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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1907
Page
4
The Light readers show strong interest as a new crooked lines art contest kicks off. Prize details and participant names are listed, highlighting youngsters from multiple streets such as Kinley Avenue, Center Street, and North Mes, with ages ranging from 9 to 21.
A meeting of the Bexar County Farmers Institute at the Business Men's Club heard Jol Beek report on boll weevil control via east west cotton rows as taught by Dr. Knapp. Discussion covered the proposed farmers elevator and the Guenther warehouse plan with Farmers' Union input, plus experiences from College Station on crop rotation and cowpeas as fertilizer.
Moving picture houses in the city race to comply with a fire safety notice. Most operators plan asbestos coverings and metal shields for equipment booths. Electricians push automatic card-sheets to drop and shield machines. An aromatic sprinkler may be installed to spray water if heat rises.
A fragment from the Kansas City Shin recounts a tale told at a dinner where a deaf friend pretends to understand a yarn. The host repeats the joke, and the guest later chides the event as recalling the same story twice, highlighting a humorous miscommunication.
Washington officials weigh a diplomatic salvage for the fishing dispute between America and Britain. The quarrel over Newfoundland purse seines risks a herring shortage this year as both sides demand rights under treaty provisions. American crews fear unmolested fishing off Newfoundland shores while Newfoundland asserts its maritime laws. The dispute threatens sizable economic impact on the fisheries and raises broader questions about cross Atlantic fishing rights.
Washington notes invite Miss Kathrine Wright daughter of Hon Luke Wright ambassador to Japan to wed Charles Palmer vice president of the International Bank at Manila. Ceremony to be held at the embassy with August 9 date for departure with the bride’s parents. Palmer a graduate of West Point and a leading financier in the Philippines. Also a note on summertime kidney issues and a remedy.
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