Harriman Immune After ICC Admissions
The immunity bath in government hands allows Harriman to escape punishment after testifying before the Interstate Commerce Commission. His stock manipulation and dividend tricks, including Chicago and Alton dealings and land appropriations, drew White House attention. The president sought an example, but new law grants him immunity, prompting administrative chagrin.
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E. H. Harriman
Interstate Commerce Commission
White House
Chicago & Alton Securities
Harriman
Wall Street
Split-log drag gains popularity for county roads
Reports from across the country say farmers using the split-log drag are seeing good results. The method is growing in use and is expected to soon work overtime on every road in Fannin county.
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Fannin County
Jenkins
Baltimore, Md
Bonham Sees Special Sales Day to Boost Town Profile
A Bonham plan to hold a special sales day aims to advertise the town to surrounding communities. Merchants expect strong results, noting other towns have found the approach highly satisfactory.
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Bonham
Meat Packers and Price Hikes Defense
The meat packers struggle to defend higher prices, relying on a steady stream of excuses. They employ many young workers to generate a justification for each increase.
Vacation Near Home Gains Appeal With Pass Abolition
With railroad passes abolished some people may find it worthwhile to spend their vacation closer to home than usual. Local travel options and short trips are highlighted as practical alternatives for the upcoming season.
Harry Orchard and Eight Hour Rules Alleged Violations
The account suggests that during his career Harry Orchard may have violated the eight hour rules at times if his statements are accurate. The remark centers on potential ethical or regulatory breaches within his professional timeline.
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Harry Orchard
Bonham Folk Lose Ground in Local Hammer Throwers
In a brief item the Ft Worth Star notes a dwindling number of skilled hammer throwers in Bonham, saying the few remaining may be forced to seek opportunities elsewhere as the local talent pool shrinks and the tribe grows thinner.
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Ft. Worth
Bonham
Contrast of McKinley Marriage and National Morals
The Vicksburg American memorializes President McKinley and Ida Saxon, lauding their loyal marriage while condemning sensational divorces and gilded scandals among the wealthy. It contrasts private fidelity with public decay, praising steadfast devotion and noting national morals rise or fall with such lives.
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McKinley
William McKinley
Ida Saxon
Flagler
Vanderbilt
Rhinelander Stewart
Yerkes
Ellis Corey
Women with shopping bags warn bachelors on street
A light remark notes that seeing women with shopping bags is common, implying a social cue for bachelors about shopping errands and presence in public.
Women Speak Ill of Women Shaming Sisters and Self
A commentary denounces women who slander fellow women calling it more dangerous and despicable than male slander. It laments the cruelty of whispered suspicions and gossip that ruin innocent lives and compares such conduct to devils and snakes.
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Ladonia News
Bates Improved Antiseptic German Liniment Trade Announcement
Announcement to retail druggists that the Bonham Wholesale Grocery Company now handles the original Bates Improved Antiseptic German Liniment. All orders sent to them will be promptly filled. Bates Medicine Co. Helhing & Lotte, Prop.
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Bonham Wholesale Grocery Company
Bates
Bates Medicine Co
Helhing & Lotte
Prop
Dr Shoop's Night Cure and Restorative Treated
A health brief notes two combined treatments for weak and ailing women. The local Night Cure is a topical suppository, while Restorative is an internal tonic aimed at restoring nerves, tissue, and blood. Restorative tablets or liquid supplement the systemic benefit for renewed strength and vigor.
Local clubbing rate offered for Fort Worth papers
Readers are urged to subscribe to a special offer pairing the Fort Worth Semi-Weekly Record with a state paper. The combination includes market reports and household content, plus Buster Brown in every Friday issue, promising value for the whole family at $1.75 per year for weekly and semi weekly records.
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Fort Worth
the Record
Buster Brown
Real Estate Listings East Bonham and South Bonham
Four room house with hall on East Rose Street south side offers good terms. Two room house near old cotton yards in South Bonham has 1 to 2 acres and is a good building priced at 350 dollars. A seven room house with halls on East 8th street with modern conveniences priced at 750 dollars. Easy terms.
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East Bonham
East Rose St
S. Bonham
East 8Th Street
Bonham Two story Frame House Seeks Bargain Sale
A two story frame house in the northwest Bonham area between 10th and 11th streets is offered at a reduced price with favorable terms for buyers seeking a quick sale.
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Bonham
Bonham Proposition for Two Room House on One Acre
A reader offers a two room house on one acre with cistern garden and well for sale. Terms include $50 down and balance to be paid by the buyer, with the seller likely accepting a quit claim style arrangement.
Bargain 74 Acre Farm North of Lannius With Improvements
A 74 acre tract near Lannius offers 64 acres cultivated 10 acres pasture with a two story six room house, barn, wells and cisterns, fine outbuildings and fruit, all under good fence. Sold at a bargain. inquire for particulars.
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Lannius
Property for sale in Paris Texas at Fitzhugh and Booth
A seven room house with bath, porches, gallery, city water and well, barn and garden area on a 90 by 216 foot lot. Located at the corner of Fitzhugh Ave and Booth Lot in Paris Texas. Sold at a reasonable figure.
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Paris
Texas
Fitzhugh Ave
Booth Lot
New West Texas Town Chautauqua on Main Line
Chatauqua, formerly Vigo, on the main line of the Texas and Pacific Railway in Callahan County, touted as one of the best watered counties in the state. For particulars write Bruce Knight Secretary Chatauqua Townsite Co Colorado Texas or E P Turner G P A Dallas Texas.
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Chatauqua
Vigo
Texas & Pacific Ry
Callahan County
Bruce Knight
Secy
Chatauqua Townsite Co
Colorado
Texas
E. P. Turner
Dallas
Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy Free Trial Offer
Free trial size box of Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy promises instant and lasting relief for nasal and throat catarrh. The remedy contains oil eucalyptus thymol and menthol with a snow white creamy antiseptic balm, offered by J W Peeler and Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin.
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Dr. Shoop
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