Rain delays and bets fuel Baptists fair plans
Yesterday's eventful day for Baptists faced rain but organizers touted the fair as the greatest yet. A large shipment of cash is expected Tuesday and may disrupt croaker activity. A Mexican band pursues a journey across the United States with members in Jamestown Chicago and here. Governor Campbell praised San Antonio's lawfulness, prompting some regional reaction.
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United States
Jamestown
Chicago
Confidence, Faith and Credit Drive U S Business
The article argues most business relies on confidence and credit, warns panic would collapse trade and force wage cuts, and urges keeping money in banks to avoid systemic disaster. It asserts money is sound, banks solvent, and fear only harms the economy. It claims widespread interdependence of banks and industries means panic would spiral.
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India
New York
New York Banks Hold Vast Cotton Trade Funds
A New York statement claims banks serving as reserve agents for the south and west hold about 1,000,200,000 in property. Bank leaders resisted returning portions of the funds to rightful owners, withholding dollars and triggering temporary restrictions. The piece notes New York’s influence over regional finance and hints at broader cotton and grain implications across the south and west.
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New York
Whitch
Vanderbilt
West
Fragmentary Note on Shared Money and Prosperity
A disjointed passage hints at shared funds between two parties and eventual prosperity. It mentions crops, a person named Jose, and a vague link to New York. The tone implies optimism about economic gain affecting the average man, but details are unclear.
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Nous
Jose
New York
Exhibition of Faith by Melaware Lackawann & Western
The Melaware, Lackawann & Western railroad granted an unexpected wage increase to engineers, brakemen, conductors, and clerks starting November 1. The action reflects faith in the country’s prosperity and shares company profits with workers, framing the labor capital issue as a test of economic stability.
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Melaware, Lackawann & Western Railroad
Brenen
Brd
Worth 100 Cents On The Dollar
The cashiers checks the San Antonio denies house proposes to rescue are praised for wide acceptance. In St. Joseph Missouri the News-Press reports there is no need to discount cashiers checks as they are gilt edged and worth 100 cents on the dollar. They buy a dollar's worth of goods and will be redeemed for cash once the national situation stabilizes.
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San Antonio
St. Joseph
Ninth Annual Fair in San Antonio Promises Great Success
The San Antonio fair opens with high expectations as preparations reach completion under Governor Campbell. Improved paint, new transportation facilities, and boosted street railway service promise a smooth, prosperous event amid favorable weather and strong local economy.
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San Antonio
Campbell
Hats and Health Sparks in 1907 Fashion Controversy
MICHOBES IN HATS vex New York Medical Journal by 1907, arguing modern hats threaten public health. The editor notes feather dusters rise high, sweeping microbes into homes, yet doctors fail to curb the fashion as women continue to wear elaborate hats despite warnings about fibers substances and materia and perceived dangers.
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New York Medical Journal
Fashion -Journal
Probablly
Mor
Medical Journal
Etvinus Slares
Hunt for lost San Antonio collie sparks odd experiences
Robert L. Montbbin recounted a week long search for his boy's pet collie. He noted dog thefts persist despite a local club formed to catch thieves, as more collies vanish from owners in the area.
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San Antonio
Robert L. Montbbin
Fond Sap
J Club
Peruna Widely Promoted In Grippe Epidemic Report
An artifact filled with testimonials tout Peruna as the most effective la grippe remedy. Citizens including HElleonka, L Madison, and Mrs. Gilmore praise Peruna and related tonics for curing grip, nasal blockages, and post grip reactions. Letters from diverse readers claim dramatic recoveries and advocate ongoing use during epidemics backed by Dr. Hartman guidance.
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Cullawhat High School
Painter
N.C
Jackson County Board of Education
Relgions
Feruna
Mr. Madison
Perohawa
Peruna
Jennie W. Gilmore
Tor
Indians Reform School For Boys
Pernan
Manalin
Hartman
Victor Patnenade
Mattison St
Topeka
Kan
Knights and Ladies of Security
Jagrippa
Perria
T Barnecott
West Aylmer
Ontario
Perina
Chas. B. Weils
Delaware
Ohio
Jade Gift
Athens
Peruua
Lost Collie Recovered Brings Joy to Family
In response to an advertisement a dog was reported missing. a collar with a friend’s name caused a mistaken alert. After phone confirmation the dog was identified as not theirs, and weeks of searching south of the city led to the pet’s return. The boy’s happiness was clear as the reunion ended the worry.
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Abe
Money Turned To Jelly In District Clerk Tale
Assistant District Clerk Moore recalls a story from friends in the district clerk’s office about a man who withdrew $100 from a bank during currency instability and planned to hide it where it would be safe, illustrating distrust in paper money and the era’s finance concerns.
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Ihanvy
Emma
Court House
Mr. Moore
Baty ‘Anionto Bank
Taskin
IBM
Ne Vary Covd
Farmer Trade Grievances Prompt Call for Change
A Pearsall News item argues farmers pay high prices for everything they buy while receiving low returns for what they sell. It urges farmers to unite, resist political manipulation, and push for representation to secure fairer terms in governing agricultural commerce.
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Pearsall News
Fragmentary Post quote on politics under Dingley era
A garbled NY Post excerpt cites a Republican alignment and a controversial stock exchange incident. It references Dingley era policy, opposing figures, and a blurred assertion about a gambling ring in Wall Street distributing blame to innocents.
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New York Post
Alvkt Tas
Will Street
Stock Exchange
Ike
Banking Fantasy and a Flawed Deposit Tale
A friend, contented yet entangled in a flawed banking scheme, claims a $1600 note stash exists. The tale details altered coins, watered-down notes, and a box of seemingly rising but unreliable notes, with the author finding only fragments of value amid tampered evidence.
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Aipnan
Arlgy
San Antonio readers praised in Times Herald tongue in cheek
The Dallas Times Herald mocks the Campbell barquet and Bailey issue in a sardonic note. It notes the artisans of the junior senator hired a hall for his event while congratulating Texas readers on their display of wisdom despite the deranged display at Campbell.
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Dallas
Times-Herald
San Antonio
imes-Herald
Mother's Boy Vanishes In Quiet Private World
Fragmentary narration reflects a mother’s concern as a son unseen, a gentle household altered by absence. The text hints at a lost child or absent male figure, with vague questions about identity and belonging, while recalling childhood echo and changing family dynamics.
Unclear OCR Story of Cash Fraud and a $1000 Check
Fragmentary quotation describes a man taking mush to the treasury, receiving a $1000 check signed by Uncle Sam, and depositing it into a bank account. The passage mentions Washington and telegraphs a tale of guart men and a lengthy sequence of events related to a government payment.
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Gong
Washington
Treasury Department
Incident of French Heel Causes Embarrasment
A young woman on Alamo plaza claims high heeled French slots are a con causing embarrassment and misfortune. She tripped while carrying purchases near the Internation and Great Northern office, went lame momentarily, then retrieved a tapering woolen shoe heel she said needed repair before she could continue home.
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Iquan Alionio
Alamo Plaza
Internation & Great Northern
Permizaina
Gallantly W Allen Aids Damaged Heel Fix
A clumsy report describes W Allen assisting a singer in a drama by lifting a heel from the stage and reattaching it with a paperweight and makeshift tools. The improvised repair steadied the heel enough for flight, though it left the helper with an embarrassed expression.
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W. ¥. Allen
Naasinger
Mr Allen
Allon
Notable Local Figure Shares Cheer After Incident
After an accident, a local man named Tate greeted well wishers with a pleased smile and cordial replies. He is described as one of the most genial men in the community, and neighbors watch for signs of recovery as he reaches home.
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Big Tate
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