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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1899
Page
3
An advertisement touts Ballard’s Horehound Syrup as a pleasant effective remedy for coughs. It notes the price as 25 cents and lists druggists Bhernta Be Tenss and C. Schagee as distributors.
A San Antonio era piece recounts Madalina Candateria’s claimed inside Alamo role nursing Colonel Bowie and supporting Texas freedom. The article portrays her as a fearless revolutionary hostess and defender, noting pension recognition and her Cuban aid, with vivid anecdotes of wartime visits and personal sacrifice.
The article recounts the defense of the Alamo by Colonel Bowie and Colonel Crockett amid Santa Anna’s siege. It describes Crockett, Bowie, and Candela’s resolve, mounted charges, and the final savage assault as Mexican forces breach the doors, resulting in heavy casualties and a last stand by the Texan garrison. The narrative emphasizes loyalty, sacrifice, and the legendary death of the defenders.
In a testimonial style feature a North Side Woman’s club member from Chicago extols Paine’s celery compound. The article asserts the remedy rebuilds strength, relieves nervous and digestive issues, and helps with dizziness constipation and wasting. It cites widespread use by businesswomen seeking health and vitality.
Distressingly vivid ad touts a New Discovery to cure stubborn grip and prevent consumption. It claims to relieve chills fever back pain sore throat and night sweats with a money back guarantee. Available for 60 cents each or four dollars for the set at Kalteyer and Son’s drug store.
Kansas City Times reports Harry Montgomery of the Thirteenth Afinnegota sent a letter recounting a curious incident at the camp. A band played A Flat Time in the Old Town as a friend’s last request, the same tune a solemn procession marched to. The scene mixed odd humor with mourning as officers strove to ease the mood during the obsequies.
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