This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1897
Page
2
The item lists Louie’s store specials and mentions Sullivan Shoe Co promotions. It notes footwear like Oxford styles and new releases with prices around two dollars, plus other ads for shoe and carpet services and local store events. The column references community notices and local happenings in town.
The readable text describes sportsmen and dogs facing insect issues, a local offer of gold, and a note about a San Antonio Street Railway office statement after several days of unspecified events. The fragmentary wording limits clarity on names, dates, and outcomes.
Albert Friedrich and wife attended the Nashville exposition with admission 50 cents daytime 25 cents at night. He praises the exhibit and notes diverse displays including the United States government and the Alamo segment. Friedrich mentions meeting Major John A Green and Mr. G. Clavier while touring. the Alamo display drew mixed reactions.
The York Sunday Journal recounts a dramatic tale where a powerful leader, guided by calculated steps, conquers and inspires loyalty across empires. As danger looms, his victories unravel, and a fatal morning alters the course of his quests. Women comfort him as the legend meets its end.
A cyclist without a light is halted by a park officer who mocks the rider’s explanation about the missing light. The officer insists the bike must be lit, while bystanders react with humor and confusion as the scene unfolds in a tense but comical street exchange.
A crowded column lists residents and visitors in San Marcos and surrounding areas. Mentions include J. Ralph McPadden, Henry Ulawhinedr, J. G. McLesn, and Migs Lavise Spilly among many others touring, recovering from dengue, or staying at the Southern and other local spots. Residents travel to Corpus, Monterey, Galveston coast, and nearby ranches. several retirees, bankers, and professionals are noted along with dengue health updates and travel plans.
A camper discovered sulfur mica near Buckley Washington after a rock fire sparked mineral signs. The article notes a large population rise in Emrogenes over the last decade with Russia contributing 42 510 000 and France 67 000 in a strange fiscal claim. An odd newspaper advertisement seeks a watt wide reach to Brenel and the plane and colode after 1 Wig.
A San Antonio deputy marshal was in the city to pursue a case involving a young man charged with fraudulent delivery. Local officers believe they have located the suspect, and efforts continue to confirm his identity and capture.
Tr. Kirelmer and wife to Minnie Kirehner transfer lots 5, 6, 7 in Clark Heights. Kate Jones and E G Jones to Almira Reon transfer lots 7, 8 and the 8 corner of Quincy Street. All parcels priced around 400 dollars.
An Aganriuer Dantvit describes a lively lobster display with several specimens in good condition. The lobsters move gracefully, with unique leg feelers and behavior noted as they feed and defend themselves. A dozen lobsters cluster around a central rock, including young individuals ready to eat or flee.
Panlney Bigelow in Harper's Magazine describes the Zul Parikisha men compelled by Singlish authorities to wear white uniforms with loose trousers. Heads feature varied adornments, from pagoda-brimmed hats to cow horns and woolly tassels. The scene is painted with lively detail as they perform, eliciting strong reactions from the observer and new arrivals.
A fragmented, flowery excerpt describes sailing along the Malay coast in a bamboo boat, with vivid imagery of islands, Casarina trees, and glittering seas. It includes literary quotations and stray notes on travel, culture, and colonial perspectives amid garbled text about courts and urban fires.
Report details a sewer project dispute with city engineers and contractors over defective outfall sewer work. Inspection shows the work largely deficient, though some reports claim it passes inspection. Mayor Callaghan seeks full compliance and potential redo, amid contested approval by prior administration.
A fragmented historical notice debates power of knowledge and reading in public and private schools and colleges. It mentions teachers scholars and vendors supplying books and materials, with patronage and education culture hinted amid garbled text.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.