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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1885
Page
3
A real estate office declares it represents every advertised property and claims the largest, most diversified Southwest list. It touts superior viewing facilities and advertising advantages, offering to accompany buyers across the state and to provide a Circular List of Bargains on request.
Hilton and Young offer extensive land and city properties around Seguin and San Antonio. Listings include 10 000 acres on Guadalupe headwaters, hundreds of acre farms on Medina and Calaveras rivers, several riverfront ranches, and city building lots on Tobin Hill and surrounding streets with varied prices and terms.
The New Orleans Times Democrat reports 25 Senate vacancies as the new Congress begins with President Cleveland. Nine seats already filled, 15 more to elect in states including Illinois, New Hampshire may have no election, and many incoming senators have prior congressional experience. Predicts only two to three new faces, with the Senate remaining conservative.
The article reports that General Grant rejected a private fundraising effort to pay off mortgages on his personal effects. A published letter from Grant to Cyrus W. Field dated January 6, 1885 declines the generosity, urging the nation to act through government means to honor his service.
Notice of amendments to the City Charter of San Antonio filed with the Nineteenth Legislature. Provisions define city bounds by a three mile circle from downtown cathedral, ward borders, election cycles, city council structure, borrowing limits, tax and bond rules, voter qualifications, Recorder powers, street widening procedures, and eminent domain processes. The text prescribes funding, penalties, and procedural details for governance.
The article details Porfirio Diaz born in Oaxaca on September 14 1830 his rise from public schooling to victory in the War of Reform his 1862 brigadier generalship battles at Puebla May 5 1862 and his 1866 1871 presidential campaigns culminating in his 1877 election after expelling a rival it also includes a medical advert for Mishlers Herb Bitters praising its effects on dyspepsia with testimonial mention of Hugh Fitzgerald Lincoln Neb.
An exhibition of the New Oscillator Singer Sewing Machine will be held at 12 West Commerce Street on Friday and Saturday after noon next, between 2 and 5 o'clock. The ladies of the city are invited to call and see the work. F M Hacner, Manager. Crartus J Ware, Operator.
City Engineer levies taxes on parcels along San Pedro avenue for street improvement costs. Notices name owners and parcels on the west and east sides of blocks, with sale dates starting January sixth at the County Courthouse to satisfy amounts due plus costs. Sale proceeds go to reimburse the city for assessments and related charges.
The mayor declares an election in San Antonio for mayor recorder collector and street commissioner plus five aldermen across four wards with polling sites set and terms shown. Also includes multiple citations by publication in Bexar County District Court and Sheriff notices demanding appearances for debts and judgments against defendants in several suits.
The Century for 1885 promises a major War Series with firsthand accounts by senior officers from both sides. It will include reminiscences of prominent leaders, sketches of events, and a new novel by W D Howells among works by Henry James and Uncle Remus. Subscriptions begin November at four dollars yearly. free specimens on request from The Century Co.
The Century Co of New York promotes St Nicholas as a supplement to home and school instruction. It lists forthcoming serials and features by Towbridge Stockton Brooks Manson Helen Jackson Alcott and others. Subscriptions are 3.00 yearly with 25 cent single issues and a free specimen copy on request.
Harper's Magazine enters its third year in December with a renewed format and ongoing evolution in magazine making. The 1885 lineup features Woolson and Howells serials, a new novel At the Red Glove, illustrations by Miller and others, and key papers on art and science alongside Goldsmiths She Stoops to Conquer illustrated by Abbey.
Harper and Brothers advertise subscriptions for Harper's Magazine Harper's Young People and Harper's Franklin Square Library with annual prices postpaid in the United States or Canada. They note volumes begin with June and December numbers and offer cloth bindin and an index volume. Remittances by postoffice money order or draft. newspapers forbidden to copy without consent.
Harper's Weekly asserts its 20 year leadership in illustrated weekly news with rising literary and artistic resources. It promises a premier year featuring a capital illustrated serial by W B Norris, illustrated West and South topics including the World Exposition at New Orleans, engaging stories, and expert political guidance for a trustworthy family journal.
Advertisement details subscription terms for Harper's Weekly Harper's Magazine and Harper's Bazar outlining volumes numbers and start times for new orders with prices for annual volumes and cloth binding cases. includes postage terms and handling by mail or express.
Harper's Bazar markets itself as the world’s only paper weaving literature art and fashion with pattern sheets and cut patterns enabling women to sew at home. It highlights cooking servant management etiquette and social topics while presenting illustrated needlework and humor as key features.
An old advertisement lists subscription options for Harper's Magazine Harper's Webby and Harper's Young People volumes. It notes pricing for one year and multiple volumes, with terms about commencing with January issues and free mail or express service within set limits.
A promotional appraisal describes Harper's Young People as an illustrated weekly offering dramatic serials and short stories for youths, with innocent humor, science and travel pieces, athletic games, and reliable factual content from reputable writers. It is commended for wealth of pictures, information, and broad appeal to families and readers.
Remittance guidance states five cents each, advise use of post office money orders or drafts to avoid errors. No comment without express outer of RS and HROTHERs. AddressHARPER BROTHERSNew York.
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