First Views of San Antonio de Bexar 1844 Exploration
A 1844 account describes travel from Cas o's ranch to San Antonio de Bexar with Don Ignacio Siano, noting the river valley, San Fernando church, San Jose mission, and the Alamo area. It covers municipal layout, Hays Rangers, population, customs, irrigation by acequias, and the surrounding Santa Antonio river basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caso
Cantie
San Ana
Don Ignacio Siano
Antonio de Bexar
San Fernan
San Antonio
Mission San Jose
Guadalupe Mountains
la Villeta
el Paso Real
la Plaza de Yilitas
Ncean
San Fernando
Plaza
Hays
Laza Mili
Shad Street
San Pedro
Alamo
el Rero
San Onio de Valero
Thomas Gentilz
Castro
Paulo
Dona Andrea Candelaria
San Antonio River
San Antonio de Bexar
Olmos
Guadalupe River
Victoria
Ton Formation
Ills
Paso Real
Mill Bridge
Concepcion Mission
San Pedro Creek
Missions of Texas and French threats in late 17th to 18th century
The document outlines mission irrigation and stockage for wood and building materials, describes Texas missions from Revilla Gigedo's 1793 report, and notes French incursions 1699 1691 1716. It covers geography, climate, rivers, wildlife, resources, and population around San Antonio de Bexar and nearby presidios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revilla Gigedo
Mexico
Spain
Texas
F. Boucher
Espada
Province of
San Luis Potosi
Coahuila
France
Isle of Santa Cruz
Tenerife
New Santander
New Mexico
Louisiana
New Kingdom of Leon
San Fernando
San Antonio de Bexar
Bahia del Espiritu Santo
Our Lady of Pilar de Bucarely
Missions Ruins and Castilian Dress Then and Now
The text recounts the 1793 survey of Mexican missions and the 1844 abandonment of mission buildings, noting Concepcion and San Jose preservation, Alamo's destruction, and the founding of Castroville by H. Castro. It also contrasts Parisian fashion with uniform dress, praising fashion's creative imagination and warning against a future uniform world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revilla Gigedo
Mexico
Madrid
Viceroyalty
Concepcion
San Jose
San Antonio de Valero
Alamo
H. Castro
Medina River
Castroville
Ely's Dream Balm Claims Quick Catarrh Relief
Ad touts Ely's Dream Balm as fast relief for catarrh cold symptoms. It promises root-cause cleansing of sore membranes, clears nasal passages, and reduces coughing and bad breath with no mercury or harmful drugs. Offered by H. Wagner with a 50 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
H. Wagner
Polls Open as Satire Notes Rattles Ballot Prep
A satirical dialogue mocks election prep with lines about pink curtains blue ribbons perfume and tea as a mock nod to ballot readiness. The piece ends with the claim that polls are now open.
Cure eczema claim offers free trial treatment
An advertisement by Dr. J. E. Cannaday of Park Square Mo promises a guaranteed cure for eczema also labeled as tetter and pruritus. The notice appeals for immediate written requests to receive a free trial of a mild soothing care with bold claims of dramatic relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Cannaday
Park Square
Third National Bank
Alla
Uniforms for Women Debate Dresses and Social Reform
The essay argues against compulsory dress uniformity for women, noting the social clash of wealth and fashion. It contends uniforms would erase color and charm, but acknowledges personal style and mood shifts driven by clothing. Variety in frocks is tied to female personality, transforming appearances and preventing monotony. Balzac is cited on preferring occasional plainness over endless sameness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parisienne
Dess
Balzac
Portrait of Cervantes in The Field of Art April Beribner
In a Kansas City Journal note, sources discuss a prologue by Cervantes claiming a friend could engrave his portrait for the Exemplary Novels. They suggest painter Juan de Jauregui y Aguilar may have painted the likeness before 1613, with the portrait possibly owned by Jauregui or publisher Juan de la Cuesta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beribner
Cervantes
Don Quijote
Don Juan de Jauregui
Juan de la Cuesta
Juan de Jauregui Y Aguilar
Italy and Tripoli War Readiness in a World that Judges
The article argues Italy must seize Tripoli to check German aims and safeguard Mediterranean balance. It presents Italy as a developing nation assertive in Europe while criticizing British and German views, praising Italian democracy, and noting Arab and Turkish dynamics in a contested Tripoli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Turkey
Tripoli
Florence
Great Britain
Germany
England
France
Morocco
Algiers
Tunis
Africa
Boston
Mass
Sherman
Egypt
Russia
Persia
Europe
Naples
Rome
Venice
Milan
Sicily
Britain
Greece
Matrimony Class Is Opened By Kansas City Priest
Father W. J. Dalton of the Church of the Annunciation conducts a marriage class for about 60 couples. He outlines rules for early marriages and large families and enrolls participants in a new society. Weekly lectures cover matrimony furniture cooking saving money rearing children and courting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Dalton
Church of the Annunciation
Kansas City Star
Father Dalton
Cuticura Heals Longstanding Scalp Ailment
At 620 Center St Little Rock Arkansas a long time sufferer reports relief from dandruff and scalp tearing after trying Cuticura Soap and Ointment with regular shampoos. In about a month the scalp cleared completely with no signs of flaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center St
Little Rock
Ark
Eczema Cure Promoted by Cuticura After Three Weeks
Rutherford New Jersey resident Miss A Neuhaupt states she contracted eczema on her hands with blisters and itching. After using one box of Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap her hands were cured in about three weeks. The ad notes Cuticura Soap and Ointment are sold everywhere and samples are mailed free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford, N. J
Dept. T. Boston
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Duke of Valero
Senora. Garza
Rebecqui
Louis XVI
Addison
Hazlitt
Seta
S. Antonio Valero
de la Concep Mor Viscordada Prciaytree
Jose de Aguayo
Juan Capistrana
Francisco de la Es- Weee Pope
Sanes, Payaes and
Vanos
Sampaos
Pampapas
Pecos
Marquitas
Quijanes
Carancahuaces
Pede Santo
E. Poponos
N.S. del Rosario
S.E. Quijanes
N.S. del Refugio
S.E. Caranca
Fey
F. W. Bacon
Los Angeles
Oe P. Bacon
Kansas City Journal
Lon Hury
West Commerce
Union Painless Dentists
West Commerce Street
la Reine Helen Baker
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