Reducing the risk in oil investments by Texas bankers
The piece argues oil stocks attract conservative Texas bankers who veil private oil investments. It notes the oil industry’s risk, yet claims modern Texas fields reduce risk via diversification across proven territory. It compares to insurance risk spreading and stresses the law of averages guiding profitable drilling strategies.
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Texas
Oif
Texas Bank
Ranger
Burkburnett
Aeerages
Fuel and Prosperity and the Case for Oil and Coal
The article argues coal and oil are essential to national growth and military strength, citing Pennsylvania’s coal and regional oil fields as drivers of industry. It links energy discoveries to San Antonio’s future growth and discusses broader historical fuel shortages shaping development, then muses on human evolution and aerial experiences as a new field for sensation.
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Germany
France
Italy
Pennsylvania
Chile
Mexico
United States
Tampico
Pacific Coast
British Columbia
Alaska
California
Oregon
Washington
Texas
Beaumont
San Antonio
Mississippi River
Pacific Ocean
Sa Antonio
Erg Ag
Evolution Takes Wings and Changing Times Ahead
The piece discusses heredity environment and mutation as factors in human development. It notes conservative and radical influences on change and hints at social and economic topics including agricultural impacts and a comment on Chinese suffrage in a mistaken context. It also mentions Germany seeking a loan and suggests lending through pro German ties.
Letter to the Light on suffrage and laws in 1900s
William Lee Secor of Ackerville Texas writes to The Light criticizing the February 12 issue and the state optometry law. He questions suffrage, sanctuary, and constitutional validity, urging voters to judge patriots and governors by their actions. He calls for discussion from returning soldiers.
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William Lee Secor
Axerrville
Tos
Hinlee
Inventor of air rope defense against German raids discussed
A reader from San Antonio questions a press claim that an air born net rope device could entangle aircraft above London. He notes no date or origin for the method, cites Washington doubt, and urges publication of a fuller discussion on constitutional and patriotic issues.
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London
Nauxage Balloan
Prench
VAST
Washington
Muglan
Sid Overson
Fragmented Letter Critiques Owen's Views On Alcohol and Morality
A perplexing letter to the editor rails at Owen for a stance on temperance and religion. It portrays vivid scenes of drunkenness and moral judgment, referencing the Bible and gospel themes while arguing for restraint and spiritual duty. The writer invokes a vision of impurity and calls for steadfast virtue amid social decay.
Fragmented Moral Debate Echoes In Bible Verse Fragments
A garbled excerpt presents a moral sermon referencing Jesus and neighborly love, challenging alcohol and social norms. The text rails against vice and ritual, invoking biblical phrases such as "thou shalt not" and "varboten" while questioning modern conduct and faith.
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Jonas
Atv
Xalil
An American Ave at Majexile Featured in War Theaters
The program lists An American Ave at Majexile as a major attraction, with sensational wartime acts, aerial battles, and spy intrigue. It highlights Shinty artists and Payle Gran vie performances and the star duo Star Bout as part of the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payle Granvie
Lave Serpents
Gus
Ual
Thor
Mets
Film Attractions and Fairbanks Pictures Baffle Viewers
Fragmented theater listing describes film attractions at a Fairbanks venue with unclear titles and partial speech. The note mentions a Sunday matinee, a Patriot era comedy, and an Irish potion scene amid garbled captions. Audience reactions and exact showtimes remain unreadable.
Fragmented Speech Reflects Local Reform Debates in Town
Nonsensical garble outlines a chaotic town meeting with mentions of reformers at home and public staging in Ane Trent. The piece jumbles names, dates, and places, reflecting a distracted record of civic discourse and social commentary.
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Nurions
Ane
Trent
Penglty
Parsons
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Bertram
Owen
Amivel
Juak Beemaae
Ibn Selene
Jolly
Fairbanks
Denna
Aeveen
Pairbanks
Elle Mint
Mita
Lee Hoel
Croniohs
Hu Yanae Qiiwuny
Bunianthy
Shay
Zila Apolle
Eprios Tome
Prom
Sue Peat
Jone Canals
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Galle Coe
By Briggs
Shawl
Wee Tim
Trey Triavele
Bevy
Catlett
Ash Camille
Camille
New York
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