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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1897
Page
4
A reader asks the Daily Light about the law governing cleaning of cess pools and whether such work may be done at any hour. The note cites ordinance section 14 of chapter XXXL, penalties for improper removal of night soil, and asks who to contact for redress to avoid repeated nuisance. City Editor notes lack of specified day or night restrictions.
Electric Bitters claimed as a seasonal tonic and alterative to ease languor liver sluggishness and malarial poison. Advocates say prompt use prevents fevers and headaches with indigestion and dizziness, priced at one dollar per bottle at ft Kalteyer & Bov’s drug store.
Mr E P Ragsiae and Miss Vera McGoldrick were married Friday night at the bride's home in Austin. Rev New Harris of Travis Park church officiated with Miss Clea McColdrick as maid of honor and Dr Louis Minor as best man. A reception and dance followed. The couple left for Mexico on a bridal trip and will reside in the city upon return.
Mr Nic Tengs of this city received a copy of the Pittsburg Dispatch dated August 12 showing a seven line dispatch stating San Antonio had not decided to quarantine. The sender, E H Smith of Whit ing Paper Co. notes the paper is from Holyoke Mays and Philadelphia and blesses San Antonio.
Mrs DeSalm, a popular West End lady, celebrated her birthday yesterday afternoon with a sizable gathering. A fine pice dinner was served as friends enjoyed her hospitable company and gracious hospitality. The reporter judged from her cheerful disposition that she seems no older than 19 years ago.
The essay argues that truth is divine and universal across secular and sacred knowledge. It criticizes churches for narrowing truth and failing to provide open spaces for public learning and recreation, urging clergy to engage lay leaders in open access education. It cites shuttered churches, lack of spaces for youth, and calls for reopening chapels for lectures and concerts to guide reform and moral improvement.
A Texan recounts a seaside to Houston Waco and Gatesville journey in late September. He notes quarantine disruptions, polite Houston staff, and vivid scenes from Beeville to Cuera and the pine forests near Stumontan. The trip ends with return to Coryell County and praise for local life and scenery.
Special Master announces sale of the Rio Grande Bridge and tramway property between Eagle Pass Texas and Piedras Negras Mexico. Includes all structures tracks yards terminals and all appurtenances. Sale set for the first Tuesday in November 1807 with twenty five percent cash down and balance due within ten days or via bonds or coupons.
A dubious claim touts Cascarets as the sole safeguard against yellow fever and other diseases, asserting they purge the body and prevent new germs, with warnings about various unnamed drugs and a boastful, sensational tone.
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