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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1885

Page

2

Panama canal to open first section next month

The first section of the Panama canal will be opened next month. The development is seen as a boost for French stockholders and DeLesseps. In Galveston the Sunday law was observed with only three arrests yesterday. Travel to the Gulf will be quick with the San Antonio and Aransas Pass railroad nearing completion.

Galveston Gulf San Antonio and Aransas Paso Panama Canal DeLessep Hererovor San Antonio Aransas Pass Swift James Mann Atlanta Swift Specific CO N.Y

Paper notes political shifts and rail safety claim

The piece cites limited post office changes under the administration, discusses a Paris Gaulois claim of an electric railway signaling chart to prevent collisions, and quotes revivalist Sam Jonas. It lists foreign-born populations by state and analyzes possible Speakership contenders for the Forty-ninth Congress with remarks on Speaker Carlisle and Republican leadership dynamics.

Paris Sam Jonas Scotland Earth

Fragmented 19th Century Notices and Short Plays

A collage of overheard stage patter and ads: a pompous song and dance man. usher and audience exchange. references to wallpaper styles and a trunk papered with samples. health tonics and patent medicines. household goods, installment offers, and local shop ads. A slice of local newspaper fare with dated street commerce and entertainment chatter.

Proper Treatment for Coughs and Cough Syrups

Readers learn that Tar and Wild Cherry form the base of effective cough remedies. Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup uses these and other strong ingredients making it reliable. Sold by H. L. Fowler, R. Cohn & Co., J D. Devine, J. Clavin. samples free. prices 50 cents and 1.00.

Bosanko

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