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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1898
Page
3
A patchwork of quotes and letters critiques Rheumatism cures by Runyon and Munyon, political jabs about Bexar county races, campaign figures, and shop talk. The tone blends testimonial, editorial, and satire with scattered references to Houston and Galveston figures and local civic issues.
Fragmented lines reference fortune, bravery, and perseverance. Mentions John B H Watter and local politicians, advertising critique, gas ads, and streetcar imagery. Notes campaign activity in West End, taxes, municipal needs, and public works. Concludes with merchants praising prosperity and commerce.
A special shoot held last Monday at Government Hill Gun Club featured multiple five to ten bird trials led by Gardner Whitworth and Chabot with Whitworth and Chabot winning by two birds in one event. The report also covers kennels breeding and a mid winter tournament setup for Hot Springs Arkansas with multiple events and purses and a large field of competitors.
The piece braids charged social tensions in the city with policing, race, and political questions, referencing Judge Griff Jones, the district attorney, and a city marshal. It shifts to local hunting news, duck season prospects, and a major shooting event with travel details, purses, and a one fare rail offer, noting San Antonio crowd interest.
An old advertisement touts Everybody fave fo Ugacards Candy Cattartic as pleasant and refreshing to the taste. It claims to cleanse kidneys liver and bowels dispel colds relieve headaches improve digestion and constipation. Bar sold guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
A heated scene aboard a city train features a woman defying the smoking ban in the rear four seats. Conductor confronts a man with a cigar, a fellow passenger questions vacancies, and a bystander reveals the motion to reserve the front row for non smokers.
A fragment says a "GOLD MINE" exists on South Flores street and invites readers to learn its location at 203 South Flores one block south of the city ban. It references a "The Great fund 1 cent stove" and urges readers to see an advertisement in today's paper for a chance to accumulate a small fortune.
A historical note discusses liquid fuel advantages for turbine engines. It claims liquid fuel can be injected directly into bunkers and chinks by gravity, reducing tedious toning, cutting strokes, and lowering ash. The text praises efficiency, lighter vessel fuel handling, and potential doubled fuel supply without added weight, signaling government experiments.
A fragmented OCR list names many figures tied to US politics and governance, including Albion K. Paris, Virgil D. Paris, Hanibal Hamlin, Sidney Perham, Levi Hubbard, and William H. Imball, along with roles such as Senators Representatives Governors and generals. The passage appears as a roster or ceremonial roll call with several misspellings and garbled phrases.
An old advertisement extols Herbina as a harmless vegetable remedy for sluggish liver and related ailments. It promises quick cures where other remedies fail, claiming it purifies blood and renews energy from the first dose, with a free trial offer and price listed.
An old patent medicine ad promotes a mix including sulphide of zinc and gentian to curb drink desire. It claims double daily doses destroy appetite, reduce cravings, and aid self control. Mentions No-To-Bac as a noted tonic and lists Sterling Remedy Co. in Chicago or New York.
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