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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1885

Page

2

Captain Merritt and Callaghan in El Paso mayoral race

The El Paso Times notes Captain Merritt shifts from a citizen opposed to progress to a strong anti mossback candidate. It argues Bryan Callaghan is better and more progressive, urging voters to back Callaghan for mayor. Also mentions railroads and a claim Merritt once sought gambling influence. Twenty states would gain from Galveston’s 30 foot water, aiding some local property owners.

Captain Merritt Callaghan Bryan Callaghan Merritt Galveston

Rail and river prospects spark Texas debates

The Victoria Advocate reports on Aransas Pass deep water benefits versus Galveston, San Antonio and Refugio rail chances, and notes lumber industry scale with state and national comparisons. It covers a mayoral platform favoring city improvements, drainage, paving, water works, and bond plans, plus a warning notice and an ad for Electric Bitters.

Pass Caballo Aransas Victoria Advocate Galveston Aransas Pass San Antonio Refugio Polk San Antonio and Aransas Pass

Remarkable cure by Dr Weathers in San Antonio

San Antonio residents attest that Burnett of Junction City Kimball County Texas left paralysis after months bedridden following treatment by Dr Weathers. The signed notice dated September 3 1884 claims the patient recovered and returned home well.

San Antonio Hilsboro Mirror Texas McKellar,Smith & Jordan’s Advertiser Weathers Burnett Junction City Kimball County

Morley and Kalteyer remedies and tonics advertised

Special notices offer Morley’s T X 8s liver pills tonics and Od Oricontor products for teeth complexion and overall health. Also Kentucky kon dition powders for poultry and ague tonics. Dr Haines golden specific for drunkenness. Bosanko cough syrup and arnica salve advertised. Also Piles treatment by Dr. Bo sankoe and Bucklen’s arnica salve. Also Italian Coal Company and brokers listed. Electric Bitters praised for kidney or liver complaints with testimonials.

Morley Kateyer Katteyer’s. Lapres Kalteyer Kay Haines Golden Specific CO Race St Cincinnati, D

Splendid Bargain Farm for Cash Near Moore Hollow Station

An improved 1400 acre farm near Moore Hollow on the International railroad offers 66 cultivated acres, a six room frame house, gallery, stables, tanks, bath house, garden, and water supply. Sold for cash with potential cattle and horses at market value. title perfect. Also an Art Gallery advertises Mueller’s at 205 Commerce Street offering artist materials, engravings, frames, wallpaper, and decor items.

Moore Hollow International L. C T. B. Johnson Licur Office San Antonio Texas C. H. Mueller Commerce Street Mueller

Retired Dr Ware Recovers After Treatment In City

W H Ware of 24 Acequia Street, once failing in health and confined to bed, improved after Dr Weathers treated him. Ware credits the successful cure to Weathers and the endorsements of trusted citizens. Cureton confirms Ware’s statement as accurate.

W. H. Ware Acequia Street Weathers Fathers M. L. Cureton

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