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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1885
Page
3
A real estate agency promotes its extensive and varied property inventory in the Southwest. It claims superior showing facilities and advertising for clients and offers to accompany buyers across the state to available lands, inviting calls or letters for its Circular List of Bargains.
Advertisement lists 10 000 acres on Guadalupe headwaters with abundant water and winter protection, 5 000 and 6 500 acre parcels in Menard and near the San Saba river, plus multiple farms along Medina Calaveras and Me dina rivers. It also markets city residences and building lots on Tobin hill and nearby streets with modern comforts and flexible terms.
A San Antonio reader outlines a costed plan to build the San Antonio and Aransas Pass railway to the gulf. He lists road bed expenses, ties, rails, spikes, and early rolling stock needs, arguing subscriptions and donations could fund 13 to 20 miles with bridges minimal. He urges action to create work for the poor and asserts the line is surveyed with a charter.
Official Italian government figures claim a threefold rise in fruit exports over three years. Domestic consumption has increased as Italians expand fruit usage, while Greece shifts to importing Italian fruits and vegetables. Dried fruits from Italian gardens and packing houses now total about 2 million dollars annually.
California shows about 130000 acres of vines valued at 70000000 dollars. Exports rose from 1000000 gallons in 1875 to 3250000 in 1883. San Francisco and Oakland consume over 1500000 gallons yearly, plus 3000000 more in remaining states, Oregon and Nevada. The total market near 8000000 gallons, with production at 15000000 gallons this year. Projections expect 20000000 to 25000000 gallons next vintage as exporters face high transport costs limiting middle class consumption.
General Springer of the Treasury Department cites a study claiming men analyze notes and deduce counterfeits in four of ten cases, while women judge a counterfeit with a casual glance and are correct eleven of twelve times, according to the New York Commercial Advertiser.
The report notes increasing suicide rates in France with 17 per 1000 four years ago rising to 19 in 1884. Common methods include hanging, drowning, shooting, and charcoal fumes. Spring and early summer show peak activity with months April to June. San Francisco records the highest absolute numbers in the Americas, though its rate per 1000 inhabitants is around 12.
Advertisement notes Bucklen Arnica Salve claimed to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers and many skin eruptions with money back guarantee if not satisfied. Price two per box. Also promotes Little Joker tobacco as best smoking tobacco sold by Rice Bros.
The notice requests passage of amendments to the San Antonio charter by the Nineteenth Legislature. Provisions cover city bounds fixed by a three mile radius from the cathedral cupola, ward divisions, elected officers, voting rules, borrowing limits, tax and sinking fund rules, liquor and theater restrictions, recorder's court powers, street improvements, property takings, and procedural safeguards for eminent domain and assessments.
Notices from 1885 detail proposals for a bake oven at Camp Rice Texas due by February 6 1885. The same issue includes an ordinance regulating water service pipes hydrants and waterworks maintenance in San Antonio with fines up to two hundred dollars for violations. The documents bear signatures of Samuel T Cush ing Captain and Chief Quartermaster and Mayor J H French with City Clerk attestation.
On Alamo Street near Postoffice this tavern offers all kinds of beer on draught and a selection of wines liquors and cigars. Fresh stock always available and a fine lunch daily at 11 o clock.
The Century announces a major yearlong feature plan with separate written works by generals from both sides on battles like Shiloh and Vicksburg. It will include reminiscences by leaders now dead, sketches of a private, and articles on the New Northwest and sciences plus fiction by renowned authors. Subscriptions start in November at four dollars yearly with specimen copies available.
Harper's Magazine announces its 1885 volume with new serials by Constance Fenimore Woolson and W. D. Howells, a new novel At the Red Glove, illustrated papers by Abbey and others, and featured works on art and science as the journal mirrors current life and movement.
Harper & Brothers advertise Harper's Magazine and related titles with yearly and half year options, free postage to US and Canada, binding cloth edition at 50 cents, and an index to Macarins volumes. Remittance by postoffice money order or draft. newspapers must not reprint without authorization.
Harper's Weekly TLARPRR's WEEKLY enters its twentieth year as America's leading illustrated weekly. The volume will feature a new illustrated serial by W E B Norris, illustrated West and South topics including the World's Exposition in New Orleans, engaging short stories, and authoritative papers on major current topics. A trustworthy political guide and family journal free from objectionable verse or illustrations are promised, encouraging subscriptions.
The notice advertises Harper's Weekly Harper's Magazine Harper's Bazar and Harper's Young People and Franklin Square listings. It outlines subscription terms and prices for one year including postage to the United States or Canada. It also offers last five annual volumes of Harpman's Weekly with binding options and mail delivery details.
A description extols Harper's Bazaar as the world's premier blend of literature and art with fashion, patterns, and sewing sheets for self-made dressmaking. It highlights cooking, servant management, etiquette guidance, and illustrated humor, claiming unmatched literary merit and originality.
Advertisement from Harper Brothers describes subscriptions to Harper's Magazine Harper's Young People and Franklin and other volumes. Mentions pricing per volume 40 to 52 numbers per year and binding options mail delivery and payment by money order or draft. Includes instructions to avoid copying without express order of the publishers BROTHERS and address.
A 19th century juvenile periodical described as free from sensationalism. It covers illustrated natural history science travel and life facts with athletic sports and pastimes. The text promotes wholesome content and emphasizes reliability and broad appeal for families in New York Brooklyn and beyond.
Notice announces the start of Volume VI on November 4 1884 with a five cent price per issue. Remittances should be sent via post office money order without HANPER & BROTHERS express order.
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