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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1885
Page
2
The piece argues Mr. Cleveland will set a reformist example by upholding civil service laws against Democratic spoilsmen. It notes Flower’s NY bid troubles and Illinois politics, then discusses Sunset Line consolidations and San Antonio sewer plans, with local press quibbles about paper deliveries.
A San Antonio editorial laments crime and errant governance while praising proposed ward changes and sewer and street improvements to attract northern visitors. It notes resignations, a gubernatorial commission on Greer county disputes, and reflects on Grant era press relations and Roscoe Conkling.
Brown's Iron Bitters promises to cure dyspepsia and malaria and to improve mood and vitality. It claims to produce amiability calm perseverance and plenty of energy by treating digestive liver and kidney complaints.
The New York Sun reports Trevany & Co have an order for a necklace using amber color eyes from fish used in ancient Peruvian mummies. The piece, not yet finished, and related notes include sightings of malarial warnings and various patent medicines and groceries advertised in the same notice.
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