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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1900
Page
1
An advertisement touts a “Botanic Blood Balm” claimed to cure blood poisons and a range of symptoms from skin eruptions to swollen glands. It asserts decades of testing, promises a free trial, and sells bottles at a dollar each or six for five dollars, with mailed guidance and a free pamphlet.
The Business Mens club discusses Sunday outings to attract city patrons, arguing for weekly excur sions and incentives to encourage residents to attend local events and support nearby towns. The group notes library and travel options that could boost attendance and plans to formalize a schedule after streetcar changes.
The Southern Railway promotes summer resorts along the Southern Tailway from Nasihville to East Tennessee and Virginia. It offers a brochure titled Summer Homes and Resorts with about a thousand hotels and boarding houses, rates, and train routes. Write CG A Bensenter in Chattanooga for a copy.
A long, fragmentary column from a 1901 San Antonio paper surveys public figures, local politics, taxes, and civic concerns. It laments admonitions against school discipline, comments on anti-corruption efforts, and notes upcoming changes like a new market house and hotel, while criticizing politicians and social clubs and urging responsible behavior from sportsmen and city leaders.
The piece reflects on hunting and fishing culture, noting fluctuating bird and fish conditions, recent catch of a large earfish near Eckerty, and the debate over game protection. It contrasts support for restrictions with rural calls for farming and local tolerance, while emphasizing the need to safeguard game through limited slaughter and prudent seasons.
Dr D B Caraile reports Medric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of seral ula after years of pester ing sores on head and face. Bitters touted as blood purifier purporting to heal eczema fetter and other sores. Claims include liver kidney and bowel stimulation and poison removal. Only 60 cents sold by local merchants.
Directors of the Business Meets discuss securing funds to sustain the organization. Members pledged, new subscribers added, and solicited memberships show growing support as the board aims for stronger efforts this year to achieve greater distinction as a distributing center.
The city will receive bids at the city clerk’s office until 12 noon on Monday January 25 1900 for two bond issues. One 300000 twenty year gold straight improvement bonds and one 200000 twenty year gold refunding bonds. Interest not exceeding 4 percent per year, payable at New York or San Antonio at holder option. A 6400 certified check accompanies each bid. City references National City Bank New York and San Antonio National Bank. Prospectus address 530 206.
N M Washer spoke at the convention banquet claiming he was a regular Chauncey Depew figure. His remarks on railway postal service and business affairs drew frequent applause and a warm reception.
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