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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1898
Page
3
Me Sanday Light reports a July 24, 3898 item praising Munyon remedies for coughs colds and throat trouble. A Texas reader Brank Vickrey claims Munyon treatment by mail restored a infant’s health and offers the medicine with medical advice free.
A scattered collection of anecdotes and excerpts covers diverse topics. It ranges from disparate views on meat and regional tastes to a mother’s grief and a public execution. The piece shifts to press influence, legal quirks, and curiosities of journalism.
Kerrville July 2 reports a double wedding at the Baptist church in Ingram uniting W M Evans and Theresa Taily and Moore and Della Bier. Farmers enjoy good prices for sales as spring wool clip fades. Old Kerrville resident WH A Resimna visits relatives, plus train travelers Nye Taylor Russ and others depart. Local street work continues with sidewalk upgrades. A son born to Mr and Mrs Will Teno last Saturday.
In Dallas July 20 officials of the Catlan Belronte area plan train entrances over Santa Fe tracks as Cotton Belt considers improving service. Ministers and church members press legal action over Sunday closing laws, while saloon interests argue for state supremacy. Local figures include Rep. Burke and postmaster concerns, plus lightning strikes and street railway debates.
The piece compares colonial empires and potential U S holdings if the Philippines Cuba and Puerto Rico were retained. It estimates total area of about 7,749 square miles more than Texas and tallies home and abroad possessions for Britain France Germany and others, projecting population near 38 million for the United States.
The article announces Misa Mstelle Reel of Wyoming as the new national superintendent of Indian schools in Mace of Dry WN, noting her prior roles as state superintendent for public instruction and Laramie county superintendent. It praises her political influence with Wyoming’s U S Senators and suggests her approval reflects broad support for the difficult post. The piece also comments on her age and appearance.
Letters praise Mayor Gallagher from soldiers and citizens, recounting his patriotism and efforts like sewer repairs. They condemn opposition and urge Belknap and Zouaves to back his leadership in future elections, stressing community ties and service to San Antonio.
A July 23 entry from Uvalde reports the Literary Club planning entertainment for the judicial event, with attention to the program. Misses Lillian and Whetta Koerner return to San Antonio after several weeks in Uvalde. Mr. Uno N. Gamer plans a trip to Austin after yesterday’s rain. George Waryl of the Geological Survey returns home. Captain J. G. Baker of Troop My Briet Texas Cavalry visits with his family. A Sunday morning arc cooled by rain. vegetation remains resilient. Mrs. R. N. Abrahams visits Bpofford. Prof. J. L. Craiksnank delivered lectures and attended the summer norms. L. C. Birmingham plans to move to Sherman soon.
A July 23 1899 San Antonio letter to the Daily Light discusses citizen soldiers willingness to ignore politics while in camp and references annexation debates. It notes a son Louis serving in city power with private newspapers, and mentions figures Reagan and Crane in relation to territorial expansion.
FLORESVILLE July 23 A Democratic convention for the Ninetieth representative district comprising Bexar Atascosa Karnes Wilson and live Oak counties is called to meet in Floresville Texas on July 2. The community notes a new Catholic church flag spire and local movements including visits from residents and railroad workers.
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