Miscellaneous political and regional notes from a late-19th century issue
A collection of brief items references Greer countyApache Indians opposition in Greer county and royalty matters. Manor reported dead. British authorities celebrate but may face the prophet’s return. Local Alderman vacancy debated with debate on fit and competence. Kansas cattlemen clash with Texas cattle routes through Indian Territory. Secretary Lamar orders inspection. Democratic state papers weigh gubernatorial candidates and prohibition tasks, warning of discord. Mexican riots prompt government response against rioters and student leadership echoed by other nations. The Times of Laredo touts Texas stone for Austin Capitol, arguing for practical use of blue granite and Indiana stone as a backup.
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The
Times
Laredo
Capitol
Austin
Texas
Indiana
Protests Over Apache Transfer and Texas Crop Optimism
Governor Martin of Kansas denounces plans to move Apache Indians to Indian Territory, warning of regional danger. Editorials praise upcoming political candidates, emphasize strong leadership, and note hopes for better times as Texas reports excellent crops and rising trade.
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Martin
Kansas
Indian Territory
Debunking Ribbon Awards and Newspaper Ads
The Pall Mall Gazette mocks aristocratic praise with Grand Cross honors for Lords Kimberley Eversley and Sherbrooke. It endorses newspapers as superior ad media noting reach, cost efficiency, and reader engagement versus private circulars, while warning against excessive private promotional spend.
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Pall Mall Gazette
Lord Kimberley
Lord Eversley
Lord Sherbrooke
Order of the Bath
General Grant Lingers Toward Death With Calm Dignity
Tax Chicago News notes General Grant remains patient as disease progresses at Mount McGregor. The piece highlights his firm will, care from attendants, and a rare admission of relief from cocaine use, praising wartime courage and the soldierly calm in adversity.
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Chicago News
Grant
Mount McGregor
New York
Grant's preface reveals memoirs born from war and near death
The preface to General Grant's memoirs explains his writing began before a severe health crisis and continued as he recovered. He notes guidance by a higher will, claims the first volume and part of the second were drafted before illness, and reflects on enduring pain without murmuring as he nears completion. He also references a light verse about art and a seaside scene featuring Annie.
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Grant
Atlanta
Swift
McClendon
Hat snafu on Barnesville bridge ends with lone hat
A horse car crossing Barnesville bridge New Haven lost a hat blown from an open window. A bystander chased the hat, but his own hat blew away into Mill River. The two men ended on the bridge with one hat between them and a joke on neighborly help.
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Barnesville Bridge
New Haven
Mill River
Hartford Courant
Walking Skeleton Healed by Dr. King's New Discovery
A Mechanicsburg man recounts severe illness with lung abscess and fever. He tried a free trial of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, purchased a dollar bottle, then after three bottles recovered fully, gaining 48 pounds. He urges others to visit Rice Bros. & Co. for a free trial bottle and mentions large bottles priced at $1.
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4. Springer
Mechanicsburg
Dr. King
Rice Bros. & Co
Electric Bitters praised as cure for kidney and liver ills
Mr. I. W. Atkins of Girard Kansas touts Electric Bitters as rapid sellers and the best medicine for purifying blood regulating bowels and curing kidney and liver complaints. He claims families save on doctor bills, with bottles at 50 cents from Rice Bros. & Co.
Bargain column bids on farms and ranches near San Antonio
A wave of real estate notices offers 1100 acre Harris County tract near Houston on Buffalo Bayou with 400 tons hay last season, 1400 acre Moore Hollow farm near the International railroad with 65 acres cultivated, 12 000 price, 640 irrigable Leona river lands with sugar mill, 900 Rio Frio acres in Valde County, a 1690 ranch on Salado in Bexar County, and several other parcels 1200 price for Calaveras creek dwelling plus 42 acre fenced San Antonio river dairy site and 80 milk cows with prices given across multiple listings.
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Harris County
Houston
Buffalo Bayou
B. Johnson
J. W. Bradley
San Antonio
Moore Hollow
International
Rio Frio
Frio
Valde County
I. C
Salado
Bexar County
L. A
Calaveras Creek
Calaveras
L. C
San Antonio River
San Jose Ditch
Oriconto Teeth and Gums Promised Fresh Breath
An advertisement touts ORICONTO for teeth and gums, claiming perfect upkeep and fragrant breath. Sold in liquid and powder forms for 50 cents a box at fancy stores, by F. Kalteyer & Son.
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F. Kalteyer & Son
Table Delicacies From France and England Highlighted
Importation of French and English table delicacies noted as a specialty. Coffee is parched and ground daily. Teas of all grades and prices offered.
Local Clothier Announces Sellout Stock at Cost
A. M. Cohen, a leading city clothing dealer, declares in the Liem that he will sell his entire stock at and below cost, offering customers a rare chance to buy new suits at reasonable prices amid advertised salves and tonics from Rice Bros and Morley.
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A. M. Cohen
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Thos. B. Johnson
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Scents
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Ligur
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Grevonn, Johnson & Winter
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Lamar
Sndrana Democratic
Mexico
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Lexus
Blanco Star-Vindicator
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Brella
Maprio
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Madrid
Aranguez
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Brown Chemical CO
Baltimore
Byave
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Lem McClendon
Chess-Darley Company
W. B. Crosby
Chess-Caurley Co
Atlanta, Ga
Leona River
Uvalde
Riverside
A. J. McClure
Buttercup, Williamson Co
R. A. Holland
Commerce Street
Michael Ober
San Geronimo
Blum Street
F. Groos & CO
J. 8. Alexander
Anen A. Alexander
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G. W. Brackenridge
H. B. Andrews
Augustus Holkane
B. F. Yoakum
Thornton
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Jas, P. Ear
Traders’ National Bank
Ban Antonio, Texas
Review
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Alamo Streets
Geo. R. Hines
Real Estate and Loan Broker
Kampmann Building
Buckien
Arnica
Rice Bros. ‘C
Morley
Wooperry
Bastrop County
Motes Bros
Morery
Morris Mitchel
J. F. Robinson
T. B. Johnson
A. A. Drescher
W. Dietert
Boerne
Vemus Davis
George
W. 0. Daugherty
Frio County
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H. C. Hadstate
Frank Aoeton
Lambert
Anton Halamuda
J. W.W. Casey
Rachel Stealin
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Pacific
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Commerce St
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Galveston
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Fort Scott, Kansas
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Wahrenberger & Beckmann, Architects
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Cor. Yturri
Commerce Streets
J. B. Belohradsky & Co
San Antonio City
Rice
Ryan
Sessions & CO
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S .Y Dispatch
J. H. Kamphann
Otto Koehler
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