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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1899
Page
9
A sprawling 19th century style column reviews politics, streetcars, taxes and public works in San Antonio. It laments corruption, rail passes, and calls for home sanitation reforms, sewer upgrades, and stricter cleanliness in houses, streets, and public facilities with a focus on public health and civic management.
A damaged historical note questions a minister’s plan to parade a procession on Sundays and promote public concerts to attract visitors while addressing concerns about a bacteriologist’s remarks. The text references efforts to secure broad attendance and manage social spaces, with a cautious trust in adoption.
An advertisement touts a water product MONO HYDIDE TM promising to kill all germs and remove minerals. It claims absolutely deigned potable water with no mineral matter, selling six irrigation bottles for $1 with a 80-cent refund upon return. Promoter J. Vorbels will explain the benefits and James Morst guarantees.
A fragmented report warns of disease threats and urges rapid city veterinary measures. It cites needed staffing and authority to inspect livestock, milk, water, and facilities to prevent an outbreak and safeguard public health.
An advertised patent medicine proclaims Texas Wonder by Hall cures kidney and bladder troubles in men and women. It promises relief from diabetes rheumatism and nervous issues with a two month dose for $1 and ships from St Louis MO and Texas druggists with testimonials from Temple and other locations.
A misdirected telegram recounts a shipwreck survivor saved by a miracle and endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoeae Remedy. Wolfe of Dundee, traveling for Mansur and Titbetis, claims the product cured many travelers and urges carriers to keep a bottle. One Minute Cough Cure is praised as a quick, safe remedy by W W Mertod of Mathew, Wis.
A fragmentary account portrays a rising New York politician who ends the New York Tri Time and enjoys strong family support. His mother, a devoted matron living near Grant Tomb, awaits each visit and smiles at the sight of his future prospects. Local crowds note his steady rise and watched over by the surrounding community.
Public notice invites readers to contact John T Hambleton at the Pally Light building for notary services and information on real estate dealings. References to bridge commerce and general business transactions appear in the ad.
A fragment from a rugged chat shows Mire predicting a win in the yacht race this September. Sprig and others debate who will travel across the ocean, with lively banter about arrivals and outcomes.
An advertisement extols looking good through a healthy body and vital organs. It claims Electric Bittern as a restorative tonic acting on stomach liver and kidneys. It promises clearer skin and better complexion with a money back guarantee and lists F. Katteyer & Son drug store as seller at four cents per bottle.
An unclear quotation describes drinking while traveling and mentions a positive man in a struggle. The fragment lacks reliable names, places, or concrete actions to establish a full incident record.
Fragmented ad text promotes piano or music items with unclear branding. Mentions prices and a firm named Titus Goggan and Bros. Readable pieces indicate sales or inventory phrasing but specifics are garbled.
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