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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1907
Page
2
A fragmented newsier page fragment shows political tone about Taft’s campaign, tariff proposals, and wood pulp prices. It notes Roosevelt’s tariff stance, calls for anti trust scrutiny of paper industry, and mentions rising paper costs affecting publishers. Pedestrian Weston’s feat is also referenced amid broader economic chatter.
The report cites higher material and labor costs as the key drivers while noting exhaustive investigations failed to reverse the decision for a further increase. Conditions appear unsettled as other factors press claims for change.
From Louisville Eventos Post the piece notes southern spirit focused on wealth creation, new mills and mines, and expanding markets. It argues against socialism and warns against corporate abuses, stressing that property rights must serve all and that state created corporations should honor law across state lines.
The New York World weighs Rudyard Kipling for the Nobel Prize, praising his finest prose and imaginative skill while condemning his verse for bloodlust and jingoism. It notes his warning about Venezuela and mocks his prose on war and schooling, yet lauds his achievement as among the greatest English writerly gifts in generations.
Chief Forester Pinchot warns that of about 490 billion feet of hardwoods, 25.1 billion are yearly consumed and would exhaust the supply in 16 years. The article argues properly managed mountain ranges can sustain annual hardwood output nationally without depleting forests, urging reserve establishment as a vital business venture beyond petitions by trade groups.
Charleston News and Courier reports a Tennessee Democratic convention in Nashville began a push for a southern man to be the Democratic presidential nominee. The piece views the movement as wholly sectional, unlikely to gain serious traction beyond the South and within the national party.
The Mississippi, once valued for economic promise, was neglected as railroads drew attention. After the war, enthusiasm waned and the river’s potential impact faded from public notice.
The Springfield Republican notes the upcoming congressional session will feature extended debate on currency and tariff reform yet expects outcomes to hinge on commissions. Lawmakers are portrayed as talkative in presidential years but action is anticipated through targeted expert references.
An article notes Tah and Spain as leading examples of nations with no prohibitory liquor laws or strong restraints on social customs. It highlights their permissive stance compared with other regions and discusses cultural implications.
Atlanta Constitution reports amid noisy markets a wall street incident where an unstable figure warns against repeating a bold action. The chaotic scene features tense exchanges and unclear motives as observers seek restraint.
The item notes a tense, unsettled market mood as a Cleveland tender faces swift bargaining and late changes. Observers expect continued volatility with rapid price shifts and potential counter moves amid the rush.
The editor argues small towns offer sympathy and helpful neighbors while cities seem frenzied and callous. He recalls a dying woman on a park bench who died before hospital aid arrived, contrasting country villagers who shower care on the ill and bereaved with urban indifference. Country folk are praised as the world’s best.
The text notes varied statistics on empires and populations, trade and industry including British empire population estimates, a Japanese firm producing native prints, New York and Philadelphia growth figures, Kansas flour shipments to Europe, U S lime production and value in 1906, census-driven divorce data, and a pedigree note on Lord Clifton and family heights.
Anglway readers are urged to improve indoor lighting. Dr Bell notes incandescent mantles offer insufficient brightness without proper shading. Ensure every bright lamp in the home is shaded so the mantle is not visible to the eye, reducing eye strain.
A Baltimore American excerpt shows a wife debating enduring gifts for her husband this Christmas. She rejects cigars, clothing, and trivial items, and considers lasting comforts like jewelry, a rug, a writing desk, or useful housewares. The tone is humorous and reflective on practical, tasteful choices.
A garbled sequence shows two speakers arguing about a pregnancy claim and acceptance, with a third person asserting the truth or falsity of the claim. The exchange references belief, truth, and responsibility through a murky transcription.
Data suggests diamond and precious stone trade is shifting due to opera influence on female buyers. Wealthy women reportedly press for imitation jewelry on stage to augment real stones, with some principals using a mix of genuine stones for greater display.
The article extols walking as a healthful habit, noting British and other nations’ devotion to long strolls. It cites Daglish men and Jungiish women as examples of extreme daily distances and references Macaulay’s 24 mile rambles and 14 Homeric works read during those walks, praising the landscape observation and personal enjoyment.
The treasurer of a large West End church reports frequent curious coins in the weekly collection. He cites worn tokens and unusually valued coins that cannot be exchanged at face value, suggesting no intent to defraud but noting partial animal or monk-related pieces among offerings.
A fragment discusses hummingbirds, noting the United States imports from tropical regions and holds a monopoly on air commerce. It mentions about 400 species and the misconception that hummingbirds feed only on honey from flowers, highlighting distribution near Mexico and the southwestern United States. The text reflects museum topics and natural history framing.
The small bird eats mostly insects that frequent the flowers and helps protect blossoms by destroying injurious pests. It is also seen catching insects on the wing, illustrating its useful function in the garden.
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