Structural Materials Tests by the Government
Government tests on structural materials highlight annual U S spending for building work around 30 million and nationwide costs near 1 billion, with Geological Survey labs in St Louis issuing bulletin 228. Investigations began at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition and cover cement, concrete, reinforcing methods, fire resistance, and performance under salt or fresh water and other stresses. Fire losses in the United States average 2.07 per capita, far higher than Europe, due to less fireproof materials and broader building usage.
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United States
United States Geological Survey
Forest Park
St. Louis
Aindel Teeting
Association of Portland Cement Manufacturers
Richard L. Humphrest
Political Brace Game in Batley Primary Remains Vague
Voters from Texas showed reluctance in a Batley primary as many could not commit to a future voting choice. The contested test required selecting a candidate whose identity remained unclear to them.
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Eitlkens
Texas
Émos
Batley
The Yellow Dog Partisanship in Texas Elections
A critical editorial denounces yellow dog loyalty in primaries and partisan control. It argues party machines pressure voters, punishing those who back unworthy candidates and praising independents who vote for fit contenders. The piece cites Missouri Kentucky and Texas as warning examples of weakened party strength.
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Kentucky
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Republican Party
Ils
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Uae
Hin
Iconoclasm of Gelahomans and Political Symbols
The piece critiques iconoclasm by Chatomgis who oppose wooden Talias near cigar stores to appeal to Troilans with votes in a new state. It notes fading symbols in the east and argues the act would erase a long history of ritual signs, praising colonial-era English influence and warning that destruction equates to coercive control.
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Lowell Coutler-Journal
Oklahoma
San Antonio 21 Years Ago News Reel
From The Light May 7 1877 reports a fire near 1 & GN lapok where two shuniles were biwmed to the ground. Fire crews Hetto and others hurried to scenes but found no danger near buildings. Miss Annie Huesinger replaces her sister at the high school while abroad. Carr of San Antonio suffered a runaway accident on Castro Wire road, his team bolted into a gate at Alderman Mackey’s causing unconsciousness. no bones broken, but injuries.
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Hetto
Tom. Kingsley
Belknap and
San Antonio Rifles
Washington
Lonsville & Nashville Railroad
Annie Huesinger
Carr
San Antonio
Castro Wire
Mackey
Deep River Channels as a National Asset in Waterways
The inland waterways plan urges national action to develop Atlantic and Gulf coast channels and Gulf to Great Lakes routes. Water power, coal relief, river transport, forest protection, irrigation, and pure water are cited as gains for national defense, economy, and public health, with the government taking the lead.
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Gulf
Inland Waterways Commission
Republic
May 7 in History 1873 Obscures Distant Dignitaries
On May 7, 1873, Salmon Portland haze marks the passing of an American statesman born in 1808. Henri d Orléans, duc d Aumale, fourth son of King Lonny Philippe, dies born 1822. Astronomical notes describe Sun set and rise times, Moon phases, Mercury conjunctions, and apogee positions.
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Salmon Portland Haze
Amer
Henri d'Orleans
Duc d'Aumale
Lonny Philippe
The Passing Throng Regular As A Clock
A loud wagon roll wakes residents along the thoroughfare every morning, steady as a clock. Alvert Snyder recalls his alarm failing to ring and himself leaping from bed to witness the rumbling wagon pass, startling the neighborhood and disrupting sleep.
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Alvert Snyder
Ron
R Hsiden
Labor Street
Peruna Editorial Sets Out Public Claims and Ethics
A Peruna promotional editorial declares continued direct public advertising and sales, vows full disclosure of ingredients, and promises to publish testimonials with consent. It asserts Peruna as a trusted household remedy, disputes medical gatekeeping, and aims to expand worldwide production while defending against critics.
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Hartman
Peruna
Peruia
Fernna
Flood Submerges Columbia Texas May 1 inundated city
Columbia Texas May 1 the entire town is inundated with water three to six inches deep across the city Brazos river level is the highest since 1839. Residents scramble for safety as floodwaters force evacuations and damage is reported citywide.
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Columbia
Tex
Troy
Brazos
Woman Burns in Gasoline Fire at Comanche High School
In Comanche Texas at about 9 o'clock yesterday Mrs Mya Wilt, wife of the principal of the Canehe high school, was fatally burned when gasoline on a smoothing iron exploded. She had just finished a task and lit the gasoline, causing the blaze before helpers could reach her.
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Comanche
Tex
Tatra
Svife
Te Cainehe High School
Mya
Ald
Democratic primary bids for Bexar County offices
The Light announces several candidates for Bexar County offices subject to Democratic primaries. W J Goforth, James McCloskey, Chas F Stevens, Fred H Lancaster, George Surkey, Vivian S Haulton, Michael T Campbell, Irish R K Newton listed for Sheriff County Clerk or related offices with July 25 1908 Democratic primary action noted.
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RK Newton
Ities
Bexar
Constable Candidates Announced in Precinct 1
The Light is authorized to announce E J Reeves as a candidate for Constable of Precinct No 1, subject to Democratic processes. The Light also announces W Wilkinson as a candidate for Constable, Precinct No 1, subject to Democratic primaries.
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Siovif
Bexar County
W. J. Goforth
Otlchael TF Campbell
Light
E. J. Reeves
Offas
Deewartas
Wilkenson
Constable
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