Incomplete historical notes record January events
Fragmentary OCR lists names and dates including Lizi Thomas Fringe born Thetford England and Henry le soldier with links to General R E and Queen Alexandra. Other items mention Denmark, Westmoreland 1812 3906 Christian TX and Cop hager with vague references to European rulers and a 1818 birth.
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Lizi
Thomas Fringe
Thetford
Englir
Henry le
Harry
R. FE
Westmoreland County
Christian TX
Denmark
Alexandra
England
Cophager
Night Sky Outline of Planets and Moon Rises
Tonight and tomorrow morning the sun sets and rises at 7 08 with the moon rising at 4 34 am. The moon’s age and the opposition of Jupiter to the sun are noted with Jupiter brightest and visible each evening in the east.
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Jupiter
Post Office Ruling Presses Newspapers To Collect In Advance
The paper notes a postal order requiring advance payment or single cent postage for each issue, affecting subscribers. It urges timely payment, warns some readers, and mentions a March/April deadline to qualify as a voter while touching on a Delaware marriage joke.
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Post Office Department
Patronize Advertisers in the Favorite Newspaper
The text urges readers to shop at merchants who advertise in the Favorite, noting that those eager for trade offer bargains and reliable merchants tend to advertise. It appeals to reader satisfaction with advertised purchases and encourages support of local ads.
Judge rules wife not bound to kiss husband under liquor taint
A ToLeDo judge states a wife is not legally or morally required to kiss a husband with liquor taint on his breath. The article notes husbands often urge such a kiss when the wife’s affections appear ready, depending on her dueling powers.
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ToLeDo
Discovery Day District Holiday Planned in 1402
A fragmented notice reports a proposed October 12 Discovery Day to celebrate Columbus's discovery with a national holiday concept. It mentions currency and population figures as context while noting a slowdown in the circulation department.
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Corgeuse
America
Christopher Columbus
Missouri man joins army after job loss finds fortune
The Missouri man who enlisted after becoming unemployed has not sparked a rush to recruiting stations nationwide, despite his sudden fortune becoming known the next day.
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Missouri
What kind of church would my church be
A reflective line questions church identity by asking what kind of members the congregation would resemble. The phrase frames personal accountability and communal faith in a spiritual context.
Senator Jeff Davis bows out with final speech relief
Senator Jeff Davis has announced he will not make another public speech. The decision brings relief to some constituents who welcomed the end of his long speaking tenure.
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Jeff Davis
Prohibition in Georgia Spurs Jag Jag Rumor
Report claims Georgia’s prohibition era produced a condition termed jag jag, likening it to jim jams in effect and public reaction. The note suggests mood and behavior shifts attributed to prohibition enforcement amid local chatter.
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Georgia
Chan tilly lace underwear sale at low price
Graham Crawford & Co offers a thousand yards of new Chan tilly lace for underwear at 10 cents a yard, regularly 15 and 20 cents. This promotion highlights a sharp discount on fine lace compared with standard prices.
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Chantilly
Graham, Crawford & Co
Mrs Lindsey Thomas Dies After Illness At Terrell
Mrs Lindsey Thomas died at the Terrell family home after a pneumonia illness. The body will be brought to Bonham for burial and is expected on the 9 oclock train. She was born in Bonham and lived there before moving two years ago with her husband to Terrell. The family mourns the loss of a young wife and mother, sharing sorrow with relatives in Bonham.
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Lindsey-Thomas
Terrell
Wars Thomas
Bonham
J. Y McQuigg
Thomas
Fire destroys residence of T. E. Ward at Lutonia
A fire yesterday around 11 o clock consumed the Ward home in Lutonia. The 3000 residents and contents valued at about 750 were insured. part of the furniture was saved. Origin of the fire is unknown.
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T. E Ward
Lutonia
Reported Better Rose Wilson Travels to Sherman
Reports say Rose Wilson passed through en route from Clarksville to Sherman. Joe James shows some improvement and many friends in Sonham greet the hopeful news.
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Rose Wilson
Sherman
Clarksville
Joe James
Mr. James
Sonham
Notice of K of P Regular Meeting
Local Knights of Pythias lodge announces a regular meeting for all members. Members are urged to note the date and attend as per official notice.
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Toight
K.of P. A l
Notio
Colored Mass Meeting in Bonham Urges Poll Tax Payment
The Bonham colored citizens held a mass meeting at Old Fellows hall with W E Johnson elected chairman and W Q Hunter secretary. Speakers urged poll tax payment, enfranchisement rights, and adherence to the 13th and 14th Amendments. The gathering concluded with a pledge to insist every man 21 or older pay the poll tax annually. Graham Crawford & Co. advertises embroidery goods.
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Bonham
Old Fellows’ Hall
W.E. Johnson
W. Q. Hunter
Rev. M. A. Wright
James Bailey
M.S. DeJornette
T. M. McKee
W. Q Hunter
W. EE. Johnson
W.Q. Hunter
Aged physician touts Vinol cod liver remedy in Bonham notice
A local physician endorses Vinol from Saunders Drug Co. claiming Vinol, made from fresh cod liver oil with iron, strengthens blood and aids chronic coughs colds bronchial and tired debility. The Bonham notice urges readers to try Vinol with a money back guarantee if it fails.
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Saunders Drug Co
Gaya
Inis
Vinci
Bonham
Toxag
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised For Piles and Sores
It Does The Business says Mr. Ki. HE. Chamberlain of Clinton Maine after using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve on piles cracked hands and an old sore. Saunders Drug Co. sells the product for 250.
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Ki. HE. Chamberlain
Clinton
Maine
Bucklen
Saunders Drug Co
Announcements in Democratic Primary Names Subject to Action
The column notes that all names listed are subject to the actions of the Democratic Primary authorities. It emphasizes official scrutiny and potential consequences tied to primary procedures.
City Officials Appointments Listed for Marshal and Assessor
City offices announce selections for marshal and assessor roles. John P. Spotts and Chas. Ervin Henry Browning highlighted. J. W. McKee aids as marshal nominees. Arthur P. Stephens leads for city assessor and collector with Frank Welch and D S Galbraith. R. B. Elroy listed for city secretary.
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John P. Spotts
Chas. Ervin Henry H Browning
J. W. McKee
Arthur P. Stephens
District Judicial Nominations Highlight Denton and Lattivore
District offices listed name Ben H. Denton of Paris for District Judge and Bob Lattivore for District Attorney in Paris. The notice identifies the two candidacies and their respective district roles.
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Ben H. Denton
Paris
Bob Lattivore
County official slate listed with key offices
County offices slate presents candidates for County Judge H A Cunningham County Clerk W A Thomas Sheriff Chas B Bridge Assessor J Lee Tarpley County Attorney J Walter Donaldson Treasurer Sid Ridling Commissioner Prec 1 J A Agnew
Spies Switch and Local Doings In Spies
The notice lists residents visiting, illness, and travel including Clay Taylor’s return from Buswell and Mrs. McWherter’s Mansfield visit. It records the death of Mrs. 8. A. Taylor near Spies with burial at Carson Cemetery and community sympathy. Also mentions new embroidery offerings at Graham Crawford & Co and a critique of prosecutor Jerome in the Thaw trial.
Open Secrets and Dr Pierce Publishes Medicine Ingredients
The Buffalo physician Dr Pierce publicly lists all components of his widely used medicines to prove their quality. He declares his formulas non secret and invites scrutiny by consumers worldwide.
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Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Excerpt Promotes Wonder Drug
An advertising excerpt touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription as remedies for weak stomach liver biliousness and female disorders. It claims receipts include a free booklet and asserts ingredients are non alcoholic or toxic and Indian use supports efficacy.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
John Fyfe
Saugatuck
Department of Thetics
EcLectic Review
Helenias
Peterorite
Pratt
Death of Mrs Newsom a Georgia native who died in Texas
Mrs Jane Newsom born in 1829 in Georgia died in Haskell county Texas at age 79. She lived in Georgia Alabama Texas and finally in Haskell county near her son John Newsom. She left eight children four sons and two daughters in Texas and two in Lasian. The body was to arrive by train at 9 15 along with other funeral arrangements.
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Jane Newsom
Georgia
Alabama
Texas
Fannin County
John Newsom
Haskell County
Carey Murphy
G. C. Newsom
Lanius
Haskell
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
the Daily Favorite
Congress
Deaware
Wrst
Virginia
FA Okite
Compte Usr
United States
Lindsey Thomas
Colored Mass Meeting
Hamburg
Frank Welch D S Galbraith
R. B. Elroy
H. A. Cunningham
W. A. Thomas
Chas. B. Bridge
J. Lee Tarpley
Forcounty
J Walter Donaldson
Sid Ridling
J. A. Agnew
la Grippe
Esther
Clay Taylor
Buswell
Ollie Pierce
Carson Cemetery
Jerome
Evalyn Nesbit Thaw
Roe
People's Common
R.V
Bonham, Texas
J. W. Russell
J.T. Kennedy
Vicap
C. L. Bradford
Cashier
Philip Wis
Nunn & Jones Company
Bontam
Mrs. Newsom
H. Evans
Shoop
Shoo
M. L. Ton
Joe Corzine
the &T. Ry
Sweeney
Henley
de Instrict
R. Ted Publica
Ting
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