Texas town notes and July plans in 1881 issue
The San Antonio Light and Gazette column highlights national and local topics as farmers in North Foxay sell wheat at 1.87 per bushel, Tennessee honors Confederate veterans, and Texas cities plan Fourth of July celebrations with San Antonio ready to host in similar fashion to El Paso and Brownsville as Texas marks Independence Day with pride.
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North Foxay
San Antonio
el Paso
Brownsville
United States
Publisher's notice on subscriber address changes and payments
Subcribers are instructed to provide both old and new addresses when changing delivery to avoid misdelivery. If delivery is irregular, notify the office by telephone. Subscribers must pay only to authorized collectors. do not pay others to avoid errors.
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the Light and Gazette
San Antonio Businessmen Debate Brownsville Railroad Link
The piece discussesSan Antonio businessmen eyeing a Brownsville railroad as part of Harriman interests citing risks and benefits. A competing plan by Lon Air and Southwest leaders seeks a $100000 bonus through the Business Men's club with Dr Will to judge viability before pledges.
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Millionaire Senators Face Tariff Bill Bias Allegations
A New York Evening Post investigation attacks United States senators for potential bias toward corporate and wealthy interests in tariff debates. It lists many lawyers bankers and millionaires among lawmakers, arguing property rights and profit pressures shape legislation. The piece questions the influence of the rich on public policy and contrasts it with concerns of ordinary workers facing rising prices and stagnant wages.
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Senator Gore Says Northern Manufacturers Are Intelligent Citizens
Senator Gore of Oklahoma argues that northern manufacturers are intelligent citizens based on their business success and selection of United States senators. The remark, reported by Dallas Now, reflects his belief the industry leaders influence political choices.
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Gore
Oklahoma
United States
Dallas
Yarn Duties Questioned by Mr. Aldrich
A fragment notes Mr. Aldrich admitting duties have been creaked on yarns while implying they may not apply to the dollar a word yarn expected from Africa next year. The brief hints at tariff or policy questions affecting an upcoming African shipment.
ThatS So Cooke Will Stay On Their Jobs
In a San Antonio context the Chronicle notes the claim that Cooke remains in his post. The piece asserts police work requires a balance of boldness and courtesy, reflecting local views on lawmen and leadership.
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COOKE
Fly Statistics Promise Vast Insect Toll War Plan
A draft notice claims every man woman and child aged six or more will contract to kill ten million flies. The plan envisions widespread pest reduction though its feasibility remains unclear, as printed in the Knoxville Journal and Tribune.
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Knoxville Journal and
Tribune
Inventors Claim Rhode Island Machine Multiplies Counting Power
A Rhode Island pair announces a money counting machine claimed to perform the work of five people. The invention promises efficiency gains and is presented as a notable development in financial processing.
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Rhode
In Defense of Fellows Who Have Never Seen a Lion
Fragmentary historic note attributes a rambling defense to Louis Timet about fellows in Baal Africa and their relation to lions. The text appears garbled and lacks clear events, dates, or concrete subjects beyond a general complaint about courage, wounds, and perception.
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Africa
Famou
Jasta
Louis Timet
Harriman Ready to Quit If Replacement Arrives
The Austin American Statesman notes Harriman vows to resign as soon as a replacement is in place. He cites past delays in hiring and seeks a timely transition to ensure continuity.
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Hypnotic lawyers and a milk wagon tale in court
A noted legal tale unfolds with hypnotizing jurors praised by some lawyers as effective. A plaintiff seeking a damage award engages a famed barrister, who delivers a burning argument but the jury awards just 11 cents. Separately a local girl resents cow milk at home yet benefits from a country milk wagon during a stay, rebuffing familiar dairy habits.
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San Antonio
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Agnet
Hola
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San Antonio 21 Years Ago in The Light 1888
From The Light June 8 1888 San Antonio news notes: the San Antonio Baseball Club has disbanded due to lack of patronage and hard luck. Hose Cassiani may run for sheriff with several candidates already in the race. Braden works on railing around a city hill excavation. A dog cull begins Monday. Dillard Renant of Gouiad stays at the Monger. Mission Hose Company thanks Austin Fire Department for the recent drill. Cal H B Andriwa returns after two days indisposition. Marriage licenses issued W C Bairdman to Annie Tucker and T G James to Sonia Roach. Joy Sanele works at Lacoste station. Dr George H Rice now in Bandoth. Maverick Rifles organized last night with C M Tobin captain and Wood Prescott lieutenant. Company, all boys, will drill Saturday.
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Braden
New City
Daily Health Hint About Eye Strain
Amateur advice warns that eye strain can sometimes lead to a temporary or lasting impairment of mental faculties. The note emphasizes avoiding overstraining the eyes and staying mindful of visual effort.
Near Message Exchange Sparks Confusion on Wire
A garbled telephone exchange leaves a caller and a woman disputing a message as the line hums with misheard words. The woman complains she was accidentally struck by the wire and asks for clarity amid the noisy connection.
The Newspaper Game Revisited in Roaring Fame and Fire
In a witty retelling the narrator recalls quitting the newspaper game for a quieter life yet is drawn back by the roar of press deadlines. The poem captures the hum of the newsroom, the scent of paste and hot lead, and the enduring pull of frontline journalism.
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Berton Bradley
Dutte Evening News
Montana Press Association
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