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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1898

Page

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Anniversary of the American Republic Remembered in San Angelo

A July Fourth reflection on the birth of the United States traces its and contrasts its founding to the present, noting wars, national growth, and the duty of liberty. It calls for steadfast national progress, shedding light on leadership from Washington to today, and urges support for freedom worldwide.

Paw America Ubis Tke Herod Willahas New England Jtrance Avary Hall Mannton Washington

Local Folklore Notes in July Loggins and a Hobbled Horse

In Uvalde County July 2 Ad le Funk lost Old Blue the horse after it was hobbled and turned loose into a waterhole. Alias Mattie Bitzgerald of Gonzales visits in the vicinity with friend Miss O14 Vanham as watermelons arrive by wagon amid busy week.

Uvalde Adlé Funk Old Blue Mattie Bitzgerald Gonzales Vanham

Local notes stray across Frio county and region

Jonds brings Lech from Land Hollow to Frio County while another vote motion circulates on abolishing the corporation. Misses Dorn and Geursly Doughty visit Blanconia and will be away weeks. Mrs. St. W. Gaylor returns from Lip to Mexico improved by the trip. A Negro tragedy is reported in the western country. A. S. Hazen suffers injuries from a fall. Mr. Wirksine from Earle Pass reports a fine voyage with clear streams. County Clerk Banks notes June marriage licenses. Edna Martin travels to San Antonio for studies in music. Avalde citizens face hard times without fees. Normal School opens Monday for a likely successful session. An advertisement touts Dunnings pure groceries and mineral water.

Jonds Lech Land Hollow Frio Beng Dorn Geursly Doughty Blanconia Vislt ST. W. Gaylor Mexico Hazen Earle Pass Banks Edna Martin San Antonio Muse Avalde Sesson

Wilson County News Briefs from Ploresville July 2

County commissioners awarded a courthouse porter contract to Nicolas G Garcia for 142 month. Several residents, including Misa Jala Gillette and Mia Calterton, visited relatives in Kenedy and Kenedy Branch. J E Chapman and wife vist Yorktown Orieto. A waterabout fail terns reported near Marcelina. Mrs E D Mayes and children visit Wallis. J O Sparrow ill with bilious fever. L B Wiseman and Miles Gertrude Burp wed at Seguin Methodist Church.

H. J. Hackett Jett Trorston Fourth Texas Regiment E Chapman Yorktown Orieto Marcelina E. D. Mayes Robert Kyin Wallis Sparrow L. B. Wiseman Miles Gertrude Burp Seguin

Water ad touts Dulinis Mineral for long life

An old style wartime advertisement extols Dulinis Mineral water claiming it ensures a healthy heart and long life, urging readers to drink for wellbeing despite the war. The ad pairs patriotic framing with product promises.

Dulinis

Death of James Holligan in Kanres County

Died Wednesday night June 2, 31 year old James Holligan, of chronic bronchitis, held in high esteem as an upright man and good citizen. His remains will be shipped to his old home near Rea Rock, Aira. Mrs Howlett of San Antonio has visited the Beck family for ten days. Prof Jackson will go to Yorktown Monday to begin labors at one of the facilities.

Kanres County James Holligan Holligan Rea Rock Aira San Antonio A. Beck Prof Jackson Yorktown

Local Notes From Runge and Yorktown Area

Rural updates report plentiful watermelons but falling prices and a fair number of Runge residents joining a Rockport excursion last Sunday. Baptists hold protracted meetings led by Rev. Appling assisted by Rev. Briton. The sun greeting at the Methodist church drew strong interest. Army worms lightly damage cotton melas while Mexican weevil reports remain scarce. Private school of Bro. J. T. closed for summer vacation. Grand Secretary George Lopas to start Masonic instruction at Ikunge lodge No. 812 beginning Wednesday July 6 for one week. AM DL Butler shifted more fat cattle to Houston. Miss Olle Bethany of Delivitle visiting Runge area.

Yorktown Rockport Appling Bro. J. T George Lopas Grand Chapter Vexay Tt. A. M Ikunge Lodge No DL Butler Twouston Olle Bethany Delivitle Runge

Prosperous Farmer Praises Water Cure in Aurey Creek Texas

A letter from Aurey Creek Texas dated October 1897 recounts Mr. Guerse Dulais praising Dulling's Chalybeate Water for his wife's long illness from liver ailments. He reports improvement after one case and offers to provide more information. Also notes include local cattle shipments to St Louis, first bale of cotton decorated with national colors, and plentiful grass with good stock conditions.

Aurey Creek Tex Ooi Guerse Dulais Dentsie Konze Tthlansall Pointers Fendall Texas Myson Malino 3Uth Ifon. Br Lowe St. Louis Frie O H. Beever Lindholm Express San Antonio Yeelenlay Thas County MG. and Mrg. T. A

Noisy peddler confrontation sparks loud street remark

A noisy vegetable peddler yelled his wares yesterday drawing a response from a Black woman who accused him of shouting noise. The exchange centers on audible claims and tension in the street.

Mrs WheintoW’s Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy

Over fifty years the product is used for teething infants. It soothes gums calms crying and is said to ease wind colic and diarrhea. The ad notes a bottle price and urges use for children’s relief.

Unclaimed Letters Listed From San Antonio Post Office

Long list of unclaimed letters remaining at the San Antonio post office for week ending Saturday July 2 with numerous names including Oliver Aitkin Arcorsini Peter Alcantara and many others, followed by a separate section of ladies names and miscellaneous lists including foreign names and a dated note from San Antonio Texas April 7 1997 and a patient testimonial about Chalybeate Water for kidney ailments.

Etters Suen Antonia Tesus Agou Geris A.oliver P. Aitkin J. Arcorsini Peter BP Alcantara Alr AS Allen J. 3Itler Thos. Mansfield Max Moskerits Concepcion MeQoxoro Carl Manver EE. Alyrlok Ed. McDuffle J. T. Madizon Sam Myers Phil McNoir Fredanihiman Prof Mayley N—Murseling Nerarrlo James Nurse Nishleson P—R. L. Presley Loulyne Pl Sproles Sawyers Luis Siiino Joseph Scott B. Yoorda Wm. Turner Tigerins E. P. Yeete Tarry Thomas Guadalupe Revoca W. B. Turner Jesus Tarfinor Francisco Torres Benjamin Turner Jorge Weysel W.geo. J. Weal Frank Wilson A.wyers Tonle Worr Wil Weight San Antonio Texas George, Dulnis Sify Bright Alton Dun Ear

Cost of Firing Big Guns Misleading in War Costs

A reader questions the cost math of naval bombardment at Santiago, arguing the $1,660,000 figure from 31,000 rounds and 1,400 discharged is inflated. The real price varies by gun type and ammunition, with powder and gun depreciation altering the per round cost.

Santiago

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