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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1885
Page
4
Colonel J W Bradley advertises numerous large tracts across Texas. Listings include 200000 acres of grazing land with river fronts, 108 sections near Green County, 140000 acres in Presidio, 93000 acres in West Texas, 6000 acre sheep ranches, and riverfront city parcels near San Antonio. Prices and easy terms offered.
An improved ranch offering 17 000 acres with fine grass and ample timber along a river. It supports permanent water and about 1500 head of cattle. Asking price is 50 per acre for the land with cattle at market.
A classified list offers 12 room rock houses with modern conveniences and burglar alarms on Avenue C, four 9-room two-story homes on Avenue C, several new cottages on Avenue B and PD, numerous lots on Hackberry Crockett Presa and other streets, 8 acres near the Powder house, and 8 Fourth Ward cottages near streetcar lines. Prices range from about 600 to 6000 plus distant large land tracts in Mexico with cooperative terms. The ad highlights easy terms and bargains across a wide spectrum of urban and rural properties.
The Bandera Bugle notes growing prospects for a railroad reaching Bandera as the Sunset line may move north via Lacoste or Hondo City once the Aransas Pass project begins. The piece argues Bandera Kerr counties would gain cheaper routes and stronger Galveston trade, criticizing San Antonio merchants for neglecting western trade. It cites Mr. Lott as a possible advocate who might see the opportunity San Antonio misses.
A reporter overheard a dark haired middle aged woman and a younger blonde on a street car as one asks about life and the other replies I am having a Dolphin time. She explains it means having many trials without flinching in a humorous exchange.
A church discussion reveals plans to send the pastor on a summer European respite for a couple of months. Mr Smith questions service coverage while embracing the idea as beneficial rest for the elderly minister.
A convicted Police Sergeant Crowley tells reporters he is grateful as he steps into a criminal van. The piece lauds reporters as essential in shielding the public from crime and delivering justice in a great city.
The Eagle Pass Coal company announces ready supply of first class clean hard and bituminous coal with guaranteed delivery and correct weight. Orders may be placed at Suneet depot, phone 116, or at Rice & Ryan office, phone 514, 214 F. H. Hawiz, Manager.
Military orders set the Fort Clark Texas rifle competition to follow the United States Army Instructions. Posts will report and select competitors by August 1 with dress and service rifles, preliminaries August 4 to 6, known-distance tests August 7 and 8, skirmish firing August 10 and 11. Substitution subsistence at $1.50 daily and Major R F Bernard to lead preparations and travel.
Merchants and Mechanics Building and Loan offers stock in its fourth series for buyers to own homes with payments no higher than current rent. W. A. BonynGu, secretary, invites inquiries at Room 8 Soledad Block Houston and Soledad streets. Also appears an 1884 notice from Morley Bros Austin Texas and a sales pitch for a patent remedy claimed to cure screw worms headaches rheumatism and more with local dealer F Kalteyer & Son.
The Art Gallery of Mueller at 205 Commerce Street offers artist and draughtsmen materials, frames, fresco supplies, wax flowers and decorative wallpaper with direct factory imports. J P Condon on Nacogdoches Street announces handmade carriages and buggies, old vehicles accepted as trade, at low prices with guarantee. Hardware ads list rubber hose and assorted goods with per foot prices.
Fine tract of 1100 acres in Harris county six miles from Houston on Buffalo Bayou with railroad by, ample water grass and timber, some improvements and 400 tons of hay from last season. Sold cheap on easy terms. Address T. B. Johnson or J. W. Bradley. Also Houston property for sale a one room cottage on McKinney street with brick cistern and shade trees. A cheap property at 1200. J. W. Bradley or T. B. Johnson, San Antonio Texas. Solid land 10 miles fronting Rio Grande with 12,000 sheep 3000 goats 100 horses. Ranch price 40000 with livestock and equipment. Contact J. W. Bradley or T. B. Johnson.
Several large and small farms and ranches are offered for sale in Texas. Properties include 1400 acres near Moore Hollow on the International railroad with 65 cultivated, 1400-acre fenced tract and 6-room house. 640 acres on Leona River with irrigable land and a sugar mill. 900 acres on the Rio Frio in Valde County with 300 acres fenced. a Salado ranch 11 miles from San Antonio with 40 acres fenced and 240 cultivated, tanks and stock pens. and a 100-acre Calaveras Creek farm 14 miles from San Antonio with 50 cultivated and a two-room house. Prices and contact initials L C or I C provided.
An old time ad touts Electric Bitters as the best and only certain cure for liver and urinary ailments, asthma, bronchitis, and general weakness. It promises quick relief, guarantees satisfaction, and offers free trials at Rice Bros. & Co. Also advertised are a summer residence property, Kentucky Poultry Powders, and a new piano for sale with a contact at T. B. Johnson Licur office.
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