Tick Eradication Effort Expands Across Southern States
The U S Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Animal Industry leads a tick eradication drive against Texas fever in the southern states. Two years in, about 6,000 square miles have been freed and quarantine reduced. Work spans Virginia to California, with plans to extend into Mississippi and continued federal state cooperation. Congress grants 258000, states urged to match. Texas fever costs around 63000000 annually. drainage projects in Minnesota aim to move 13 million cubic yards of dirt benefiting half a million acres.
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Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Georgia
Virginia
North Carolia
South Carolina
Alabama
Tennessee
Kentucky
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Texas
California
T Ib
Mississippi
Congress
House of Representatives
Minnesota
Coal Production Shows Sharp Decline In 1907 Totals
Figures compiled by Edward W. Parker of the United States Geological Survey indicate a notable drop in 1907 coal output from 1906. The combined anthracite and bituminous coal production fell by 86,292,784 short tons, or 16.01 percent, with value down by 19.83 percent, signaling concerns over resource conservation.
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Edward W. Parker
Astleian
United States
Aaological Survey
Great Britain
British Isles
Germany
Coal Production Shifts and Global Comparisons in 1907
The report details 1907 coal output and value for Pennsylvania and the United States, noting 1906 baselines, price trends, and gains. It compares U S and British production, cites shifts due to oil use, and mentions economic factors impacting steel and coal demand. It also touches on ballot pledges and a South African breakfast claim, reflecting varied 1907 topics.
Two Mourners in Minds of Voters After Election
Cincinnati Enquirer notes Colonel Watterson of Kentucky and Ualoiel Bryan of Nebraska will mourn the past after the election. Both men appear spent and unable to find purpose, their careers marked by failed major efforts. They are at an age where self sufficiency fades and clean pain lingers.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Watterson
Kentucky
Ualoiel Bryan
Nebraska
The Most Popular Movement Brings Joy to Many Women and Children
The pack-to-work movement, celebrated in Washington Star coverage, brings joy to several hundred thousand women and children as it transforms daily routines and expands employment participation.
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Washington Star
Goulds Idea of a Comfortable Position
The Wall Street Journal notes Goulds stance of a comfortable position amid multiple receivership cases. It references Western Maryland 1, G. N. receivership and Wabash-Pittsburg Terminal, Wheeling & Lake Erie, Missouri Pacific dividend use, Western Union dividend cut, and Goulds enduring optimism in the new era.
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Wall Street Journal
George J. Gorkd
Western Maryland
G. N
Wabash-Pittsburg
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Missouri Pacific
Western Union
Tould
San Antonio 21 Years Ago
The Light of June 17 1887 notes a planned meeting by city negroes to organize a prohibition group. It also lists high school commencement on Acequia Street, mentions 1887 Hadgelasa members, and notes remarks by Dr Carrall and W S Herndon on prohibition speeches next night.
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Wera
Acequia Street
Fannie Burnette
Dora Muljen
Ida Newton
Lizzie Loessberg
Lula McAllister
Magele Wilgus
Katia Sentiinger
Maaters
Ed. Lyons
Abe Konkle
United States
Rankin
Marin
Wisconsin
Wneil
Duval
Carrall
W. S. Herndon
JM. Cain
Waco
Eighth Cavalry
Houston
Mitéheéll
Wil
Arangas Pass
Cueto
Halletsville
June History Events and Rising Figures Noted
June history entry lists births and deaths including John Wesley born 1703 not 1804 and Ferdinand Wreikgrath born 1870 with a note on German coastal forts at Taku engaging allied ships. Mentions outdated astronomy data with Venus and Moon observations and sun’s path.
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Tohn Wesley
Pinker
Ferdinand Wreikgrath
Germany
Taku
Bunseid
Rikes
The Impresearis of 4 sew at ldundry and civic praise
A rambling critique on public praise for a citizen called the “opewning glory of echiévement.” It questions merit, fatherhood, and the claim of George Ade 15 for Fairbank's presidential nomination, offering three unlikely explanations for the assertion.
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Ldundry
Altizen
Strait
Hines
George Ade
Fairbank
Chris BO
Hans
Mr. Fairbanks
Admiral the Alaska bear wins big weight throw title at zoo
Strange zoo tale follows Admiral the large brown bear at the Alaska zoo. Before a springhousecleaning move, keepers rearranged the enclosure after Admiral, with his bear companions, toppled a twenty foot tree trunk weighing about a ton. Ten men required ten minutes to remove the trunk as Admiral regarded the scene and turned his ire toward a keeper.
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Ferguson
Fhve Jones
Admiral
Trien
Tyan
Watermelon Relic: River Kids Turned Melon Ring War
A riverboat era reminiscence recalls boys slipping to the old swimming hole. They cooled off with a melon, faced a theft, then used rind and heart scraps as targets in a playful water fight. The passage ends with a festive rind-filled tale of summer mischief.
Folly of a Colonial Policy for the United States
William Jennings Bryan argues against imperial policy as costly and unnecessary. He cites annual military costs in the Philippines and questions the value of maintaining an imperial presence. He suggests allowing volunteers to remain home and avoid expensive overseas commitments.
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United States
Church Sermon Demands Equal Treatment of Rich and Poor
Evangelist L Vildur Chappian decries class bias in ministry. He insists churches must insist on moral reform from wealthy donors as readily as from poorer members, arguing the salvation of souls requires all alike regardless of wealth. He denounces cowardice and hypocrisy among ministers who shield rich contributors from reform.
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Impat
Announcements for Bexar County sheriff and local offices
The Light announces multiple candidates for Sheriff of Bexar County and various county and precinct offices. Candidates named include B. Lindsay W. Goforth James McCloskey Chas Stevens Fred H. Lanesster George Surkey George W. Huntress T. J. Newton Andres Coy Jr Chester H. Terrell John B. Trafar J. Ed. Willing Vivian B. Hamilton Michael F. Campbell Frank R. Newton M. E. Buckley Arthur W. Seeligson Theodore Harris Harry Hertzher Ben Fisk and others, all subject to Democratic primaries.
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B. 2
Lindsay
Sher Ff
Bexar County
Goforth
Ofice of Sheriff
James McCloskey
Sherif
Chas. F. Stevens
George Surkey
The
Light
George W. Huntress
Clark
Andres Coy, Jr
Chester H. Terrell
John B. Trafar
Hexar County
J. Ed. Willing
Vivian B. Hamilton
Michael FP. Campbell
Frank R. Newton
Judes
Tifty-seventh District
Asmocratis
Arthur W. Seeligson
Fifty-seventh District
Theodore Harris
Justice of the Peace
Harry Hertzhere
Nelson Lytle Seeks District Attorney Nomination
For District Attorney the candidacy of Nelson Lytle for District Attorney subject to the action of the Democratic Primary.
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A. Blbsenbach
Nelson Lytle
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