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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1896
Page
6
An 19th century ad promoting Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for consumption and blood diseases. It claims a blood cure for lung and other glandular diseases, promises renewed red blood and tissue nourishment, and offers a free Medical Adviser book from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo NY.
Special correspondence from City of Mexico reports a drunken brawl at Eggers saloon where Emil Meyer struck Frank McNally, a pistol shot left McNally wounded and Meyer arrested. Both jailed for preliminary trial amid rail and railroad context, with notes on local officials and unusual ethnographic musings.
The letter discusses trade duties on stationery and printing, noting double duty costs and frustrations with imports. It references The Two Republics by Charles G. Worden, praising its information service and suggesting San Antonians seek Mexico info through Worden at the Two Republics office, City of Mexico.
Everybody can travel during the holidays with a rate of fare and third for the round trip between all points in Texas. Tickets on sale November 23, 28, 5th, 6th, 9th and January 1st, limited to January 1st return. For information contact a Missouri Kansas Texas ticket agent or write to W. G. Crush, Dallas, Texas.
A fragmented list notes key dates and events from history placed in December. Items include Louisiana annexation in 1803, Plymouth landing in 1620, Washington resignation in 1783, Treaty of Ghent in 1814, and the sinking of the Steamer Virginias in 1878, among others.
The notice states a San Antonio resident sought a special law from the 21st legislature to pay 1 114.09 dollars for work in La Salle Dimmit Maverick Zavalia Kinney and Webb counties during 1877 1878 and 1873 as a special surveyor appointed by Hon J Groos commissioner of the general lands office on March 24 1877 under An act to provide for the ascertainment of conflicts in surveys approved December 16 1863. November 1st 1346 A WYSCHE TAKE
Notice to Legislature cites renewal of a $10 000 claim for frontier defense services to the United States government and $10 480 for Minute Men services, dated 12-18-41, by James P Newcomb. The piece also laments city dust and manure, reckless driving by private carriages, flickering side street lights, stalled good road efforts, and notes Merchants and Mechanics Building and Loan Association stock details with W Z Wascon as secretary.
A handsome Washburo Mandelio guitar banjo or zither is advertised as a suitable Christmas present and available only at Thos Goggan and Bros.
The public is invited to judge two storefront show windows, with the right window installed by Henry Menger and Monroe Adler and the left by Max B Mayer and Barnard. A note of jealousy between the rival groups appears in the brief exchange.
Munyon sells a range of cures with prices, claiming quick relief for rheumatism indigestion liver disease asthma and more. Advertises external ointments and internal tonics with promises of rapid results and free medical advice from Prof. Munyon at 1805 Arch Street Philadelphia.
A fragmented historical description contrasts Mexican life and labor practices with European influences. It notes hospitality in hotels, meals served in courses, workers and engineers, and mentions the hard labor of a Mexican peon, the public desire for sewing machines, and city transport issues.
A fragmentary poem urges residents from Weimar to colonize in Mexico at the Inn of Montezuma. It extols tropical abundance and wealth from labor, praising honest effort, divine justice, and the promise of prosperity through work in a distant land.
The piece describes quail and duck hunting along Sap River should water be scarce. It notes many shooters in Gum Hollow, plus visiting dignitaries like General Shattue and two Parker Bros gun reps enjoying the coast’s duck season. It includes concerns over late hunting, officials promising to curb after dark shooting, and a satirical mention of Cleveland era salary debates and enforcement of laws.
The Galveston News argues opposition to the fee system targets idle officials not the abolition of all fees. It contends the New admits a misreading while noting the public debate over compensation incentives for officials.
Leading druggist Augus J Bogel of Shreveport Louisiana says Dr King’s New Discovery cures his coughs and is the best seller. Merchant J EF Campbell of Safford Arizona writes it never fails and is a cure for consumption coughs and colds. It is not an experiment and has stood age24 quarter century at the bed. Free Irishotties at F Kalteyer Son’s Drug Store.
Caldwell County report notes Hook and Ladder company plans a ball and supper on January 6 to mark its 19th anniversary. Local residents open their doors for a Monday night gathering, while incidents include John Sanderson breaking a collar bone at Feas in a fall. Charles Wade jailed in Lockhart for cattle stealing. victim Cutley Bell. Sheriff Eustace proud of new six shooter from Loyal friends. Baptist society debates building a new edifice or enlarging the present one. Storming of the Alamo crowd enjoyed in San Antonio. F. M. Davenport injured by fall at Prale Lea.
Electric Bitters is advertised as a seasonal medicine to revive exhausted systems by purging toxins and aiding liver function. The copy claims it prevents fevers, relieves headaches digestion constipation and dizziness, and offers $1.00 bottles at F Kalteyer & Son's drug store.
Thos Goggan Bros advertises buyers for an upright piano in a fancy case, fully warranted and payable in installments without notes, accepting any kind of wool as payment.
Washburn Guitars, Mandolins and Banjos highlighted as the central offerings. The note mentions 12 t1, THOS, GOGGAN & AROS and a grand prize masquerade event with references to Ball and Gesellschaft Jaegeriust, Mister.
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