Export and import prices show mixed February 1908 shifts
Statistics from the department of commerce and labor indicate that import prices fell sharply in February 1908 compared with January, while export prices rose markedly. Principal imports include copper, cotton, hemp, silk, and tobacco, with many values lower than February 1907. exports such as corn, wheat, cotton, and iron rose significantly over February 1907.
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Department of Commerce
Lxbor
India
Anarchy Debate Faces Law and Liberty in Press Clash
The piece denounces anarchist advocacy as enemy to law and Morality, urging suppression by authorities or the press. It notes 193 delegates for Tait, implying a long race to claim Dinah, and reports Washington officials sensing distrust toward Mesien spurred by talk of US buying Magdalena Bay.
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Tree Press
All Liberty
Bugedenpon Lw
Law
Tait
Dinah
Washington
Mesien
United States
Magialena Bay
Mexico
Roads and roads value in Jefferson and county notes
Jefferson county gains amid shell road progress as the first five miles finish and road improvements boost property values. Beaumont Journal cites growth aiding small farmers and the impact on land values along new routes. Business Men's Club offers free business subject lectures and carnival plans promise a lively year. Fal furrias editorializes on community journalism while local papers debate regional growth and policy questions.
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Jefferson
Beaumont Journal
Shell Road
Jefferson County
Bexar County
No Legal Mistake Message On Crime And Shame
A New Traven Register piece argues society must emphasize the initial sin of breaking a woman's vows rather than merely the final act of murder. It contends a repentant note by the condemned fails to deter future crimes and urges a warning to both young and old.
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New Traven Register
Auburn
Mmurderer
Slockdale Rumor of Informal Battle Near Sutherland
A Slockdale observer recounted overheard chatter about a recent informal clash near Sutherland Springs. The visitor described a three round skirmish between a local figure called the Trishman and others, with crude weapons and improvised tactics, but many details were not obtained.
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Slockdale
Tex
Olr
Sutherland Springs
Gurgelyes
The Epithets and Theodore in a Burlesque Stunt
A press agent notes the Epithets show led by Theodore performs a dazzling burlesque routine. The piece mocks pretenders as the aging impresario Terence Montmorency and Willie of the White Trouse navigate the crowd. The performer claims prowess to entertain with a coruscating vent.
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Theodore
Frizslla Frenay
Willie
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Painless Home Relief
A publicized home remedy advertises Pyramid Pile Cure as painless and private. The copy claims instant relief, permanent results, and a home trial package by mail from Pyramid Drug Co in Marshall, Michigan, priced at 60 cents with a free booklet and no doctor needed.
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Geros
Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid
Marshall
Mich
Tree
Mystery Grocery Plotter in Aptown Stirs Old Rumor
Fragmentary report notes an elderly suspect nicknamed the fossil wearing a near silk hat may have been involved in a past prize contest theft in Aptown. Authorities document a long-ago incident linked to a storekeeper described as sincere, with no confirmed arrests.
Strange Zoo Stories From New Yorks Bronx Park
Stray youths crowd Bronx Park reptile house with improvised tool kits and jars as they exploit snakes and garter snakes for sale. Reptiles bite and fight as keeper Snyder intervenes, cutting a snake’s victim loose and ending the confrontation.
San Antonio 21 Years Ago A Bonfire On Laredo Street
A small chimney blaze in a bonsai on South Laredo Street yesterday afternoon called out the fire department with little damage. Tomorrow night likely hosts a Mikado club reception. A Mexican native claimed hay theft south of town under Texas law saying it was may orico. The medical association met to discuss the fee bill. Justices will close tomorrow morning for Saengerfest parade. Passover services at Temple Beth El planned for tonight at 8 and tomorrow morning IIS. No morning licenses issued today.
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Mextor
Medical Association
Temple Beth el Ints
Ani
April 14 in History and celestial events
Highlights include Fort Sumter’s capture in 1861 and Lincoln's assassination in 1865. 1908 marks the discovery of Paul Jones Tobes’s remains. Tonight and tomorrow morning the sun sets at 6 34 and rises at 6 17 with a conjunction of Saturn and Mercury, visible only dim.
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Fort Sumter
Enloes
Abraham. Lincoln
Wilkes
Booth
Pao
Tobes
Berentry
Meraurcy
Saturn
Passing Throng A Dockstader Story at Grand Opera House
Lew Dockstader entertained a tired audience with humorous anecdotes during a rehearsal of his sketch A Dull Day at the White House. He riffed on a farmer’s tale of military ranks among farmhands, ending with a sharp jab about the rank of colonel and a brigadier’s pride.
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Lew Dockstder
Tor Brother Dockstader
White House
Indiana
Avery
Ynrcy Fale
Dry Farms for Africa investigated in Texas
Midland April Mo The samp ball dry farm run by residents of this community becomes the focus of an inquiry led by G H Pape of Loma To ga South Africa Pape who oversaw agricultural and industrial experiments in To ga is spending six months in Texas gathering lessons. Temple swears in new mayor April MW AWlitan Gunuth who succeeds Fred Hamill after four years in office. Gonzales from Texas Care y Smith buys the old Gonzales Gla ie Phim and announces a new paper at Tulung. Married 50 Years in Waco Charles and Mrs Jane s observe golden anniversary as Catholic couple in local parish. Yoakum reads about a contract man sinking nine deeper wells with one well at 16 reaching 500 feet.
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Africa
Midland
Tex
Sampball
Thig Cosmety
G. H. ‘Ape
Loma ‘Toga
South Africa
My Pape
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Promised to Help Mothers
An article promotes Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for tired and ailing mothers. It cites testimonials from Mrs M Gilmer and Mrs Paul Oliver praising health restoration and successful births, claiming the product cures female troubles and supports a healthy constitution.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mas
M. Gilmer
West
St. Martinville
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia
Lydia EL Pinkham
Supreme Court to Hear Writ in Insurance Mandamus Case
Special to Who Light Anatin Tex April Chief Ins informs Insurance Commissioner Love that the court will Wednesday hear the motion for permission to file the petition for a writ of mandamus in Kansas City Life Insurance v Commissioner Love. The petition seeks to compel certification of the amount of taxes due by the company at one percent.
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Supreme Court
Staten
Insuranes Angumenta
Insurance Commissioner
Sheriff candidates announced for Bexar County race
The Light announces several candidates for Sheriff of Bexar County, all subject to Democratic primary action. Names include D. Lindsey W. T. Goforth James McCloskey Charles P. Stevens and Fred H. Lancaster. announcements reference Democratic primaries and eligibility.
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Lindsey
Dexar County
Licht
W. T. Goforth
James McCloskey
Bexar County
Ghas. I’. Stevens
Ofice of Sherif
Fred H. Lansaster
Jecto
Democratic Primaorias
Vivian Hamilton Runs for County Clerk in Democratic Primary
Gounty Clerk candidate Vivian Hamilton enters the race under the Democratic banner ahead of primary voting. The contest centers on party nomination procedures and voter choice in the county clerk position.
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