taxpayers and City Ordinances in San Antonio 1899

Notice to taxpayers warns all proprietors to render taxable property by June 1 1899 with deadline September 1 1899. City Officials invite bids for 1000 block maps and outline rules for electric work. An ordinance extends Chapter One Part Lywe to include animals found at large with penalties and repeats existing ordinances per August 1893.

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San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad Timetable Details

The excerpt lists daily train times for multiple lines including San Antonio and Aransas Pass via Vor Boerne and Werryite with Saturday and Sunday exceptions, and arrivals to San Antonio. It also notes Houston and Waco service, calls at Hockatl Corpus Curiss and Alice, Northern Guatemala routes, Southorn Pacific connections, and a San Antonio to Stockdale run with return times.

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Sapphire Country by the Southern Railway in North Carolina

A promotional description of Sapphire country near Brevard North Carolina highlighting Wallfield and Sapphire Inkus, high altitude scenery, waterfalls, and health benefits. Mentions Sapphire Inn Fairfield Inn Godge accommodations and requests readers contact Southern Railway agents for descriptive pamphlet. Also includes notes on Denver Rio Grande lines and scenic routes with references to pamphlet distribution.

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Maxim gun eyed for army use in tropics trials

Reports from Springfield tests describe demand for automatic machine guns for army service. Evaluations note light weight under 64 pounds, two-man crew, belt feed, easy disassembly, and potential benefits in mobility and firepower for campaigns in jungles and marshy terrain. Further testing and official approval by the Ordnance Department awaited.

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Advertising and a Patent Water Soap Ad Pungent Note

A fragmented 19th century advertisement discussion warns that a single water drop will not moisten the ground, but persistent advertising is needed. It promotes MONO HYDRIDE water priced at 1.00 for six half gallon bottles with a 60 cent refund, claiming health benefits and non boiling requirements, urging readers to request a postal card for details.

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OXBOX SAN ANTONIO Uproar at Bonic Street Sale

A quirky San Antonio scene unfolds as a young woman negotiates a price with a clerk over a book and items, the exchange dampened by a moral inquiry and a blunt remark about affordability. The correspondent notes the tension and a decisive purchase amid the quirky chatter.

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