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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1885

Page

3

Vast Texas land sale offers vast ranches and city lots

Colonel Bradley lists hundreds of thousands of acres for sale across Texas including 200000 acres fenced grazing land with water and timber, 108 sections near T P railway, 140000 acres grain land in Presidio, 2250 acres rich grass in Bexar, and numerous riverfront ranches. City properties include 12 room stone house, multiple cottages on Avenue C and B, dozens of city lots, and several cottages near Flores and San Pedro avenues with easy terms.

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Vast Mexican land tracts offered with river access and livestock

A historic ad lists multiple Mexican land parcels including 130000 acres with Rio Grande frontage, timber and water, plus 860000 and 800000 acre ranches with sheep cattle horses and 25 mile Rio Grande frontage. Prices range from 20000 to 350000 with easy terms and tax exemptions for five years.

Prospect for Tamaulipas silver leads offered for investment

A veteran mining party has been granted possession of rich silver leads in Tamaulipas, Mexico, by the Supreme Government. They seek a few thousand dollars to buy and erect machinery to work the mines and offer one third interest in return.

Tamaulipas Republic of Mexico

Eagle Pass Coal Company Announces Ready to Supply Coal

The Eagle Pass Coal Company offers first class clean hard and bituminous coal in any analysis to suit. They guarantee profit delivery and correct weight. Orders received at Sunset depot aid office or at Rice & Ryan office. Telephone numbers 116 and 314.

Eagle Pass Coal Company Sunset Depot Office of Rice & Ryan F. H. Harz

The Earl’s daughter Lilias Audley Captivates Stranger

In a sunlit English estate, Lilias Audley, famed for beauty and pride, meets Mr. Wibart, a humble suitor from a different world. As the Earl plans a riverside bridge site and hosts a grand evening, Lilias’s radiant presence and distant grace enthrall the visitor, signaling a transformative encounter.

Common Enemy Disease Emphasized By Bitters Ad And Carriage Shop

The piece argues persisting with remedies against disease, praising Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters for constipation, dyspepsia, liver issues, and more, urging patient trials. It also advertises Home Enterprise on Nacogdoches street offering handmade carriages and buggies at low prices, with part trade and skilled workmanship.

Home Enterprise J. P. Condon Nacogdoches Street Houston and Crockett

Ulverscroft Hall a Study in Ancestral England Valor

Vane Wibart walks the park at Ulverscroft Hall admiring the old Priory ruins and the modern mansion. He reflects on ancestral home pride and the noble deeds expected of one who loves this landscape and history.

Ulverscroft Hall Ulverscroft Priory Hal England Marie of Scotland Bower Elizabeth Ulverscroft Vane Wibart

Bargain Column Lands and City Property Offered

Fine tract of 1100 acres in Laredo county six miles from Houston on Buffalo Bayou with water grass timber and improvements plus an output of 400 tons hay last season. Also a five room cottage on McKinney Street with brick cistern trees and flowers for sale at 1200. Ranch with 12000 sheep 3000 cattle 100 horses fronting Rio Grande. sale price 40000 including livestock and equipment. Contacts T B Johnson J W Bradley in San Antonio Texas.

J. W. Bradley East Houston Street Colonel Bradley West Texas San Antonio Uvaide Mexico Rio Grande Republic of Mexico Larris County Houston Buffalo Bayou T. B. Johnson McKinney Street T. . Johnson J’. B. Johnson

Improved farm for sale near Moore Hollow station

A 1400 acre improved farm two hundred yards from Moore Hollow station on the International railroad offers 65 acres under cultivation. Includes a six room frame house, outbuildings, water from tank and well, and cash sale. Cattle or horses may be sold at market value. Also listed: 640 acres on Leona River with irrigation potential and a sugar mill, 900 acres on Rio Frio, and a new piano for sale. Contact L C care T B Johnson licar office.

Moore Hollow International L C T. B. Johnson Leona River Uvalde L. C Rio Frio Frio Valde County

San Antonio Proclamation Sets Special School Bond Election

Mayor Bryan Callaghan orders a special election to decide whether to issue fifty thousand dollars in twenty year bonds at seven percent for the erection of school buildings. The action follows a city council resolution adopted April 28, 1885, under the city charter provisions.

Bryan Callaghan San Antonio

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