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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1897
Page
1
A Philadelphia reader praises Munyon's Headache Cure after decades of severe headaches. The letter claims instant relief and long lasting cure, endorsing Munyon's system with separate remedies for each disease and urging others to try them.
A reflective address argues life’s natural and preventable wastage from birth to death. It cites war, famine, crime, accidents, and careless behavior as drivers, urging personal discipline, educated care, and medical guidance to reduce waste and strengthen life. It notes moral duties, societal responsibility, and the need to conserve mind, body, and affections for future generations.
Police with a harsh approach trigger accusations of illegal arrests as two hotel keepers face trumped up charges. The incident prompts talk of a vacancy on the Mulberry beat and calls for a more capable officer, amid broader political chatter on Cleveland registration and the looming election. President Harrison remains cautious about Tracy's prospects, praising him as a cabinet ally while withholding a definitive forecast.
A revived rumor claims Foraker plots harm to Hanna while feigning harmony with the Cleveland crowd. The piece rebuts the accusation as unfounded, noting the real issue is the state legislature’s control of the senate seat and McLean’s spending to beat Hanna. Republicans are pictured as hopeful for victory once votes are tallied.
A raging Atlantic storm causes damage while yellow fever reports from Lanlgiang and election news from Greater Nesw York surface. Jacob Worth travailing Brooklyn Republican leader shifts toward Reform and the no-party movement, trying to boost Raw votes. Farmers face price pressures and tariff debates linger over cotton protection. The article links European unrest and potential privations in Treland to domestic economic strains as winter tightens.
In a collage of notes from politics to society, the piece cites threats to Klondike, anti-lynch law efforts in Georgia, NYC political rebukes of Cruker, and a Nashville exposition finale praising industrial benefits. It records debates on woman mastery certificates, Republican debt policy, Union Pacific settlements, Spain US relations, and shifts in Midwestern Pop sentiment.
An old advertisement extols Bucklins Arniga Salve as a universal remedy for cats bruises sores ulcers and many skin ailments. It also markets fur fashion as a youthful accessory promising to brighten the face and harmonize with skin and coloring for women of various ages.
A suspicious ad touts Cas enneta Candy Cathartic as a system cleaner that kills diseases and protects plants. It claims December is needed for hardy pants shrubs and trees to gain protection, insisting the product is a pure, effective solution despite vague wording and dubious medical basis.
An old newspaper fragment discusses shrub planting to survive winter, leaf mulch value, and a bicycle rider praising Ballard's Snow Liniment. It mentions protecting roses with leaves and avoiding decay in garden waste, then shifts to a medicinal ad claiming quick relief for strains, rheumatism, and frost bite.
A fragment describes a man’s ring-locked keys and the vault of wine, a key to his writings, a latch-key for his wife Hag, and a place among ashes in Neurn, as narrated in the November Woman's Home Companion by William Fight for Visscher.
Special meeting of the Ivy Society Club will be held tomorrow at 10 o clock in Fission Garden Hall to arrange attendance at the funeral of deceased member Jos F Meyer. Full attendance requested by President Morriz Smith and Secretary Chas Metzler.
The city treasurer distributed about 15000 dollars yesterday afternoon to public school teachers and janitors for September and October wages.
An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for fainting spells headaches and digestive issues among women. It claims to restore strength and cheer, promising health benefits for excitability melancholy and nervous disorders. The medicine is sold for ten or one dollar at a local drugstore.
Funeral for Diet-Joseph F. Meyer aged two years at his mother's residence 141 North Street at 2 20 this morning October 30. Service will be held tomorrow at 4 50 from the above address. Friends and acquaintances invited.
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