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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1898
Page
6
An 1880s Sunday Light article extols health as the paramount school priority. It argues that without health all talent and ambition fail, praising Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a natural remedy that restores vigor, appetite, and strength, with testimonials from users and claims of universal benefit.
The text surveys debates on municipal ownership of street railroads, employee control issues, and tax reform, arguing for fair wage practices, eight hour days, and profits directed to public treasury. It also covers international visits, naval training in England, and varied local happenings, including court cases, medical opinions, and social notes.
Notice of sale under a trust deed for Joe M. Clements to Mary S. Carnatian. Land described as Lot 9 in Block WW in City of San Antonio Bexar County Texas. Sale at Bexar County courthouse on January 1 1809 to highest bidder for cash. Trustee EB A. Tudd signs.
An old Texas advertisement touts Hal's Great Discovery, a kidney and bladder remedy named Texas Wonder. It claims to cure diabetes, rheumatism, backache, and various urinary issues in men, women, and children, with a two month supply offered by mail for $1. The ad lists Waco Texas manufacturer S. W. Heintye and notes sale through druggists in Texas.
An 1890s account details Dr. Hedin leading a party through Turkestan toward Ting Pekin. They endure a waterless desert crossing, bartering for life with a daring rescue using life-giving liquor, while fighting thirst, exhaustion, and delirium. The narrative emphasizes peril, survival, and a famed water-transport rescue.
An old ad promotes Herkin a harmless vegetable remedy to normalize the liver, purify blood, and restore energy, claiming rapid relief from constipation indigestion jaundice and headaches. It advertises Bree trial bottles and lists E Reuss and C. Sohase as druggists selling at 76 cents.
A fragmentary dialogue shows a child named Boy reluctant to go out on a bicycle ride while a Bad Boy dismisses such restraint. The lines reflect street slang and rural humor with references to keeping kids indoors.
A dubious advert claims Electric Bitters can cure back trouble kidney weakness and nervous issues. It touts liver stimulant, blood purifier and nerve tonic effects, promising relief from constipation headaches fainting sleeplessness and melancholy, labeling the product as purely vegetable with mild laxative properties.
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