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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1885
Page
2
The text notes Sam Jones recalling fear early preaching and now fearing he may not. It reports a meeting of old soldiers of the city of the grey and blue at the courthouse to express condolences for General Grant's death.
The Washington Critic resumes publication strongly after a citywide blaze, with loud claims of renewed vigor and full news coverage. San Antonio merchants urged to boost advertising amid claims of broad local support, while business sentiment in September hints at steady activity in the western state. A crusade against the grand jury system gains traction as supporters push for reforms. The Waco Examiner questions Democratic governorial prospects for John F. Elliott. A soldiers monument in Atlanta rises to 180 feet with pillars from army posts and government support. Paris reports a French seventh-child education subsidy approved by the Chamber. Boston Traveler notes possible presidential liaison for the administration, while Civil War era notes discuss executive-lawmaker harmony. Catholic university construction plans await fall prelate meetings and a fundraising circular.
Bishops aim to establish a grand university program with $1,000,000 in endowments to create endowed chairs and launch a course of study for clergy. Initial enrollment will be priests from New York, Brooklyn, and Boston dioceses, followed by law and medical students from regular institutions. The project faces careful planning at every step.
A Detroit man recalls a past assault and battery case tried before Justice Timothy McCarthy where the judge repeatedly adjourned for five minutes for beer. The proceedings included the plaintiff suing a man who had licked him and several subsequent adjournments, making the case notably unusual.
A colonial era piece touts Congo exploration for American commerce while warning malaria as the chief obstacle. It endorses Brown's Iron Bitters and Hostetter's Bitters as true tonics, claims Electric Bitters cure liver and kidney ills, and notes a mass sale on ready made clothing at A. M. Cohen's.
Mr Gifford plans to promote San Antonio and West Texas as a health resort after next month. He requests hotels boarding houses and furnished rooms to respond by August 1 with location rates and capacity. physicians to provide patient outcomes. invalids to share names locations diseases and progress. and any readers to submit items to boost the campaign.
A collection of real estate notices offers farms and ranch land for sale or rent across Texas. Properties include an 1100 acre Harris County tract on Buffalo Bayou with water and timber, a 1400 acre Moore Hollow farm near the International railroad, a 640 acre Leona river site with a sugar mill, and 906 acre Rio Frio valley holdings. Also advertised are a Salado ranch, a Calaveras creek small farm, cattle handling gear, carriages, and various health and household products. Prices and contact references are included for each listing.
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