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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1899
Page
9
A readably garbled Sunday page fragment mixes local politics chatter Alderman names and civic critiques with social observations. It mentions public services, schools, a telephone company, park upkeep, and street life, all tied to midwestern city life and minor notable figures in a period voice.
A fragmentary speech attributed to a Siamese king discusses women's education and cultural refinement. The speaker warns education stirs unrest and questions political impact, suggesting educated women could influence governance while cautioning against revolutionary notions. The text references colonial-era views and favors gradual progress.
A vintage Texas advertisement promotes Hall's Great Discovery as a universal cure for kidney and bladder ailments for men and women, claiming relief from gravel and other urinary issues. It markets a two month bottle for one dollar, with mail order options and endorsements from readers.
A. Be. Theilbron argues for urgent city sanitation reform including drainage, street cleaning, waste removal, and alley enforcement. He calls for county support, dedicated labor, temporary gear, and strict enforcement to reduce disease risk and urban filth in a congested core.
Septéeater dat. Located four siles south of Boerne Coolest place In Southwest Texas Stone building bath rooms and all modern-conven iences Satisnelian oranteed Macsferma nidress Talcanies' Ranch care Boerne postoffice 818-1 Mr. J. 4 Derry of Trimble Tenn in speaking of Clamberlains's Colle Ghotera and Diarrhoe Kenedy says Ti has algivost became g necesalty in this vicinity This is the best remedy in the world for colle cholera tucor bus dysentery and diarrhee and is recognized as a necessity wherever Jia great worth and merit become known No other remedy is 60 prompt or effectual or so pleasant to take Sold Dy all druggists.
The newspaper hails the August business surge and celebrates the new World & Co. brand establishment as neighbors. It notes store offerings including children's dresses, slippers, house shoes and a range of inexpensive ladies and men footwear with prices from 39 to 100 cents, alongside mentions of other local promotions and affable congratulations.
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