Notable births and deaths in history on January 31
Jan 31 marks the birthdays of Gouverneur Morris born in Morrisania New York and James Blaine born in West Brownsville Pennsylvania who died in Washington. Ebenezer Hoar a jurist born 1816 died in Concord Massachusetts is noted. Czar Nicholas grants audience to Russian workers promising reforms.
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Gouverneur Morris
Morrisania
N. Y
Wee
James Gillespie Blaine
West Brownsville
Washington
mMi
Ebenezer Rockwood Hoar
Concord
Mass
Nicholas
Night Sky Details for Tonight and Tomorrow Morning
The article lists Bun sunset at 6 12 and sunrise at 7 06 tonight and tomorrow morning. It notes Moon rises at 42, Moon age 28 days, and that at midnight 31 days have passed with 335 to follow in this year.
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Moon
Carnation Day Observed For McKinley Birthday
The Carnation League of America marks the anniversary of William McKinley by wearing carnations. The event honors the president’s memory and character, emphasizing patriotism and educational value rather than commerce. Carnation Day began five years ago and is observed nationwide.
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William McKinley
McKinley
Carnation League of America
Carnation League
Cotton theft rumors prompt local market scrutiny
A farmer allegedly moved cotton from a local warehouse to Ector earning half a cent more per pound. The same consignments allegedly returned to Bonham buyers at the original bid, with a merchant said to paid above market value to settle accounts. The column urges thorough, balanced inquiry before judgment.
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Borham
Ector
Bonham
Evin
New York Kiss Described As Expensive Futile Romance
A Chicago Tribune summary mocks a costly long kiss, calling it a modern novelty in New York. It notes the kiss lasts about twenty five seconds, can extend further, and costs about 6 dollars 87 cents per minute, or 989 dollars 28 cents per hour.
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Chicago Tribune
New York
Manhattan
Poll Tax Reminder and Time Tag Question
A clipped note asks if the reader has tagged time and paid the poll tax. It hints at civic duties and deadlines without providing specifics or further details.
Tax collector plans new business college in Bonham
An up to date business college is proposed for Bonham aiming to boost local commerce. The tax collector is described as the busiest man in town as groundwork begins amid long standing needs and community interest.
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Bonham
Firecracker Politicians in Illinois Boastful Jest
The Ft Worth Star notes that Illinois politicians mock Cannon, likening their show of nerve to a small dog challenging a bigger one, illustrating editorial wit about political bravado.
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Ft. Worth
Illinois
One Day Left to Pay Poll Tax for Voting Access
Only one day remains to pay the poll tax and qualify to vote this year. Voters are reminded they need proper credentials and will have several chances to cast ballots before year’s end.
Oakland Happenings and Local Movements
Oakland residents return from Whitewright and move to East Oakland. Miss Roberts visits Bonham. Rev Houdson preaches at Lamasco. Maloney attends Grandma Wright's funeral. Dollie Blit returns from To Hart. J C Trout and Miss Painter visit Bonham. Hattie Amlin visits Bonham. Young people host a gathering at Snead home. Miss Jenking and Lovelace visit Maloney sisters. Mae Bradley visits Danner with child. Local sick include Mat Tuacker Kilroy Roberts Mia John Belcher Dot Maloney. Farmers busy plowing for next crop.
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Dr. Blakey
Fannie
Whitewright
East Oakland
Miss Roberts
Casar Houdson
Lamasco
J.D. Maloney
Nwit
Grandma Wright
Misa Dollie
Tohart
Addie Jenking
Id Lovelace
Mr. Pleasant
Misses Maloney
Mae Bradley
Little Daughter
Danner
Mat Tuacker
Kilroy Roberts
Mia
John Belcher
Dot Maloney
Cham berlain’s Remedy For Coughs And Croup Advertised
A period advertisement encourages giving Cham berlain’s Remedy to children for coughs croup andWhooping cough noting it contains no opium or narcotics and is machine made for these ailments Sold by J W Peeler.
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J. W. Peeler
Clubbing Offer for Fort Worth Record Subscriptions
Campaign year noted with references to Bailey Bryan Campbell and bank deposits. Promotion invites readers to subscribe to the Fort Worth Record and offers special clubbing rates for both papers, or the Record alone, with durations and prices.
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Bailey
Campbell
Joe Bailey
William J. Bryan
Fort Worth
New Life Pills Claim Higher Health Level for User
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine says Dr King s New Life Pills improved his stomach liver and bowels. If the pills disappoint you on trial money is refunded at Saunders Drug Co 25c.
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Dr. King
Jacob Springer
West Franklin
Maine
Saunders Drug Co
Comb honey at Kincaid Reedy Hughes found
Readable note confirms comb honey available at Kincaid Reedy Hughes store. The item is listed among honey products already carried by the retailer.
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Kincaid, Reedy & Hughes
Winter Vacation Keeps Liza From Cooking Family Dinner
In Germantown a long established family recalls summer visits by a colored cook named Liza. When the clan planned a reunion, the matriarch asked Liza to cook, but Liza declined saying winter is her vacation and she will only wash and iron then.
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Germantown
Liza
Philadelphia Record
Train schedule fragment for north and south routes
North Bound departures No. 257 at 0:15 a.m. and No. 723 at 12:35 p.m. South Bound arrivals No. 268 at 5:40 p.m. and No. 724 at 9:10 a.m.
Masson Recalls Newman Reply To Magazine Notice
A report recalls Professor Masson as editor of Macmillan's Magazine and the famous pamphlet war between Kingsley and Newman. Masson sent Newman a notable article on the controversy for consideration, receiving a curt reply that declared I have not heard of your magazine and your home conveys no impression to my mind.
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Masson
Macmillan
Kingsley
Newman
Westminster Gazette
County officials slate announced for local races
County Attorney J Walter Donaldson is seeking Treasurer, Sid Ridling runs for commissioner, and Pree No 1 candidate J A Agnew appears on the ballot. Community voters anticipate the upcoming race and nominate local names for county offices.
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J. Walter Donaldson
Sid Ridling
Praise From Everywhere for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Letters from consumers worldwide praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for babies with colds and croup. Australian, African, and Samoan parents report the same relief as mothers at home, with sellers like J. W. Peeler distributing the medicine.
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Chamberlain
Australia
Africa
Samoa
J. W. Peeler
Preventics Candy Cold Tablets Offer Quick Sneze Stage Relief
Druggists everywhere dispense Preventics candy cold tablets. They claim safety and prompt action without quinine or laxatives. Taken at the sneezes stage they aim to prevent pneumonia bronchitis la grippe and other illnesses. trial boxes and regular packs priced for everyday use.
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Averish
Poultry and Fur Dealer Ad at East Side Square
East side square opposite court house features I Rudman offering top prices for fura and hidey and highest cash for chickens and eggs. He buys and sells geese feathers and invites customers to see him before selling poultry.
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East Side Square
Court House
I. Rudman
Holland's Magazine Sold Subscriptions for Two Dollars
An offer proclaims readers can subscribe to Holland's magazine and a Dakota paper at a combined price of two dollars per year, claiming it as the best magazine in the South and detailing the arrangement.
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South
Holland’s
How to Avoid Pneumonia with Foley's Honey and Tar
A traditional remedy claims to prevent pneumonia from a cold by stopping coughs and healing lungs. The advertisement urges customers to buy the genuine yellow package from Saundera Drug Co.
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Foley
Saundera Drug Co
Chamberlain’s cough remedy promises relief for whooping cough
The advert claims Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy will greatly lessen whooping cough severity by liquifying mucus to ease expectoration and keep the cough loose. It asserts the medicine counteracts pneumonia or other serious outcomes and is sold by J. W. Peoler.
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Chamberlain
J. W. Peoler
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Coughs Quickly
Saunders Drug Co promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick remedy for coughs that may lead to pneumonia. The ad warns against taking chances with a cold and asserts the product can prevent severe illness.
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Foley
Surgery and General Practice Office Location
Office over Peeler's Drug Store at Olive and Residence houses surgery and general practice services offering medical care in a downtown location.
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Peeler
Olive and Residence
Electic Physician and Surgeon Adverts
An old classified snippet advertises an eclectic physician and surgeon serving women and children. It notes office with Graham Crawford & Co and residence on West Seventh Street with special attention promised.
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Graham Crawford & Co
7Th Street
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Mrs. Henry Snead
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Dr Shoop
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J. W. McKee
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Frank Welch
DS Galbraith
R. B. Elroy
Fannin County National Bank
Bonham, Texas
J. W. Russell
J. T. Kennedy
Aollord
Philip Wise
Nuon & Jones Comany
Farn Sity
Bonham Gas Co
Geo. P. Ball
Texas & Pacific
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Earl McAlester
Bob Lattimore
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