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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1885
Page
3
A firm proclaims it offers the largest diversified property list in the Southwest and superior showing facilities. It invites buyers to call or write for its Circular List of Bargains, offering to accompany buyers across the State for land deals.
Hilton and Young advertise 10000 acres on Guadalupe headwaters and 700 to 4000 acre ranches near Seguin Médina and San Saba, plus 160 acre and larger farms with water and timber. Also city lots on Tobin Hill and South Kingsbury, several homesteads with modern conveniences, and a country store for sale. Descriptive circular available.
The Inauguration committee in Washington requests organizations planning to attend on March 4 to notify numbers and lodging details to reserve places in line. Albany Jackson corps with 70 men and 25 musicians seek a Washington escort. The public order panel aims to clear Pennsylvania Avenue for a smooth procession and notes the inaugural ball, to be staged at the Pension Building, may be the grandest yet.
Milton Nobles, famed author actor, brings his latest drama Love and Law to San Antonio with Dollie Nobles. The Liear praises Nobles as a world renowned genius and note Turner Opera House engagement on Monday and Tuesday, January 5 and 6, expecting crowded audiences.
Yesterday a Mexican woman with five small children, barefoot and partly clothed, sought aid at the Mayor's office. Mayor French issued an order for provisions. The scene moved many. contributions may be left with Ramon Biencourt at the City Clerk's office.
The piece argues a monument to George Washington celebrates his famed truthfulness. It notes the monument stands higher than the cherry tree’s historic site, framing a “mendacious people” tribute to his unrivaled veracity and contrasting military leaders with a rarity of truth-tellers.
A pastor urges the grocer to abandon tricks and seek heaven. The grocer jokes that his retirement, planned after January 1, would be wiser now. The exchange notes the New York Times reporting the idea of retiring on the first of the year.
A Rochester Post-Express note reports that two Mormon apostles were fined and imprisoned in Switzerland for preaching. The piece claims Swiss zeal exceeds the United States in this religious crackdown and argues Switzer land is ahead in the crusade with strong action against spreading doctrines.
In the New York Tribune summary, a note reports nine bills introduced in the House to authorize payment of rebel war claims, with the measures referred to the appropriate committee. The rest of the text discusses theater performances and personalities, including Adonis at the Bijou with Henry KE. Dixey, and remarks on Medea and Romany life.
The City Council adopts a charter amendment plan to be submitted to the Nineteenth Legislature. Changes define city bounds by a three mile radius from the cathedral cupola, reconfigure wards, establish mayoral and aldermanic elections, set terms, fiscal rules, licensing limits, recorder duties, and capital borrowing limits. The measure outlines tax, bond, and street widening procedures and condemnation processes.
Property owners in San Antonio Texas, Bexar County, named in the notice owe assessments for street improvements on San Pedro Avenue. City Engineer P. Matlack will conduct outcry sales at the County Courthouse on the first Tuesday of January, to satisfy unpaid amounts plus costs, with payments accepted before sale day.
City proclamation by JAMes H. FRENCH calls for an election on the 12th day of the month. Voters will elect a Mayor Recorder Collector and Street Commissioner and five Aldermen across Ward 1 to Ward 4 with terms of three years and one year for specified seats. Polls open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at ward sites with presiding officers listed. The vote will show long and short term Alderman names on the ballot. Returns follow Chapter XIX Revised City Ordinance.
The Century Magazine outlines an 1885 program featuring Civil War papers by officers from both sides including Grant and Porter. It promises recollections, military sketches, and illustrations, plus novels by Howells and James, essays on the Northwest, etchings, and varied topics. Subscriptions begin November at four dollars yearly, specimens mailed on request.
The article touts St Nicholas as a vital supplement to parents and teachers and lists upcoming content. It highlights serials by Towb, Stockton, Brooks, Alcott, and others, plus essays, biographies, and illustrations. Subscriptions are $3.00 per year with 25 cent Sing numbers and a free specimen copy offered by The Century Co. New York.
Harper's Magazine outlines its Decem ber volume for 1885 marking the 35th year. The periodical promises new serials and novels by Constance Fenimore Woolson Howella and others, plus illustrated descriptive pieces and notable author contributions. It positions itself as a faithful mirror of current life with important papers on art and science.
Harpers Brothers advertise subscriptions for Harper's Magazine Harper's Young People and weekly price lists. Offers include one year 52 numbers postage free in US or Canada cloth binding option at fifty cents per volume and an index to volumes 1 to 60. Remittances by money order or draft.
Harper's Weekly has maintained its status for 20 years as a leading illustrated weekly in America. It promises an enhanced volume with literary and artistic resources, including a major illustrated serial by W. B. Norris, West and South themed articles, coverage of the World's Exposition in New Orleans, various short illustrated stories, and papers by authorities on day’s topics. It urges readers to subscribe for a trustworthy political guide and a family journal free from objectionable content.
Harper's Periodicals lists Harper's Weekly Harper's Magazine Harper's Bazar and Harper's Young People with pricing and ordering details. The Franklin Square Library available one year subscription at 10.00, volumes begin with January numbers. Last five annual Harper's volumes offered by mail free shipping up to 1 per volume, cloth cases 1.00 each, address for Hakton & Brothers.
Harper's Bazar presents acclaimed literature and fine art alongside the latest Paris and New York fashions. It promotes practical home management, etiquette guidance, and self-made dress patterns to save costs, highlighting unrivaled illustrations and humor.
The notice advertises subscriptions to Harper's Bazaar Harper's Magazine and Harper's Young People with a year price of $40. It explains volume starts with January and that the last five annual volumes of Bazar can be mailed postage paid or by express free if freight stays under $1, with binding available by mail or express upon request.
A brief notice praising juvenile literature as lively and desirable, calling it a weekly feast of good things for boys and girls, lauding its wealth of information and interest across families, with a strong favorable tone from multiple newspapers.
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