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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1885
Page
3
A home advertisement asserts sole representation of every listed property and claims the firm holds the largest, most diversified Southwest inventory with superior showing facilities and advertising benefits. It offers to accompany buyers across the state and invites calls or letters for their Circular List of Bargains.
Extensive listings describe Hilton and Young ranches totaling 10 000 acres on river headwaters plus 40 000 acres nearby. Also 6 500 acre Menard county ranch with San Saba frontage and 3 500 sheep, multiple river farms near Seguin Medina and Calaveras creeks, 100 to 820 acre homesteads, and 160 acre city lots on Tobin Hill. City residences and open lots include two large Dallas area homes, a stone Erie avenue residence, and several cottages with modern conveniences. Descriptive circular available.
The Fashion Theatre showcases a new attraction featuring Miss Pearl Ardine with notable vocal talent. The remainder of the program highlights Miss Margerald Davene Allen and West, the Trudells, James and Rose LeCair, Miss Bertha Marshall, Burke and Miles, Joyce and Carroll. The drama Ace of Spades stars Mr. S. J. Wheeler and Miss May Olive in a prologue and three acts. Master Eddie delivers a creditable Harry LeGrange in the prologue with May Olive as Nan the Child of Chance.
A Detroit Free Press correspondent recounts securing a glimpse of Pope Leo XIII in the Vatican garden. After credential checks and a guard inspection, the pope appeared in white with red jeweled slippers, blessing the coachman, then retreated inside as the cavalier guarded the area and other guards watched for threats.
A Memphis resident argues against blaming tramps, recounting a family memoir of feeding and employing about 800 tramps in a year, noting only a few returned and praising one apprentice who became a steady worker. The piece advocates offering work to beggars to reveal their true character. Also mentions holiday goods at City Drug Store on East Commerce Street.
Notice to the Nineteenth Legislature seeks charter changes for San Antonio. Proposals define city bounds by a three mile radius from the cathedral cupola, redraw eight wards, set a 1887 mayoral election, and outline alderman terms. Also covers elections, borrowing limits, sinking funds, taxes, recorder duties, street improvements, and condemnation procedures.
The Department of Texas issues a call for sealed proposals to construct a bake oven at Camp Rice Texas. Bid forms and terms available at the headquarters offices in San Antonio and Camp Rice. Submissions due February 6, 1885 at noon, opened in bidder presence.
Alamo Street near Postoffice runs a tavern with all kinds of beer on draught and a selection of fine wines, liquors, and cigars. The establishment serves a fine lunch daily starting at 11 a.m.
City ordinance requiring Waterworks Company approval for service pipes and prohibiting unauthorized taps into mains. Sets penalties up to two hundred dollars for violations and covers hydrants, reservoirs, and pipe maintenance. Passed January 5 1885 with mayor J H French and city clerk E P Claupon.
Harper's Magazine announces the 1885 volume starting December, marking its 33rd year as a leading periodical. The edition promises new serials by Constance Penimore Woolson and W. D. Howells, a novel At the Red Glove, illustrated pieces by Abbey and Gifford, Goldsmiths She Stoops to Conquer, and notable essays on art and science.
Harper and Brothers advertise annual subscriptions for Harper's Magazine Harper's Weekly Harper's Young People and Franklin Square Library One year 52 numbers post free in US and Canada Current issue starting times semi annual volumes binding cloth cases and price lists include index volumes 1 to 69 through 1880 Remittances by money order or draft to Harper Brothers New York Newspapers may not copy without permission.
Harper's Weekly continues its rise as the leading illustrated weekly in America. The upcoming year offers a new serial by W K Norris, illustrated features on the West and South, coverage of the World's Exposition in New Orleans, entertaining stories, and authoritative papers on current topics, promising a trustworthy political guide and family journal free from objectionable features.
A catalog-style notice from Harper and Brothers advertising annual subscriptions to Harper's Weeky Harper's Magazine and Harper's Bazar Young People Franklin Square Library services. It details pricing for year long access, volumes, cloth binding cases, postage and money orders. Delivery terms specify postage free within the United States and options for mail or express shipment.
Harper's Bazar markets its blend of literature and art with the latest Paris and New York fashions. It showcases pattern sheets and cut patterns helping readers sew at home, offers cooking and housekeeping guidance, etiquette notes, and exceptional needlework illustrations.
Classified notice from a 19th century periodical indicating Harper's Bazaar Harper's Magazine Harper's Young People volumes and pricing options. Mentions per volume pricing and a directive about reproduction by newspapers with express permission from the Brothers Address.
An 1885 Harper's Young People notice extols the serial and short stories for youths. It praises wholesome content, historical and scientific articles, and athletic themes. The ad notes illustrated pages and various topics, urging subscribers to use post money orders or drafts to avoid loss, with publication details and contact.
A vintage advertisement touts a standard cough and cold cure used for over 25 years. It claims rapid relief, markets nearly a million bottles sold, and lists B. G. Finlay & Co as wholesale agents for distribution.
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