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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1896
Page
7
Special correspondence from City of Mexico describes pulque drink culture, production, and saloons, detailing its costs, methods, and social place. It notes licensing levies, nightlife hours, and public revenue impact, with digressions on legends of pulque’s origins and notes on local observers and officials.
The article details pulque production with sap drawn into animal skins, curing into tequila like beverages, and notes on health risks. It mentions Chief Justice John IT. James and Miss Diana Taines staying at Hotel Jardin, and Governor changes with Rafael Revollar appointed to succeed the R. Revollar administration. It also mentions Moran and Ann mused McCarthy being involved in a ride offer and a fugitive justice case.
A Missouri woman cites Elree's Wine of Cardus as curing her and thousands of other women. It is described as inexpensive and suitable for private use at home, with druggists selling it for $1.00 per bottle.
A garbled chronicle catalogs rulers from Charles VI to Louis XIV noting odd traits and quirks. Beards, stature, health, and peculiarities are listed with scattered names such as George I Charles VI Philip V Attila the Hun and Catherine the Great, reflecting a sensationalized snapshot of legendary royal oddities.
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