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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1897
Page
1
You are invited to our informal grand opening next Tuesday through Thursday. No cards or invitations are needed, just come and enjoy the display. Everyone is welcome to see the new season’s fashions and ambiance.
The head milliner Miss A. R. Tuttle and her assistants prepare a grand display of Imported and American Hot Beauties on the second floor. The Dress Goods section features new silks and refined fabrics, all ready for approval this week.
The Sunday Light of San Antonio announces office at 104 East Commerce Street. Officers listed include T DB Johnson president and manager, H C Schumacher director, T Schumacher treasurer, Messmer secretary, with subscription rates and warnings to subscribers not to pay unauthorized collectors. Paper date shows Sunday Mar 897.
A reflective column discusses old fashioned simplicity versus modern dress and manners. It argues Eve and Adam symbolize simple living, questions whether current fashion improves manhood, praises Greek and Puritan ideals, and warns against excess while urging balanced strength and health. Public notices touch on Bryan’s tours, Belfast’s gas price, and a Tyrolean concert locally.
An appeal from Kalamazoo Michigan promises a free prescription to cure nervous weakness in men. The letter from Agathe suggests restoring vigor and natural organ size, urging interested readers to request the remedy from BE G Olds, Box 1748, Kalamazoo, Michigan, with no charge for the prescription.
Kansas County notes include theft and murder dockets, missing horses near Berelah, and a calm forecast with light drizzle. Local marriages appear with Emil Wasserman and Brixie McCrae, solos and dances at Cabeza and Tryoge homes, and community updates from the Range school board meeting and Grain residence wedding officiated by Rev. Stoddard.
From San Angelo reports a faithful church attendance, a San Antonio excursion returning home, and a diverse mix of local news. Miss Katie Veck returns after study in New York, while stockmen report strong interest in cattle and sheep, with prices for steel yearlings and good water supply despite light hail.
A brief inquiry asking visiting stockmen if they want a piano organ guitar mandolin or latest music, inviting purchases or inquiries about musical goods and equipment.
The court orders an election on March 20 1897 in election precinct No 60 to decide if hogs sheep or goats may run at large. Voters vote for For The Stock Law or Against the Stock Law. Presiding officer B F Shields and judges W Nuckolls W B Hooker appointed. notice signed by County Judge Bryan Callaghan at San Antonio February 18 1887.
The text notes 1896 racing funds in Italy totaling about 105000 francs. It cites Wheeling on Australian bicycle profits, describes Coolgardie citizens building a track for 2200 dollars with first day receipts of 2250 dollars. Parota the Italian rider drew a 350 dollar price, miners raising a bounty for his hit and a five ounce medal. A bicycle meet in Zomba, British Central Africa crowned an English winner as local roads, narrow and rough, forced travel by hammock, highlighting bicycles as a practical link.
A notice records all special police commissions issued up to March 1807. It lists the authorities and scope of powers granted, indicating the continuation or renewal status of each commission within the period. The text preserves official language and dates, reflecting municipal governance procedures.
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