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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1885
Page
2
Notice indicates materials entered at the San Antonio Texas post office as second class matter. The wording notes mail handling status and classification for publication in the local press.
The new May 17 1885 time card sets departures for routes to St Louis via Missouri Pacific and to Laredo and Dallas. The Galveston News reports crop conditions across 37 Texas counties showing better prospects than recent years. Local option elections rise, boosting the prohibition movement in the next two years.
The piece surveys holiday patriotism, debates over public celebrations in San Antonio and Dallas, and legal delays in Yeager's murder case in New Braunfels. It also discusses frontier law enforcement, frontier tensions with Mexican raiders, and editorial views on Texas newspapers and national finances.
The Houston Post outlines Britain's looming cabinet changes after Gladstone's resignation. It notes Lord Salisbury's bid for PM or Foreign Secretary, the likelihood of terms with Irish Home Rulers, and possible shifts in foreign policy with emphasis on Germany, Ireland, Russia, and Egypt.
A New York Triune excerpt notes a fashion shift with choirs moved behind the congregation after a tenor's loud spring suit. It contrasts old and new seating, while advertising local products and services.
Newton Indiana citizen states his wife suffered a 25 year cough but improved greatly after using Dr King’s New Discovery. He claims the first bottle brought relief and the second bottle cured her after 30 years of poor health. Trial bottles offered at Rice Bros Co drug store. large size $1.
San Antonio establishement at 205 Commerce Street offers artist and draughtsmen materials domestic and imported. An array includes enamel and paintings, frames, mouldings, fresco and sign painting supplies, china decorations, wax flower materials, and decorative wallpaper. Mueller ships paints and oils from factories and sells window glass, wallpaper, and related items. Summer Complaint notice from 1883 praises Morley Bros. Blackberry Balsam with testimonial by J. D. Browder.
Bundle of farm for sale notices across Harris and surrounding counties. Listings include 1100 acre tract near Houston on Buffalo Bayou with railroad, 1400 acre Moore Hollow property near International railroad, 640 acre Leona river site with irrigation, 900 acre Rio Frio holdings near Valde county, 280 acre Salado ranch with stock facilities, and 100 acre Calaveras creek parcel. Multiple cash and easy terms offers with title warranties and possible cattle or horses.
Importers feature French and English table delicacies as a specialty. Coffee is roasted and ground daily. Teas of all grades and prices offered to customers.
Furnishing stone for building purposes in any quantity and dimensions. Ornamental stone cutting available on request. Prices described as low with prompt attention. Address:
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