Turbulent Texas Press Echoes on New York Baby Shipments
Editorial chatter across Houston and Dallas papers questions New York infant shipments to Texas and criticizes private court actions in Houston. The State Press urges fair treatment of editors like George C Rankin while debating the governor race stance of the Dallas News.
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New York
Texas
Houston
State Press
George C. Rankin
Texas Christian Advocate
Bal Caute State Press
Davidson Targetes Thomas in Texas Senate Slur Campaign
Hillboro May 14 Hon A B Davidson launched his bid for lieutenant governor detailing records from the senate journal showing H Bascom Thomas of Hopkins county retracted charges against the body. Davidson accused Thomas of slander and sought to expose alleged bribery plans tied to Bickett and a Hopkins shop. He defended expulsion as necessary and asserted Thomas branded only the senate and not himself.
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Hillboro
Texas
Texas Senate
H. Bascom Thomas
Hopkins County
A. B. Davidson
Cuero
Senate Journal
Senate
R. E. Cofer
Gainesville
Thomas
A. D. Brooks
T. ID. Brooks
Hopkins
Comptroller’s Office
J. H. Bickett
Cameron
Fannin
Graggon
Willis
Davidson
R. B. Cousins
Bickett
Hawkins
Austin
Supreme Court
Ana
Travis
Tarrant
Dallas
Bell
Bexar
Soosevelt
Democratic party voices roast Cone Johnson and market praise
The letter column ridicules Cone Johnson for challenging Colquitt’s right to run on the Democratic ticket and recalls 1896 when Cone opposed Bryan. It notes H Bascom Thomas resignation as State senator and hints at Halsey not seeking renomination. Local readers jibe at peanut politicians and urge electing real men.
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Cone Johnson
Colquitt
Cone
Bryan
H. Bascom Thomas
Halsey
I. L. Warren
Kaufman
Dallas Times- Herald
Texas Digs and Wagers Amid Mock Headlines From North Papers
A garbled collection of quotes mocks Texas themes from several papers including Echoaectady Union and Springfield Union. It references Gratis, widowed red heads, importing animals to Texas, hogs in cities, a New York visitor fined for hugging, and a quip about Roosevelt’s forthcoming Texas history.
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Texas
Springfield
Louise the Art Loving Girl in Chi Namel Ad
An old fashioned promotional sketch praises Louise a slim beauty while touting Chi Namel Ready to Use Graining Process. It claims the product makes hard wood look aged and costs two cents per square foot, urging readers to visit Bonham House Furnishing Co for more details.
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Louise
Bonham House Furnishing Co
The Needs Of The Young And The Example You Set
A reflection on parental influence emphasizing that children imitate actions more than words. It warns that a parent's conduct, including tone, mood, dress, and habits, leaves a lasting impression beyond teaching and endures long after disappearance of the sun or earth. The quote is attributed to J. Knox Hall.
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J. Knox Hall
Mother Grays Australian Leaf Remedy Ad
An advertisement urges readers to try Mother Grays Australian Leaf for kidney and bladder trouble dull head pains dizziness back pain and fatigue. It claims many testimonials and lists a 60 cent price with sample free and mail order from The Mother Gray Co LeRoy New York.
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Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy
N. Y
Moore's Chapel Sunday School Attendance Report
Attendance reaches 53 with no collection noted. W. B. Farmer serves as superintendent and Lela Pike as secretary.
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Moore’s Chapel
W. B. Farmer
Lela Pike
Sec’y
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children Ad
An old notice from Olmsted Le Roy New York appears to market a medicinal powder for teething and infant relief. The fragmentary text references warnings about restoratives and trade marks while cautioning against certain products.
Man Finds Economy By Switching Cigars
A man believes he saves money by giving up four 16 cent straight cigars and buying six at two for a quarter.
Williams' Kidney Pills advertised for kidney and bladder relief
An advertisement promotes Williams' Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney and urinary issues, claiming to cure pains in the loins and back, nervous exhaustion, and a flushed appearance. Sold at Palace Drug Store for 50 cents.
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Williams
Palace Drug Store
Foley's Honey and Tar in Yellow Package Ad
The ad asserts The High Cost of Living raises prices but Foley's Honey and Tar remains affordable with high quality. It promotes the remedy for coughs throat and chest ailments and warns to refuse substitutes. Sold by J. W. Peeler in a yellow package.
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Foley
J. W. Peeler
The Cynical Bachelor Sparks Claim on Suffragette Role
A celebrated bachelor argues that a woman can become a suffragette when all else fails, challenging norms and stirring debate about gender roles in politics and society.
Bates' Improved Anti septic German Liniment
Bates Medicine Company of Bonham Texas markets the largest and best bottle of liniment for the money Bates Improved Anti septic German Liniment backed by a regional manufacturer claim.
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Bates
Bates Medicine Company
Bonham, Texas
Women Tend Offerings While Men Take Credit
A historical note contrasts women's role in offering sacrifices with men's attributions of credit, highlighting gendered division of religious duties and social recognition.
Foley's Kidney Remedy Ad Urges Early Use For Health
An early 1900s style advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy restores kidney and bladder function when irregularities first appear. It promotes preventing serious illness and is sold by J. W. Peeler with emphasis on health and sound kidneys.
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Foley
J. W. Peeler
Comfort of affordability dulls pleasure in doing things
Observers note that when people can afford an activity the enjoyment diminishes. The paradox suggests that wealth reduces the thrill of pursuit and the sense of achievement tied to limited resources.
Prickly Ash Bitters Promoted as Youth “Secret”
Special Agent J. W. Peeler touts Prickly Ash Bitters as the secret to Mrs B s youthful appearance. The ad claims the tonic keeps the system in perfect order.
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Mrs. B
J. W. Peeler
Untitled fragment on hoisting men’s work
A terse OCR fragment notes men and tools in a work setting. It hints at difficulty and effort but lacks clear events, names, or locations to specify action or outcome. The readable portion emphasizes strenuous labor and uncertain progress.
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D. Steger
T. L. Rogers
A. B. Kenned
J.B Russell
J. W. Rainey
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Richard B. Semple
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Texas & Pacific
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