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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1885
Page
2
Voters will see a nonpartisan field for the Fourth ward aldermanic race with the best candidate likely to win. Some items note Cunningham’s arrest in a dynamite conspiracy case and ongoing concerns over game and fish laws in Texas. Local reports highlight Maverick county stock stability and cotton shipments to El Paso for Mexico, while medical and demographic notes touch on aniline dye risks and New Orleans population stats.
The piece argues a harsh view of a Republican candidate and warns against trusting reformers who praise honesty while seeking self-interest. It contrasts political fraud with moral standards and discusses railroad regulation, labor, and the limitations of legislation. It cites Governor Glick on prohibition in Kansas, noting the rise of saloons under high license and the varied effects of enforcement.
A Boston satire questions the claim that enlightenment stems from Christian teaching. It argues the Bible shows no scientific insight and mocks the idea that religion fostered progress, noting the church opposed science and that civilization advanced through empirical inquiry.
A critical editorial argues civilization cannot be credited to the Bible or Christianity. It contends Jews did not civilize under biblical influence, cites ancient practices, and notes other nations with churches remain—yet ignorant or enslaved by superstition. The piece contrasts religious claims with historical behavior and cultural progress.
The text describes piles with back and abdominal heaviness and indigestion along with moisture and itching. It mentions a remedy that supposedly acts on the affected parts to absorb humors and provide a permanent cure, listing Dr Bob Cresa and Rawland Co as likely sponsors.
A note from Buttercup Williamson County reports a purported remedy for Black Leg. The item claims relief from 5 to 20 doses applied once or twice to affected animals. The report notes user experiences but provides no scientific validation.
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