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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1907
Page
2
San Antonio headlines discuss the upcoming International Fair and the impact on rail rates, sidewalk building, and publicity to draw visitors. Mentions Secretary Root and anticipated warm times if he visits, plus local chatter on sidewalks and a temperate tone about civic events and transportation costs.
The text describes renewed interest in the America's Cup as Sir Thomas Lipton seeks to test his yacht Shamrock I against American contenders. It notes Sweden’s Royal Swedish Yacht Club plans a challenge, while recounting past races where non American crews sailed on victorious ships like Reliance. The piece hints Americans prefer defending the cup and laments Lipton’s repeated efforts to claim the prize.
The New York Times notes southern newspapers converge against Bryan’s renomination. Prominent Democrats criticize his stance toward non-supporters, while Republicans show mixed views on progressive versus conservative candidates. Roosevelt and Dunn appear in the ballot contortions, with party loyalty highlighted.
Fragmentary report notes Choley Hughes leading Vath in a volley and Le votes surpassing Taft and Roosevelt combined. The piece touches on Hepburn's rate bill stance and a suggested eagerness to avoid a third term for President Roosevelt, seen on his return from Europe.
President Tucker urged students to train for citizenship and place public interest above personal gain. He warned against inflation of tariffs, improper franchises, and private corruption of public utilities, noting the danger of powerful indifference to civic responsibility both at home and abroad.
The New York World lauds the President for renewing hostility to crimes of fraud, cunning, and brutality. He argues for relentless prosecution while warning against sweeping federal powers that would alarm business interests.
The South settlers facing influx of English and white workers see tensions over wages and job expectations. The Southern Purse Magazine notes immigrants may be needed to farm as locals seek farms of their own, while concerns about prejudices and sufficiency of wages persist. Reports describe organized recruitment in England and letters praising conditions to encourage further emigration, though discontent could undermine trade if newcomers are discouraged.
A garbled historical screed rails at Roosevelt and racial tensions in Texas. It mentions Dixie backers, a biker, and a looming shift of power from Texas to Mexico, with scattered references to newspapers and civic figures. The piece blends xenophobic and segregationist rhetoric with vague political plotting.
The National Commander Army and Navy Union endorses Peruna as an effective internal remedy for catarrh. Letters from supporters in Virginia and Nova Scotia praise improved digestion, energy, and recovery, while others report relief from indigestion and chronic catarrh after using Peruna.
A garbled wartime missive from Captain A S Army Adjutant General describes a medicinal preparation labeled Permna Howits Nickerson. The letter, written from Washington D C, claims the remedy grants excellent relief and medicinal qualities, aimed at aiding a human family frequently afflicted and in danger.
Former captain and center G W Woodbury of Hiram College recalls strain and fatigue from basketball duties. An unnamed remedy described as Poruns allegedly restored strength and vigor, with noted improvements noted as quicker and more lasting than prior condition.
A Washington Post item describes a woman seeking a post mortem order to send funds to her sister, with clerks guiding her to safer options like a money order or registered letter. A Nashville piece quotes Mateo Tosq praising Chinese skills in pickling walnuts and butternuts, claiming unique flavor and cost.
A ragged collage of headlines recalls rattlesnake lore from New York stations and reports a flagpole painting milestone atop the Singer Building. The tale mentions a rattlesnake sting myth and notes the steeplejack will climb about 679 feet to apply copper balls and coats of paint, earning $1000 for the feat.
A collage of diverse facts mentions German output and British diet shifts, a huge bull ring planned for Mexico City, Munich’s liquor sales per capita, a Pacific weed burner, revived card games in France and England, and odd anecdotes about Osage school plans, a Sunday school joke, straw-crafted clock, wart inoculation ideas, and the sea tale of Fighting Hole Evans in Alexandria. The items read like miscellaneous clippings rather than a single narrative, reflecting varied topics from industry to entertainments to naval lore.
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