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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1896

Page

7

A Personal Appeal in Silver Debate Amid Wages and Savings

The piece argues against adopting a silver standard, warning it would cut real wages and devalue deposits. It claims salaries and wages would not rise proportionally, savings banks would lose value, and most citizens would suffer. It contrasts sentiment with practical effects, urging readers to judge by personal finance and common sense.

Inea Bryan Otto Guiter Fir Agiow Lyau Oss Ite

San Antonio Ordinance Creates Inspector of Plumbing and Drainage

City adopts a ordinance to create the Office of Inspector of Plumbing and House Drainage under the Department of Public Trented. The single inspector must be a competent plumber of five years experience, oversee all plumbing and drainage work, require safeguards against sewer gas leakage, and be bonded by the Mayor for a guaranteed performance. Fees set for inspections and per fixture, salary cap listed, and rules align with city ordinances adopted November 5 1992.

City of San Antony Department of Public Department 9 City of Sun Vice of San Antonio Muwblag Signe Oo Henry Blamendore

The Colored Vote and Political Friction in the District

A fragmented lament on racial politics and local party strife, recalling politicians and events while lamenting voter suppression and the role of colored voters. The text weaves satire and concern about campaigns, newspapers, and public opinion during a volatile period.

Railroad Time Table Entries Update for City Lines

The page lists daily and weekend railroad schedules for multiple lines including North Bound and South Bound routes, with departures and arrivals to Austin, Laredo, Mazatlan, Waco, St Louis, Kansas City, Houston, Galveston, New Orleans, and Corpus Christi. It notes various departure times, service days, and special Saturday or Sunday operations, reflecting a dense period timetable.

Laredo Mazica Mexico Thainsiave Waco Kansas City St.Louis Southern Pacific Gesys Houston Galveston New Orleans Caave New Orica BAAT Galeveston Yeston Molidian Bagle Pass BSD AM Adrive Marieo Eagle Pas Sao Frenusco Sud Rio Dm VA & Apr ROUTH Leavn Cuerg Beaville Rackert Corpus Oristh Coota Wace Arriva Corpus Cristi Beo Vile Sad Rockport Karrville Toerne Comfort

Pearsall Pointers Thar Special

Pearsall Texas notes rain brightening crop prospects and winter cane harvest. Methodist protracted meeting led by Rev. Jas Hammond with assistance from Revs Walter and Adair, attracting attendees and promising good. J C Smith editor from Cotulla visiting. Misses Ethel and Mary Lowe in town. Pearsall boys organizing a baseball club for future matches. Prof. Harris from San Antonio visiting. Dance planned at Hugeng Mudd residence tonight. L Nelson of Moore in town. Thomas and Speed fishing party returned from Lake Espanola after catching a ten inch catfish. no fish story.

Pearsall Tex Jas. Hammond Walter Adair J. C. Smith Cotulla la Salle Isonomy Ethel Mary Lowe Peatgall Sore Prof Harris San Antonio J. D. Bidridze Hugeng Mudd H. H. Peal Alamo City L. Nelson Moore Lake Espantors Ashing

Bicycle repair notes and race plans in San Antonio

A broken glass bottle on the street risks rider safety and damages gear. a repairman neglects cleanup near a raval shop. John Sullivan, Sunset engineer, adept at Tidlag bicyodd. A San Antonio clergy member is noted as wheel expert. A large bicycle meet is planned in September with judges and race officials to preside over a grand road race on the Miszign course late next month. Th H Hofheinz says this meet will outshine others, with about six to organize.

John Sullivan Nis San Antonio Sentomberath Ratorees Th H. Hofheinz

Bicycle culture grows as riders flock to city

Local enthusiasts embrace cycling with a free bicycle school on the Mid Winter Fair building's second floor led by Hugo Hofheinz. San Antonio Cycling Club members plan a mission trip ride, while dealers report quiet activity and a police officer contemplates a ride. A Parisian medical guide warns on exertion and suggests slow, careful training.

Fan Hugo Hofbeing Hofheinz Griff Jones W. D. Druga August Whaler San Antonio Oa5 Phas Bosifess James Grimes Forest Auburba Logoya de. Rocheblaya Parla France Klues Pacific Medical Journal Commerce Street Ralph Moke

Prosilver argument in New York speech by Bryan

A fragmentary excerpt argues gold standard strengthens civilization and mocks free silver. It cites Britain Germany and the United States, defends gold over silver, warns that free silver would harm the economy, and labels silver advocates as enemies of stability.

Arrian Bryan New York Mr. Bryan England Germany United States China India Mexico

Jeffersons Rule for Coinage Ratio in Early U S Debates

The passage cites Thomas Jefferson arguing for a flexible gold to silver ratio based on mercantile fairness and market prices rather than fixed legal provisions. It notes opposition from the Democratic-Republican era and mentions later reaffirmations at national conventions in 1876 and 1893.

Thomas Jefferson Jeferon

Unclear claim taunts Mexico by selfstyled strongman remark

A dubious line marring a newspaper clipping portrays Mr Prysu declaring the United States superior to Mexico and praising Sandow in a boastful flourish. The fragment hints at nationalist bravado and sensational rhetoric without concrete events or quotes.

Prysu Unites States Mexico

A Rechurds Driver’s Dinner For Officers Club

A Wednesday evening gathering at the Argyle Atsmo Heights featured dishes praised for table service and quality. Guests included Col. Smith Maj. Hare bach Captains Adams Wheeler Warwick and others from Fort Clark with live music by a Mexican orchestra and Batista’s.

Chas Moody R.L. Balfogor Argyle Atsmo’ Heights O'Grady San Antonio Manhattans Grange Bouillon Marina China Muinm Batista Col. GC Smith Maj A. A Harebach Adams Wheeler

Public Auction Notice for Sold Horse and Cow Branded Dirt

Public sale announced for a sorrel horse named Weandead and a naked cow branded Dirt. The auction will be by public bid for cash at a specified hour in August. Sale to occur at a local auction house under city rules.

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