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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1899
Page
7
A post office report notes satisfaction with a new Sunday mail scheme. Three windows handle carrier mail by window number, easing previous Sunday rushes. Workers, many fond of cycling, adapt to the updated schedule and report timely deliveries.
A Dallas Times writer argues that fairs alone do not sustain prosperity. He asserts irrigation to enrich sandy soils and a $100,000 investment to build 35 miles of railroad into Atascosa County would spur thousands to work, boosting San Antonio more than current rail ventures. He envisions a steady inland industry over intermittent fairs. Also notes a robbery in Houston and a rainy day in Dallas with hail.
A hunting party near Kenedy bags numerous birds but encounters scarce game in bright conditions. The piece calls out careless shooters who mistake people for game and urges strong measures to curb such incidents, warning that gunmen must be restrained to prevent fatalities.
An anonymous report describes a hunting incident where a hunter notices black spots on water near shore, suspects a nest of unknown birds, and tries to frighten them away with noise. The scene mentions duck activity and a doctor involved in the event, with unclear actions as ducks move off.
A fragment describes a kingfisher trained to hunt fish at dawn under guard. The bird allegedly delivered prey to its master, while a hunter known as Neher is mentioned as a youth and a river setting is implied.
A critical aside argues the Water Company gift reduces yearly taxes for a donor while the land remains unsuitable for buildings. It preserves a debt burden on residents, praising public spirit yet condemning costly schemes spent from tax revenue.
A local tale recalls a doctor who mistook collapsible decoys for live ducks, firing into the water at dawn and ruining his friend's decoys. The incident ends with explanations from the decoy keeper and a chase for redheads planned near Puero Bay, as other hunts and hotel/sanitarium bids unfold nearby.
A vintage Munyon advertisement promotes a universal cure from kidney troubles to headaches. It promises curing power for diseases and offers free medical advice, with a sales pitch for a variety of remedies priced at 25 cents per bottle.
Alphabetical list of unclaimed letters at San Antonio post office for week ending November 3 1899. Includes gents ladies and miscellaneous sections with many names and city abbreviations. Advertised letters require a one cent fee and full address on edge of envelope for return if undelivered.
A fragmented list of county costs including wood for the poorhouse, interpreter fees, lumber for repairs, feed for livestock, and various contracts. Items reference New Gonzales, Bexar county, and the county jail, with several merchants and labor services cited and total amounts ranging from dollars to hundreds.
An aged advertisement urges readers to plan a summer pleasure trip to Colorado area attractions. It touts climate, scenery, and resorts, directing inquiries to a Dallas Fort Worth route contact group for detailed brochures and pricing.
Notice to taxpayers that county taxes for 1859 in Bexar County are due at the County Courthouse. Merscheidt, Tax Collector, and the Day Board of Equalization will meet at the City Assessor's office starting November 21, proceeding daily until work is completed. Also lists license to wed and names of parties.
A fragmented advertisement lists Standard Granulated Sugar bulk offers at 5.40 per 18 units and 600 sacks. It promotes New Figs and New Prunes with small price notes, along with Uneeda wafers and biscuits, sauce, catsup, and Casals Columbia River salmon at reduced prices. Also mentions fresh New Braunfels flour and Dullingham’s Brand selection.
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