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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1900

Page

7

Free Common Sense Medical Adviser Offer

An old newspaper notice offers the Common Sense Medical Adviser free on receipt of postage stamps. It asks for 27 one cent stamps to cover mailing a paper edition or 3 cents for the cloth binding, payable to Doctor R. V. Pierce in Buffalo New York.

Pierce Golies Carrie Atacis West Ataln Sty Battlecreek, Biel Doctor Pierce Common Sense Medical Adviser Eoper R. V Pierce Bufialo N.Y

Shooting by Ear Provokes Tasking of a Contributor

A Northern sports paper condemns careless talk about hunting by ear. It cautions sportsmen against dangerous, unseen gunshots in darkness and urges restraint, noting incidents near Harlon and Burton and stressing the need for responsible discussion in sports journals.

Ea Ieee Psist Inssons Luc

Building Permits Issued by City Assessor Yesterday

The city assessor approved several building permits including A B Mancan to erect an addition on San Fernando Street ward 2 for 103 dollars, Daniel to build a shed at 40d Mazon Street ward 6 for 15 dollars, Jon C Rivas to rebuild a shed at 1441 West Commerce Street ward J for 15 dollars, M A Anta Sosa to build a one room house on South Lareits for 15 dollars, G Globs to build a stable at 117 Madison Street ward 8 for 1,260 dollars, Convencion Rives to build a one room box house at 121 Lopez Street ward 8 for 310 dollars.

A. B. Mancan San Fernando Street Ward AL. Daniel Mazon Street Jon C. Rivas Weat Commerce Street M.A. Anta Sosa

Bates and Stamford Lead Filipino Front near Orani

A report details Lieutenant Bates and Lieutenant Stamford directing a line against insurgents near Orani and Iba, Philippines. Bates’s detachment aided signal troops, while Stamford conducted a raking assault, with skirmishes lasting about three quarters of an hour and no signal detachment casualties.

Bates Pure San Liouston Pweary-fifth Infantry Corse Philippines A. Signal Corps Beary W. Suurford Grants Orani Stamford Shbig Iba Schenck United Suites Infantry Wis Killiel Chis Sianford Lieutentmr Bates Sia Slerceling Xeoms Pacly Cy Rome Stanford Jenvin Ims White Su- Diy Marcelina Thesorth Slenal Carpa Anto Néon Hiod Logie Wes Dombie Carneral Sion Anon Prannd Stanford Ding Wieh Coulibert Mauser Ballistios Gee Che Amabush Nordayist Naude

Postmaster Clifford Absent at Republican Convention

San Antonio postmaster Dr. G G Clifford is away in Philadelphia attending the Republican National convention. His duties are temporarily managed by his father Col C H Clifford as acting postmaster.

Deldata G. G. Clifford San Antonio Philadelphia Post Col C. H. Clifford Aletant

City to vote on land purchase ordinance for unpaid parcels

An ordinance prepared by the city council targets parcels on Crock att alrect once bought by Eliza M. Canterbury and Sarah B. Enger years ago at opening Bale atrects. They have never paid for the land. The city clerk prepared the ordinance and it will be considered tomorrow.

Eliza M. Canterbury Sarah B. Enger

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Superior Digestive Relief

Esteemed claim of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe effective cure for indigestion and stomach weakness. Describes tablet composition Yegetrbic and fruit essences Golden Seal and pure pey son, claiming digestion aid, nourishment, and strengthened flesh in run-down individuals. Sold at drug stores for 60 cents per package.

Stuart

County Commissioners Court Minutes Show Routine Expenses

The county commissioners court met at 10 am with full attendance. Accounts approved include jury per diems for eight days at 16 dollars each, county officers and contractors across precincts, school superintendent services, interpreters fees, road and bridge work, hardware purchases, and courthouse maintenance costs totaling numerous small items for Precincts 1 and 4.

Ed Kraus Yon Grmy Kirkwood Road A. Storms G. Peterson Ed Sleves & Sons Arkiges Ets Peter Touas Exofticia County M. Sanchez Precinct 4 T. P. McGall West & Guizeit Pulumbing Santos Leal Frank Ashlay Pleasanton Road J. P. Campbell Lem Wisdom Housinger Hardware Co Bnotler Keutz J. C. Sweeney W.A. Cole

LICENSED TO WED. ALE. Gulua and Minne 8. Walker

A clipped notice records a marriage license issuance for Gulua and Minne, with names and statuses noted, including Robert Jones and Hogle, both identified as colored, in a terse public record style.

Walker Robert Jones Hogle Whitheld

Hawley Delegation Tops In Texas Republican Contest

A private telegram to U.S. Marshal J. G. Sherman from Philadelphia reports the Hawley Ferguson delegation leading in Texas. The message states Hawley Ferguson on top with seating changes and drops, though press telegraph notes differ on Green leading.

Nona Philadelphia United States J. G. Shermank Texas Phtianetelle Hawley-Ferguson Hye-Ferguseen Re Ling Tight Green Ulead Hawley Eviday

You say I am stingy yet you claim I care most

In dialogue from Buffalo News the couple argue about money and value. She accuses him of stinginess while he defends his single minded focus on their finances and futures. The exchange reveals tension over investment and perceived affection.

Buffalo News

Trifle Tamldy Comment Sparks Disdain

Fragmentary text appears to reflect a critical note about tact and timing, with phrases hinting at reprimand and misstep. The source mentions Chicago Record style, suggesting a period newspaper voice and evaluative tone regarding conduct.

The Maurer Beverages Featured at Family Liquor House

In hot weather the Maurer is praised as an ideal cooling ingredient for drinks. The ad touts the liquor store at 140 W Commerce St offering a selection to make beverages more refreshing and satisfying.

Tha Family Liquor House Commerce St. Tel

Torrey's Rough Riders Rise From Larval Recruiting Plans

The piece traces Lt Col Theodore Roosevelt and Col Leonard Wood forging a rough riders regiment in 1898. It credits Torrey with initiating the plan to recruit western, self-reliant horsemen from the Rocky Mountain region, notes backing by officials and Congress, and links the concept to U S war aims in Cuba. It cites the blend of New England training, Mississippi Valley roots, and western frontier experience shaping an effective force.

Ole Dy Leonard Wood Theodore Roogevelt Auyther J. L. Torrey Culongy Melvin Grigsby Jima Sillesthed Rough Ri Ees Verrey Semmtar Feu Lorrey Lortey Rocky Mountain Cuba Turd Lis Recky Maine Jayty Towrey Yue Tieu Ty Wre Gon Sruss United States Naomi Mpital Wlewyer Nexsiunte Tis Acchusetts Uada Missouriduration Wyoming Joy Pike County Tino Poke County Missouri Jud Bowers Pike John Bay Tilmin Illiznis Mark Dwain Vow Sawyer Fuckeberry Win Johnny Henderson Von Vole Andrew Tacisor Wa Porreswisi Ona Wie Uther Columbia Fem Torres Fordy-Tye Torey Swanters Henderson Beene Melinley Allison Greeral Henderson

A Storied Lawyer’s Rise From Newspaper Carrier to Leader

A transcribed tale follows a man who began delivering papers in St Louis and rose to become a district attorney, deputy U.S. marshal, and lieutenant colonel. He led legal reforms, helped shape bankruptcy and commercial law, and backed Western volunteers for Cuba.

Jay L Ile St. Louis Orrey St. Lews Tewyer Henry Altehcock Gangsignee Jn Oa Dan United States California St. Ponts

National Democratic Convention travel and ticket details

The notice lists travel options and ticket pricing for attendees of the National Democratic Convention. It mentions boat routes, coastal departure points, and a threshold price of five dollars for certain services. Details appear unclear and partially garbled.

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