Texas politics and trade talk spark a playful rumor mill
The fragmentary column teases politicians and boxing plans in Texas while warning that reciprocity with Cuba has cost the United States money. It cites Cuba trade figures for the year ending 1907, noting imports and exports, tariff rebates, and a widening deficit as critics blame the Cuban deal for reducing American wealth and treasury revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Guta
Guna
United States
United States Treasury
Treasury
Cage
United State
The Greatness of Texas A Fort Worth Telegram View
The Fort Worth Telegram extols Texas greatness urging pride and progress. It notes Texas vast size diverse climate and resources. leading railways and a major port. one sixth of world cotton. sparse population for its area. calls for capital investment and factory growth while defending state policy and regulation in a hopeful portrait of economic potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Fort Worth
Germany
France
Hel Farm
Colorado
Union
Gnilet
Galveston
New York
Bension
Texan
Yolon
Texas Awakening Promises Growth Across State Lines
A fragment reflects on Texas becoming more influential as citizens awaken to opportunities. It predicts Texas will outpace rivals in ten years, noting San Antonio should maintain leadership among Texas cities unless progress slows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Téxas
Return to the Farm Encouraged by Illinois Camp for Boys
An editorial praises A P Grout for opening his Bloomington area farm to boys for a weeklong encampment and instruction in farm machinery soil chemistry and cattle care. The program aims to spark interest in agriculture among city youths and addresses farm labor shortages and the appeal of country life with modern machinery and practical schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Evening ‘Wisconsin
Bloomington
A. P. Grout
Grout
Groot
Snd
Railway mileage and earnings in 1906 07
Poor's Manual for 1907 shows railway mileage at 222,835 miles, up 29 cents per mile from 1906. Passenger receipts averaged 2.01 cents per mile, freight 7.66 dollars per thousand, with total passenger earnings 521,221,377 and freight 1,655,925,044. Operating expenses reached 4,058,453,574, liabilities total 17,634,381,642.
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Poor
Wits
Prasenger
United States
FCS
Conjecture on Constitutions Sparks Split Opinion
In Nashville American text and Test debate the Oklahoma charter is praised as superior by one side while the other deems the Instrument 13 unworthy. Both claim the public will give an approving verdict or a presidential disapproval, with no bias admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Oklahoma
Union
Test
London Chronicle
Baghah
The Glories of Distinction in Chicago
An opinion piece from the Chicago Record Herald discusses wealth, envy, and social status. It argues that riches for a few, if shared, could uplift hearts, while hoarded wealth risks destroying joy and widening the gap between the ascended and others.
Odd Tales and Notable Nonsense From Widely Read Columns
A collage of light pieces and anecdotes from various papers. A Kansas City note recalls a near mishap with a stalled runabout and a mule team rescue. Brooklyn theater coins and rolling coin stories spark whimsy, while a New York barber tale mixes humor and mishap. Military history references and a Kaiser parade quip close the item with playful reflections.
Scraps From An Early 20th Century News Slice
Disconnected notes cover varied topics from Italian hydro power to Polynesian ambitions and Rio de Janeiro tea, plus English church restoration finds a buried coffin over a thousand years old. Additional items note clergy supply in England, Rockefeller philanthropy, an electrical directory, Boer War officer losses, and mountaineering challenges on MetGanley with steep climbs and glaciers.
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West Thurrock
Essex
England
Trinity
Nw York
Vohr D. Rocketeer
General and Southern Education Boards
University of Chicago
Church and Mission Woll
Rockefeller Institute
Universal Electrical Directory
London
Jask
MetGanley
Quang
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Associated Press
Eget Publishing
Elmer E. Clarke
Frederick Logan
Lee Ee
Mail
C. Beckwith
Representatives
Tribune Building
Chicka
Tribune Eulalia
Ban Antopio Ie Nang
Tait
Fut Taw
Tang
Austin
Harahan
Jessuhs
Illinois Central
Charley Bekwab
Providence
Nashville American
Chicago
Ierald
Chicago Record Herald
Mule Power
Saturday Evening Post
Dean
Kansas City
Brooklyn
iNew York Sun
Montauk Theater
Hacolu Beachy
Twenty-third Infantry
James Chrystla
Pbregent
Pam Reade
Reade
Fort Wiagaya
James Chiyatla
Anny
Reade W
Chryatle
Kaleér
New Yorke Pines
Hanover
Frederick the Great
Army Corpa
Ant
Kansas City Journal
Juriana
Wilkeshirre Onte
Moyea
Jethror
Ini Memayen
Tethyo
Chicago Record-Herald
White
Luteed
Davonshire
Edward VII
Avery
Wall Street
Rusua Company
Maun
Italy
Polynesia
Rio de‘Tanéiro
West Texas Bank and Trust CO
State Bank
W. 7
McCampbell
Aug. Briam, Jr
San Antone
A. J. Bell
San Antonia
Ah. Halle
A. Heusinger
A. Petty
Pumphrey
Thelesa
Trust Company
W. W. McCutcheon
Fort Doyle
B. McCutcheon
Fort Davis
W. P. Walker
Luling
V. Wales
Leamont
Ben F. Williams
Victoria
J. 3
Welder
Tuna Gee
Gaur
Elarttas
ViewPrea
W. R. King
Jon Row
A. H. Piper
City National Bank
Ban Antonia
State of Texan
United States Government
Chas Zoller
Paul Ingenhuth
H. R. Schmeltzer
Pres
Gen, Mar
Seo’y and
Trena Mercharts’ Transfer Company Incorporated
Dolorosa ST
E. B. Chandler
East Crockett Street
Antonio
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