Water planning and weather woes loom in city notes
A fragmentary 19th century roll mentions halted water supply talks, impending public library efforts after Eagle Pass skating craze ends, and a Dallas Austin Feess Club excursion to San Antonio next Saturday. It notes rain days in April, May weather excess, crop weed fears, and pending surface drainage schemes amid ongoing infrastructure concerns.
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Austin Feess Club
San Antonio
State of Texas
John Lehmann
Swen Tyverson
Fred Bader
Tus
Bexar County
Texas
Thad
W. Smith
Coun
San Antoonio
Thad. W. Smith
Clerk
Daily Light
Water Cut Off In Austin Yesterday After River Pipe Clog
The aqueduct disruption left Austin without water for about three days as a suction pipe in the river became choked. The Statesman notes Austin now mirrors Fort Worth’s recent experience and contrasts San Antonio’s water supply source.
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Austin
the Statesman
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Prohibition and immigration fears in Texas era politics
Prohibition grows as Texas Democrats fear party splits and a liquor ban could push reform groups toward emigration. The piece notes West Virginia sentiments, President Cleveland’s Senate obstacles on nominations, and local political agitation shaping the 1880s political landscape with emphasis on reform, appointments, and party strategy.
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New York Sun
Washington
West Virginia
Cleveland
Senate
Magraw
Internal Revenue
Pearson
Graves
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Phil Thompson
Kentucky
Blackburn
Texas Sour Mass praised for cure claims and toning benefits
The advertisement extolls a medicine described as superior for a wide range of ailments including liver stomach and kidney issues, dyspepsia, malaria and venereal diseases. It claims to be a magical remedy for women’s disorders and provides a testimonial from W G McGown praising its effects after 25 years of invalid status.
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W. G. McGown
Texas
San Antonio
Tex
Europe
United States
W.G. McGown
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Dr. King
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