Tragedy Near New Orleans Claims Two Men
G Hawkins Norton customs agent for the Illinois Central and Walter Grima a leading cotton broker died in a hunting accident and boat accident at the Rigolets near New Orleans. Norton was shot when his gun discharged during a hunt with Buckner. Grima and Aud rey M Post tried to cross the Rigolets. their skiff capsized and both men died after an hour of effort and exhaustion in the marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprays
G. Hawkins Norton
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Walter Grima
Bot
Rigolets
New Orleans
Louisville & Nashville
Norton
Grima
Harry S. “Buckner
Big Four Railway
Buckner
Audrey M.post
Southern Pacific Railroad
Gritha
Nut assortment and festive gift boxes offer holiday appeal
Large assortment of nuts plus a beautiful selection of Christmas boxes from half a pound to five pounds. The shop hopes for strong Christmas trade and customer appreciation this season.
December of the drifting snow and Christmas lore
A playful December forecast blends holiday imagery with satirical notes on politics, Prohibition, and fashion. It touches on Julius Caesar, Greek origins of Christmas, Santa Claus, and a mix of social curiosities. The piece closes with a Christmas advertisement for Domino cards from St. Louis.
Remember Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and colds
Advertisement notes Foley’s Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs and colds. It warns to avoid imitation products and to obtain the genuine medicine from Saunders Drug, emphasizing proper packaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Saunders Drug
Peanut Trade Expands in American Foreign Commerce
Peanuts have become a major American import and export item, with imports rising from $6,000 in 1900 to $500,000 this year and exports near $300,000. The fiscal year is expected to push peanuts toward $1,000,000 of total foreign commerce. Acreage rose 50 percent and production 233 percent between 1890 and 1900, with 517,000 acres under cultivation yielding 1,995,000 bushels, concentrated in the southern states led by Virginia and North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Virginia
North Carolina
Quotes From Confederate Memoir Spark Echoes Of War Humor
The Sulphur Springs Gazette reprints wartime reminiscence as Gen Longstreet recalls a mud soaked soldier. The soliloquy ends with a defiant claim of unwavering loyalty and a vow never to fall in love with another country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confederacy
Longstreet
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promoted For Health
Advertisement extols Foley's Kidney Remedy claiming essential role of kidneys in health and urges early use at first danger sign. Also promotes Segun ders Drug Co and Christmas neckwear with discount men and boys suits from M. Rosenbaum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Segunders Drug Co
Money at 5 Per Cent Buy a Home with Monthly Payments
Borrow money at 5 percent to purchase a home with monthly payments, cheaper than rent. Contact K in care of FAVORITE for details and the arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Favorite
Ribbons Shine From Local Shop Display
A downtown shop showcases the prettiest fancy ribbons in town drawing shoppers with bright colors and wide selection. Store staff highlight seasonal patterns and tailors offer custom ribbon tying services.
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White, Blakeney & Fuller’s
Bonham-City
Bonham Candy Kitchen
Pritchett & Nunn
Ganderbone
Julius Ceaser
Neunburg
Germany
Roosevelt
Mr. Bryan
Peoria Lll
St. Louis
Louisville
Milwaukee
Nation
Anti-Saloon League
Capricornus
Swain
Kate
Cannon
Washington
Wall Street
Fairbank
Senate
Congress
Podunk and
Coyote Center
Poraing
George
Nellie
Hande
Santa Claus
Dominocards Co
Chouteau
aghMas
Ranca
Southwest
Farmann Ranch
Omroberts
Lts
Department of
Maraan Rancr
Farm and Ranch Pub
Pallas, Texas
New York
Shoop
Ita
Dr. Shoop
Great Texas Health and Pleasure Resort
Texas
E. P. Turner
Dallas
Bate’s
Liniment
Bates
Bates Medicine Company
National Foods and Drugs Act
Bates’ Medicine
Bonham, Texas
M. K
T. Ry
Kansas City
W. G. Crush, GP
T. A
Dallas, Texas
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