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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1885

Page

3

Large Texas ranch and land sale offers across counties

Property listings advertise hundreds of thousands of acres in Texas for sale by Colonel J W Bradley at 402 East Houston Street. Offers include cattle and sheep ranches, river fronts, permanent water, timber, and improvements with easy terms. Many tracts range from 6 000 to 140 000 acres with prices per acre and credit options.

J. W. Bradley East Houston Street Colonel Bradley Bexar County Texas

City Property Offers Various Homes and Lots for Bargain Prices

A listing of 12 room rock houses and multiple cottages on avenues C B D and more with prices from 600 to 6000. Properties include 8 acres hill land near Powderhouse and 23 lots near Presa street. Several cottages with 4 5 rooms and stables, many on near streetcar lines and irrigable plots.

Avenue C Fiores Street Fourth Ward

Large Mexican land tracts offered for sale with ranching potential

Advertisement lists several vast parcels in the Republic of Mexico and near the Rio Grande. Offers include 130000 acres with river access and timber, 20000 head of sheep, 3000 goats, 100 horses at $00 terms. 20 leagues about 100 miles from the Grande at $20000. 360000 acres grassland with streams, 26,000 livestock, priced $200000. 300000 acres within 30 miles of the Rio Grande at $60000. 700000 acres east of Monterey near the railroad, five years tax free, $350000. Easy terms on all.

Mexico Rio Grande Republic of Mexico the Grande Monterey

Prospective Mine Venture Seeks funding in Tamauipa

In Tamauipa Mexico a seasoned mining party has been granted access to silver leads by the Supreme Government. They seek a few thousand dollars to buy and erect machinery to work the mines and offer a one third interest in the venture.

Tamauipa Republic of Mexico

Eagle Pass Coal Company Offers Clean Coal in Any Quantity

The Eagle Pass Coal Company announces readiness to supply first class hard and bituminous coal in any quantity with prompt delivery and correct weight. Office at Sunset depot and at Ryan office. Telephone numbers given for orders and management contact.

Eagle Pass Coal Company Sunset Depot Ce & Ryan F. H. Hawrz

Mexico in Turmoil and Strange Finds Reported

In Vera Cruz priests are jailed for ringing bells off season, flies threaten an epidemic, and fourteen large firet-water diamonds are seized at the customs. Archbishop Labastida loses 30000 with a failed attorney. A dog crematory operates in Mexico City while stamp revenue nears 505000. A body found near Sabinas points to suicide. Nuevo Leon reports wind and hail damages. Monclova dam piping and a new tannery plan emerge as the railroad rights of the National company are questioned. A clerical dress controversy arises in Guerrero, floodwaters devastate the Rio Grande region, and Miguel Saldana in Laredo discovers a strong white fiber plant with government support urged. A Periban siege ends with two dead and a wounded Alcalde after a burst from Bag Bravo's band.

Vera Cruz Labastida Mexico German Y Vasquez City of Juan Flores Sabinas Hidalgo County San Carlos Nuevo Leon Monclova G. W. Walker Republic Bablo Gonzales Monterey Jesus Hernandez Mexican National Railroad Company Central Company Zacatecas Saltillo Querrero Re Rio Grande Camargo Miguel Saldana Laredo Revista de Monterey Periban Michoacan Alcalde Marcial Bravo

Mixed News Notes on Finance Religion and Urban Life

Connecticut loan details and premium noted. John W Mackay funds church in Sacramento. Old Testament revision committee held 5 sessions totaling 792 sitting days. White Mountains tourism expected with hotels for 12000 souls and typical two week stays. Logan 1888 bid advised with cautious optimism. McCosh pins early language learning age at nine or ten. New York Albany and Washington streetcars to use compressed air at 25 mph. Stephen Bulmer left 5000 to Bradlaugh and 3 a week to wife. Light penetration depths compared Mediterranean and Lake Geneva. Garden City cathedral endowment seen as small for Episcopal Church. Brooklyn church metrics criticized as low density. Frontier land investments offered by Narciso Seacova bees cigarette ad snippet.

Connecticut California John W. Mackay Monogue Sacramento White Mountains Logan Philadelphia Times McCosh Princeton Chen New York Albany Washington

City of San Antonio Private Property Taken Ordinance

An 1885 ordinance establishes procedures for the city to take private property for public use. It details notices, service methods, representation for estates or minors, publication for unknown owners, and a three-member appraisal panel to assess damages with appeals and council review. The measure includes execution, deposition, and compliance steps, approved May 18, 1885.

Bexar County Praca State of Texas Bryan CalLaGuan E. P. Chaupon

Eclectic Doctor in San Antonio Promotes Electric Medicine

An eclectic physician Dr L V Weathers touts a mixed practice blending systems to suit patients. He cites 20 years of experience and testimonials from Lacy and Breusing. Also mentions Worm and pest remedies, art supply shop by Mueller and local merchants with various products.

L. V. Weathers Weathers San Antonio

Fine Farm and Ranches for Sale in Texas Listings

Bargain column lists 1100 acre Harris County tract 6 miles from Houston on Buffalo Bayou with water grass timber improvements and 400 tons hay last season. Also a 5 room cottage on Mc Kinney Street in Houston valued at 1200. Additional ranches include 12000 sheep 3000 horses and 40 000 price, plus a Moore Hollow farm 1400 acres near the International railroad with a 6 room house and outbuildings. Further offerings include 640 acres on Leona river irrigable with mill for 5500 and 900 acres on Rio Frio near Uvalde with 300 fenced, plus a San Antonio Salado ranch 40 acres fenced 280 total.

Green County T. P Texas West San Antonio Uvalde County Uvalde Harris County Houston Buffalo Bayou T. B. Johnson J. W. Bradley Moore Hollow International Lian Office Leona River I. C Rio Frio Frio Valde County LL. C Salado Bexar County L. C

Electric Bitters for Liver Biliousness and Kidney Ailments

The advertisement extols Electric Bitters as the best blood purifier and system tonic for liver inactivity biliousness jaundice constipation weak kidneys and urinary diseases. It promises rapid sure relief with every bottle guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded and lists Rice Bros. & Co. as sellers at 50 cents per bottle.

Rice Bros. & Co

New Discovery cures asthma bronchitis says Mrs Dailey

Mrs Mary A Dailey of Tunkhannock Pa suffered six years from asthma and bronchitis. She found immediate relief with Dr aes New Discovery last October and, after continued use, was completely cured gaining 50 pounds. Trials offered at Rice Bros Co drug store. large bottles $1. Also notices property for sale and poultry tonics advertised.

Mary A. Dailey Tunkhannock Dr. Aes Rice Bros. & Co

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