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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1898

Page

7

Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Promises Blood Revival

An advertorial claim touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a thorough blood builder that reanimates the liver and digestive organs to stop wasting debility. It cites dramatic recoveries, urges readers to request The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser, free with stamps, cloth-bound for stamps.

Pierce The Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo Rap Page Yook People's Common Sense

Nickel Slot Gambling In City Saloons Spark Concern

City observers warn nickel in the slot gambling devices used in saloons violate laws and exploit patrons. Machines, regulated to favor owners, trap minor and poor players through small bets and swinging fortunes, with saloonkeepers taking a cut and little chance of real winnings.

Gambling machines spark city and state law clash in San Antonio

The article describes nickel-in-the-slot devices found in multiple saloons and hotels, arguing they violate city and state gaming laws. It cites penalties, court actions, and officer obligations, listing locations and counts of machines to aid enforcement while noting profits and operator risks.

Nickel-in-the-slot gambling machines fill city saloons

A San Antonio Express excerpt counts 49 nickel gambling devices across 13 saloons within the city precinct, plus others in groceries and suburban venues. It notes open violations of city and state gaming laws and reports saloon owners considering removing the machines. An unrelated medical balm ad follows, promoting Charabrin’s Pain Balm for backache and rheumatic conditions.

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Hall's Great Discovery cited for kidney and bladder relief

A long reader letter compilation notes endorsements for Hall's Great Discovery from multiple Texas residents including Jas F Miller and P Suchart, claiming relief from kidney and bladder ailments. The text also reports local events in Bee County, Beeville, and Warnes County, touching on weather, military drafts, fires, and public notices.

Gonzales Vex Java Jt Lf Jas. F. Miller Benker Seguin Texas Hall P. Suchart Guadalupe County Hullettaville Texan Lee Green

Sprinklers Arrive Amid Mixed Signals at Local Stores

Remaining two of four Oly Ktreat sprinklers reach the city, amid unclear operation concerns. Edges of advertorial notices show Farmers' Drug Store posting dates, private stock at Crystal Saloon, and shopfront mentions, with arnica salve promotions and roofing goods listed by local dealers.

Farmers Edgewood and Paxton Crystal Main Plaza Prinin Ann. Blair EU, Steves & Sona

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