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Editorial Feud Over Jeffersonian Teachings in War Herald
Denton Texas January 6 1908 editor Robinson laments reconciling Jeffersonian doctrine with Brown county Texas state influence. State Democratic Chairman Storey relocates to San Antonio joining a law firm with ties to the San Antonio and Aransas Pass and the Southern Pacific. A Standard Oil advertisement defends the company against insinuations linking it to nefarious plots.
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Kennedy Likely Wins Speakership Amid Governor Campbell Tie
The rumor that Gov. Campbell backs A. M. Kennedy for speaker circulates with mixed support. Kennedy allied with anti full renditionists and opposed some taxation from the Thirtieth session, while Mobley and supporters from East Texas back him less. If Kennedy edges Mobley, the governor may face tougher control of the Thirty-first House versus the Thirtieth under Tom Love.
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Taft tariff clash echoed in 1904 tobacco clash
A 1904 incident shows Taft in campaign mode defending Roosevelt and Fairbanks while Connecticut tobacco farmers fear tariff cuts on Philippine sugar and tobacco. Cortelyou relays concerns to Roosevelt, who defers Taft's remarks on the Philippines until after the election.
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Taft Resigns From Roosevelt Cabinet After Clash Over Philippine Tariffs
Taft faced a conflict between loyalty to the Philippines and Roosevelt's political fortunes. He sent a resignation letter that grew late in the day, but Roosevelt replied with a brief, curt note indicating the resignation was declined. Taft then pressed for tariff concessions and continued to stress the nation's duty to the Philippines.
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Back Talk on Municipal Elections and Partisanship
The piece argues municipal elections should be free of primaries and party controls urging a loose, straightforward vote. It contrasts local elections with national conventions and warns against excessive partisanship and spoils, noting crimes tied to partisan motives.
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Santa Fe Extensions in Texas Seen Unlikely
A Santa Fe official writes a Denton citizen that no extension prospects exist under current Texas laws. The Denton Kram line has long been a prospect, while railroads may be bluffing for favorable legislation. Either way, railroads are slow to discuss extensions and Texas shows sixteen years of stagnation in railroad building. Fort Worth Telegram.
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Senator Seeks $256000 for Boll Weevil Fight
Washington January 6 Senator Foster of Louisiana moved to introduce an emergency appropriation of 250000 dollars to educate farmers on combating the boll weevil and to establish experiment farms if the bill passes.
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Bucklen Arnica Salve touted as fire fighter healer
Advertisement claims Brave Fire Laddies sustain severe burns while fighting fires then recover with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It promises instant relief and cures for burns scalds wounds cuts ulcers boils eruptions and piles. Sold for 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
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Stability of the Gatun Dam and the subterranean lake rumor
A historical report discusses Gatun Dam construction in Panama, noting rock settling and a rumored beneath site lake. It explains dam plans, spillways, and hydraulic fill methods, plus impacts of the Chagres river floods and French canal channels on foundations and water outlets.
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Glimpses of Ik Marvel and Donald Mitchell’s Literary Life
Donald Grant Mitchell also known as Ik Marvel died at his Edgewood farm near New Haven at eighty six. The author of Reveries of a Bachelor and Dream Life gained fame in 1850s and counted Longfellow Holmes and Poe among friends. Born 1822 in Norwich Connecticut, he studied law then turned to letters writing The Battle Summer The Lorgnette and other works before consulship in Venice. He married Mary Pringle and raised two sons and five daughters. He walked across Europe to stay healthy and remained mentally sharp despite declining health in later years.
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Furnished room troupes easily squelched by want ads
In the Ree ford and Chronicle notices room listings show how furnished rooms are rapidly driven off by aggressive want ads. Readership sees quick responses and shifting rental practices as landlords seek cheaper options.
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Money To Loan On Farm Lands At Seven Percent
Denton Trust Company advertises farm land loans at seven percent interest. Agent A. P. Duggan handles the program.
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Sample Claim for Hunt's Lightning Oil Headaches
Mrs Z E Goforth of 2119 Holly Street Kansas City reports near complete recovery from catarrh after using a sample bottle and two 2cc bottles of Hunt's Lightning Oil. She asserts the medicine stops her headaches and praises it as the best she has seen.
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Denton Readies Prompt Ads From Record and Chronicle
Local notices push quick responses as readers scan The Record and The Chronicle for timely adverts. Readership eyes concise prompts, clear actions, and distinct entities amid the daily listings.
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Henry’s fall behind the bar and alleged thefts
Two days later Henry became exceedingly drunk and collapsed behind the bar. After releasing him, the narrator realized Henry had been robbing them repeatedly.
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Dangerous African Bugs Warn Roosevelt by Expert
J. O. Thompson of Richmond Indiana, an African expert, told President Roosevelt that African insect bites are more dangerous than tusk or claw. He cited blood poisoning from some bites and sleeping sickness from the tsetse fly, and promised to write up practical information for the President's Africa hunt.
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Why We Hang Up Stockings
An anecdote about St. Nicholas as origin of Christmas stockings. A storm drives him to a convent where his Christmas sermon pleases the nuns. They invite him again and he fills their stockings with sugar plums as thanks for hospitality.
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Largest Anthracite Lump Found in Panther Creek Valley
The seven ton coal mass, the biggest ever mined, was taken from a Pennsylvania Panther Creek valley mine and will be displayed in a museum in Philadelphia or Boston.
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Capudine Offers Quick Relief For Various Ailments
Capudine, promoted for headaches from colds heat stomach or nervous trouble, is a pleasant liquid remedy that acts immediately. Available in 19c 25c and 50c sizes at drug stores.
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Japan's War Losses Cited by Kuropatkin Against Portsmouth
General Kuropatkin argues in McClure's that Portsmouth ended war prematurely. He cites Japanese manpower, hospitalizations, and battle losses totaling around 110 000 killed or wounded plus disease fatalities. He contrasts Japan's drain with Russia's larger, more efficient army and notes internal discontent in Russia over the peace. A time table for Missouri Kansas and Texas rail lines is included.
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Colds and Grip Remedy Promises Fast Relief
Hick's Capuline is advertised as the best remedy for colds and grip. It relieves aching and feverishness, cures the cold, and restores normal conditions with immediate liquid effects. Available in 10c, 25c, and 50c at drug stores.
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Red Cross Sends Over Four Hundred Thousand to Italy Sufferers
The Red Cross has sent more than $400,900 to Italian earthquake sufferers. Texas contributed $1,000. Houston and other affiliates are part of the national relief effort announced from Washington.
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