Waterworks debate sparks public protest and policy calls
The Dallas Herald criticizes current charges by the waterworks company as a pattern of plunder and urges a policy change. The Corpus Christi Caller advocates a deep water convention at Aransas Pass to secure harbor harmony, inviting numerous Texas towns to send delegates for united action.
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Corpus Christi
Aransas Pass
San Diego
Laredo
el Paso
Uvalde
Cotulla
Pearsall
Tilden
Oakville
Lagarto
San Patrice
Beeville
Rockport
Fulton
St. Mary’s
Refugio
Goliad
Cuero
Victoria
Helena
Floresville
Ligur
Rail route decision upsets Goliad as Floresville link set
The San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad Directory picks a Floresville to Beeville route, leaving Goliad displeased and urging property owners to push for broader funding. The piece notes post election swings in Ohio and Southeastern Europe tensions, listing upcoming state elections across many states with dates and offices to be filled.
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San Antonio
Aransas Pass
Floresville
Beeville
Goliad
Whiskey and a surveyor Jay Gould tale retold in memory
A passage recalls Jay Gould’s first whiskey experience as a young surveyor. He bought a glass with a five cent piece, drank too much, and his notes became incoherent. The anecdote ends with Gould vowing whiskey is a bad surveyor and never trying it again. Also included is an Aransas Loan Office advertisement offering collateral loans and postal orders.
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Washington
Indianapolis News
Secretary of the Treasury
Register Rosecrans
New York
Jay Gould
Albany Evening Journal
Aransas Loan Office
Military Plaza
South Flores Street
Splendid Moore Hollow Farm Bargain Near Station
An improved 1400 acre farm two hundred yards from the Moore Hollow station on the International railroad is offered for cash. Includes six room frame house, barns, baths, garden, water from tank and well, all fenced, 65 cultivated. cattle and horses may be included at value. Title perfect. Price 12000 dollars. Also 640 acres on Leona river with irrigation support and sugar mill for 5500 dollars. 900 acres on the Rio Frio, 12 miles from railroad, 300 acres fenced, price 4000 dollars.
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Moore Hollow
International
Leona River
Uvalde
L. C
Rio Frio
Frio
Valde County
Desirable San Antonio Area Farms Advertised For Sale
Fourteen miles from San Antonio on Calaveras creek a 100 acre property with 50 under cultivation and a two room house, well, and water. priced at 1200 dollars. A summer residence or dairy site 20 minutes from Main plaza with 90 fenced acres, six room dwelling, cistern and water tanks, 80 milk cattle, horse and implements. 7500 dollars. 42 fenced acres between San Antonio river and San Jose ditch, three miles from the city, good dairy location. 2700 dollars. 80 head improved milk cows and heifers priced at 18 dollars each. For gentlemens clothing and furnishing goods see Free 44 Commerce street.
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San Antonio
Calaveras Creek
L. C
San Antonio River
San Jose Ditch
Terribly Shaken by Fever Stomach Bitters Offer Remedy
The ad touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure and preventive for fever and ague and malarial ailments. It claims effectiveness against cholinic chill symptoms, tropical fevers, and miasmatic diseases, and promotes use by residents in malarial zones. It also markets the tonic for stomach and bowel disorders, rheumatism, kidney and bladder issues, debility, and bilious ailments.
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Tropics
Guatemalan
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Houston, Texas
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Houston
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