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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1897
Page
8
A garbled clipping mentions a Texas legislator found dead and a joking remark about a verdict. It also comments on public discourse and trade metaphors, plus reader quips about political oratory and a fashioning of arguments. The piece reflects a miscellany style with scattered names and phrases.
A fragmentary notice says a visitor who lost $100 will hear of something to his advantage if he calls at 203 West Commerce Street. The ad mentions a firm offering the newest and most complete stack of furniture in town, G. A. Stewers Furniture Co., at 203 West Commerce Street.
An old advertisement touts De Witt’s Little Early Risers as a gentle cleansing remedy for eldnays liver and bowels, claiming they purify the system, ward off colds and fevers, and ease constipation with Vim and vigor. Sold by a local druggist at 104 East Cominene Street.
A vivid account recalls the 1843 Miterite delusion when believers and skeptics alike watched for an apocalyptic day in April. An aurora lit the night sky as townsfolk fled the snow and burial grounds, fearing universal destruction and rising the dead.
Aly Robinson describes Trinidad cocoa physiology noting cocao trees thrive only in shade of a larger tree, called mother of the cocoa, and shares that locals drink whisky due to unsafe drinking water. Scotch whisky with soda is common at meals.
A heated on platform disagreement erupts among passengers as a pale man advocates vegetarianism and mocks beef eaters. Insults and laughter follow while others defend meat and rail conductors navigate the tense scene aboard a Detroit streetcar.
A garbled excerpt shows a character debating name change by legislature or divine court. The text hints at social pressures and personal insecurity, with a secondary line about three hours later a hint of what she had said.
An 1850 ful act of the government of England allegedly diverted Westminster income once consecrated to St Peter to repair St Pauls due to a lack of funds. The claimed phrase Robbing Peter to Pay Paul is tied to this government action in London.
Local notices record concerts and balls at Mission Garden tonight, with Ladies Orchestra and admission 23 cents, plus a theatrical program and a string of civic and club events across the city including a trolley party, fireworks, and church services.
A parade of visitors and residents appears at the Maverick and Mahneke hotels in San Antonio and nearby towns. Names include Alf Avh Palestine HL Williems Austin Mont A Kleine Gonzales Joe Voltmann Binckevilly T Jay Wamach Waco Walter Teelfert Guero S H Hopting Gonzales Mrs Tsadore Walt Gongales W Hugh Hunter George Ja Mist Eva Files Hillsboro De W W Duke Jonick Dallas at the Benger Mrs FG Jones and Lille C Jones Troupe Harry Terrell Kerrville Col Louis J Wortham Austin Hodge Bell Keerville Charles R Beker Galveston Charles A Simon Converse Pan Albertson San Antonio now in Chihuahua Mexico Mrs Max Cahn Frieda visiting Gonzales Halja Levyson Rogular Gonzales Mr and Mrs Fd Smith Austin Licht office Ben Jones Printing company Capitol City Mrs Smith nee Marthe Payne formerly a Daily Light compositor.
Mrs Mary Keleihor aged 85 died Friday night at the St Francis home. Funeral conducted by Father Roberts Friday evening, burial in St Marys cemetery. Deceased leaves a son Colonel W Kelsthor director of a Taylor bank who arrived yesterday to attend the funeral.
In West Texas circle, notices surface of high importance amid campaign chatter for appointments. Friends and supporters dispatch testers and telegrams, urging readiness as the moment nears. A local advertisement promotes One Minute Cough Cure for coughs colds croup bronchial and throat ailments.
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