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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1885
Page
3
A real estate firm promotes a wide listing of lands ranches city residences and farms in the Southwest. It invites buyers to call or write for a Circular List of Bargains and offers showings statewide with its claimed superior advertising advantages.
A 19th century listing promotes 10 000 acres along the Guadalupe River with water and winter protection, plus 40 000 acres outside range and 6 500 acres in Menard County near the San Saba river. Also advertised are numerous farms, ranches, orchards, and city lots with terms, including several urban residences on Tobin Hill and near Main avenue.
A reporter quotes Liam Dig stating Val Verde County will be organized within 30 days after a unanimous vote. Del Rio becomes county seat with 2700 square miles, 400 voters, and 2 million dollars in taxable wealth. The piece details Del Rio irrigation, rail facilities, and local commerce, plus regional growth projections.
A new Metro vested restaurant by Frank Starr debuts on West Commerce Street offering turtle soup fish crabs roast beef and vegetables. The Metropolitan claims to be the best place for a good meal and attracts patrons with a diverse menu. Magnetic treatment offered by Dr A A Hamilton at Riverside Hotel advertises healing methods and hair restoration. Call for details dated 3 21 21.
The Beethoven and Mendelssohn clubs performed to a full Turner hall crowd last Saturday. The program opened with two choruses, a piano solo by Professor Schram, and a violin solo by Mr J Brunkhorst, all warmly applauded. The Liliputians made their final appearance followed by In Schilda as the acting of all members was praised.
Members of the shooting club gathered at the old Leona picnic ground yesterday. A representative of the Liann with Mr Ed Steves Jr arrived as prize shooting began. Werner won the short range event while C Groos took top honors on the low range. Ladies Hummel Rhodius Dreiss Grothaus Eisenlohr and Miss Lillie Deussen provided lunch baskets. The day was a decided success.
A letter to the editor describes stones thrown at an elderly woman on Water Street near Goliad and Victoria streets. Neighbors report white and colored children, amid Spanish language terms, repeatedly harassing the resident. author urges authorities to investigate and arrest those responsible.
Bargain column advertises an 1100 acre Harris County farm by Buffalo Bayou with water timber and cul tivation, selling cheap via T B Johnson or J W Bradley. Also Houston 5 room cottage on McKinney Street for 1200. Includes several large Texas ranch and farm listings with livestock and equipment, plus medical and patent remedy ads from Dr Bosanko, Haines Golden Specific, Morley Cordial, Kings New Discovery, and Bucklen's Arnica.
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