Crooked Pete and Oily Jim in Ad Space Scheme
The tale features Crooked Pete detailing a scheme to country publishers to swap ad space for goods cash. He describes exploiting small daily papers by trading space for items then reselling for profit while warning about similar tactics by others in the industry.
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Jamra Bueten
Crooked Peta
Dojo
Eéttalc Country Publishers
Jimeil
Torr
Pangilis
Manny
Cullivatora
Wisdant
Zeumy Strange
Pele
Coltery Publishers
Splineters Ag
Mike
Anie
Yaling
Wandredty
Hegel
Polilie
A Timely Lesson In Target Practice
A veteran general voices concern over fading marksmanship among American youth. He laments limited real gun training, contrasts past hunting skills with today’s restrictions, and urges national action to restore rifle and revolver practice through schools and military programs.
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Washingtel
D. C
Niko
Willeaoise
Renaer
Ayad
Rattte
Bang
Telsandé
W. Wincortade
Rate
Everyody
Molersta
Vienne
Tegome
Counley
Kovernment
Sibaldy
Congress
Placiot
New Orleans
Allsorlon
Sladenta
Jayy Schoota
Thera
United Slater
Thane
Lanlien
Walirn
York
Suven
California
Delaware
Kentucky
Kansas
Maine
Maryland
Indoor rifle ranges urged in schools to train youths
A wartime proposal urges indoor rifle ranges in public and private schools to train youths from age eighteen, promoting marksmanship and military readiness. It recommends a minimum three hundred yard range, standard carbines, targeted ammunition, and class programs to create citizen sharpshooters under Army and National Rifle Association oversight.
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Itt
Nevalla
New Hampshire
New Mesiin
New Garolina
North Dakota
Oregon
Wah
Virginia
Mest Visalia
Wyoming
Grivale
War Department
Congress
Delallei
Geaculs
Bear
Cnet
Uh Ts
Sunley Hharpshoots Vmarksmen
Jonforsberk
Aariimen’ Yong Boys
Lesa Uuin
Ags
National Rifle Association of Agnerton
Nitloint Board
Acm Hare
Voom. CG. A
Dhe
Mesa
San Antonio City Lighting Contract Proposal 1904
San Antonio invites bids for electric street and municipal lighting. Reagan Tiston, president of the San Antonio Electric Company, proposes a four year contract with 300 lamps, 251 series amps, and 480 watt lamps. The plan includes city buildings streets and plazas, with staged payments totaling 30,000 annually for the first two years and 25,000 monthly thereafter, subject to adjustments for gas lamp replacements and extensions as needed.
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Bon Antonio
Tex
City of
San Antonio
Market House
City Hospital
Tampa Crean
Tampa
Baurs
Cie Cong
Aly Evyeruris
Shane Shit
Dinens
Cbty
Ue Cormmany
Tani
Horatna
Aight
Elette Statins
Gax
Steikos
Wwe
Gan Neha
Jemmiany
Eliova
Ehadl
Ram Jain
Goa
Orlesa
Reagan Tictiston
Drake's Palmetto Wine: A Wonder Tonic
An advertised patent remedy claims to remove congestion and disease from vital organs with one tablespoon daily. It allegedly cures indigestion, mutuity, constipation, and mucous membrane disorders, and promises benefits for congested liver and kidneys, nervous system, and bladder. Available for seventy five cents at drug stores with larger bottles offered by Drake Forma Company in Chicago.
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Drake
Enrelida
Butserfol Botthy
Rexiey
Kuna Weiter
Drake Forma Company
Drake Baildley
Chicawo
Prohibs at Work in Harris County Rumors of Convention Plans
Special to The Light reports Houston area temperance efforts influencing local option elections called by county commissioners. The piece notes districts endorsing temperance pushes and anticipated turnout, with weather aiding a large ground gathering. Encampment at Lampasas to begin August 16 with state leaders arriving and expecting higher attendance than last year.
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Houston
Tex
Alice
Haue
Brunner
Eyupy
Carey
VM. GA
Lampasash
Btale
W. M1. Lewis
Y. WG
Lampasas
Goltan
Santa Fe
Sehog
Mo. Gregor
WL Hoyper
Mlgin
Tn Texas
Hig Wok
Louis James
Hn Therstate
Waco
Han
State Convention of Prohibitionists Gather for Second Day
Shudtat to The Light reports the State Convention of Prohibitionists aiming to draw a large crowd to Wa vo on the second day with a great basket dinner and demonstration. Prominent speakers have been secured to educate attendees, with regular convention rates applying to delegates and a special excursion for non delegates interested in the speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wreo
Tie Convencias
Big Day at State Holiness Camp Meeting in Waco
Snevelal to The Light reports a great day at the State Holiness camp meeting in Waco Texas with special trains from the city to the tabernacle and celebrations planned. Authorities announced events and schedules for Sunday activities and worship services at the camp.
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Snevelal
Waco
Tex
Suimtay
Tabernacle
Nansa
Local notices and oddities from a faded page
Readers report various items from a rural area including a Baptists gathering, a salary allotment for city staff, and several names connected to community services. The text mentions weathered street discussions, legalities, and local figures like Pat McDonald and Albert Riiekn in unclear contexts.
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Foto Sak Pid
Cavington
Ian Wesean
Lionel
Eallie Picklins
West
Pontraed
Iemmsad
Pat McDonald
Shigeilly
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Emerson & CO
Mir Teeta
Anu
Alamo
Juiny Moaxe
Schneider
Flores
City Lighting
The
Parker
Duligs Alton B. Parker
Hilstory
Dutel East Hvily Company Fur Trading
Esopus
Henry Huson
Java
Tadlang
Nicholas
Aesop
Acson
W. D. Mannen, Sota Ey Houbton
Teauini
Tafayeix Bt
Newark
Bexar Grug OO
Alamo Playa
Schmitt
Tally
Wagmoa
Ave
Alina Playz
Kaltsyer
Losoya
Harris County
Lieweather
Huctaboe
Brusher
Iseyrbvirg Quile
Diilini Petots
State Convention OF Prohibitonists
Vialt
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Krakauer
Piper
Alamo St
Otto Zirkel
Granite and Marsle Works
Noorie & Gooper
Alame St
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