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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1885

Page

2

Arrivals and Distant News Across the Nation

The item cites train arrivals in St Louis and Laredo, notes shipbuilding implications for a future American navy, reports a deadly heat wave and cholera spread in Spain, mentions a new cotton bale in De Witt County, and records Governor Martin of Kansas issuing proclamations. It also notes ex Governor Hupparp in Yokohama, Queen Victoria era style commentary on Japan, and water supply links to cholera control in Naples versus Marseilles.

de Witt County Hupparp Yokohama Japan Tue Philadelphia Times Spain Naples Marseilles Tou

Grant’s Decline Prompts Political Debate Across Nation

A San Antonio translation notes debates over temperance and liberty, while Massachusetts Governor touts household knowledge for boys and girls work. The piece quotes Senator Gorman on Garland’s Dolphin opinion and mentions a liquor sale ending August 12.

Massachusetts Worchester ‘Technical School Artemus Ward

Advertising San Antonio and Western Texas as a Health Resort

Mr Gifford shifts focus from mining to promoting San Antonio and Western Texas as a health resort. He seeks cooperation from hotels boarding houses and families to supply room details by August 1, and asks physicians and patients with climate-based benefits to share names, diseases, locations, and progress. Readers with interest in Antonio are urged to respond.

Progress Society San Antonio Free Press Licur Liaur Gifford Old Mexico Texas Antonio Morley F. Kalteyer & Son

Cement Sidewalks and Public Health in 1880 San Antonio

Letter to editor defends cement sidewalks against criticism citing durability and safety. Also promotes Brown's Iron Bitters for digestion and general health, with testimonials. Includes an agricultural note on Black-Leg in cattle and a local merchant listing.

San Antonio Texas A. J. McClure Buttercup, Williamson Co F. Kalteyer & Son

Walking Skeleton Recovers with New Discovery Cure

Mr KE Springer of Mechanicsburg praises Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption after a severe luw fever and lung abscess left him a walking skeleton. Three bottles restored health with a 48 pound gain and restored appetite. Free trials at Rice Bros Co drug store. Also ads for Electric Bitters and Cohen s clothing sale.

KE. Springer Mechanicsburg

Bargain listing for farms around San Antonio and Houston

Numerous farm and land sales listed along with prices and terms. 1100 acre vine farm near Houston with railroad access. 1400 acre Moore Hollow tract near International railroad. 640 acres on Leona river with sugar mill. 900 acres on Rio Frio in Valde county. 40 acre Salado ranch in Bexar. 100 acre Calaveras creek farm. additional dairy and cattle parcels priced from 1200 to 12000 dollars. Names include I B Johnson J W Bradley L C T C and Lient rice.

Harris County Houston Buffalo Bayou B. Johnson J. W. Bradley San Antonio Moore Hollow Rio Frio Frio Valde County T. C Salado Bexar County L. C Calaveras Creek San Jose Ditch

Local clothing dealer announces sell out stock at cost

Mr A M Cohen a major city clothing seller urges readers to buy now as he sells his entire stock below cost. The notice offers a rare chance to purchase a new suit at a reasonable figure.

Emanuel Abrahams A. M. Cohen’s Main Plaza A. M. Cohen

San Antonio Tent Permit Ordinance Enacted

City Council prohibits erecting tents within Fire Limits without permit. Those erected before must be removed within five days. Violators face fines from 10 to 200 dollars, with each day of noncompliance a separate offense.

City of San Antonio

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