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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1885
Page
3
A real estate firm promotes a broad list of bargains in lands ranches city residences farms and building lots in the Southwest. It invites buyers to call or write for its circular list and offers to accompany buyers anywhere in the state for viewing and information.
Hilton and Young advertise 10 000 acres on Guadalupe headwaters with water, range, and winter protection, plus 40 000 acres nearby and 6 500 acre ranch along the San Saba with sheep. Numerous farms near Seguin Medina and Calaveras creeks offered from 2 000 to 2 700 dollars, with city residences and lots on Tobin Hill and nearby streets. Also half interest in a country store and cotton gin, with descriptive circulars available.
Nellie C Bailey stands trial in a United States court for the alleged murder of Clement Rotherly in the Indian Territory on October 13 1883. The case hinges on presumed wealth driven motive and a sequence of deeds, travel through Indiana Territory, and theft of valuables. The proceedings center on the alleged plan to go to Texas with sheep and the contested ownership of property in Kansas.
A collage of quips on winter travel, from slippery paths to comic misreadings and social jests. Crackling vignettes cover mishaps, peculiar opinions, and dated humor about Santa Anna, bathingsuits, and a watch factory, all framed in a playful editorial voice.
Notice to seek approval from the Nineteenth Legislature to redefine city bounds by a three mile radius from the cathedral cupola and to organize eight wards, electors, and city officers including a recorder, aldermen, and mayor with terms, taxation, bonds, and broad police powers outlined.
In the Burlington Free Press excerpt Popinjay forbids card playing at home yet four girls regularly host a nightly seven up game with three fellows until about 11:30. Blobson asks how and Popinjay explains the setup.
Last week, Staten Island boys used boats and oyster tongs to dig crabs from mud near the shore as the creatures rested just below the surface. Bay fishermen note the crabs were fat and near their beds, suggesting a mild winter ahead. local oystermen recall filings last fall.
Harper's Weekly declares two years of leadership among illustrated weeklies. The issue highlights a richer year with W B Norris serials, West and South themed illustrated articles, coverage of the World Exposition in New Orleans, and influential papers by authorities on major topics.
Harper’s Weekly offers one year subscriptions to Harpers Magazine and Harper’s Bazaar with mail and express options. The notice outlines pricing, cloth bindings, delivery terms, and payment methods, urging readers to order via postoffice money order or draft.
The piece describes Harper's Bazar as a world leading weekly blending literature and art with the latest Paris and New York fashion styles. It highlights pattern sheets and cut patterns enabling readers to sew at home, plus cooking, housekeeping, and servant management tips.
Per year rates listed for Harper's Magazine Harper's Weekly Harper's Young People and other titles. Franklin Square address notes one year subscriptions and postpaid stamps for United States and Canada. BAZAR volumes offered with annual cloth binding and remittance through post officeBROTHERS address shown.
The District Court of Bexar County commands publication to summon Robert Johnson, residence unknown, to appear at the next term to answer a suit filed by Narciso Leal and Silvestre G. de Leal regarding a $4,000 note secured by multiple lots in San Antonio. The notice details the property, dates, and demands foreclosure of the lien if unpaid.
List of items with prices: Prouty eight column press 8 months used, Ruggles Card Press 2500, Pearl Jobber 7x11 inches 50, Eighth Medium Gordon model 175, Anson Ilardy Cutter 30 inch 100, Country Campbell 31x46 used one month, Thorp Card Cutter 5.
An 1885 San Antonio notice from Campbell Printing Press Co New York GenilemMen states they have used a Two Revolution Book and News Press for two years and consider it equal or superior to any press in the market for all classes of work.
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