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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1885

Page

2

Corulla Ledger Excerpt Touches Paper Coverage and Local News

The Corulla Ledger notes San Antonio papers reliability with Express as the prompt source while Times and Lienr lag in delivery. Fence cutters damaged six to seven miles of fence near Lampasas last Thursday night, attributed to malicious saboteurs. Galveston figures seek funding. Island City Savings Bank failure worsens depositors’ plight. Senator Bayann’s London dynamite resolution passes 63 to 1.

Corulla Ledger San Antonio The Express Times Lienr Lampasas Galveston Island City Savings Bank Clinton G. Wells Situa Bayann London Senate United States Senate of the

Texas and national views on economy and liquor law

The piece surveys 1885 business prospects in the South, noting cotton profits and reopening factories in Savannah, with San Antonio and Galveston facing slow times. It argues about Texas liquor policy, local option laws, and the difficulty of amending the state constitution, plus insurance firms boycotting Texas after a fire policy ruling and reactions from New York papers.

Savannah Georgia West San Antonio Great Southwest Galveston Times Texas The Pearsall News Austin Syuth

Insurance policy limits and fraud ruling spur Texas reforms

The Times quotes Vice President Heald criticizing the bounds of recovery after a judge’s decision that sets the policy amount as the recovery base, regardless of building value or fraud. Insurers plan to pull risks from Texas unless state law changes, with lawmakers expected to consider a bill next week.

Heald the Times Pardee New Orleans Texas Austin

San Antonio Bans Certain Establishments as Public Nuisances

City ordinance amended to prohibit shooting galleries roller skating rinks breweries foundries blacksmith shops tanning yards and similar establishments within city limits. Violations carry up to 100 dollars daily after nuisance declared by the City Council and notice to remove or remedy. Passed January 5 1885. Attest City Clerk and Mayor signatures included.

City of San Antonio E. P. Craypon H. Frencn

Cure for W. H. Ware and a Moore Hollow Farm Sale

A San Antonio citizen testifies Dr. Weathers cured W. H. Ware of Acequia Street after prior decline. An accompanying notice advertises a 1400 acre Moore Hollow farm near the International railroad for cash sale, with option to include cattle and horses at market value. Also promotes Dr. Haines Golden Specific and Bosanko cough remedies with testimonials and outlet details.

W. H. Ware Acequia Street Weathers Eli Weatherkie Mae W.H. Ware M. L. Cureton Moore Hollow International Railroad In & Food B. Johnson Liaur Office

Piles Treated By Dr Rosanko Pile Remedy in 50 Cent Ad

An old newspaper item advertises Dr Rosanko's Pile Remedy as a direct treatment for piles including symptoms like back weight and indigestion. The ad claims rapid relief for blind, bleeding, and itching piles with a claimed permanent cure. Price listed as 50 cents and the address given for The Rosanko Medicine Co. includes multiple local distributors.

Colorado New Mexico Rosanko

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