Tax needs and regional notes hit San Antonio
The piece notes San Antonio’s scholastic population at 7863, surpassing Galveston by 167, plus infrastructure progress on the Aransas road, and upcoming Volksfest plans. It cites tax policy in Limestone County, military encampments, labor unrest in Cleveland, and Prohibitionist politics in Ohio as a broad snapshot of current affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Galveston
Limestone County
Galveston News
Sanitation and policy notes from a bustling city scene
The piece urges diligent home sanitation amid heat and disease risk, cites Morrison & Fourmy’s City Directory 1885 86 with a city map, and discusses regional politics from Indian Territory colonization to tariff advocacy. It references El Paso courthouse fraud allegations, Houston military post ideas, and satire on land schemes, with socialists and Bismarck’s reforms in Europe also noted.
Which Was She A Veiled Bride Disappears In Sultan’s Trial
In a tale attributed to F R Stockton a Turk wed a veiled white clothed bride in the presence of a Sultan. After the ceremony she vanished and the groom faced a room of forty veiled women to choose his bride with life at stake. He picks between a frowning and a smiling woman but Stockton leaves the answer in an impenetrable mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Stockton
Mr. Stockton
No Poetry in a Maiden's Love
A brief essay argues marriage is natural and necessary but love should come first. It notes that both men and women participate in courting and that youth may idealize romance, while women hold a practical view. The piece cites a quote from Vastor Hammond on the contrast between poetic notions and practical affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vastor Hammond
Prohibition Candidate Leonard Eyes Ohio Governor Post
The Philadelphia Press notes Brother Leonard, the Prohibition candidate for Ohio governor, believes he has a solid shot at victory while the paper quips he will settle for nothing stronger than cold tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Leonard
Ohio
Philadelphia Press
Advice to Young Men for Presidential Readiness
Advice urges young men eligible for the Presidency to study contemporary history and public figures, honorable or ignominious, to aid administration. Also includes anecdotes on human strength and health tonics, and cattle treatment testimonials for Brown's Iron Bitters and Wonderful Eighth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
A True Tonic Claim for Stomach Bitters
The piece argues that Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is a true tonic not a mere appetite stimulant. It claims the remedy restores digestion, cures biliousness, regulates body habit, renews harmony of bodily tone, and guards against malaria, rheumatism, kidney complaints, and nervousness.
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Cure for Consumption
A letter from Mr XK of Mechanicsburg Pa recalls suffering suw fever and lung abscess leaving him a walking skeleton. He credits three bottles of Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption with restoring health and appetite, losing 48 pounds. Rice Bros Co offers free trial bottles and large bottles at $1.
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Springer
Mechanicsburg
Dr. King
Riceros. & Co
Electric Bitters Sold By Rice Bros And Co
Mr l W Atkins of Girard Kansas praises Electric Bitters as a reliable seller and quick cure for kidney and liver complaints. The tonic purifies blood and regulates bowels, offering household savings on medical bills. Available at Rice Bros Co for 50 cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Atkins
Girard
Kas
Rice Bros. & Co
Morley’s Blackberry Balsam Praised In 1854 Texas Notice
An 1854 Texas notice from Bastrop County commends Morley’s Blackberry Balsam for flax and related ailments in children. The testimonial names Messrs. Messey Bros of Austin, praises the medicine, and notes its availability through F Kalteyer & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flax
Wooperry
Bastrop County
Texas
Messrs. Messey
Fine farms for sale in Texas bargain column
Auction style notices list multiple properties in Texas counties near Houston and San Antonio. Listings include 1100 acre Harris County farm near Buffalo Bayou, 1400 acre Moore Hollow tract, 640 acres Leona river near Uvalde with sugar mill, 900 acres on Rio Frio in Valde county, a 40 acre Salado ranch near San Antonio, Calaveras creek 100 acre tract, and a 90 acre summer residence dairy near San Antonio with 80 milk cattle. Prices range from 1,200 to 12,000 dollars with terms noted.
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Harris County
Houston
Buffalo Bayou
T. B. Johnson
J. W. Bradley
San Antonio
Moore Hollow
International
Rio Frio
Frio
Valde County
Salado
Bexar County
L. C
Calaveras Creek
San Antonio River
San Jose Ditch
Cohen announces blowout sale of entire clothing stock
Mr. A. M. Cohen, a leading city dealer in ready-made clothing, declares he will sell out his entire stock at and below cost. He urges readers that this is a rare chance to obtain a new suit at a very reasonable figure for all customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parnell
Bismarck
Harper's
Edwin A. Curley
Munich
Vollmar
A. M. Cohen
Liam
Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Morley T X S Tonic Cordial Ad
An old newspaper advertisement promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for cuts and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee and two dollar per box price. It also hawks Morley’s T X S tonic cordial claiming it restores system health for women including whites and nervous prostration. It touts Oricont o Teeth and Gums care for 50 cents a box with liquid and powder forms sold at fancy stores.
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Bucklen
Rice Bros. D
Morley
F. Kalteyer & Son
Importing Fine French and English Table Delicacies
A local shop advertises importation of French and English table delicacies. Coffee is roasted and ground daily. A range of teas offered in all grades and prices.
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W. L. Winter
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Proprietors
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G. D. Roemer
Henry Schumacher
Roemer
Thomas B. Johnson
Girvann, Johnson & Winer
Postoffice
Geo
P P. Rowell & Co
Wade
I. & G. N. Railroad
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Iron Mountain
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Laredo
New Orleans
P. m. Veston
Galdd Kiewiegee
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Ragle
el Paso
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Lanter
Po- Nce
Cleveland
Austin
North Pole
Philadelphia
Messrs. Morrison & Fourmy
City of
Indian Territory
United States
Galveston Bar
Times- Democrat
Canal Street
New York
Henry Grovge
Louisiana
B. W. Perkins
Kansas
Globe- Democrat
Greer County
Greer
Red River
Lexus
Smith M, Weed
Cornelius
Riverside
A. J. McClure, Buttercup, Williamson Co
Leona
Uvalde
J. C
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J. F. Hobinson
Anager
F. Kuhn
Denver
Col
Mary Fraser
Nova Scotia
Frank Newton
E. Loundsbury
A A. Drescher
W. Dietert
Boerne
Lane Davis
George
W. CO
Rite
Arlo County
Hakesspox
Berry
Esq Antonio
D. H. Breeding
Major T. T. Teel
H.C. Hadstate
L. H. Lambert
Anton Halamuda
J. W. Casey
Rachel Breslin
W. A. Carnahan
R. J. Vincent
W. H. Brown
Leesville
W. J. Hogge
George Leesberg
Castroville
Strabisams
Mace Sorell
Belmont
Robert Grier
Pana Maria
H. C. Kurris
Rancho
A.C. Decker
Stockdale
W. J. Terriberry
Saltillo
Mexico
R. A. Holland
Commerce Street
F. Groos & Co
J. 8. Alexander
Anen A. Alexander
Texas National Bank of
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Parp Iy
G. W. BrackenuAey
B. Andrews
Augustus Belknap
Yoakum
Thornton
Pres
J. W. Guass, VP
P. Rann
Traders National Bank
San Antonio, Texas
Reurer
Guo. Reurer
Two Brothers Saloon
Alamo Streets
T. &. Harribon
Tom Harrison, JR
Harrison & Harrison
Attorneys At Law
Kampmann Building
Iran
Hrown Chemical CO
Baltimore
S Ss. So
Swift
Missouri Pacific Railway System
Little Rock
Union Depot
J. J. Chew
Commerce St
HH. P. Hughes
Howton
B. W. McCullough
Texa
Wheeler
Wilson’s
R. H. Jackson
Addres
Fort Scott
Fort Scott, Kansas
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V. Lorra
Wahrenberger & Beckmann, Architects
Lockwood & Kampmann
Bank
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Yturri
Commerce
J. B. Belohradsky & Co
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Rice
Ryan
Sessions & CO
Houston Street
Frommer
Court House
Soledad St
J. H. Kampmann
Otto Koehler
Lone Star
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