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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1885
Page
3
The article notes widespread flooding in Nora Texas from recent storms, predicts limited damage from locusts, and forecasts a strong fall crop. It discusses Texas politics focusing on prohibition and reports on Aransas Pass railroad progress and harbor issues, contrasting Galveston’s harbor setback with Aransas Pass’s prospects and potential river harbor opportunities.
The Bandera Bugle notes the first sod of the Aransas Pass railway was dug on Monday with speeches and home brewed beer. San Antonio papers praise long efforts, while critics urge city leaders to back the project for regional prosperity and new refrigerated beef trade.
The Journal reports Captain W. W. Simonds, superintendent of the Pecos Land and Cattle Co., gathering data on a Boston venture to profitably develop stock in South Texas, with plans to present the subject to Eastern supporters soon.
Details scattered from a 19th century page describe varied divorce practices in Asia, a humorous cafe anecdote about napkins, a joke about Adonis gifts, and a series of local advertisements for ice storage, a tonic cordial, summer clothing, and a salve. Named entities include Javanese, Moors, Chinese, New York Sun, San Antonio, Lacoste, Shamon, F Kalteyer, Rice Bros, Park Row, Losoyo street, Houston street, and Columbus.
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