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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1898
Page
8
An analysis by J Wenviker Weaton of British and American postal policies and subsidies reveals how foreign-flag shipping gains from policy neglect. The piece cites 19th century critiques, sanctions, and the need for Congress to support native shipowners and honest commerce.
Notice by substitute trustee C. Davis of a deed of trust on property in San Antonio Bexar County Texas to satisfy a promissory note debt. The sale will occur December 6 1898 at the Bexar County courthouse by public outcry with proceeds applied per the deed and decree.
An old advertisement promotes Texas Wonder as a cure all for kidney bladder and urinary issues in men and women and claims it can be mailed if not sold by druggists. It includes a Dallas address and a testimonial from B W Brows and notes shipments via Gulf Shore freight office. The text references a 14 October 1858 date and a disclaimer of cure for children and various ailments.
A damaged notice from December 1950s describes a public sale of a parcel titled Tove of thavtelana. It states the property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash at the stated time and place. The listing includes the names of parties and details are fragmentary and unclear.
Bucklen’s Arnica Balm promises to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers eczema rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with price two cents per box. Sold by I Kalteyer & Son, Nday Light Papill ae.
Lipke of Abbruezt and Camillo, nephew of the Pope Leo XIII, plan a voyage to America via Washington to discuss Cuban property losses and possible compensation. The piece reviews Camillo’s social cachet, Vatican ties, and Vatican politics, noting his father and lineage, and compares to other aristocrats and imperial figures seeking influence and travel plans in Europe and beyond.
The text notes Walter Lawrence, a lawyer with ten years in Italian service, was chosen as viceroy’s private secretary in Egypt. It highlights his prior role reorganizing revenue and developing northern provinces, plus a switch in diplomatic salaries showing Britain’s changing overseas staffing.
A man named John Oliver of Philadelphia credits Electric Bitters with saving his life after doctors failed to help him. After trying the remedy, his health improved dramatically and he claims the drink robbed the grave of another victim. Sold for 80 cents per bottle at PB Kelteyer & Santa drug store.
An excerpt from The Point of View in the December Scribner's notes the universal quest for bread and luxuries, linking toil, education, solvency, and reputation to the mind's activity and social duty. It portrays how nature orders work or rot, urging perseverance amid life’s tensions and responsibilities.
A Colquitt GA infant overturned a pot of boiling water injuring the chest and limbs. Parents sent for a remedy from Colquitt merchant Mr Bush who supplied Chamberlain's Pain Balm. After several applications the child healed. Sold by all druggists.
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