Texas Republicans, Progressives seek ballot access
Secretary of State McDonald weighs whether both the regular Texas Republican Party and the Bull Moose progressive party may have their candidates listed on the state general election ballot. A certificate from the progressive party asserts the Republican name has ceased to exist in Texas and the party has renamed to the national progressive party.
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Republican Party
Texas
Austin
Tex
Republican
Bull Moose
National
Progressive Party
State Department
McDonald
L. B. Lindsay
Bart Marshall
Dallas
National Progressive Party
Taft Wing
Labor Day Closings Planned by San Antonio Merchants
The Retail Merchants' association of San Antonio met to decide Labor Day hours with most members lining up a half day closure and some opting for full day closing. A luncheon and smoker were discussed for September 12. New members include State Mutual Fire Insurance, Wilkes & Thomas, Berdiger & Saltner, Fred Seffel, Dr. E. O. Samuels, E. C. Durstein, W. W. Scroggs, Dr. A. F. Totten, and G. C. Redfield. Directors present were Nic Peters, Frank Weber, W. M. Morgan, John Kenney, Harry Stone, W. J. Illg, Ben Varga and Adolph Grasso.
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Retail Merchants’ Association of
San Antonio
State Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Wilkes& Thomas
Berdiger & Saltner
Fred Seffel
E. O. Samuel
Hudson Forty Seven Car Ad Promises Experience and Value
A vintage advertisement touts the Hudson car as the product of elite engineers from major factories. It claims 200000 owners contributed to its design, stressing four cylinder efficiency, long service life, and continual improvements to prevent rapid depreciation.
Hudson 37 Four Cylinder Car Promises Best Four-Cylinder Era
Howard E Coffin leads 48 Hudson engineers in presenting the New Hudson 37. They claim the four cylinder car combines unmatched design, performance, and reliability after 20 000 miles of gruelling testing across difficult country and mountain roads.
Malaria Treatment Ad Promotes Grove's Tonic
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malaria remedy and blood builder for both adults and children, priced at 60 cents. The copy emphasizes its tonic benefits and malaria-fighting claim.
Secretary Wilson Celebrates 77th Birthday in Washington
Secretary of Agriculture Tama Jim Wilson, the oldest in Taft's cabinet, marks his seventy seventh birthday in Washington. He plans to quit public life on March 5 to return home to his grandchildren among the common people. Wilson has served four years longer than the cabinet's longest tenure and has expanded the department's scope.
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Washington, D. C
Tama Jim"Wilson
Taft
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Vermont Granite Used for Austin Postoffice
Austin officials pushed for Texas granite in the new postoffice but Vermont granite will be used. Gen Webster Flanagan, collector of internal revenue, received the work plans showing the granite type. An appeal by the Austin Business League to Congressman Burleson failed. Foundation work on the building is underway.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Postoffice
Vermont
Webster Flanagan
Internal Revenue
Austin Business League
Burleson
A Fighting Cock Used by N People with Satisfactory Result
A Fighting Cock has been used by a number of people with satisfactory results. The druggist offers sugar coated or plain forms for consumer choice and urges proper usage according to guidance.
New 5 8 Ates IEEE Bape Tees Electric Car Ad
An early 20th century car advertisement touts an electric self cranking motor with magneto spark and a 43 horsepower rating at 300 RPM. It highlights a long stroke Sonia engine, high speed up to 60 mph, illuminated dashboard, rain vision windshield, leather seats, and demountable light body design.
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Sonia Bloc
Bien Dey Enim
Con
Sautadas
Cates
Ae Ak
Hudson
Detroit
Pay as you enter grips South Heights line
Morning scene on the South Heights seven thirty car shows riders paying per ride for the first day of the pay as you enter system. Passengers scramble for nickels while the conductor notes smoother boarding as the car fills with relieved regulars.
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South Heights
Jelks mobilizes funds for Wilson campaign in Texas
Former Alabama governor William Dorsey Jelks, in San Antonio on personal business, says funds are the sole danger to Wilson's presidential bid. He has met with Cato Sells in Texas and leads a statewide drive to raise a large campaign fund, aiming for a close Texas race.
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William Dorsey Jelks
Alabama
Woodrow Wilson
San Antonio
Cato Sells
Cleburne
Texas
Jelks
Changes Are Necessary for Life Saving at Sea
London reports that the merchant shipping advisory committee urges stricter life saving regs after the Titanic disaster and calls for more lifeboats and life rafts with improved communications while binoculars for lookouts are discouraged. In Beaumont Texas Rev. J S Pearce leaves Magnolia Baptist for First Baptist in Orange on September 1.
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London
Merchant Shipping Advisory Committee
Board of Trade
Beaumont
Tex
J. S. Pearce
Magnolia Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Orange
Catholics Meet in Louisville Before Federation Gathering
Members of the Catholic Press association convene in Louisville Kentucky for a conference ahead of the American Federation of Catholic societies meeting opening Sunday. A notice about placing want ads in The Light appears with phone numbers 176.
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Louisville
The
Catholic Press Association
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Railroad plans to increase Louisville & Nashville stock
A local paper in Louisville reports the Louisville & Nashville railroad plans to raise outstanding capital from 60 million to 100 million dollars. It says 20 million of the new stock will be offered to stockholders at par. President Milton Smith declined to discuss the proposal.
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Louisville, Ky
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Milton Smith
Louisville & Nashville Today
Vance Completion Marks Advance in Pleasanton
Special to The Light reports in Pleasanton Texas on August 16 that the completion of the Vance project advances local progress. Details note improved infrastructure and anticipated economic benefits for the area.
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Pleasanton
Tex
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