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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1885

Page

2

GraniteE substitution shifts cost to convict labor in Capitol

State to pay 700000 by convict labor if GraniteE replaces limestone in the Capitol, freeing 600 convicts for about four years. Tyre express companies profit from Missouri Pacific freight stoppages in Texas, while alderman Seelknapp pushes 75000 bond issue for city hall and jail. The governor urges peaceful action amid Missouri Pacific strikes. cross walks upgrade eyed by Alderman Bolton as urgent city improvement.

Capitol Tyre Express Companies Texas Missouri Pacific Ine Lane The Ireland Tuara Bolton

Up-country paper taunts Dallas over ambitious claims

An up-country paper criticizes Dallas for overreaching and chasing vast goals. It argues modern philosophy shows prosperity comes to places that push hard and make strong claims, comparing cities to men who must push to advance.

Dallas Mishler

Advertising tips and cabinet talk from late 19th century papers

The Huntsville Item urges brisk advertising with clear price points and truthful claims. The Cincinnati Times Star analyzes Cleveland's cabinet as a mix of regional interests and policy stances, noting the influence on future Democratic nominations and debates over reform and business approach.

Huntsville Item Cleveland Cincinnati Times Star South New York West Vilas Wisconsin New England Indiana Delaware Treasury Postoffice Manning Mr. Garland Mr. Bayard Garland Bayard Mr. Manning Lamar

Vast Texas and Mexico Land Listings Offer Bargains

Colonel Bradley advertises hundreds of thousands of acres across Texas and Mexico for sale, with details on grazing, farming, timber, water, and improvements. Properties include 700 to 900 thousand acre ranches, city cottages, farms near San Antonio, and distant holdings with easy terms. Also notes rail access, river fronts, and mineral prospects plus mining interests and coal supply.

J. W. Bradley East Houston Street Colonel Bradley Texas Green County T. P San Antonio Floresville Blanco Road City Mexico Rio Grande Bexar County Exas Republic of Mexico Monterey

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