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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1885

Page

2

New Year Remarks Stir Talk of Senate Plan and Silver Debate

The issue notes a possible special session of the Legislature between January and March focused on land leases and the silver question. It highlights ongoing Texas Court action on Texas fever, water rates in 27 cities, and editorial views urging moderation of sectional tensions. The Western Union tariff obstacle to the Afternoon Press Association’s news service is also discussed.

San Antonio United States Maha Nebraska Rankin Cattle Company Texas Afternoon Press Association of Texas Western Union Telegraph Company Associated Press Western Union Press Howard St. Louis Globe-Democrat Democratic Party

Education reform and the new era in public schools

The article extols education as a national advance, praising educators as partners with business and society. It urges strong public schooling, equal access for orphans, and a broad, humane program that develops minds, morals, and civic duty, citing Farrar and Texas grants. It warns against envy and promotes skilled labor, thorough study, and the pursuit of knowledge as a common good.

Newton Archdeacon Farrar University of Pennsylvania Westminster Abbey Lady Russell Bispham Pope Texas Tweed New York City

Mexican items and public notices in 1881 period fragment

A compact summary of assorted items: the Guanajuato tramway opening on February 5, Sinaloa water project from Himalaya river, a missing city treasurer Cleofan Guzman of Panuco, and a train accident near Marfil to Silao with a fatality. Also notes on Catholic papers by city and state, a Vienna Restaurant move to 225 East Houston Street, and assorted ads for medicines, opticians, and health tonics.

Guanajuato Sinaloa Culiacan Himalaya Cleofan Guzman Panuco Tampico Puebla Rosendo Marquez Marfil Silao Republic City Mexico Guadalajara Merida Chalchicomula Morelia Durango Monterey San Luis Potosi Oaxaca Orizaba Arapuato San Cristobal Las Casas Vienna East Houston Street Charles Green Christian KreGensant

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