Dallas visit honors Civil War veterans and old battles
A Sherman Texas writer recalls going to Dallas to honor aging veterans of the Civil War. The piece praises Lee, Johnston, and Jackson, and celebrates living veterans who fought at Gettysburg Wilderness Shiloh and other conflicts. It contrasts past heroism with present times, urging reverent remembrance and support.
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Princely Lee
Shiloh
Sydney Johnson
Shenandoah
Stonewall Jackson
Gates of Hell
Dallas
Death
Sherman
Tex
Western schemer haunted by old west railroad fantasy
Florado Tex tale recalls a half century of frontier bravado as a St Louis electric car promoter pitched a San Angelo to Brady Os Oak route with depots and rights of way. El Dorado residents cheered until two men exposed the fraud and forced an exit after bill settlement. Meanwhile tax rolls show only small valuation gains due to prior severe drought.
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Florado
Tex
St. Louis
Stock Journal
Cattlemen Seek Canada Ranges for Next Season
Texan cattlemen led by G Anderson W Merchant J H Parramore of Abilene and Captain Willingham of McMillan travel to Canada to contract pasture for next year They expect 10 000 to 200 000 head with Canada offering less interference from authorities and enhancing ranges beyond Dakota and Wyoming plus San Antonio seeks a new college site with bids due December 2 The Chronicle notes rising cattle prices after rains and expects more eastern cattlemen to arrive this fall
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G. Anderson
W. Merchant
J H. Parramore
Abilene
Captain Willingham
McMillan
Texas
Canada
Dakota
Wyoming
San Antonio
Business Men's Club
W. D. Kincaid Co Mirearms Winchester Rifles and Pistols
W. D. Kincaid Co advertises firearms including Winchester rifles carbines and shotguns along with Colt pistols inviting readers to inspect the wares at their establishment.
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Winchester
Colt
Crockery Line Featured with Utensils and Tinware
An advertisement touts the nicest line of Crockery including Agate Tin and cooking utensils.
Groceries line touts Bacon to Meats and top flour brands
The line markets a full grocer’s selection from Bacon and Beans to canned fruits vegetables and meats. It praises White Swan Flour as world class, Pride of the State patent and White Rose Flour for family use, claiming superiority among Texas grades.
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Texas
Temperance and law in early Texas politics and rail progress
A long-form notice discusses temperance, law enforcement, and civic duty, arguing for reason over fanaticism and lawful mandates. It notes Land Commissioner Rogan taxing mineral claims in Western Texas, Arthur Rector’s surveyor work on the Orient expedition, and a proposed constitutional amendment to Texas poll taxes to be voted on November 4, 1903, outlining eligibility and voting provisions and legal changes.
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Austin
Tex
Chas. Rogan
Texas
Brewster
Presido
Arthur J
Austin Texas
Orient
Hin
el Fuerte
Sinaloa
Keetor
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