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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1895
Page
1
A Thur writer argues that affection for humble sawdust babies reveals universal human attachment to comforting idols. From childhood cherished to adults mocked, the toy stands as a symbol for religion, politics, and culture, showing how nations and faiths cling to their own improvised idols despite disillusion.
A bold proposal by James M. Munyon offers 10 000 free bottles of dyspepsia and rheumatism remedies for a public test at the San Antonio Express office. He pledges full reporting of outcomes over a week with names and interviews of recipients.
WRENCRED FROM THE WIRES. Mrs. Dirk Todd dies suddenly at Vorredl. Lindstrasts report shows some improvement in business conditions. Corbett claims he was robbed, Dan stuart pressures him to confirm in person. Guy Hargett loses a foot jump at Arlington station. French ministers grant 20000 francs to strikers at Carmauk. A bark ashore off Plymouth, crow in rigging. Insurgents defeated in Santa Clara district. Currency reform urged, military cyclists plan relay to New York. Oarsman contest at Lixe Dickinson next week at Coast county fair. River and harbor employment estimates reach 21,000,000. Governor Culberson hosts oyster roast at Galveston. Mitchell D. Price dismissed from Methodist conference in Temple. Livestock outlook around Taylor. David B. Gill to tour Chicago in December. Mexican laborer fatalities in fire. Frio county to vote on local option December 12. Federal authorities seek Colorado dealer using mail illegitimately. Omaha delegation to Denver for dealer pressure. Schlatter, McLennan county to vote on special road tax talk. Sultan of Purkey decorates officers. Will Green shot dead in Longview. Populist senators endorse silver policy. Berry Dolee-Lye agency members affected by Chicago shooting. Mexico proposes 40 percent tax cut on official salaries. Electrical workers choose San Antonio for next meeting. China grants Germany a coast island station. Russia and France may seek similar concessions. South Carolina convention imposes bank stockholders liability. railroad employers held to damages.
City merchants urge lively plans to attract 60 000 residents and visitors by boosting factories and weekend outings. Buck Hice and McCabe run Saturday excursions from 200 miles away, promising 500 to 3000 strangers weekly to boost trade and showcase stores, hotels, and restaurants ahead of Christmas. The piece notes conventions delayed until 1896 warm weather and calls for proactive business leadership to enliven the city.
A blotchy ad lists Cuticura Soap full size at 15 cents a box, Colgate Toilet Soap at 20 cents, 15 cent bleached Canton flannel per yard at 10 cents, white sheets of pepperel sheeting 2 yards long at 7 cents, lint and Canton flannel by the yard, 20 yards limit per customer, domestic 3 to a customer, and cotton toilet towels at 15 cents.
Local shop advertises a rain gear push with rubber boots and sale discounts on ladies one strap sandals, Misses slippers, and boys school shoes. Prices cut to 15 to 50 cents, urging shoppers to buy ahead. Some items include felt toe slippers and felt dallars, plus congress shoes, all sizes in stock.
Fragmentary text from a 19th century page blends political witticisms, adverts, and notices. Mentions boxing, tariffs, reforms, the Salvation Army, San Antonio, and a Chamberlain's Cough Remedy testimonial. Also lists a Palm Garden resort with regular open days and facilities.
Fourteen care oatia at cattle from near Tampico, Mexico, placed on Afr Mos Jey's pastures near Staniart. Seven oars of fat eteers and chref cars of cown shipped this week, totaling 864 head. A drove of 4,500 sheep moves from Big Springs toward Comstock for wintering. court reports note treasury and regular sessions.
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