Vast Texas Ranches Offered for sale by Col. J W Bradley
A partial list from Col J W Bradley at 402 East Houston Street showcases hundreds of thousands of acres across Texas for sale. Properties include 200,000 acres of grazing land with cattle and timber, 108 sections near Green County 30 miles from I P railway, 140,000 acres in Presidio County with water, and multiple riverfront ranches near San Antonio and Floresville. Numerous smaller parcels include 6 000 acre sheep ranches, 2 to 5 acre irrigable plots near Main Plaza, and several city lots and cottages on avenues A B C D. Terms include easy payments, one-quarter cash with balance over years, and rail access within reach.
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J. W. Bradley
East
Houston Street
Colonel Bradley
Texas
Green County
West
San Antonio
Lexas
Cit
Bexar County
Republic of Mexico
Rio Grande
Monterey
J. W. Brad
Ey Or
T. B. Johnson
Mexican Land Riches Offer Vast Ranches and Mines
An assortment of large Mexican land parcels from 20 leagues to 700000 acres is offered with timber, water, and grazing. Prices range from 20 000 to 350 000 with easy terms. A Tamaulipas silver mine prospect seeks several thousand dollars for machinery and a one third stake.
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Tamaulipas
Republic of Mexico
Eagle Pass Coal Company Offers Clean Bituminous Fuel
The Eagle Pass Coal company announces readiness to supply clean hard and bituminous coal with prompt delivery and guaranteed weight. Orders can be placed at Sunset depot aid office or Rice and Ryan office, contact numbers 116 and 314. Manager F. H. Havrz handles the business.
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Eagle Pass Coal Company
Sunset Depot
Rice & Ryan
F. H. Havrz
Calculation of a Navy Officer on Odlum Jump
A navy officer computes that if Professor Odlum weighed 175 pounds at his last jump the impact velocity into water four feet deep would be 187 feet per second and the strike would deliver a total impulse equal to 9 000 foot pounds of force.
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Navy
Professor Odlum
Woman of Springfield patents compact cloth overshoe
A Springfield Ohio woman invents a cloth overshoe that folds nearly to the size of a regular shoe and to the sole shank and heel as a single piece. She also develops a four pointed screw head designed to screw into the sole to prevent slipping on ice or car-tops.
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Springfield
Front Yard Petunias Mentioned in Conversational Note
A snippet from Harper's Bazar describes a newly arrived servant named Bridget in front of a house watering petunias. She is asked for the flower name by the youngest son, who is told the flowers are called petunias by the mother, though the speaker is reluctant to reveal the name.
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Bridget
Thim Spitunias
Harper’s Bazar
Sullivan Burke Sign for Four Round Chicago Fight
John L. Sullivan and Jack Burke have signed for a four round bout in Chicago on June 13 likely at Chicago Driving Park. The winner gains 65 percent of gate receipts, the loser 35 percent. Sullivan may meet Beyman with or without gloves after August 1. Ryan invitation could delay his European trip. Sullivan has begun training for the Burke clash.
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John L. Sullivan
Jack Burke
Chicago
Sullivan
Beyman
Paddy
Ryan
Burke
Old Testament Revision Sparks Mixed Reactions at Church
The piece notes renewed hope among some followers that life might be eased, sparked by a revision of the Old Testament. Shuttle attended services yesterday and left unimpressed by a sermon on Thou shalt not steal, prompting a friend to quip about a hypothetical modernized text stating not compromising for 25 cents on the dollar.
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Hartford Post
The Man With a Hose Riles City Weathered Streets
A Chicago Current note condemns a man with a hose as a nuisance causing flooded sidewalks and eroded stonework. It argues his actions undermine gutters and steps, likening the effect to perpetual rain and stressing urban decay under his care.
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Chicago
United States
Egypt
Wealthy self-made tale from Tennessee iron founder
John Anderson of Anderson station Tennessee recounts a Times Democrat story of a man who began with 10 acres bought on credit near the Cumberland mountains. He traded maple sugar for iron at Carter's Works, fashioned a bar-shear plow, and became wealthy, owning 26,000 acres, farming 150 hogs yearly, with open access to his home. His daughter notes that people can take what they want, and he hires a yearly teacher.
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John Anderson
Anderson Station
Tenn
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Cumberland Mountains
Crow Creek
Cedar Bluff
Tennessee River
Carter’s Iron Works
Winchester
Advertising as a prudent investment when well chosen
A veteran observer notes that money wastes faster in hasty campaigns like posters and circular mailings than in prudent ad spending. He argues newspapers with trusted home readership yield the best return, while low quality media irritate readers. Noting that respected papers reach families and build credibility, he warns against trivial or sensational ads. Anson A. Manor offers loans and exchange services at 245 Commerce Street. Narciso Sxat advertises frontier lands and city property options.
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Rochester Union
City ordinance on private property takings and damages
San Antonio city ordinance details condemnation procedures for taking private property. It covers notice to owners, service methods, representation for estates or minors, service to unknown owners, appointment of three disinterested commissioners to assess damages, hearing notices, adherence to Texas Revised Statutes, and final council approval with options to contest. Passed May 18, 1885.
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Secree
Srrc
Ppengenee
Bexar County
State of
Texas
Bryan Callaghan
E. P. Craupon
Bargain Column Picks Up Fine Farm and Lots
Multiple Texas properties offered for sale by T B Johnson and J W Bradley. Listings include a 1100 acre Harris County tract near Houston with railroad access and hay, a 5 room cottage on McKinney Street, 640 acres on Leona River with 1400 fence and a sugar mill, 900 acres on Rio Frio in Valde County, and various ranches near Uvalde, San Antonio, and Calaveras Creek with details on improvements, fencing, and cash terms.
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Harris County
Houston
T. B. Johnson
J. W. Bradley
San Antonio
McKinney Street
T. . Johnson
Leona River
Uvalde
LL. C
Rio Frio
Frio
Valde County
L. C
Electric Bitters Promised Cure for Liver and Urinary Ailments
The article praises Electric Bitters as the best blood purifier and tonic for inactivity of the liver biliousness jaundice constipation weak kidneys and urinary diseases. It claims quick, certain relief with a money back guarantee and sells at 50 cents a bottle by Rice Bros. & Co.
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Rice Bros. & Co
Eclectic Doctor L V Weathers in San Antonio
An 1884 card promotes Dr. L V Weathers eclectic medical practice in San Antonio. It highlights varied treatments, says he has 20 years of experience, and quotes local testimonials praising his care for pneumonia typho-malarial fevers erysipelas and other illnesses. Also mentions Missourian suppliers and an Art Gallery listing at 205 Commerce Street.
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L. V. Weathers
Weathers
San Antonio
L. C. Lacy
Texas
C. H. Mueller
Commerce Street
New Discovery Cures Severe Lung Ailment in Woman
Mrs. Mary A. Dailey of Tunkhannock Pennsylvania reports six years of asthma and bronchitis relief after using Dr Kings New Discovery. She claims immediate improvement and full recovery with weight gain of fifty pounds after a short course. Advertisement notes trial bottles at Rice Bros. & Co. drug store.
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Mary A. Dailey
Tunkhannock
Dr. King
Rice Bros. & Co
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Presidio County
Floresville
Main Plaza
Pleasanton Road
Uvalde County
Avenue C
Avenue B
Avenue D
Alamo Plaza
San Pedro Avenue
Flores Street
Fourth Ward
Lone Star Brewery
Hackberry Street
Nolan
Crockett Street
Steves
Presa Street
Captain McMaster
Cypress Street
Maverick Avenue
Tobin's Hill
Oakland Street
Zavala Street
San Fernando Street
Zavala and
Pecos
Laredo Street
Arsenal Street
San Pedro Creek
Alazan Creek
Car Krishh
Mexican Properties
Mexico
Anson A. Manor
O'Connor & Sunsivan
Narciso
City of
SALAE
Moore Hollow
International
Liaurt
Salado
Calaveras Creek
West Commerce Street
N. Wise
John Tripp
Earth
D. P. Barr
J. A.H. Hosack
F. Mc. Newton
Hosack & Newton
Comajock
Bell & Bro’s
Chas. Deady
M.D. D
Chir
New York
Emery
College of the
R. W. Rogers
G. W. Ward
Old Place
North Flores Street
Dullnig
Oklohoma, Cook Co
Trx
Morley Bros
Austin
Gextleman
F. Kalteyer & Son
Kay
F. Kaltever & Son
I’. B. Johnson
Licaur
A. Seffel
M. Herweck
R. A. Seffel &C
N. Alamo St
Joske Bros
Teyvas
R. Becker
the Niles Engine
E. F. Redfield Co
Galveston and
San Antonio, Tex
Henry Laager
San Antonio, Texas
Real Estate and Loan
Adame & Wickes
Southwest
Aransas Prescott & CO
Cor
Houston and
Soledad
Srs
Hallert Book Co
Portland
Maine
Sania
Chsover Electric Belt Co
Washington St
Lil
Patent Office
J. K. Littell
Washington, D. C
U. S. Patent Office
G. A. Johnston
H. M. Carrour
Drs. Johnston & Carroll
Wan
EB. C. Weat
Prs
John
Madison
Ste
Imasanely
Stimson & Co
Portland Maine
Kenta
Addrees, Tauw & Co
Augusta
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