Quips and political chatter fill Fort Worth notes
A collection of satirical quips and political buzz from Fort Worth commentary covers social jokes on hair and fashion, gender roles, and a brewing gubernatorial scene. Mentions Luke McLuke, Sam Sparks, Ball, Ferguson, and Oscar Colquitt as discussions swirl about a Fort Worth convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Sparks
Antis
Sparks
Ball
Ather
Ferguson
Oscar Colquitt
Fort Worth
Keeping Capital Healthy in a National Perspective
The United States Express Company will wind up its affairs and cease to exist. The piece argues that profitable, useful enterprises should not linger as vested interests that impede progress. It advocates pruning dry rot in commerce to clear the way for industrial advancement and healthier capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Express Company
Broadside collection of quotes and quips on reform and weather
A collage of remarks from various papers notes Villa’s land grants for rebels, bank farming loans, fears of rich fare, and a playful lampoon of tiger appetite and Republican Civil Service critique. It also recounts Delaware flooding Clarksville and praise for Powder Creek’s sanitation efforts amid local mockery.
Registered Stallion and Jack at Rai ney Farm
Registered trotting general purpose horse Bill Harrison, blood bay, 1300 lbs, 16.1 hands, insured for 15 dollars. Gold Mine, Mam moth Jack, black with white points, 16 hands, insured for 10 dollars. Colts to show from both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Rainey Farm
Ravenna
Texas
Bill Harrison
Fannin County
Mother’s Friend Promises Relief for Expectant Mothers
An old external remedy called Mother’s Friend is praised for expectant mothers. Advertisers claim it soothes abdominal nerves, reduces morning sickness and ligament strain, calms the mind, and keeps skin pliable. The product is advertised as safe and widely available from Bradferd Regulator Co., 4uL Lamar Bldg, Atlanta, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradferd Regulator Co
4Ul Lamar
Auunta
Rainy season slows farming and town notes
Rain continues across the area delaying corn planting while some farmers wait for next week. Many have planted a garden and sickness is rising with several local families reporting illnesses including pneumonia in a baby and adults improving. Social life includes a well attended ladies’ entertainment and frequent visits, church services, and a Sunday school organized by Baptists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darby Jennings
Fannie Wade
Bob Matheney
Will Price
Myrtle Benson
J. A. Mhoon
Butch Jones
Calvin Mhoon
John Campbell
J. D. Liles
Baptists
Texas
Tede
Constipation Linked to Appendicitis Warned In Ad
An advertisement warns that chronic constipation may lead to appendicitis and urges care of the digestive system. It condemns calomel as dangerous and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable remedy with a money back guarantee from J. W. Peeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
J. W. Peeler
Yodson
Hard Day for Tobacco Driver Near Ravenna
G A Taylor a tobacco house traveler from Paris endured a mishap north of Ravenna when a mule team pulled through a mud hole breaking a singletree. The buggy ran away, the driver was thrown, the drummer fell beneath the vehicle, and the driver’s grips pinned beneath the rig. He escaped with bruises and torn clothes, muddy and tired reaching Bonham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Taylor
Paris
Ravenna
Bonham
Notice of Election and Public Auctions in Bonham 1914
Notice announces a general election in Bonham Texas for April 7 1914 to elect aldermen for wards 3 and 4 and to begin terms in April 1914. It also lists public bids for electric current water and other supplies due April 4 1914 and April 27 1914 with right to reject bids reserved by the Treasury Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Fannin
Bonham
City of Bonham
W. A. Spangler
City of
Tex
PL. White
United States Post Office
Texas
Treasury Department
F.C. Allen
Bonham, Tex
Sto
Denison, Bonham ° Loans Railroad Company
Bunhaty Te
Tors
Kansas & Texas Railway
Texa
Detham & New Orleans Pany
Schaff
J. R. Handy
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Bonham Daily Favorite
Favorite Printing Company
Esae
Mexico
New York
Luke McLuke
United States
Villa
Philadelphia
First National Bank of
Aurora
Chicago Tribune
Sherman Democrat
The
Democrat
Oklahoma
Bailey
Houston Post
Asia
George Fitch
Teddy
Delaware
Clarksville
Powder Creek
Town Branch
Greenville
Fryar
J.e.nevil
J. W. Peter
Dray
Broro Fenham
J. S. Spikes
Robinson & Walter
Bt. Joseph
Veternary College
Red Star Bakery
Janet McKenzie Hill
Foster
Boston Cooking School Magazine
Jaques Mfg. Co
Chicago
Jack and Horse
Big Ike
Tom Hal
Baker-Hassell Livery Barn
Tom B. Brown
Hilger
Claud Young
White Mountain
Wells, Nunnelee
C. E. Bowman
Optician
Denison, Bonham] Orleans
PANY
Sid Smith & Co
Saginaw
Adam-Schi
Ely Bright
AL AG
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