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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1897
Page
4
The League of American Wheelmen and rider Wolter discuss saddle fit for comfort and efficiency. Mr. Smith warns against improper adjustment causing back and leg strain while a correct setup lets muscles relax with each pedal stroke.
Chicago inventor Branchfield introduces a new intermediate sprocket assembly for bicycles designed to sit between the rear hub sprocket and axle. The device reduces chain bend, aligns gears, and allows faster shifting without wheel movement. Tests claim higher gearing efficiency and easier installation across bike makes.
A device described as Saouro wave and Ibis shaped cylinder mounts inside a revolving frame with partitions. It exposes contents per rotation and divides space into compartments for wrench pump and tools. Compartments adjust to the top’s size and shape, which fits snugly and detaches with a rattling sound.
A novel motor bicycle blends bicycle and locomotive features with four parallel tubes and a front steering head. It uses a four-cycle engine burning benzine, delivering up to 24 miles per hour, with a 22 inch driving wheel and 9.24 inch guiding wheel, though weight of 114 pounds is a noted drawback.
The piece outlines a lively season ahead with all clubs strong and managers chosen, naming several Texas figures and cities. It notes a proposed Sunday ban on baseball with admission fees, cites President McKinley’s support and White House access, and explains new National Board discipline powers over clubs and players to stabilize the game.
An advertisement touts Munyon's Asthma Cures and Aliungou's Asthma Works as rapid relief for violent asthma, claiming triangular pastilles are convenient and effective. It offers a box of Astin Herbs with Asthma Cure for $1.00 and a suggested cure for one disease. Letters to Prof. Mingor in Philadelphia are answered with free medical advice.
A jumble of city items mentions Mrs Harriet Ridgely presenting a baby girl, a future benefit ball for the grays at Convention ball, and visits by Rev B W Roberts and others. Clara Mays returns from a month away, Prof Abner and WG Eal in city, and local business moves on Trovston street.
Oxford fur dealer Mr. K. Holton reports severe muscular rheumatism and, after a pharmacist recommendation, uses Chamberlain's Pain Balm with immediate relief. W. T. Brown's Drug Store promotes the remedy. F. E. Wheeler of Lathers Mills endorses it as excellent. Sold at 24 and 48 cents per bottle by all druggists.
The National Liquor Center article extols Max Sutor as a tireless, precise assistant who modernized the collector's office with detailed records and open tax knowledge. It highlights his seven years as assistant, prior hard labor in cement work, and belief he deserves election as principal collector.
The public is urged to consider Thomas Johnson, of the firm Johnson and Hansen railroad contractors, as a capable alderman. He is described as a man of the people, familiar with labor needs, and unlikely to engage in city contracting during his term. Citizens praise his honesty and fairness, urging his election as a credit to the ward and city.
T B Johnson is the PEQ eight candidate for City Treasurer appealing to voters of San Antonio. At the request of many friends and citizens not taxed, he seeks support for the municipal office.
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