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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1885
Page
2
The piece critiques legislative anti railroad measures, notes weather and press coverage of state politics, and discusses subscriptions to state papers. It cites the Brenham Banner on economy versus parsimony, mentions Speaker Haines resigning, and records a Washington committee member’s role.
A collection of opinion pieces notes insistence on a strong civil service reform, criticism of current funding gaps, and hopes for Republican leadership. It highlights Belva Lockwood’s push for an electoral commission, editorial doubts about state finances, and calls for decisive replacement of ineffective officeholders. It also cites the American Newspaper Annual and discussions on liquor costs as contributing to hard times, with regional port and harbor debates for Aransas Pass and Galveston.
A vintage medical ad list touts Morley’s T X Sliver Pills as cures for congestive and nervous headaches and bilious disorders. It promotes Oriconto toothpaste for teeth odor, Morley’s T X 8s Tonic cordial as a female remedy, Kay’s Kentucky Kondition Powders for poultry, and Morley’s X 3 Ague Tonic for malaria symptoms. Sold by Kalteyer and Kateyer.
City ordinance regulates Waterworks service pipes linking to mains. Prohibits unauthorized tapping hydrants or turning on street cocks. Sets fines up to 200 dollars for violations and outlines maintenance duties to prevent leakage and water contamination. Passed 1885.
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