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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1895
Page
1
A satirical polemic on corn plasters and foot pain. The piece laments shoe fashion and calls corns a universal human burden, urging readers to acknowledge the ailment and seek humane remedies. It links corn misery to society, etiquette, and gendered footwear.
The piece argues that business people should advertise to gain public support and foster city growth. It criticizes tightfisted merchants, praising those with public spirit and liberal contributions to local enterprises. It notes San Antonio’s advertising levels imply a small, sparsely advertised city.
The Jurgens Importing sand company will relocate from Mata plaza to 116 North Flores etroot. The move aims to reestablish operations and plan production with nearby associates.
The notice promotes a grand bull fight in Laredo with a follow up event at New Laredo Mexico on November 24. I N R R will offer up sale excursion tickets at very low rates. A statement by Huai O B u nny mayor of Boston extols honesty and condemns political tricksters and corrupt city governance.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe WH. REUTER'S ALAMO PLAZA as a premier Texas saloon with a ladies only parlor, access restricted to accompanied women, and offerings of refreshments. Additional lines mention paints, glass, wall adornments, and affordable prices from B. O. Arety with unspecified further details.
A collage of local chatter on taxes, newspapers, hotels, bonds, and civic issues in San Antonio. Citizens debate media, markets, sewer projects, street conditions, and political hints as merchants seek a stronger press and a brighter downtown.
The 1895 tax rolls are available for payment at the tax collector in Bexar County. A Massachusetts resident is credited with rapid neuralgia relief after Chamberlains Pain Balm. advertised at 50 cents per bottle by Ts Rovga, Druggist, San Antonio. Pleasant Family Resort Gordon Ved ma di Saturday and Sunday ni.
The YMCA notes growing buElaces men class with night sessions offering study in law, penmanship, arts, music, Spanish, drawing, and business. A petition to join the Business Men's current topic club seeks weekly meetings in the Association hall to discuss The Cotton Factory and current events. Membership limited to YMCA members with no dues.
Report from West End recounts visits by Mr J B Dowdell and Dr J N Moore in Laulidlann and San Antonio. Notes about streetcar fame, temperance debates, and a planned hotel investment by C P Huntington. End with reflections on West End’s growth and climate draw.
A long dispatch describes merchants joining the capture of Antananarivo by ranch troops. It notes the French use of Hait shells and the devastating impact on enemy ranks. One shell killed thirty five men and another killed eighteen.
A chaotic compilation of editorial snippets from various papers. Themes include warnings about attire, religious doubt, political statements, early maps with knives, mackerel landings, crime commentary, aristocratic weddings, social change, and humorous quips. Notable mentions include Tothessen, Kentucky gulag remark, Vanderbilt kin, and Philadelphia versus San Francisco on crime.
Oscar Wilde's creditors may gain about $100 daily from his works. C J R Le Mesurier, a Ceylon civil servant, embraces Mohammedanism. The Portuguese crown, repaired by a jeweler, valued at $6,000,000. The Princess of Wales supposedly likes York pudding and minding her own business. The world’s champion fat man, M Canon Borg, in Paris, weighs over 560 pounds and thrives on it. Stanley J Weyman credits Professor Baird for his historical writing spark. Over 200 deer hunting licenses issued at Traverse City. Miss Wann Marrell, 15, is the lone woman on the list, skilled with a gun. F A Rowe of Mast Con Heant Ohio grew 65 tons of pumpkins on five acres, net $136. The Duke of Westminster doubts his London property value, estimating it well over $60,000,010. President Díaz of Mexico exudes energy, health from wealth and prudence. The Wimpardr of Japan, a versatile sportsman, is eyed with English admiration and is a patron of football and outdoor pursuits.
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