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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1898
Page
2
Festivities and holiday sales notes surface from the Ostrich Farm at San Pedro Springs with Fourth of July promotions, clerks, and local merchants advertising hats, dress goods, and trimming. Mentions parades, city events, and a busy shopping scene surrounding Independence Day.
Notice to taxpayers that city ad valorem taxes for the year 1887 are due and payable at the office before July 31, 1893. After that date a ten percent penalty, interest, and costs accrue. Office hours: 9 to 12, and Saturdays 9 to 12. City Collector MAX BUTOR signs the notice.
Ben Buron of company B First Texas regiment writes to Miss Nelle Buron in Ohio. He describes desertion from love, army life, drills, voyage from Mobile to Milwaukee, a harsh march, and camp at Biscarne Bay. He praises Louise, contemplates marriage after the war, and sends affectionate regards to family and friends.
The baggage office announces bag gage from any residence school or hotel to any destination in United States or Canada starting June 1. No extra charge for checking or handling baggages up or down stairs. The office remains open at all times. General Hampton and daughter and James Townsend Jr. and Mr Mackey of New York arrived in the city last night and are registered at the Menger and Chamberlain's Path. Balm is advertised as a universal remedy for rheumatism lame back sneezing cough and sore throat with 23 and 6 cents per bottle at all druggists.
An unclaimed package notice lists names including J. Brown Robi M. Rows Jacob Frank W. E. Rivers C iH. Green Snider Dallas Miles G. We Scheimpt Meredith Joseph Hebrol T. W. Motels H. Ay Kimmer SH. Brite for the week ending July 2 at the Pacific Express Co.
A collection of testimonials praises Paine's celery compound for restoring health in women and others. Mrs R H Studd of Washington describes relief from nervousness and sleeplessness after using the remedy, while another user notes significant weight gain and improved well being. A parent shares daughter's health improvement after treatment.
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