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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
3
Figures from 1870 to 1907 show per capita wealth rising from 779.83 to 1310.11 dollars, with vast increases in property, bank deposits, government revenue, and trade. The analysis compares real and personal property, bank deposits, and national debt, noting substantial growth in exports and imports and a rising pension and military cost.
The article compares 1870 and 1907 US economic indicators including Treasury balances 150 million to 506 million, farm value rising to 7.41 billion, livestock increases from cattle to horses, cotton and wool production climbs, rail mileage and freight rises, postal receipts up from 19 to 107 million, university attendance jumping to 126 thousand, and per capita wage and food cost changes signaling strong growth.
An alarming grippe outbreak floods major cities from Philadelphia to New York. Reports from Chicago Baltimore Boston Cincinnati and Cleveland describe widespread sickness, with pneumonia deaths following many infections and health officials urging fresh air and outdoor activity to curb spread.
A jostling mix of sports items notes Burns versus Roche planned in Dublin on St Patrick’s Day. Washington State defeats St Louis 11 to 0 in Spokane. Coney Island Jockey Club plans $10000 improvements. Six Smiths in major leagues next season. Elmer Collins shines in Paris as a future world champion. Cincinnati seeks waivers on seventeen players. Reds’ manager search hinges on minor-league returns. Tommy Ryan ranks middleweights highest. heavyweights judged inferior. Baseball critics say Boston should rank higher than recent years. Haskins may miss Olympic team for non American citizenship, like Don Leahy and Dennis Murray.
A December cave-in at the Alpha mine near Ely Nevada trapped five men. Two Greeks buried alive while three Americans remained in no immediate danger. Rescue efforts continued as Gallagher supplied them food and water via a downhole pipe and established daily contact, while preparing for a long, careful ascent. The entombed men receive news, light, and comfort measures as the rescue team faces risks from potential cave-ins and a dangerous temporary platform.
NevaDa officials publish diagrams and reports illustrating the miners' harsh conditions at Ghous mine. The visuals depict dangers, fatigue, and risk to workers, calling for safety improvements and oversight.
The article outlines preparations for the 10th census, proposing a $14 million appropriation, a streamlined skeleton organization to speed Work, and a reduced enumerator count of 65. It calls for 500 clerks and 360 supervisors, seeks high‑quality appointees, and notes emphasis on civil service rules and prior experience over patronage.
The Glenn pool near Tulsa dominates oil production with 1,118 wells yielding a daily 107,700 barrels. In sixteen months it shipped 25 million barrels, turning December land values from 20 to 2,500 dollars per acre into prosperity. Three cities rise from this wealth as industry expands and acres proven nears 14,000 while costs of drilling and equipment rise yet profits fund further growth.
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