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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1885
Page
6
Chicago records eleven sunstroke cases while editorials discuss Texas cattle movement and street improvements. The piece notes a limited Mormon outbreak, pending water issues at Amar as Pass, and commentary on Mexican trade and St Louis reception of a Mexican editorial excursion.
A Texas brief notes recurring stage robberies between Pena and Rio Grande City and the conviction of McDaniel and his gang. It reports General Grant’s funeral as a holiday urged by many governors, with post offices closed 1 to 5 pm. It also covers Texas court decisions on creditor rights, New York debates over Grant’s funeral holiday, and Corpus Christi Caller interviews with Captain Kenedy about a Gulf road to Goliad and Corpus Christi, including rail imports, rolling stock, and local funding prospects.
A pair of hens argue over a woman in the garden and a stone threat. The exchange ends with caution to stay as a possible hit looms. The Chicago Tribune is cited and a cigarette ad notes Opera Puffs at a popular price.
A memorial ode from San Antonio dated July 28 1885 laments Ulysses S Grant's death and praises his legacy while reflecting on peace and memory. The piece contrasts Grant with other historic figures and contemplates mortality and national sorrow. An editorial note accompanies advertisements and medical claims for Brown's Iron Bitters and Fantastical frontier real estate and liquor sales.
The advert promotes Electric Bitters as the ultimate blood purifier and system regulator for liver inactivity biliousness jaundice constipation weak kidneys and urinary diseases. It claims quick, guaranteed relief with each bottle sold for 50 cents by Rice Bros. & Co.
For three years Mr Gifford has focused on mining in Old Mexico and will next month shift to advertising San Antonio and Western Texas as a health resort. He seeks cooperation from hotels boarding houses and families to supply occupancy details by August. Physicians, patients, invalids with climate benefits are asked to share names diseases origins progress and location. Readers of the Light are urged to submit items to boost the campaign.
Bargain column listing multiple properties for sale and sale terms. Highlights include 1100 acres in Harris county 6 miles from Houston on Buffalo Bayou with water grass timber and some improvements. 640 acres near Leona river with sugar mill at $5500. 900 acres on Rio Frio in Valde county at $6000. a cheap ranch on dry Salado 40 acres under fence at $1680. Also smaller farms near San Antonio with homes stock and carriage shop offers.
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