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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1900
Page
7
An unreadable OCR fragment references Dr. Pierce's Med visor and requests for stamps to cover costs. It mentions book paper covers and cloth binding services, with unclear names and locations. The legible elements point to a historical ad or notice about medical products and binding supplies.
A garbled roundup of cattle market notes and ranch happenings lists prices for grass fed stock, cows, yearlings, and sheep. It mentions buyers and sellers, local names, and various listings from markets in Texas and nearby areas. The text references livestock weights, prices around 3.60 to 4.60 per unit, and notes on property transactions and transport.
The report catalogs numerous cattle deals with prices like 46 per head and 50 for Hereford stock, plus a Crowley Garret sale at 40,000 dollars and various farm asset transfers. It mentions the Fort Still land sale and lease endorsed by Congress, plus cattle losses from cattle fever and enka disease affecting calves and cows, with prices for lambs and hogs and notes on grazing lands and local market conditions.
A fragment from a Taree article discusses coded marks on gates and houses as signals of planned thefts. A former Scotland Yard official and Chicago detectives describe crude drawings that reveal occupants, valuables, and security, warning that thieves may target properties with such marks.
A union reports a member charged with taking a $3 bundle to supply change at a city resort. After investigation the member was fired and $5 was refused to the proprietor. The union says the action sets a good precedent for future cases.
New non interfering Gamewell boxes replace old Phety Numnher and Where to ind the Keys units. They are renumbered 27h and 452 and placed at the corner of South Flores and Lubbock streets near J. and Loins store. Keys to the former box at 79, and to the latter at 487 and 324 Plum Street, with location details for Ward 7.
A lengthy pamphlet warns that indigestion underlies many diseases and that most patent cures are false. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, a pepsin based remedy not a patent medicine, claiming it aids digestion by assisting the stomach to process food, offering a safe, reliable cure for indigestion.
A Houston general supervisor and a Yonkers representative visited Luling to discuss sites for a steel compress plant and electric rail gear. Local firms including Josey and the Southern Pacific were named in the negotiations, with survey work between Luling and Lovidar t and a planned railway access near the plant.
A damaged section of the north side sidewalk between Alaing Claza and Nacogracies street shows two to four feet gaps and several loose planks. City crews warn that daylight offers some safety, but at night the gaps become dangerous to passersby and could damage property if not repaired soon.
A local merchant reports Sunday excursions severely affect business and tax receipts. He notes customers overspend beyond ability to pay, merchants suffer from reduced cash flow and orders, while others urge attractions to keep residents spending at home to prevent widespread losses.
A lengthy 4th of July program outlines a parade starting at the post office on Alamo and Comings, with divisions including United Confederate Veterans, Grand Army of the Republic, and various military and civic units. The procession will route along avenues to the post office, then proceed to Spring Park for readings, with speeches by former Congressman T. Dr. Paschal and others, followed by a donkey race, pole climbing, and other events. A grand barbecue at 6 pm will feature Payette Walker as cook, with entertainment and a closing address by local dignitaries.
A local celebration offers tickets to a festival with food and drink, a garden party, and a night concert under the auspices of the Indlog society. Attendees can enjoy piano solos, vocal and mandolin performances, fireworks, and a grand waltz finale. Also advertised is Chamberlain's Cough Remedy promising relief and a money back guarantee.
Readable text recalls anniversaries tied to San Juan and China in past years. Mentions military units and actions, noting assaults and national events linked to Caney and Caney fights. Details are fragmented and unclear.
A garbled cured for a leg sore touts a healing salve sold by Hob Wigner Co and Kalteyer Son. The article mentions a local event with regimental openings and an Isaber prize contest amid unclear details and many OCR errors. The core claim highlights a leg injury treated with a salve promising cure in days.
The piece discusses Dr Kings New Lita Pills for appetite and health, notes weekly sporting items, and recounts coastal fishing near Rockport. It mentions partridges, deer, and camera use during outings, plus logistics for the San Antonio Gun Club and complaints about weekly shoots amid poor order.
Reported to draw a large attendance, the Mangus gun club and local shooters prepare for a major event at Laporte Court of Ini s. Spectators are expected from various towns as athletes and teams compete in a daylong trap and skeet shooting display amid a busy schedule.
A garbled note requests travel details for the Katy Flyer. It mentions a lounge car and buffet cleaners with reclining chairs and free service, inviting agents to provide full information on rates and schedules or to write to W. G. Crush, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Dallas.
Holders of bonds Nos 1 to 100 dated April 10 1890 are to receive 5 percent interest until June 30 1900 when payment is made at National Park Bank New York. After that date interest ceases by order of the County Treasurer of Bexar County San Antonio Texas.
The text presents a fragmented OCR notice mentioning salws, monthly installments, taxes, drainage, service transfers, and various names and numbers. It lacks coherent context, with unclear place names such as Charles Drobandt and Callejon, plus vehicle-like references and stray figures.
Odd classified notice advertises discounted goods with quirky phrases and prices. It mentions 25 cent items and a money-back ask if not satisfied, referencing a congested text fragment amid sales language.
A damaged OCR notice informs property owners to render real and personal property for taxation by August 31. The snippet mentions city assessor references, year 1901 style phrasing, and a hotel or saloon promotional line, all embedded in a jumbled advertisement.
An informal ad urges stocking up on whiskies gins cocktails and cordials to counteract seuting and sudden downpours. It promotes The Family Liquor-House at 449 West Commerce with telephone contact 447 and credits H Menger.
WM Cameron & Co advertise a stock of seasoned pine and Cypress in many varieties. They claim large quantities at reasonable prices with thousands of feet available and emphasize affordable rates.
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