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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1898

Page

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There Are Parents Who Punish Alee Boys For Fearless Defense

A lengthy editorial argues for the right to defend oneself and to fight for liberty. It traces pacifist temptations in modern culture, contrasts them with early American courage, and urges parents and churches to teach self defense as a core patriotic duty. It cites Washington era ideals and colonial preachers as models for resisting oppression.

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Manliness and Patriotism Taught at Home by Mothers

The piece urges mothers to instill courage and love of country in boys from infancy. It argues that defense of home, family, and nation begins at the hearth and should be taught with steady, moral instruction. Emphasis rests on self defense as duty and on mothers shaping brave, loyal citizens for future service.

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Veterans Describe Officer Life in Civil War Armies

A veteran explains the aristocracy of shoulder straps and the gulf between officers and enlisted men in the Civil War volunteer forces. He notes pay, rations, housing, and privileges favored officers, while privates endured hard marches, duties, and tighter living conditions. The piece contrasts discipline, courage under fire, and the toll on enlisted soldiers’ welfare.

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Political Hints and War Chatter From Local Notes

A mosaic of political chatter and wartime mood pieces from San Antonio. References to Sayers club, local committees, county campaigns, and volunteer soldiers mix with jokes and social chatter about Spain, Kaiser Wilhelm, and public sentiment. The piece sketches local intrigue, patriotism, and election timing while noting public servants and civic events.

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Robbed the Grave and the Electric Bittery Claim

Philadelphia man John Oliver recalls a near-death spell with yellow skin and ache, credits Electric Bittery for recovery after three doctors failed. The ad touts 60 cents per bottle at F Kalteyer & Son and mentions screen doors and window screens from Ed Steves & Sons. Also promotes Candy Cathartte as a perpetual cure.

John Oliver Philadelphia F. Kalteyer & Son Steves & Sons

Bell & Bell advertise curative treatments in San Antonio

The firm claims to cure curable diseases and disorders including bladder and kidney issues, liver ailments, female disorders, and private diseases with painless, bloodless methods. Treatments for strictures, gonorrhea, and skin conditions are offered, with home consultations and open office hours at Central Drug Store and the Alamo Building in San Antonio, Texas.

Bell & Bell Central Drug Store Alamo DRS San Antonio Texas

Men's New Shoes Sold At Discount From Latest Stock

Local retailer L. Wolfson announces a sale of all season's men’s shoes priced at 3.00, not old stock but current styles in the newest lasts. Also advertised is Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a testimonial from D. J. Jones of Holland Virginia praising its effectiveness, noting a two year cough cured after using the remedy. Bottles priced at 25 and 60 cents available from druggists.

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Ice Cream Stop at Hole in the Wall Restaurant

Fragmented notice mentions ice cream and dining room on Main plaza. It references a Hole in the Wall restaurant and Ladies Dining Room, with garbled lines about samples, vigor, and workers. Likely outdated clipped ad text with unclear details and locations in New York.

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