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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1885

Page

2

Arrivals and Departures Schedule for Elmendorf Line

A November 23 timetable lists a freight and passenger service from the South res street depot at 8 30 a m daily except Sundays to Elmendorf by 10 00 a m and onward to end of track. Return from end of track at 3 45 p m reaches San Antonio by 10 00 p m. Freight accepted for Elmendorf and intermediates. passengers south of Elmendorf ride to end of track. President and General Manager.

Foo Sondern Pines Freigh Elmendorf Chicago Cincinnati Louisville Baltimore Washington Philadelphia New York Boston San Antonio Pullman Denison St. Louis Pullman Palace Kansas City Avis Europe Piladelphia Liverpool RED Star Antwerp J. S. Macnamara W. F. Simmons Commerce Street Depot H P. Hughes W. H. Newnew McCcullough P. A Houston Tex T. M Galvesto G. P T. A Galveston Texas

Wealthy railroad promoter’s death shocks 1886 San Antonio

The fragment notes William H. Vanderbilt’s sudden paralysis death during a railroad discussion with Garrett of the Baltimore and Ohio. It cites Vanderbilt’s vast fortune, plus commentary on Cleveland appointments, silver coinage policy, South and West reaction, San Antonio water works debate, and a London Times note on burglars.

William H. Vanderbilt Mr. Garrett Baltimore and Ohio Road

Long Establishment North American Review Noted

The item reviews the December issue of the North American Review with pieces by Hon. Joan A. Loan Col. Fred Grant and Governor Ireland among others. It also cites The Bulletin of the Geographical Society of Marseilles Jewish population figures and discusses cattle quarantine debates tied to Texas cattle and Congress.

Joan A. Loan Senate Tue Browr North American Review Fred Grant Halleck General Grant Ireland Texas Horace Baker Bob Ingersoll Rome Alfred K. Glover Grant John Brown Johnson Lafayette Place New York

Strong Man Cordelia Claims World Strength in Nevada

An Angela Cardelia, an Italian 38 year old in Nevada, claims to be the world’s strongest man. He shows extraordinary bone structure and has lifted a 200 pound man with one hand. He says his father was equally powerful and notes his strength is hereditary.

Nevada Angela Cardelia Cordelia Boston Traveller T. J. Hor Montgomery Ala Swift

Pro Verbial Healthful Lives of Jews Praised by Monthly

The New England Medical Monthly lauds Jews for long healthy lives citing strict health laws from Mosaic and ancient Egyptian codes. Dr Picard attributes this to stringent food rules and selective meat eating. It notes unfit foods common in examined animals and claims meat burdens kidneys requiring Warner's safe cure. It also mentions restrained liquor sales and strong digestion among Jews. Housekeeper.

New England Medical Monthly Picard Warner

Nonsense Notes and Local Advertisements From San Antonio

A pasted collage of anecdotes and ads outlines a district attorney note about an office seeker, then promotes Dr. Tobin's Hepatozone, Moyerica Hotel at Eagle Pass, Hawkes spectacles, Bucklen's Arnica Salve, C. H. Mueller Art Gallery materials, and various patent medicines and fireworks. Includes shop promos for Emerson silver, Bogardus Shell Sky Rocket, and Morley’s Two-Bit Cough Syrup with local sellers listed.

John R. Fellows Boas District Attorney's Office Public Service New York Sun San Antonio Texas C. H. Mueller Commerce Street

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