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San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

17 Sep 1911

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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1911

Page

17

San Antonio Market’s Evolution From Mud Huts to Modern Center

The piece traces San Antonio De Bexar’s market history from a cluster of mud shacks in the plaza to a brick 1877 market on Market Street, later moved to Main and Hay plazas, then to the present market house. B J Crowther recalls early days of chili and beans stalls, wagon arrivals, and town life, noting sanitation and modern operations today.

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San Antonio de Bexar Texas San Antonio Market Place Alamo Plaza Heusinger Hardware Company Main Plaza Houston Commerce Hay Plaza Mexico Old Republic B. J. Crowther Crowther Prairie School Marshall Hicks
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White Elephant Gamble Ends In Lost Bets

In 1888 Orson the showman and politician George Tristy debated a bet over Cleveland's presidential win. An elephant was sent as the wager, leading to chaos at Tristy's farm and a costly debt dispute that ended with Tristy buying back the elephant for $500 after Orson refused to reclaim it.

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Cleveland Harrison Orson Cal Orson George Tristy Tennessee Tristy Tri United States Orso Black Harry Sam Eindents Cal Rs Rt Eve Jin Elphant
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Kia Batiste Dept Ize Childrn Hara Besta North Flores West Commerce Streets George Tristy’s White” Elephant Fraser Fort Worth Tex Williams and Jackson State Health Board Paige
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