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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1896
Page
5
An 1826 issue cites a mythic tale to frame digestive woes and promotes Doctor Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a radical, gentle, lasting cure. The ad claims the pellets stimulate digestive juices, invigorate the liver, aid bile secretion, and promote regular bowels without harsh catharsis. It warns against griping pills sold for profit.
A hometown column reports on neighborhood changes, new residences near Deeley and South Olive streets, and travels of residents to Weimar, Seguin, and Lockhart. Social events include a fundraiser for Nebraska Street Presbyterian church and a German congregation gathering. Headlines note births, health news, end-of-week social, and routine police activity in the town.
Contractors and carpenters urged to obtain prices from Wea Cameron and Co before the specified date. The notice requests timely price comparisons for building materials and emphasizes prompt action.
The narrative recounts a rail ascent to Pike's Peak via a cogwheel railway near Manitou. It details engineering, gradient, rack rails, locomotives, and cars, plus panoramic views from the route including Pueblo, Colorado Springs, and the Sangre de Cristo range, highlighting the monumental scenery.
The narrator journeys from Manitow to Pikes Peak region describing grand overlooks, landmarks like Cameron's Cone and Garden of the Gods, and a stop at a litte hotel near Grand View Rock. He notes Alpine flora, high altitude scenery, and visits to Colorado Springs, Cripple Creek, and Garden of the Gate in a vivid travelogue tone.
An editor extols Colorado and Denver scenery while a trustee announces a sale of William Brothers Commercial Saloon furniture liquor and cigars at 217 Commerce Street by auction on Saturday June 27 at 11 o'clock a m. Also note offers to contractors carpenters and lumber buyers to get prices from Wm Cameron & Co.
A garbled notebook of dates and saints from June with scattered years and battles. References include St. Areysina Gou aiga, Queen Victoria’s Jubilee, Petersburg captured, Ewell crossing the Potomac, Battle of Bannockburn? and Custer defeat. Many names and numbers are unclear or misspelled, limiting precise interpretation.
Warning notice urges consumers to consult Ed Stevee Bons in East Commerce Iatrogrand I and GQ at N Depot before purchasing Lumar or other building materials. The fragment emphasizes seeking expert advice prior to material selection and procurement.
Contractors and carpetters report a surge in demand as prices drop in Goa. Local consumers seek affordable materials while suppliers warn of limited stock and rising shipping costs amid a regional slowdown.
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