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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1907

Page

2

Senator Bailey Celebrates a Birthday and a Clouded Career

A long retrospective piece on Senator Joseph Weldon Baller of Texas, noting his birth in 1803 in Mississippi, his Texas Citizenship in 1885, and U S Senate service since 1901. It recalls accusations and a dismissed offense linked to the Wature Gil Co. affair, claims of vindication, and public doubt about his future career amid ongoing controversy in Gainesville and Texas politics.

Fyday Joseph Weldon Baller Teses United States Senate Opplak County Mississippi Texas Southwest Bulley Ark Twain Gainesville Gainesvile Wmit Ha Dnel Anen Dreyfus Devils Island Bailey Stele Plever Gil Co Standard Ataty Monny Tread H Clay Pieree Clay Leaisleive Baye

Philippines for the Filipinos double-loaded campaign debated

The New York Herald argues for selling the Philippines to Filipinos as a step toward final independence. It proposes natives govern with American guidance, US capital cost $400,000,000 to be funded by a sinking fund, and claims reduced Japanese risk and strengthened US-Filipino friendship. It suggests repaying American investments and a government by Filipinos for Filipinos.

New York Herald Ballin Pines Herald Ucgeu Herald United States Americas Philippines Hpinos Piiipinos

Navy recruitment boosted by newspaper advertising effort

A wartime campaign using newspapers and billboards underlines recruiting advantages and urges readers to visit local recruiting stations. Officials note early results showing positive response to the publicity push and encourage broader use of print ads to attract candidates.

Suzu Pavy Ife Navy Bam'a Bis

Advertising as Key to Success and Recruitment

The article argues that increased enlistments reflect change and cites July and August totals to illustrate rising recruitment. It urges merchants and manufacturers to adopt up-to-date advertising rather than cling to old methods, claiming opportunity favors the proactive and that aggressive advertising benefits naval and civilian ventures alike.

Doring Ivan Navy Department

International Balloon Races Set For Oct 21 From St Louis

The second great international balloon race begins Oct 21 in St Louis with a route from Paris to far regions. Last year Lieut Lahm of the US Army and Aero Club led to Bennet cup and longest flight from Paris to Northeast England, and this year longer distances are expected depending on wind.

St Louis Paris Lieut. Lahm United States Army Aero Club England Texas San Avinn Varias

Taft's Peace Mission in Japan Examined by Murray

Philadelphia North American special correspondent Robert H. Murray reports Taft’s secretary of state makes public peace appeals in Japan. He argues Americans should avoid provoking quarrels or war and claims a Pacific fleet ruse has no real impact unless tested by Japan. Critics say diplomacy seems exaggerated and unlikely to change Japanese sentiment.

Robert H. Murray Philadelphia North American Taft Fenior Japan United States Paclle Murvar

Texas jokes and tales chorus in faded papers

A collage of humorous quotes from southern papers mocks Texas luck at poker games, immigration, and cultural stereotypes. The snippets mention Oklahoma ties to statehood, critics of Texans abroad, and a gag about a noted composer visiting the Lone Star State, reflecting cross regional wit and quirks.

Oklahoma Texas Statehood Charleston News and Courier Cheveller Pier Adolfo Trindelill Lone Star State Nashville

The Hunter and The Wild Soul of Hate

The excerpt contrasts resting prey with hunted predators and the fate of those shunned by mankind. It reflects on nature’s cycles from night to dawn and the solitary wanderings of beings cast out from the warmth of home. Edwina Markham is referenced as a human observer or figure within the nautical setting.

Grasn Iive Edwina Markham

Mark Twinn Silent After Oxford Degree Claim

Standing on his dignity Cleveland main beater Mark Twinn must have taken that Oxford degree authority He has maintained an extraordinary silence since he came back

Cleveland Mark Twinn Oxford Bck

Miscellaneous World Notes On Science And History

A collage of brief curiosities surveys links between science and culture. Topics include Russia’s holidays, color vision, olive tree loss, microbes, Quilon horology, Spanish conquest echoes, London toy production, Dutch traffic signals, Queen of Holland, chameleon camouflage, US electric lamp purchases, Lick telescope aims, St Peter’s anniversary, York Minster statue, French submarine signals, Calais Boulogne Havre piers, and debates on restoration at Bader cathedral.

London Holland Bern Fa Ae Aha Bugland York Minster England St. Cithbert York Calais Boulogne Havre Society For the Protection of Ancient Bader Cathedral Falmouth Mass Malmaison Bonaparte Josephine

Peruna praised in letters for cough and throat relief

Readers extol Peruana as a preventive and remedy for coughs throat distress and consumption symptoms. Letters from Ms Aogie Harding and Mrs Mary Meyer recount long use and relief with Peruna claiming it banishes choking sensations throat trouble and colds. Mentions open air treatment for consumption and Dr Hartman endorsing Peruna as a palliative.

Aogie Harding Addie Harding Court |Atreet Syracuse S.C Sager Portuna Parana Perana Perane Hartman Hen Peruus

Airship Morse a California coffee wagon pioneer

In Merced California Jim Morse known as Airship Morse explains his rise from a bakery to a traveling coffee wagon business. He built a fleet of wagons from a wrecked freight car and a borrowed horse, turning itinerant eating into a chain of popular laborer stops across California, Illinois, and Missouri regions. The interview highlights his bold entrepreneurship and star reputation in the West.

Mae Jumer Morse Far Atrehip Morse Ag “Atraito Jim California Hic Hotal Amy Rave Merced Gullforbin Thye Buiding

Weather talk uncovers officials in charge in Galveston

A fragmentary tale portrays Major Buell directing the weather office in the Moore building while townspeople, farmers, and a hotel clerk seek forecasts. A commuter girl pressures the office for twenty four hour outlooks, while the staff mutters about delays and the public’s taxpaying expectations.

Beware hugys all about the weather any way

The fragment hints at a weather themed note or column with playful phrasing. It mentions weather and tone suggesting a light weather observation or pun laden piece. Names, places, or dates are not discernible in the readable text.

Blind typist uses keyboard to read by touch at work

A man named Campbell demonstrates a remarkable skill with a typewriter by feeling the keys to print letters without sight. He explains that training makes the keyboard instinctive, letting him compose and perfect legal documents accurately, relying on experience rather than visible letters.

Teau Asx & Mather Campbell Ty Altke Valle

Bexar Drug Co Offers Hollister Montana Sea Tablets

The ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Sea, a vegetable restorative, alcohol and mineral free, priced at 25 cents for ten tablets. Bexar Drug Co and NM Drug Co advertise open all night delivery and prescription specials.

Hollister Nm, Drug Co

Rexar Deng Co Seeks Hidden Stock Buyers

Fragmented ad style notice claims Rexar Deng Co is buying and selling stock, with garbled phrases about fees, price lists, and available inventory. The readable lines mention stock in a state and references to prices, and equipment like STAVES 80x.

Lameur Ruilte Rrs Budiware Hiszeat Tay State

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