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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1885

Page

2

Texas Papers Praise State Press And Debate Tax Reform

The Bellville Standard notes several Texas papers as bright afternoon papers. The Senate fails to ratify the Nicaragua treaty while a Western congressman supports it, claiming war would boost industries and employment. The insurance law may be repealed to aid carriers. without relief, agencies may withdraw. British victories are costly in reports. War correspondents in Stewart’s campaign face losses. Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows meets in Austin to decide headquarters location. Dallas may offer incentives for a new building. Galveston Deep Water bill faces opposition. The Galveston News is praised as the great Southwest paper. weekly edition offers extensive local and national news. Regulating railroads is debated. capitalists need incentives to fund Texas development.

Senate Nicaragua Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Austin San Antonio Dallas Galveston News Southwest Houston Age Texas

Debates on Aran sas road and national politics

Floresville Chronicle notes uncertain fate of the Aran sas road without wealthy San Antonio funding amid labor costs. It lauds Senator Evans for a bill on female clerks, cites Washington administration expectations, and critiques cross Atlantic dynamiter links and American English land grabs.

Jay Gould and the Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph Rivalry

A Licut reporter probes how Jay Gould reacts to competition from the Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph company. The NY investor notes Gould’s early contempt, then cautious changes at Western Union after election swings and salary reductions to curb expenses.

Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph Company Western Union New York Wall Street Jay Gould Baltimore and Ohio

Schemes to Profit From Western Union Stock Unfold

A writer speculates Jay Gould will cut district expenses by 20000 to trigger an extraordinary dividend and unload Western Union stock. The plan envisions reduced operator salaries, puis turnout of better staff to Baltimore and Ohio, and a price drop after unloading. Also notes Mishler's Herb Bitters curing bleeding piles.

Jay Gould Western Union Gould Baltimore and Hio Telegraph Estern Union Baltimore and Ohio Western Unionelegraph Company Altimore Ohio

San Antonio Ordinance Restricts Nuisances and Arts Shop Ad

City council amends Section 1 Chapter 34 to prohibit shooting galleries roller skating rinks breweries foundries blacksmith shops tanneries and similar establishments as nuisances with daily fines up to 100 dollars after notice. Also highlights Art Gallery of C H Mueller at 205 Commerce Street offering art supplies and decorative goods.

City of San Antonio KE. P. Claupon J. H. French Texas C. H Mueller Commerce Street Mueller

Drings New Discovery and other patent medicines advertised

A river of testimonial ads tout Drings New Discovery for consumption curing low fever and abscesses with free trial bottles and dollar refills. Bucklen's Amica Salve promises cures for skin and piles with a money back guarantee. Electric Bitters touted for kidney liver blood and digestion with sales claims. Morley’s tonic cordial advertised for general renovation and Haines Golden Specific claimed to cure drunkenness with coffee, plus circulars mailed from Cincinnati.

KE. Springer Mechanicsburg Riceros, & Co Bucklen Amica Rice Bros Haines Golden Specific Co Race St Cincinnati

Try It Yourself Crete Syrup Free Trial Offer

Test your luck with a free trial bottle of Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup for coughs colds asthma consumption and lung affections. The ad promises a sample to every reader who seeks relief from respiratory issues.

Dr. Bosanko

Piles and Kidney Confusion Promoted by Back Weight

The notice describes piles with back and abdominal heaviness and occasional indigestion. It notes moisture and itching after warmth as common symptoms. Drake's Pile Remedies are advertised as absorbing tumors easing itching and claiming a permanent cure with a 60s price.

Ake Price Bo- Ties

Certification of WONDRR BUL RIGHT for immediate relief

A testimonial certifies use of WONDRR BUL RIGHT for immediate relief from a listed ailment. The note states relief from unspecified symptoms for a period of days with occasional use and mentions Buttercup as a referenced item.

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the Daily Light A. W. Girrorp, Thos. B. Johnson W. L. Wister Proprietors East Commerce Street Thomas B. Johnson I. & G. N. Railroad St. Louis I. M Mo. Pacific Tron Mountain Laredo G., H. & 8. A. Railroad New Orleans Mast Dally Houston Weat Poren Francisco el Paso Eagle Fascons Schuyler Colfax Bellville Standard Waco Day Stewart Ivy Mr. Springer Galveston Deep Water Secretary of War Tur Aransas Road The Floresville Chronicle North Evans Washington Cleveland Atlantic Old England New York Times Congress Public Land Committee Jacob Chambers Henry Street Mishler T. W. Atkins Girard Kas Rice Bros. & Co Morley Bell & Bros Deweler Thos. Haughton, M.D E. Houston St Me Thornton J. W. Grass James P. Bart Traders National Bank R. Ao Holland James Murphy Bob Devine W. H. Outterside & CO Houston Street Bee Astatus Fence Company Chas. Deady LM. D San Pedro Avenue Ak Cheengton St Chicago West Bridge W. W. Blair Fort Scott Nursery G. W. Baldwin John McGough & CO W. A. Doyle F. Groos & CO Gare CO Frank Starr Eliphant Main Plaza Fowler, Berliner & Co. Proprietors Ebc Madison Trevino San Antonio, Texas Carter & Mullaly Undertakers Alamo Plaza United States Southern Pacific Pullman Palace California San Francisco Los Angeles Sacramento Oregon Washington Territory New Mexico Arizona City of Mexico C. N. Kight T. W. Pehiro ®, Jr H. C. Archer Kampmann Building P. A Missouri Pacific Railway System International and Great Northern R. R Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain Southern Little Rock Union Depot J. J. Chew Commerce St H. P. Hughes B. W. McCullough Galveston the City Coal and Wood Company Sixth Street South Laredo Street Walter. Scott, Propriztor Walter Scott J. B. Belohradsky & Co San Antonio City Maury & GO J. H. Kampmann Louis Berg H. Barbeck Lone Star OF. Frommer Court House Soledad St Ail
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