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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1899
Page
3
A winter scene shows a harsh street, a 12 year old with a too large shovel helps a frozen woman. He is rebuffed, then heartened when she returns with food. Later she sees a penny‑collecting group outside a shop and urges them to share their funds, the moment turning to charity amid the cold.
A long-winded critique rails at Mayor Hicks and council for granting forty year city franschises to street railway and related works. It contrasts retrenchment in street services with lavish grants, defends taxpaying citizens, and cites Ada Aguinaldo and U.S. policy toward foreign entanglements, urging cautious public ownership and improved city services. The piece praises Governor Sayers for standing firm against railway corporates.
Local editorials and citizens push for a formal proposal to secure a large new auditorium and convention center, urging immediate action to attract visitors while criticizing Mayor Hicks and the city council. The piece weighs broader political implications, calls for accountability, and lists potential candidates and alliances shaping the upcoming Democratic primary.
Lists numerous names including Anderson, Appleby, GAY, Campbell, Freeland, Holmes, Jones, Kelley, Lawlay, Miller, Parker, Smith, Wilson and many others in a weekly post office unclaimed mail record for San Antonio Texas. The item catalogues hundreds of individuals across multiple surnames and includes foreign names, reflecting a large batch of unclaimed correspondence for the week ending Saturday May 1800.
The Relief Society of Chicago endorses Paine's Celery Compound, claiming it strengthens nerves, aids sleep, and revives energy for women burdened by household duties and daily strains. A letter from Mrs. Fannie West cites rapid relief from nervousness and insomnia, noting improvements in blood vigor and overall vitality.
A fragmentary testimonial touts Dr. King's New Discovery as able to cure consumption after first dose. Mrs. Luther Butz reportedly bought a bottle and felt relief through the night. The notice promotes free trials at B. Kniteyer & Son’s drug store with regular price and a $2 guarantee.
Notice of a blockholders meeting of the Merchants and Mechanics Building and Loan Association. The meeting will be held at its office on Tuesday the 23rd at 7:30 p.m. W. West Wabson, Secretary.
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