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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1885
Page
3
AvckIO ME advertises a broad list of bargains in lands, city residences, farms, building lots. The firm claims the largest and most diversified Southwest property listing with strong showing facilities and advertising advantages. It offers to accompany buyers across the state and invites calls or letters for their circular list of bargains.
Hilton and Young advertise 10 000 acres on Guadalupe headwaters with water, winter protection, plus 40 000 acres nearby and 6 500 acre Menard county ranch on San Saba front. Many farms near Seguin and Medina river list water, fences, crops, and living stock. City lots on Tobin hill and near San Pedro. Also houses on Dallas Augusta streets, a stone residence on Erie avenue, and other parcels with terms offered.
The Central News reports Berlin awoke to word Police Commissioner Rumpff was murdered last night near his home. He had led prosecutions of anarchists linked to the Niederwald plot, with Reinsdorf Rupsch Kurchler Holzhauer Bachmann Soehngen Rhein bach Toelliner sentenced or acquitted. The motive is believed to be revenge by sympathizers. The Emperor was visibly agitated.
The bill, to be introduced in Congress, directs the Interior Secretary to appoint three Commissioners to lay out a quarantined National cattle trail from Texas to the British possessions. The six mile wide trail and adjacent grazing grounds, not exceeding 12 square miles each, would be quarantined with no cattle leaving while texas fever signs persist. A ten year land withdrawal follows map publication, with ten thousand dollars appropriated for the project and year round access for livestock driving.
A Stephensville correspondent profiles a man claimed to be the oldest in Texas, detailing his dozens of occupations from wagon shop work to steamboat piloting, railroad roles, farming, and town-building in Erath County. The note includes light satire about “kick” grievances and a nod to Breckenridge’s emergence.
A New York Tribune piece recalls an 1880s clash with two "noble Indian braves" Gee-Up Charley and Short Pants, knocked into jail after a brawl, while Mishler’s Herb Bitters and local ads promote health remedies and art classes. The note mentions Al Blodget and a $475 loss to the paper.
City Council resolution prompts legislative application for charter changes. Key provisions define city bounds by a three mile radius from the cathedral, set eight wards, establish a 1887 mayoral election, and outline council, alderman, and recorder roles. It covers borrowing powers, sinking funds, tax limits, licensing controls, and property measures for streets and public works.
City ordinance outlines duties for attaching service pipes, prohibits drilling into mains without consent, restricts hydrant use to fires unless authorized, forbids tying animals to hydrants, and punishes offenses with fines from one to two hundred dollars. Passed January 8, 1885, by Mayor J H French with City Clerk E P Chappon attest.
The Century Magazine will publish a major postwar series featuring writings by high ranking officers from both sides. General Grant will describe Shiloh and Vicksburg. Beauregard, McClellan, Rosecrans, and others will contribute. The project aims for accuracy, with abundant photographs and maps, detailing plans and operations from commanding officers.
Harper's Magazine begins its 33rd year with a new volume in December 1885. The publication emphasizes magazine making as a faithful mirror of current life and movement. Featured plans include new serials by Woolson and Howells, a new novel At the Red Glove, illustrated papers by Miller Gifford Abbey and others, and important papers on art and science.
Harper & Brothers announce annual subscriptions for Harper’s Magazine and Harper’s Bazaar with postages to U S and Canada. The notice details binding options cloth cases, onset with June numbers, and an index for volumes 1 to 9. Remittance by money order or draft urged. New York address provided.
Harper's Weekly announces two years of leadership as America's premier illustrated weekly. The new volume offers a capital illustrated serial by W. E. Norris, illustrated articles on the West and South, coverage of the World's Exposition in New Orleans, entertaining stories, and authoritative papers on major topics.
Harper & Brothers advertise Harper's Weekly and Harper's Magazine with annual volumes at seven dollars per volume for cloth binding, free postage within limits, and cloth cases available for mail order. Remittance via money order or draft to New York.
Harper's Bazar presents a blend of literature art and fashion with Paris and New York trends. It includes pattern sheets and cutouts helping readers become their own dressmakers, plus cooking servant management social etiquette and practical household details.
An 19th century ad lists subscription details for Harper's Bazaar Harper's Magazine and Harper's Young People with pricing and terms. It notes volumes begin with January and offers postage paid delivery by mail or express within limits and payment via money order or draft.
An 1884 advertisement extols Harper's Young People as an illustrated weekly for juvenile readers. It highlights dramatic stories humane humor nature science travel and life facts, plus athletic reports and games. The ad notes price five cents and lists Harper & Brothers New York as publishers.
An old advertisement touts a cough and cold preparation claimed to have served for over a quarter century. It boasts widespread sales with many bottles sold since its introduction and urges wholesale and retail distribution through unnamed vendors.
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