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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1885
Page
2
The piece critiques slow moves toward Dakota statehood and ridicules Congress while noting Dallas faces waterworks strain and a private monopoly. It contrasts Dallas ownership with San Antonio’s system and questions rates, urging enforcement of herd laws and highlighting political infighting over party lines and court actions.
The piece reviews annual reports of Whitney Lamar and Endicott, debates on Texas spelling and public land enclosures, praise for the Texas Express and Fort Worth Mail, and recollections of Vanderbilt’s art gallery plans. It notes Colonel Ochiltree’s views on silver and reports on Texas journalism and civic campaigns.
An aged advertisement page touts Red Star Cough Cure at 25 cents and Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as treatment for rheumatism and malarial ailments. Local sales include J. Bosanko’s Cough Syrup, Ben Thompson residence for sale in Austin, and a Vienna Restaurant relocation. Also listed are eyewear by Crtter Bros, Bucklen’s Amica Salve, and Dr King’s New Discovery remedies with local retailers.
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