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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1897

Page

5

Banner of Death and Health Battle in Daily Bias

The Sunday Light urges choosing health over death, warning that most diseases arise from indigestion and impure blood. It touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for many illnesses, claims it improves appetite digestion and nerves, and promotes sending stamps for medical advice and pamphlets from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association.

Pierce Selia Ricca Cossi Santa Crus Co Cal Tolis Dy Pierce World's Dispensary Medical Association Buffalo

Railroad timetable details for North and South routes

The notice lists North and Southbound departures and arrivals on the Southern Pac­ing and other lines. It includes times for Express Special, East and West bound trains, St Louis Limited, and regional services to Houston Galveston Mexico and San Antonio areas with varying daily frequencies and weekend adjustments. It ends with a prompt to report any dissatisfaction to the circulation department.

Southern Pacing Railroad Mexico Magla Pass Houston Galveston New Orleans Eaglelond St. Louie Waco Fort Worth Dallas Kansan City St. Lois Boerne Kerrville Daldy San Antonio Ban Antonio Gulf Shore Martinez, Sanders, Adkins, Lavernia

Fort Sam Houston Headquarter Details and Tax Notice

The post houses the Military Department of Texas with Brigadier General W. M. Graham commanding. Upper parade ground is Fort Sam Houston proper, lower ground near the city. Fifth cavalry headquarters and troops are stationed here including D E F and KE, with 775 total. Parades and inspections scheduled daily and weekly with public invited to view. State and county ad valorem tax notices for 1897 issued by Tax Collector Josh Cassiano for Hez ar County.

Military Department of Texas W. M. Graham Fort Sam Houston Department of Texas Fifth Regiment United States Cavalry Whitside Fifth Cavalry Eighteenth Infantry Fizat Artillery Josh Cassiano Hezar County

Quail and Bird Dog Tales From Local Sportsmen

Local sportsmen report scarce quail bones and good sprinting birds around Marcellina and Pleasanton road. A pointer dog survived a rattle snake bite after treatment, while a skunk incident forced a hurried retreat. Police urged vigilance as dog theft by youths draws concern, and anglers critique boastful fish photography as vanity rather than angling.

T. W. Campbell Marcelina EJ. W E.C Heritdee Pleasanton Road Asc Tuare State Reformatory Becaues Geo. A. Chabot Alex Fiaiff Juilius Oppenheimer Jr

War on Old Satan Promised as Revival Opens in Stockdale

The Stockdale area anticipates a four week revival starting the first Sunday in November with Baptist and Christine denominations launching ten day meetings. Weather and drought concerns temper plans for fall gardens as the cotton crop nears harvest and shows below average potential. Local visits include Dr Halland and family touring San Antonio and Miss Pearl Tatum visiting Stockdale.

Dongue Las Old Satan Baptists Christine de. Halland Mamie Will Halland San Antonio Lada Norwood Woods Stockdale Oekeiel

Strict wood selling ordinance enforced with wagon marks

Notices detail city rules for selling sawed stove wood. Vendors must use wagons or carts sized for specified wood quantities, bear stamped or indelible marks, and pass inspection by the city inspector of scales. Fines apply for uninspected deliveries and unmarked wagons.

Syelghits and Measures San Antonio Bryan Callaghan Theo. Vinke Etty

Nonpartisan local tickets spar with party influence in elections

A discussion on nonpartisan local tickets questions whether removing party labels improves honesty and efficiency. It argues that both partisan and nonpartisan systems can breed abuses, as patronage or personal aims influence office while contending party name or citizen ticket changes may not guarantee better governance.

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Dr Kings New Discovery Ad Promises Safe Cough Remedy

An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs colds consumption and lung ailments as safe reliable and money back guaranteed. It mentions free samples at F Kolteyer and Son's drug store and advertises the Beethoven Maennerchor festival with 28 cent admission.

Dr. King F. Kolteyer & Son

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