Wind storms kill hundreds across several states
Tornadoes and high winds swept from northern to southern states killing over 200 people and injuring many more. Damage included churches and schools in Bowie County Texas and widespread crop and property losses from Mineaola to Purvis Mississippi. Authorities assess total deaths as recovery continues.
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Texas
Mineaola
Wood County
Daing Wield
Morris County
Oalt Grove
DeKale
Bowie County
Stagner
Weed Coverty
Fciare
Ead
Grand Saline
van Zarut
Navarro County
Rise
Corsicana
Ennis
Oklahoma
Hugo
Arkan
DeQueen
Ark
Portins
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Purvis
Mise
Primary election ballot explanation and voting rules
The notice explains the Democratic primary ballot for May 2 and July 1908, detailing how to mark candidates with black ink or pencil, the need to strike out opposed names, required pledges, and poll tax rules. It notes the voter must bring poll tax receipts or exemptions and mentions Foley’s Kidney Remedy advertisements amid the page.
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Texas
Surprise Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs WION
A surprise birthday dinner was held yesterday evening with friends present. The event featured an elegant spread and a popular game of 42, making it a memorable occasion for Mrs Wion and guests.
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Wion
Al.fundeyy Oper
Foley’s Kidney Cure Advertises Urgent Kidney Remedy
Foley’s Kidney Cure claims to treat kidney and bladder diseases quickly to prevent Bright’s Disease or Diabetes. The ad warns against delay and stresses immediate use, with a price of one dollar and a note to refuse guest substitutes.
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Bright’s
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises New Vigor And Health
Receives congratulations message touts Foley's Kidney Remedy for tones up the system and new life. It claims to cure backache nervous exhaustion and all forms of kidney and bladder troubles. Sold by Saunders Drug Co.
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Sox
Foley
Carrie Harden
Bowling Green
Saunders Drug Co
Ragtine Alonzo Steps Into Local Watchmaker Role
Fragmentary text hints at Alonzo Ragtine taking a position with a Texas and New Orleans watchmaker. The report notes prior official activity and years of involvement, but details remain unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Lew
Texas
New
Eans
Niveth
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Okahioma
Arkansas
Sey
Democratic
W. Bailey
M.M. Brooks
James L. Storey
Andrew L. Baker
NGL
Cone Johnson O. T. Holt Cullen F. Thomas Lee Young
F. Looney
J.R. Kutena
J. R. Bowman
C.L. Bradfield
Marshall Hicks
R. C. Dial
Alvin C. Owsley Waller
Mar
Lankey
W. Peeler
Wren
Duculen
Emi-G.s. Woiiover
F. En.y. Eicehien
Areca Wopre
Baunders
Bolan
J. W. Peeler
Bonham Grocery Co
Bonham, Texas
Paris Drug Co
Paris, Texas
H. W. Williams Drug Co
Ft. Worth
Greienr-Kelly Drug Co
Dallas, Texas
Saunders Drug Coopany
Ragtine
Alonzo
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