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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1885
Page
2
A rambling critique cites editorial rivalries in San Antonio and Austin. It notes the Fort Worth Mail’s expansion and waterworks plans, the Dallas Times’ jab at San Antonio papers, and upcoming congressional action on Blair education bills facing public opinion.
Market notes signal a strong wool season with full clip and excellent sheep condition. Commentary covers economic impacts, tax debates, and regional trade observations across states, including copper and railroad developments and Chinese policy uncertainty.
The piece recalls General Benjamin F. Butler’s critique of labor voters after his presidential bid. It quotes his belief that workers sold votes for two dollars and that the public is no wiser than in past eras, alongside assorted ads and notices for medicines, goods, and services appearing in the same column.
Elegant costumes for first class trade. cu8 making a specialty at Miss O Keefe's Commerce street next to Haas & Oppenheimer's 9 28 1m Garvin Wise Co Tex March 24 884 Messrs Morley Bros Austin Texas Gentlemen Send me three dozen of our T X S Ague Tonic at once are sold every bottle I received from ag and guaranteed it to cure and it as never failed in a single instance Yours truly P Searcy Sold by F Kaiteger Son
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