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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1907
Page
12
President Roosevelt championed real estate as a safe route to independence, arguing that investing in well chosen property in growing, prosperous communities forms the surest wealth foundation. He stressed real estate as the basis of wealth for individuals seeking financial security.
San Antonio readers learn that the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen victory, via a Denver arbitration, yields a one cent per hour raise for yardmen, with two cents by October and a total impact on about 50 000 miles of road. Parkison and Leap, Texas Louisiana BRT leaders, announced the settlement affecting Sunset Route to Paso.
Local railroad notes mention J R Guyton chief rate clerk at Cotton Belt in Tyler saying a second state meeting may be needed to revise the rate sheet as Kangags adopts a two cent rate. John P Rogerman Baltimore & Ohio messenger agent based in Dallas is in the city. Big Four lines plan mass catalpa tree planting to supply ties for years and will plant thousands of young trees along rights of way yearly. Portland chamber of commerce transportation committee seeks Oregon railroad inquiry to prevent winter car shortages and stock shortages by ensuring adequate car supply.
Cheap summer excursion tickets on sale to the north including St Paul Minnesota Wisconsin Chicago Detroit Niagara Falls Buffalo and all Michigan points to Canada St Lawrence River and all points in New England Boston New York and Jamestown Exposition For rates full information and Pullman reservations consult ticket agents of connecting lines or address W F Conner WP A 998 Main at Dallas Texas.
A Gaubagg News piece quotes a touring motorist showing a route map. When asked which roads were good he points and quips they were fine roads, though the interviewer notes rough paths. He mentions paying $10 for speeding on each road.
Walton Louisiana reports M A Thompson a famed negro bear hunter killed a 400 pound bear near East Carril parish. He guides fourteen dogs and claims President Roosevelt will hunt here with John M Parker and Civil Service Commissioner Jon A Mesheny. Thompson says Roosevelt will join the camp and no trouble arises in killing bear here. The Bexar Drug Co offers all night service and prescription delivery.
The feature argues economy in dress begins in the head not the hand. It stresses prudent buying and planning, with knowledge of current dress materials and prices. Economical dressing requires awareness of what is available, how to obtain it, and how to wear it after purchase.
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