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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1897

Page

2

Seed ideas in city council debates reveal tax policy clash

A rambling critique frames Aldermen Mauermann Hicks and Duerlera as sowers of ideas in the city council. It discusses proposals to reduce the tax rate, issue warrants, and protect creditors, while noting legal cautions, civic finances, and the need for practical governance amid political posturing.

Mauermoon Hicks Sedan Max Abla Alderman Duerler Warrente

Edison Mimeograph Ad Promises Cheap Facsimile Copies

An Edison advertisement touts the mimeograph as a cheap compact device for facsimile copies made with pen or typewriter. It claims endorsement by over 159,000 users and directs readers to SENETROS agents at 323-325 East Houston Street for catalogue and samples of work.

Thomas A. Edison East Houston Street

Meeting notices and dental society directory items

M Cc A NOTES Mit will address the meeting for men only at 4 pm today. Prof Breeding will talk to the boys at 1 pm. The first cross country run by Y ML CG A gymnasium members is Tuesday evening May 4 starting at 15 dollars. Pred Czer niski leads San Pedro Springs round. Board of directors meets Tuesday at 8 pm in the association classroom. Also yard advertising for screens at Lamar and Chestnut, and 206 South Flores. First communicants Catholic prayer books beads and candles from Seng Bros 322 325 East Houston. San Antonio Dental Society directory lists Breeding Colter 210 East Houston, Hunter 203 Alamo Plaza opposite Menler Hotel, GW Phillips 22234 Commerce, Pagensiecher 11234 Commerce, Welsh Smith 125 West Commerce, Cam Graham Dulling, Love Downie 119 Hicks Building, Foster 22 Percent Commerce, Hight 118 Alamo adjoining Brack’s Photo, Tinkham 502s Basi peniacht, 2 11 Sun.

Mit B. Kalghn J. C. Breeding Y. ML. CG. A. Gymnasium San Pedro Springs Pred. Czerniski Association Drs. Breeding & Colter Fast Tlouston Street H. M. Hunter Alamo Plaza Menxer_ hotel GW. Phillips Commerce Street Duerler Tor. A. Pagensiecher Drs Welsh & Smith West Commerce Street Cam & Graham Dulling Dra. Love & Downie Hicks J. A. Foster Commerce

Excursion to Macdona Park Promises Large Dance and Races

A season’s excursion to Macdona Park by the Southern Pacific is planned for next Sunday, May 9, with a large pavilion for dancing and music. A baseball game pits Government Hill against a top local team amid intense rivalry. Picnic parties may attend, with round trip trains stopping at East Commerce, South Flores and Booth Premiereete and tickets at Louis Book Store and Hewitt's.

Macdona Park Southern Pacific Government Hill Trainx East Commerce South Flores Booth Louis Book

Fort Sam Houston Army Post Details and Drills

Alt Post Sam Houston is the country second largest and Texas military headquarters commanded by Brig. Gen. Genas KR Bliss. The upper post hosts the fifth U. S. Cavalry under Col. James Wade with several companies of the Eighteenth Infantry and First Artillery. About 700 troops occupy the post with drills on the upper parade ground each morning and lower parade grounds for cavalry. Infantry dress parades occur Tuesdays and Fridays at 6 10 p m on the upper ground while cavalry dress parades are Wednesdays at 2 30 p m on the lower ground. Brigade review and inspection happens on the last day of each month on the lower parade ground from 8 to 12 30 p m.

Counntry Military Department of Texas Genas KR. Bliss Fifth Regiment U. S. Cavalry James &. Wade Fifth Cavalry Eighteenth Infantry Fort Sam Houston Pamde

Doctor McKanna Promises Three Day Cure for Alcohol Habit

A San Antonio doctor, Dr. J. McKanna, advertises a three day cure for alcohol addiction from his office at 319 West Commerce Street. He cites testimonials from a patient claiming rapid relief, improved appetite, and absence of cravings, and announces permanent relocation plus a sanitary project on suburban heights. The notice also mentions local items like theft reports, sickness, residence changes, a pastor’s travel, and a charity concert outcome.

San Antonio J. McKanna Diousion West Commerce Street Dr. McKanna Nerce Daily Light Toe Lightman

Walton Returns From Austin to Edit Alamo Advance

Dr J T Walton has returned from Austin and is back to edit the Alamo Advance. The move signals renewed editorial leadership and a focus on local coverage and community issues.

The Alamo Advance J. T. Walton Austin Beck

Reliability and risk in piano organ purchases

The notice warns buyers to choose reliable houses over traveling agents to avoid trouble with defective instruments. It cautions against lien notes and explains title reversion to manufacturers after notes. It urges demanding a bill of lading and notes extensions to protect buyers. It also invites patronage for Goggan & Bros with lengthy Texas service. The text also reports the San Antonio Fruit and Flower Mission seeks donations of foods and comforts for the sick, with volunteers visiting hospitals and jails.

Plano Wien Texas Muthos. Goggan & Rros

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