Local notes on county events and incidents
Local items report street widening near Harrison's car, a July excursion rate to Santa Fe, and various visits. A thief stole a gold watch from Mrs Shropshire’s room, while a house burned west of here damaging Mrs J B T Harry and Mr Henry Fisher. Mus Sarita Tampilet attended Hood's Brigade reunion with Gen Robertson and the Light Guard band gave a notable reception and concert.
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J. H. Daily
Shropshire
Here
J.B. T. Harry
Oessey
Henry Fisher
Fisher
Potter
Sarita Tampilet
Livingston
Robertson
Hood
Peak Sisters to Reproduce at Opera House Friday
O C S re produce the Peak Sisters at the Opera House Friday night with a full song and music change. Lizme Dwyer will recite the parody on Mand Muller, a hit from last year, as rehearsals proceed for an entertaining performance. The public urged to attend in strength.
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Opera House
Lizme Dwyer
Mand Muller
Man Dies After Self Inflicted Wound In Prairie Hill
John Adamac dies after shooting his father in law's house in Prairie Hill then killing himself. Justice Curry did not hold an inquest before death. no one else hurt. Additional local notes cover school board actions, marriage invitations, a melon shipment, Horticulural Society talk, and a local fire call.
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John Adamac
Justice CG
Prairie Hill
Justice Curry
Local notes and social updates from Washington County
Independence resident Garr. T. C. Char was in town yesterday. Mar. R. E. Grazer showcases a new street sign for his jewelry shop. The O. O. O's plan a hoop drill at their Friday concert. Paper owner Jo. G. Rasxes is home sick. Mrs. Louis Lass gifted a ten pound girl Sunday morning. Bill pushers report weak collections. Mrs. Mines sails to Baltimore for summer. Law Low left for Lampasas for State Horticultural meeting. Arrextion linked to Schmid Bros. ad. State encampment at Austin runs July 18 to 25 with Night Guard tours. Brenham Field Artillery to play at Roundtop July 4. Encampment orders to be issued at Friday meeting. Widespread sidewalk block on Sandy street. Heser Store to Lampasas for horticultural meeting. Harvest time boosts Track Growers as cotton farmers endure dull season. C H Tsoursoxs leaves for St Louis after barber duties near court square. Tyre hosts a public barbecue at Major Vernon’s Grove Friday. Soranta Coun to perform skirt dance with Maggie Fisher at Opera House. Monday rain brings good corn prospects. cotton looks bright. Washington County Compress stockholders discuss selling a compressor to Geo. H. McFadden & Co. Wm Axer in Philadelphia awaiting final deal. some members seek 65 000 others favor 60 000. secretary to decide.
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Washington County Compress and Manufacturing Company
Geo. H. McFadden & Co
Wm. Axer
Philadelphia
Cure Deafness by Constitutional Remedies, Hall's Catarrh Cure
The advertisement claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian Tube mucous lining and catarrh. It promises to cure nine cases out of ten and offers one hundred dollars for any case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Circulars are mailed free from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. sold by druggists for seven cents.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Mass Marrie Dassen Leaves for Jewett
Mass Marrie Dassen departed yesterday for Jewett in a brief local travel notice noting her move.
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Mass Marrie Dassen
Yeaterday
Jewett
Hunter murder trial in Houston sparks attention statewide
A jumble of notes reports a murder trial in Houston, local county politics in Collin, and multiple Texas towns showing growth. Observed items include a new national bank in Archer, efforts to establish electric fire alarms in Beau Mont, and crop outlooks from Hunt and Comanche counties.
Methods for preserving machinery and hardening tools
A mechanic describes rust prevention by dissolving camphor in melted lard with black lead, applying to machinery then polishing after 24 hours for months of protection. He also outlines hardening by embedding a forged tool in Babbitt metal, cooling to harden more than oil cooling or tempering.
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Chicago Tribune
Quacks in Veterinary Practice Sparking Calls for Reform
The National Stockman and Farmer warns that many self styled veterinarians damage livestock through ignorance and neglect. It urges strict state laws to bar unqualified practitioners while praising competent vets as valuable professionals for animal health and industry.
Early Maturing Cattle and the Quest for Profit
The piece notes that early maturing hogs are profitable and the challenge lies in creating an early maturing beef animal. It cites the New York Tribune on developing a stock that matures early, thrives on rough range, and yields profitable beef. It laments the lack of a standardized, suitable range stock and calls for disciplined breeding to improve profits.
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The
New York Tribune
Fires and the Open Window
A London Queen editorial urges keeping a window open all day to refresh air in living rooms. It argues fires and closed rooms drain oxygen, while proper ventilation yields a healthier atmosphere for mothers, children, and sleep.
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London
Mind and Faith: A Brief Philosophical Outcry
A terse meditation on mental growth and the burden of trust in elder guidance. The speaker contends that individuals overstate younger generations' reliance on older mentors and the vigor of inherited conviction.
Miscellaneous Proverbial Snippets From Varied Topics
A collection of short proverbs and observations on life work, politics, morality, and society. It touches on education, public opinion, honesty, luck, marriage, religion, and daily habits with a mix of aphorisms and humorous lines. It reflects early 20th century voice and social commentary without a single cohesive narrative.
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