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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1907
Page
2
A garbled OCR page lists scattered items: address changes for subscribers, political bits about a third term view, Chicago Cubs, the International Fair, balloon news from St Louis, high sock prices, and references to Roosevelt, J R, and a mayoral marriage gag. Also mentions Rockefeller gifts, petroleum price rise, and John D. Rockefeller’s pending judgment.
One community prepares for the fair with twenty three workdays left before November 24. Officials vow all halls booths and exhibits will be installed by Friday November 8 to avoid past delays. Merchants urged to mobilize and ensure smooth opening for visitors expected in the thousands.
The report discusses wine served at a White House dinner in honor of a guest and whether presidents have historically allowed wine. It notes Rutherford B. Hayes, Lincoln, Harrison, and McKinley as abstainers, with Grand Duke Alexis of Russia present, and mentions a single exception.
The article recalls President McKinley and other leaders sharing wine at table, noting their hospitality and taste for fine vintages. It then explains a forest service experiment in Bogalusa, Louisiana addressing lumber blueing caused by fungal staining, detailing how spores infect sapwood, reducing value, and the challenges of curing with kilns, alkali treatments, or open-pile seasoning.
A Los Angeles Firee report notes that in 1902 railways paid $13,306,256 in taxes to cities and states, with street railway securities assessed as property and municipal ownership could forfeit substantial revenue.
A fragment from Springfield Woson notes honey prices rising as a sign that while the United States is wealthy, it cannot be described as a land flowing with milk and honey. The odd wording hints at a critique of national abundance and value. The line suggests economic strain or concern over essential goods and prosperity.
Milwaukee news notes a mayoral race with two candidates, Vondyn and an opposing brewer, as the city weighs new and original promises. The fragment hints at efforts to elevate Milwaukee’s profile without repeating prior failures.
The text reflects on prayer as a force that lifts the mind above despair and distrust. It cites religious and philosophical thought, noting prayer refines the soul, provides comfort, and fosters inner sight beyond worldly reason. Faith is portrayed as best amid suffering, with prayer acting as a balm and source of hope.
Poem eulogizing Mrs Fannie Gresham who has died, recalling memories and praising her generous, sacred love. The verse expresses sorrow, devotion, and a wish to meet again in a brighter world beyond.
The scrambled text reports diverse curiosities and statistics, including plans for public automobiles in Naples, jewelers in Australia, prison costs in England, inquiries into animal sleep, Berlin meat consumption, a tourist boat with a six foot pole seat, Dutch kitchen cranes, New York infant mortality in 1870, early 20th century birth data, the resignation of a Lincolnshire town clerk, and a theory on language consonants linked to cold climates.
A household testimonial extols Pe-ru-Na as a family remedy, claiming it strengthened a weakened woman and improved health. The writer urges others to trust the product and follows with personal gratitude for the guidance received.
Fragmented letters praise a remedy called Peruna for women's health issues including painful menstruation and general weakness. Testimonies claim improved energy and relief from cramps after taking Peruna and a companion Matalin product, with many women urging others to try the treatment.
Constable Charley Stevens recalls dealing with criminals since age 27, contrasting a reckless young offender with the seasoned jailbirds he once tracked. He notes how early era outlaws varied in menace yet could show mercy, while the mature criminal often hid a capable, calculating nature unseen by the public.
Postmaster Sam Forett recounted a tale of a southern planter who tried using trained monkeys to pick cotton. The planters claimed five monkeys could handle as much as five workers, but tests showed the monkeys were too frisky, requiring five humans to supervise one ton of cotton. The financials did not persuade neighbors to adopt the method.
A city passenger and token agent Tin Daley reported a bruised right hand after explaining he injured it while clamping a San Halet to a Wishmtown show. Neighbors and friends questioned him about the incident as he described the mishap at his office last week.
The damaged text describes a worn postal card with a suggestive message and a clenched fist image. Mr Daley denies slugging a man and asserts no intent to offend, while the inscription on the card reads This better to give than receive. The passage hints at a recent incident but lacks clear details or witnesses.
An anecdote centers on a young man in natty clothes choosing a single item from a display at a shop on Commerce Street. A clerk recalls presenting large, fine boxes of harboring goods and the buyer’s insistence on high quality. The story emphasizes frugal, cautious buyers and the value placed on superior goods.
A mixed ad certifies refunds if Poley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs, claims non opiate formula and no serious side effects, promotes genuine product in stock at Bexar Drug. It also markets readymixed paint from Tivfuse and largest southwest stock from ID. Stav es & Sons.
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