Unclear historical notes from Jan 29 history snippet
Fragmentary OCR lists names and birth and death events without coherent context. It mentions Thetford, Westmoreland, Geneva, and Cap hager with dates around 1787 to 1818 1906 1818, including Queen Alexandra references and European rulers.
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Baane
Thetford
Tingt
Geneva
Westmoreland
Christian II
Dentoarh
Cathe
Alexandra
England
Tles
Caphager
Astronomical Events Tonight and Tomorrow Morning
The sky shows a moon at age two days setting after 4 p m and rising again at 7 08 am. A Jupiter opposition occurs at 4 p m with the planet opposite the sun, 180 degrees apart and brightest as it moves toward the eastern sky later.
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Sur
Jupiter
Truth About Postal Rules Affecting Newspapers
The post office requires advance payment or one cent postage on each newspaper not in arrears. Subscriptions in arrears prompt calls to postmasters and reader complaints. Publishers deny responsibility, urging delinquent readers to pay by April first to qualify as legal voters. The column also jokes about political talk and a Delaware man’s mother-in-law joke after a marriage.
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Post Office Department
Fae
Dr. Pierce
Pieres
Cines
Addaes
EY Pierce
Buffalo N. Yo
Peydert
Pierce
Woll Ag
Proree
Patronize Advertisers in the Favorite for Bargains
A reader urges support for merchants who advertise in the Favorite and note that reliable ads reflect merchant willingness to offer bargains. The piece questions satisfaction with purchases from advertisers and their products. A court ruling is cited about a wife not being bound to kiss a drunken husband.
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To.Lrepo
New Virginian Baby Born With Two Teeth
A Virginia infant born with two teeth is noted as a local curiosity. The Favorite offers a year’s subscription to parents of Bunham’s first baby with three teeth. A Gobyteses bill sets October 12 as a national Columbus holiday. The copper currency figure cited is $1300 per capita amid circulation delays.
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Virginia
Gobyteses
America
Christopher Columbus
United States
Missouri man joins army after being out of work
A Missouri man who enlisted after losing his job did not trigger a wave of recruitment, despite a fortunate inheritance that followed the next day. The story notes no rush to enlist at recruiting stations across the country.
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Missouri
What Kind of Church Is This Hymn Style Phrase
A pasted fragment questions church identity with a line about members and self reflection. The source text appears as a stray quotation about communal faith and personal example, lacking broader context or names.
Senator Jeff Davis Announces Retirement From Speaking
Senator Jeff Davis says he will not make another speech prompting relief among supporters and critics alike as the news spreads through the community.
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Jeff Davis
Georgia Protestants Fret Over Jag Jag Prohibition Effect
The article notes that some Georgians claim prohibition has caused a condition called jag jag, comparable in severity to jim jams, reflecting public unease with new temperance laws.
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Georgia
New Chan tilly lace sale for underwear at 10c yard
Graham Crawford & Co offer a thousand yards of Chan tilly lace for underwear at 10 cents a yard, regular prices 15 and 20 cents. This advertisement highlights the substantial discount to attract shoppers.
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Chantilly
Graham, Crawford & Co
Mrs Lindsey Thomas Dead After Prolonged Illness
Mrs Lindsey Thomas died at Terrell after a long pneumonia illness. She was about 25, born in Bonham, daughter of Mr and Mrs J Y McQuigg. Burial will be in Bonham with body arriving tonight. grieving husband and relatives receive condolences from the community.
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Lindsey. Thomas
Terrell
Viva Thomas
Bonham
J. Y McQuigg
Thomas
Colored Mass Meeting in Bonham Urges Poll Tax Payment
In Bonham a large gathering at Old Fellows hall chaired by W. I. Johnson and secretary W. Q. Hunter urged all eligible Black citizens to pay poll tax annually. Speakers including Rev. M. A. Wright and James Bailey emphasized voting rights and 13th and 14th Amendments. The meeting closed with a resolution to promote tax payment and civil privileges.
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Bonham Mat
Old Fellows’ Hall
W. I. Johnson
W. Q. Hunter
Rev. M. A. Wright
James Bailey
M.S DeJornette
T. M. McKee
W. Q Hunter
W. J. Johnson
W.Q. Hunter
Fire destroys $1000 Lutonia residence and contents
A fire yesterday morning destroyed the residence and its contents at Lutonia belonging to T. Ward and Ward. Ward carried about $2000 in insurance with $750 on the contents. Part of the furniture was saved. The origin of the fire is unknown.
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T. & Ward
Lutonia
Report on Wilson and Mr. James News Update
A brief report notes Wilson traveled via Clarksville toward Sherman and mentions Joe James showing some improvement. Friends of Mr. James in Sonham share hopeful messages about his condition.
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Wilson
Sherman
Clarksville
Joe James
Tris
Mr. James
Sonham
Notice of NK of P Regular Meeting
Notice for NK of P announces a regular meeting. All members are requested to attend and be prepared with agenda items and reports.
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Takagotic
Cabend
Aged physician touts Vinol cod liver tonic in Bonham
A Saunders Drug Co. rep in Bonham Texas asserts Vinol is a non patent cod liver oil tonic with iron and medicinal elements. He claims it strengthens blood and lungs, cures chronic coughs and debility, and offers money back if it fails.
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Saunders Drug Co
Vays
Vinci
Bonham
Bonham, Texas
Bucklen’s African Salve Endorsed by Clinton Man
Mr. KX IX Chamberlain of Clinton Maine says Bucklen’s African Salve does the business. He used it for piles chap ped hands and an old sore and all were cured. Available 260 at Saunders Drug Co.
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KX. IX. Chamberlain
Clinton, Maing
Bucklen
Democratic Primary Silent Notices
A column notes that all names appearing are subject to action by the Democratic Primary authorities. No further details on individuals, dates, or specific actions are provided.
City Officials List With District Posts
City Marshal appointments include John P Spotts Charles Ervin Henry Browning and J W McKee. City Assessor and Collector names Arthur P Stephens Frank Welch DS Galbraith. City Secretary R B Elroy. District offices list District Judge Ben H Denton Paris and District Attorney Bob Lattivore Paris.
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John P. Spotts
Chas
Ervin Henry H Browning
J. W. McKee
Arthur P. Stephens Frank Welch
DS Galbraith
Ben H. Denton
Paris
Bob Lattivore
County Official Candidates Named for Key Posts
Local slate lists County Judge H A Cunningham Sheriff Chas B Bridge County Attorney J Walter Donaldson Treasurer Sid Ridling and Commissioner Precinct No 1 J A Agnew in county offices race.
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Forgcouoty
J Walter Donaldson
Sid Ridling
Spies Switch and Local Social Notes
The column lists various local activities including Esther’s illness from La Grippe, Clay Taylor returning from Buswell, Miss Ollie Pierce on the cick list, Mrs. McWherter visiting Mansfield, Mr. Sharpe and son Joe visiting Denison, Mrs. Jim Price and Madaline visiting in Rivenna, and Pearl Snyder indisposed with Andrew Carpenter substituting. It notes the death of Mrs. 8. A. Taylor near Latino and interment at Carson Cemetery with community sympathy. Also mentions new embroidery and a critique of prosecutor Jerome in the Thaw trial.
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la Grippe
Esther
Clay Taylor
Buswell
Ollie Pierce
McWherter
Mansfield
Hyatt
Sharpe
Joe
Denison
Jim Price
Madaline
Rivenna
Pearl Snyder
Andrew Carpenter
A. Taylor
Carson Cemetery
Dr Pierce’s Medicines Declared Non Secret By Heavily Promoted Claims
Buffalo based Dr Pierce publishes full ingredient lists for his medicines and offers a free booklet by mail. The pamphlet promises medical endorsements and details on theFavorite Prescription’s contents and supposed female health benefits.
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R Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Death of Mrs Newsom in Haskell County
Mrs. Jane Newsom born in Georgia in 1829 died at her son John Newsom’s home in Haskell County. She lived in Alabama until 1881 moved to Texas near Fannin County then to Haskell County where she died. Survived by six children including Mrs Carey Murphy of this city and G C Newsom of Lanius, with others at Haskell. The body would arrive by the 9 15 P train.
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Jane Newsom
Georgia
Alabama
Texas
Fannin County
John Newsom
Haskell County
Cchildren
Carey Murphy
G. C. Newsom
Lanius
Haskell
Corzine and M T Ry Trial In County Court
Joe Corzine and others faced trial against the M T Ry in County Court. D Sweeney as receiver and G Henley were also on trial in Justice Court.
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Joe Corzine
M &T. Ry
County Coureerday
D. Sweeney
G. Henley
Justice Court
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Colored Mass Meeting
Matched Arts
Hamburg
Namsook
R. B. Elroy
H. A. Cunningham
W. A. Thomas
B. Bridge
J. Lee Tarpley
Prec. No
J. A. Agnew
Jerome
Evalyn Nesbit Thaw
Jon Fyfe
Saugatuck
Department of the Tics
EcLectic
Helenias
Nore Ib
RV. Pierce
Fannin County National Bay
Capital
J.T. Kennedy
T. Beadford
Philip Wise
Saliver
H. Evans
Mrs. Newsom
Shoop
Dr. Shoop
M. L. Hyton
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