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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1885
Page
2
A fragment notes potential upheaval if Greenback leaders join the Prohibition party, hints at Democratic risk, and critiques reform efforts. It cites various local topics including sanitation, railwork progress near San Antonio, a cave discovery near San Pedro avenue, and a grand jury's stance on city neglect. It also mentions a sensational kidnapping tale denied by others and a Missouri senator's sharp remark about his son's whiskey habits.
The article notes the death of Victor Hugo in Paris and describes widespread national mourning. It says the state will bear his funeral costs and that his loss leaves a void for France and the civilized world. It also touches on various political and social commentaries from the era.
The author argues against a panic from the suspension of gold payments. Based on 1862 experiences, the change could revive industry and spur speculation. Property prices may rise or cease their five year decline, encouraging capital and employment through new investments. Curiosity accompanies anticipation with no apprehension.
The Augusta Chronicle recalls Savannahs famed artillery punch a strong hospitality staple born in Macon legends. In the 1850s the Blues visited, A B Luce proposed the recipe, William Davidson supplied spirits, a bucket mixed brandy whisky rum champagne sugar and lemon creating a potent convivial drink.
Students at the Pennsylvania Female College in Pittsburg held a social night with half the attendees wearing male attire including dress coats, waistcoats, knee breeches, and black silk stockings. A student remarked that many girls wanted to be boys and that the larger students drew lots to decide who dressed as boys.
A collage of ads and notices features cheap goods from Nienos & Co or 238 West Commerce St offering shoes hats and lamp wares at rock bottom prices. Also ice factory capacity at San Antonio ice works and Morley’s T X Stonic Cordial touted for health. Summer suit sales by L Wolfson and Willing family anecdote praised Electric Bitters sold by Rice Bros Co.
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