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Newspaper
The Spanish American
Location
Roy, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
4
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports for year ending June 30 1908 totals: 122 855 persons killed or injured on railroads. 873 905 139 passengers carried. 36 659 tons of freight. track mileage up 10 892. 2 589 105 578 gross earnings. net earnings 840 589 764. dividends 308 137 924. surplus 141 823 264.
Sullivan County Indiana farmer Willis Pratt living near Farmersburg became $25 000 richer after dreaming three nights about an improved churn He built a model from the dream and secured a patent A Chicago churn firm then offered Pratt his asking price and soon accepted completing a lucrative deal
The text reflects a moral sentiment by Phillips Brooks stating that true strength gentleness and goodness uplift the world and provide help and comfort to others, emphasizing the impact of virtuous conduct on society.
Carrie Babcock Sherman wife of Republican vice presidential nominee James Sherman is portrayed as a brilliant conversationalist with keen legislative knowledge. Her Utica home hosted a coterie of notable figures and she manages household tasks, preserves, and gardening. The piece notes family ties, lineage, and plans if Taft and Sherman win.
A Mexican irrigation law authorizes 25 million dollars in subsidies to incentivize land under irrigation. A major project funded by a St Louis syndicate led by David R. Francis and son aims to irrigate about 500000 acres near Lake Chapala using canals and electric pumps. The old practice relies on century old water wheels, but modern pumps are increasingly common alongside traditional systems.
In Boston, Ptah is said to be worshiped with ardor and the cat is a beloved household member. The Egyptians viewed the cat as essential to happiness and Boston rejects critics who claim cats breed disease or kill birds and should not be tolerated.
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