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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1885

Page

3

Deep Water Harbor Plans for Aransas Pass Harbor

The Aransas Pass harbor potential grows with dollars for deep water access. Proposals call for 25 to 30 feet of water, extended wharf front on Harbor Island and Lizzie Ann Channel, and a trestle bridge to connect islands. Engineer support suggests rapid water gains and a port could rival Galveston with proper funds and rail links. A contrasting note calls Galveston a ready city, while Aransas could build first. Additional content includes a dramatic car encounter and a medical advertisement extolling Warner's Safe Cure and Electric Bitters as kidney and liver remedies.

Aransas Pass Sam Texas Harbor Island Lizzie Ann Channel St. Joseph’s Island Hog Galveston Aransas Iowa Warner

Low-Cost Fine Bed Room Sets At Wolfson's Closing Sale

Local retailer Mr. L. Wolfson announces closure of his stock of fine bed room furniture. Sets priced at 275, 200 and 125 will be offered at 200 125 and 85 respectively with matching wardrobes. Housekeepers urged to inspect the furniture department for additional household items.

L. Wolfson Wolfson

Miss Fortescue Draws Provs Theatrical Crowds

A London Truth notice notes Miss Fortescue as a fashionable provincial attraction on her theatrical tour with crowds eager for seats and outside views of her performances. The piece contrasts with a pessimistic World is a Fleeting Show outlook, urging wiser days ahead. A Wisconsin reader claims Brown's Iron Bitters cured dizziness and debility. Dr. L V Weathers, a veteran continental graduate, reports strong practice and serves at Nette's drug store with a night-call phone link.

Oley Gron Sheboygan Wis L. V. Weathers Nette’s Eliwira Street al Ways

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