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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1897

Page

8

Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promises Health

In a 1897 Sunday Light feature a testimonial style pitch extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood maker that cures consumption and other blood born diseases by energizing blood-making organs. It touts long experience and cites claims from Dr Pierce and his medical advisory work with a vast book sales success.

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Fortifications Through History and Modern Shifts

The article surveys ancient to modern defenses from Greek walls to Roman stockades, Bastion systems, and Dutch fortifications. It notes the strategic roles of walls, towers, and citadels, with examples like Vicksburg, Aden, Fortress Monroe, and major European fortresses, while highlighting the impact of long-range artillery on fort design and military tactics.

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Dallas widow mourned as city aids orphans and cemetery plans grow

Special correspondence from Dallas reports Mrs. A A Johnson's death and her charitable work among colored women. Her funeral followed church rites with Dr M L Davie officiating. Greenwood Cemetery plans improvements including a sexton lodge and office, while united charities appeal for food and money as weather and unemployment strain the needy.

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Gonzales County Light Special News in Gonzales Texas

Gonzales County notes a busy week with court activity led by Judge Kenner opening civil docket. Sam Dilworth to join the jail oversight, public sales at the courthouse planned Tuesday night, and a Christmas library offer drawing crowd. Local ads promote Dr King’s New Life Pills by Buckle & Co. in Chicago.

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For Sale Bargains Include French Tyne Pieces and Faces

Bargain notice lists sale items including 500 pounds Bourgeois 300 pounds Minion and 200 pounds Non pare il Roman tyne in good condition. Also offers display letter-job faces. Contact B. Thompson Mabe Near B.A. Light. Date 12-19-1f.

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San Antonio Seeks Pro Players for Texas League Team

Applicants flock to the Texas Association as San Antonio seeks a mentor for the league. Dozens of players from the United States and Canada submit terms around 75 a month, with many previously in semi professional teams. The list names Arthur Boynton, T.E. Jannigan, Ed Pressler, Jack Wasser, Fon Sheehan, M. S. Kearns, E. Chesterfield, Wm. Roberts, Harry J. ONeill, and others, detailing past clubs across New York, Philadelphia, Canada, and Pennsylvania leagues.

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Theatre world notes mix of stars and tours in New York

A sprawling recap of stage and operatic figures with Fanny Davenport and Madame Ruth Yevla among others, detailing engagements, tours, health, and remakes. Mentions Margherita, Drury Lane style openings, and regional theatre activity from Newark to Denver with multiple company changes and performances.

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Uvalde County Light Speci Notes and Local Updates

In Uvalde Texas on January 3 a chapel gathering was held for a family supper and Holy Communion will be in the church the day after. Judge Ellis presides in Dallas court with Deputy Clerk Dares and others mentioned. Miss Lawrie Besumost returns from Boerae school for days with a warm Bee. Rev Sanders of the Baptist church is on the ground preparing tea for his family. Mr Martin named receiver for Lithoe Carbon company with a $3000 bond. Late rains worsen streets and roads. City council approves five-day road week with a $2 levy on male citizens aged 21 to 45. A local note mentions the “Wisen Tone” writers event Tuesday night.

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