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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1900
Page
3
A Sunday column reviews political maneuvering, water supply plans, and anticipated elections in San Antonio and across Texas. It criticizes the water department deal, laments legislative inaction, notes gubernatorial renomination risks for Sayers, and flags potential candidates amid a tense party scene.
Stockholders are warned of the annual meeting at 904 North Olive Street San Antonio Texas on March 16 1900 at 10 oclock a m to elect the Board of Directors and act on other business. C W Seamonde Secretary. Notice dated for stockholders of the company.
San Antonio February 24, 1100. An ex libraryan argues for placing the Carnegie Library at the city center to be fair and convenient, opposing a location on the outskirts. He favors a plaza area near Market and Guing streets as best.
An old advertisement extols Bucklin's Arctic salve to heal burns and skin ailments. It claims cures for fever sores ulcers corns and skin eruptions and promises a best pile cure. Sold by H. J. Wagner & Co. and F. Katleyer & Son druggists for 23 cents a box.
Paris February 24 Special wire reports M. Perter and L. W. de Bremond, noted racing figures, dueled at Maison Lafitte. After a few passes both were wounded. Perter’s injury is minor while Bremond is seriously wounded in the chest and side. The quarrel allegedly began over a lady.
The report from London discusses Transvaal gold mines under Boers control and British aims. It notes the impact on war financing, imports, and the strategic value of Johannesberg mining output for sustaining the conflict. It mentions Roberts and Cronje but emphasizes mine wealth as crucial.
Ad copy touts Dr. Kur's New Life Plus as the busiest night aid and strongest health booster. Claims transform weariness into strength and listlessness into mental power. Sold per box by A. L. Wagner & Co and F. & Son.
In Rome on February 24 a fever epidemic has produced about 36 000 known cases, with many fatalities and ongoing cases. The Pope has issued prayers for protection and recovery. Nervous children are common, and an outdoor boy is described as nervous. Whith's Cream Verbufigue is advertised as a preventive, claiming to strengthen the system and endurance. Available at City Drug Store and local pharmacies.
A fragmented report covers hunting trips from Washington's Birthday to Del Rio and the San Diego area, naming parties including A Warl and Woo Mori. It notes baronial guests in Paris shooting 1683 birds, discusses shotgun pellet patterns and chilled shot versus soft shot, and includes long medical commentary on pneumonia and patient care.
An old advertisement extols Dr McLennan's miracle cures for cripples the blind the deaf and incurables claiming rapid permanent recovery. Testimonials from Mrs Harris and others praise healing for Annie and cancer of the womb though some doctors doubted. The ad lists office locations in San Antonio and mentions weekly garden events and a Cleveland professor introducing dances.
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