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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1885
Page
3
Special attention to a broad list of lands ranches city residences farms and building lots offered by our firm which claims the largest diversified Southwest inventory and superior showing facilities. We invite buyers to call or write for our circular list of bargains now available across the State.
A sprawling real estate list offers 10 000 acres on Lees river plus 40 000 acres outside range and 6 500 acres on the San Saba corridor with water and winter protection. Multiple farms near Medina Guadalupe and Calaveras creeks are priced per acre with terms. City lots on Tobin hill and adjacent streets promise bargains. Also noted is a biographic tidbit about Schuyler Colfax and a miscellany of short items.
A January Century excerpt by Geo W Cable argues that race relations in the South should be settled by each state on simple equity and morals. It traces slavery from bondage to citizenship to political ascendancy and warns against enforcing national remedies from outside states.
The article notes probable party majorities in three states as forecast by top political analysts. It cites New York with an 80,000 to 100,000 margin, New Jersey around 10,000, and Connecticut near 5,000, and highlights expectations about Ohio and Cleveland.
An old newspaper ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions promising cure or money back. It also promotes Best smoking tobacco called Little Joker available from Rice Bros.
Notice of changes to San Antonio Charter seeking a three mile radius from Cathedral of San Fernando, ward division, elected officials schedule, borrowing limits, tax and fines rules, and city powers over streets, property, and public order. The proposal outlines mayoral, aldermanic, recorder roles, bond limits, tax leeway, and eminent domain procedures.
Advertisement promotes Harper's Young People as an illustrated weekly for boys and girls with stories natural history travel and life facts by reputable writers. It claims broad appeal and value with a November 4 1884 start and five cent price. notes circulation and ordering details.
Harper's Weekly announces two years of sustained leadership as America's premier illustrated weekly. The upcoming volume features a capital illustrated serial by W. B. Norris, illustrated articles on the West and South, coverage of the World's Exposition in New Orleans, engaging short stories, and papers by authorities on major topics of the day. It pitches itself as a trustworthy political guide and family journal free from objectionable features.
Harper’s Weekly and Harper’s Magazine offer annual subscriptions with postage free in the United States and Canada. The volumes begin with January numbers. five annual volumes can be bought in cloth binding for $7 per volume, with cloth cases available for $1 each. Remittances by money order or draft to Harper & Brothers. Address provided.
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