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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1885
Page
2
The item cites rising fears of another rebellion on the Isthmus and U S involvement to protect American interests. It notes remarks by Roscor Conxiuise denying personal knowledge of Cleveland, scorn for Hooiserdom, and reports on the Italia disaster, Grayson street plans, and broader violence across Indian and Mexican conflicts.
The San Antonio area buzzes with plans for a San Antonio and Aransas Pass line and hopes to link Beeville and other towns. Local leaders urge action to secure rail access as the Rockport Transcript touts Texas’ bright future through rail corridors, water routes, and export trade across the region.
A batch of late 19th century ads promotes discounted wall papers from R H Russell, coal supplies from Eagle Pass Coal Company, cheap clothing at A M Cohen, relocation of Rice & Dallas, and the Art Gallery of C H Mueller. It also features J P Condon carriage making, Rice Bros Co selling Dr Kings New Discovery and Electric Bitters with guarantees and free trial, all urging quick purchases and local service in San Antonio.
A customer from Musquito Texas credits Morley Bros Blackberry Balsam with saving a baby suffering summer complaint and teething. The letter thanks the firm and notes sales through F Kalteyer & Son. A medical blurb promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a safer anti bilious tonic.
Stock remains available in the fourth series of the Merchants and Mechanics Building and Loan association. People seeking home ownership by affordable monthly payments should contact W. A. Bonynog, Secretary, Room 8 Soledad Block, corner Houston and Soledad streets, for complete details.
Auction style column lists numerous properties near San Antonio and Houston. 1100 acre farm in Harris County by Buffalo Bayou with railroad nearby. 1400 acre Moore Hollow farm near International railroad. 640 acre Leona river tract with irrigable land and sugar mill. 900 acre Rio Frio and 680 other acres with fence and cattle stock. Salado ranch 280 acre area with tanks and stock pens. Prices range from 1200 to 12000 dollars with cash or easy terms. Sellers: T L Johnson and J W Bradley among others.
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