Dinner Diplomats and Franklin Legacy in Debates
In Congress debate on dinner or dietetic diplomats a critic questions providing embassies for foreleg representatives. The piece contrasts Franklin in France with later diplomats who rely on wealth. It notes snobbery over diplomas and mentions a paralyzed New Yorker and Texas capital politics under Gov Campbell.
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Congress
United States
Mann
Ilinois
Hill
Benjamin Franklin
France
Pashion
Franklin
Paris
Frankin
Artesian Wells and Flowing Water History
In Artois France a wall has flowed since 1126 giving the region its artesian name. Modena in Italy also boasts ancient flowing wells and early notes on miners drilling for wells appear in 1691 by Ramagsini. Modern artesian water history emerges with geology guiding rock signs and improved drilling machinery in the late 19th century, spurring Franco popular interest.
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Lillers
Artois
France
Modena
Italy
Bernardin Ramagsini
Walera
Meir
Franco
Artesian Wells and Advances in the United States
A historical overview notes early artesian wells in the United States and key figures. It highlights Prince Wells awards, Fort Monroe and St Louis early wells, and later U.S. districts in South Dakota Texas and southern California. The article cites Prof. Chamberlin and a U S Geological Survey bulletin No 819 by Fuller on factors governing artesian flow.
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Royal and Central Society of Agriculture
England
United States
Fort Monrod
St Louis
South Dakota
Texas
California
T. C. Chamberlin
United States Geological Survey
Natdire
Fuller
Trade Trends Improve in Southwest Despite Political Fads
New York Mail reports at St Louis that January trade was down 40 percent from 1907, February down by a similar margin, and March about 50 percent of the prior year. Political unease remains but is less troubling than two years ago as federal courts overturn railway laws and public opinion shifts toward stabilizing conditions for producers and consumers.
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New York Mail
Evening Mail
St. Louis
Southwest
Em- Mayer
Republic
United States
Tony
Puget
George A. Worstell
Rivsa Road
Clarksburg
W. Va
Perdue
D. Roblivon
Villa Street
Brooklyn
Welen
Portus
Hartman
Eran
Bob Goode Heroic Act Praised in Waco Times Herald
The Waco Times Herald extols Bob Goode for a selfless rescue. Eyewitness Ralph Walton Everett praises his courage as he risked his life to save another, deeming the act noble and graceful in the face of danger.
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Waco Times Herald
Ralp Walton Evergon
Bob Goold
Iresene
Mr. Emerson
Arist
von Op Tiers
Bab Goode
Stoessel Fate Highlighted as Fortress Prisoner
Hartfora Courant notes Stoessel remains a fortress prisoner with personal freedom within limits. He is used as a scapegoat for Russia’s war failures, bearing both military and czarist political blame. The piece imagines harsher confinement if the war had not turned.
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Hartfora Courant
Stoessel
Japan
Rugala
Galveston Exports Grow Rapidly in Ten Years
A New York press report notes Galveston becomes the second largest exporting city in the United States, with exports leaping from 61 million to 197 million dollars in a decade, surpassing New Orleans and Boston, while imports stand at about 8 million.
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New York
Dalveston
United State
New Orleans
Boston
Utp
Build Up the American Merchant Marine
Secretary of War William H Taft argues for government subsidies to boost the American merchant marine, urging direct lines to Asia and South America, criticizing high domestic labor costs and foreign subsidies, and highlighting the need to restore American flag shipping amid waning domestic tonnage and competition.
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Pacific
New York
South America
Pacific Coast
Japan
China
Philippines
San Antonio 21 Years Ago Preview and Society Notes
From The Light April 96 1887 highlights include a potential contest between San Antonio and Belknap Hifles for a prize if Howaton attends. George Eqpatels of Galdfrank Frank & Co announces engagement to Miss Helen Welch of San Antonio. Troop transfers shift to Port Ringgold and Fort Sam Houston. Harry Traum plans to leave San Antonio. In New York his business will be run by his brother. The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union calls for a general meeting to push prohibition. The brawth committee reports 61000 pounds of wheat distributed locally with San Saba county contributing 12,000 pounds.
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Howaton
San Antonio
Belknap Hifles
Thors
George Eqpatels
Galdfrank, Frank & Co
Helen Welch
Alea
Port Ringgold
Pilace
Fort Sam Houston
Harry Traum
Son Antonio
New York
Woman's Chiletian Temperance Union
Yiriyer
Brawth Committee
Bexap
Strangest of Sects and Purity Rules
A fragment from the News-Tribune describes Baukhobors and Donkhobora sects, noting extreme self discipline and harsh ascetic practices. The piece suggests followers practice austere renunciation, disciplined by strict calls against vanity and hesitation.
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Letroft
News-Tribune
Brooks
Doukhobors face famine as austerity drives sacrifice
A reader’s report describes Doukhobor followers selling cattle and sheep to extreme poverty. Children starve, clocks and mirrors seized, foods banned, and living quarters cramped. Testimony notes widespread illness and hardship, with a physician endorsing Foley's Kidney Care amid the distress.
Peruna Remedies Publicized By Suffering Women
A letter compilation from Ms Miss Nettie Bogardus and others in Clarksburg Appleton Topeka and Topeka detail relief from catarrh weakness and nervous symptoms attributed to Peruna and Peruna tablets. Claims include appetite gain strength and health restoration after using the tonics and tablets under Dr Hartman’s guidance. Women report improved digestion and energy.
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Mise Exthor Lee
Maciaon Strenhy
The Passing Throng of a Marriage Plan
A man faced social backlash after selecting a woman deemed too advanced for marriage. The incident reflects racial and cultural tensions as a Black man registers a plan with county authorities to pursue information related to the courtship and looming nuptials.
Sheriff candidates announced in Bexar County races
The Light publishes multiple announcements naming candidates for Sheriff of Bexar County. B. D. Livisey J. Goforth James MacCloskey Chas. I. Stevens Fred H. Lancaster George Surkey are listed as candidates, all subject to Democratic primaries.
County Clerk candidates announced under party primaries
The Lights authorized to announce Vivian Henlhon as a candidate for County Clerk, subject to democratic primaries. The Light is authorized to announce Michael F. Campbell as a candidate for County Clerk, subject to democratic primaries.
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Annauies
Annaunes
Michael F. Campbell
Light announces St Woaves and J Ed Wilkens for Constable
The Light is authorized to announce St Woaves as a candidate for constable in precinct No 1 subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. The Light is authorized to announce J Ed Wilkens as a candidate for constable in precinct No 1 subject to the Democratic primary action.
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J. Goforth
Ice
Bheritt
St. Woaves
Mes
The
Licht
J. Ed. Wilkens
Conatable
Marriage License Controversy Stirs Local Clerk’s Office
A local man challenges a marriage license filed on April 20. He claims the license was obtained without his knowledge and fears marrying the woman. He consulted an attorney and weighs legal steps to annul the license while recalling earlier changes in San Antonio housing for travelers.
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Hon
Heenac
Euowth
Matsie
Hot Love Letters Cause Faint in Court Session
During a morning trial in Salem, Oregon, juror G He Cannon fainted after hearing burning love letters submitted as evidence in the case of Mrs C A Wells of Woodburn against R S Stewart of Salem. The judge paused proceedings while the juror recovered and later resumed.
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C. A. Wells
Woodburn
Stewart
Salem
Wella
Canyon
Imanaget
Salem (Ore
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
How to Avoid Appendicitis and Constipation
Advice notes that most appendicitis cases stem from chronic constipation. It promotes Ortna Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure by stimulating the liver and bowels, restoring natural action, and claims Orina Laxative Fruit Syrup is mild, non irritating, and pleasant. It warns to refuse substitutes and mentions an unrelated elevator repairs at 2209 New.
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