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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1885
Page
2
The San Antonio and Aransas Pass road is under construction, viewed with mixed sentiment by citizens. The route is expected to spur city progress and coastal access, while critics urge better Texas land policy and call out administration weaknesses in land management and grant use.
The piece mocks long costs of raising a child with comic figures and quotes Hon. R. W. Townshend praising President Cleveland's firmness. It critiques newspaper patronage, cites Rock Springs riots, and argues for stricter immigration limits amid urban unrest and postal delivery debates.
A fragment outlines a ten cent stamp postal route plan paying messengers eight cents per letter, with car fare deductions likely capping monthly earnings around thirty dollars. It mentions short trips as most profitable, and cites various ads and health remedies including Hostetter’s Bitters, baking powder gifts, and medicines from Mexican and local firms.
Eight acre parcels two miles from Main plaza and one mile from San Pedro springs priced at 850 dollars for several lots with adjoining 27 acres offering at low figures. Real estate notice by Lorenzo Castro. Also New Salt Fish including imported herrings and sardines at Emanuel Abrahams 206 Commerce Street grocery.
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