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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1898
Page
1
A garbled clipping surveys U S economic policy and industry, mentioning taxes, revenue, and debates in Congress. It references a proposed international bank, rice growers, ship arrivals, and the Hawaiian administration bill, with scattered remarks about Kansas, Texas, and Alabama politics and President Taft-era references.
The piece reflects on the holiday season amid recent wars, honoring soldiers and sacrifices while urging peace and gratitude. It notes celebrations dampened by war’s losses, the call to renewed liberty, and the memory of those who died. It also discusses railway and shipping plans, Cuba and Porto Rico trade, and civil service debates.
The Christmas edition of the home paper offers shopping and gift guidance, with reflections on generosity and help for the needy. It notes weather dampness, mentions Antoinette Mudthauser on the Armevigan page, and tools like the Light to find stockings, while weaving in political and international remarks about Philippines protests, Dewey, and Confederate veterans.
A rugged, era filled with jumbled names and stray phrases shows a fractured view of policy, with calls against extending war powers, references to American figures like Bryan, and stray notes on protectionism and foreign affairs. The fragmentary text also contains an ad for a cold remedy, Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
State of Texas County of Bexar announces sale by public outcry on January 8th one thousand five hundred ninety nine. The property lies in San Antonio in block FE subdivision lot 9 range 4 district 1. It secures a promissory note of 650 dollars with 10 percent interest and 10 percent attorney fees. The trustee will offer the land at the courthouse door between 10 a.m. and final hour for cash to the highest bidder.
The sale will occur on Tuesday at 10 oclock in the forenoon at San Antonio Texas to the highest bidder for cash in hand. A deed will convey title to the purchaser with the proceeds covering costs, note payments, and interest. Any balance will go to Tac M Clements and the trustee T J Judd records the sale on December twelve, eighteen eighty one.
A bargain awaits for water pumping, fastening, or any power need. The 44 horsepower Van Dyzen engine is presented as a giant with potential to develop five horsepower more. It has few running months, low running cost about one cent per hour per horsepower, and requires no engineer or fireman.
An advertisement touts Hall's Great Discovery a bottle cures kidney and bladder disorders including gravel diabetes rheumatism and back trouble suitable for men women and children with mail order option for $1 and endorsements from Dallas and Waco figures. It also mentions a Western Wood Yard and delivery services.
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