Paying Adam and Eve How Privates Lost Their Place
A reflective critique of modern society's obsession with leadership and status. The piece laments private individuals becoming rare as generals dominate, arguing for natural rank, proportional officer to soldier balance, and questioning a culture of elite pursuit among a people. It warns ambition unchecked harms peace and calls for humility in leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyertastogis
Sully
God
Aman
Maniger
Yank
Play God and the decline of leadership in America
A diary-like polemic argues against self important ambition and the urge to govern as a god. It cites Napoleon era figures and U S leaders to condemn pretension, urging humility, preparation, and family rooted virtue starting at home to curb societal decline.
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Dimeon
God
United States
Iis
Tereig
Marshal Ney
Russia
Moscow
Napoleon
Hla
Grant
Len
Lincoln
Earth
Eden
Yellow Jack Killer Ad Promises Cure All Diseases
Vintage advertisement claims Casearets and Candy Cathartic kill yellow fever germs and cleanse the bowels. It touts regular use as protection against fever contagion and a safe remedy, urging readers to buy from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Jack
Cascarets
Casearets
Voices Wanted Conservatory Instruction of Vocal Class
Conservatory offers a group voice class at 2 dollars per month for eight lessons. Voice test free from 2 to 2 on Saturday October 2. Prof. Schernel advertises at 802 Avenue C with date 5 30 31.
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Conservatory
Vecall
Schernel
Ave. C
For Rent Building at Commerce and East Streets
For rent a building on the northeast corner of Commerce and East streets, 64 by 50 feet, two stories with basement, large hall on second floor. Apply to E. Wolfson. 6 2t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce and
East Streets
Accond
E. Wolfson
Electric Pillars Promoted As Fever Cure By Hugo Schmelzter Co
An advertisement touts Maniton Minerval Water for sale and promotes Electric Pillars as the only certain cure for malaria or chills fever. It urges preventive use and warns that delay may lead to fatal sickness, noting druggists carry the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Schmbeltzer Co
All Drug
Glsta
San Antonio Ordinance Regulating City Sewers and Plumber Registration
An ordinance protects public sewers in San Antonio Texas detailing tapping usage penalties. It vests supervision in the city engineer and requires notices permits and daily records, inspections, and timely action on violations. It also mandates plumber registration bond signage and strict house connection standards with detailed sewer specifications and penalties for obstructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Sherton
Tex
Aueh
Master's Sale of Bridge and Tramway Property
Auction of the Eagle Pass to Piedras Negras bridge and all appurtenances under a 1896 decree in Ireland Trust Co v Rio Grande Bridge & Tramway Co. The sale, in San Antonio, November 1897, requires cash at bidding with a minimum five thousand dollars paid and rest can be covered by outstanding bonds or other secured property.
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Circuit Court of the
United States
Texas
San Antonio
Aollanti ‘Trust Company
Rio Grande Bridge & ‘Tramway Company
Wilton Bollis
Lowi
Armvericlk County
Exaa
Tilo Grande River
Eagle Pass
Tesas
Piedras Negras
Mexico
Stid I
Grande Bridge & Tramway
Anid Bridge & Tramway Company
Othivges
Chientz Court
San Antonis
Cause of Ireland Trust Company
Va. Itio Grande Bridge & Tramway Company
Plainff, Holland Trust Company
Ma Grande Bridge & Tramway Company
City sewer connection rules and penalties from 1897
The notice bans improper sewer connections and lists wastewaters allowable for entry to sewers including kitchen sinks urinals and factories. Violators face fines from 10 to 400 dollars. Signed by Mayor Bryan Callaghan and City Clerk Theo Vincke on September 28, 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cily
Bryan Callaghan
Altest
Theo
Vinke
Decree Foreclosure Records and Local Notices
Fragments indicate a foreclosure decree affirmed by a federal court in New Orleans on May 18 1807 and notices from Eagle Pass Texas. Local items report health updates and travel between Floresville and Kerrville, police actions for horse theft, crop damage from worms near Moreaville, camp meeting results at Sour Springs with twenty seven conversions, livestock leash restrictions in Floresville, and residents returning from the north and to San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Gheult Court of
Floresville
W. J. Wiseman
J. A. Hall
Laver
F. Camp
Kerrville
G. J. Loftin
San Antonio
Rome
Wright
Henry Powell
Capias
Smith County
Moreaville
Pieresville
Sour Springs
Vlorosville
Sem Bassell
Dads School Opens. Cattle Theft Reported in Pettus City
Beeville reports the Dads School opened September 20 with six attendees though 40 are eligible. Ed Loti of Goliad accused of slipping five cattle trains from Pettus City, paying $28 per head to Dallas buyer Mr. Simpson. Weather worsens, dengue spreads, and a school on Sale Branch plans October 1. A lively dance at the epers house Tuesday drew many youths.
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Beeville
Ven
Prof
aNen
Ed Loti
Goliad County
Pettus City
Simpson
Dallas
W. W. Caves
Salé
Epers House
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Officare Light Pub. CO
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S. Mesamer
Erie Wediral CO
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Sane
L. Wolfs
Wilson County
Ber County
Lace
South Flores Street
Alex Englehardt
Alex Sartor
West Commerce Sit
Alamo
Hobflng
Carner
Houston
Soledad
Shasst B
Bprizepre
Oftician
Senter
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General Attorney Texts’ Age Association
Tenhy Pauly's
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