Cotton crop short and rain scarce in Thompson Creek area
The article notes drought with poor cotton fruit despite good stalks. It mentions community events at a church, social visits from Mary Shrubar and Cora Brandis, and a large ice cream and cake gathering. It also recalls Phoebe Cary's poetry and an anecdote about a Chinese gambling-house visit witnessed by Rev. Conwell and a younger American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Shrubar
Chicago
Cora Brandis
Bryan
Annie
Agnes Maher
Wadsworth
Robertson County
W. E. Conway
Henry Conway
Reliance
Ada Conway
Maggie Dehart
Rena Meads
Lillie Wadsworth
Estella Sikes
Ella Sikes
Maggie Josey
Annie Maher
Pearl Dehart
Alai Henry
Messrs. H. L. Bush
P. H. Sikes
Louis Glaze
Henry Steward
Walter Lowry
Lee Josey
Charle Flowers
Ludolph Dozier
Jesse Henry
Tom Mahfer
Frank Meads
Filius
Russell H. Conwell
Philadelphia
Harry
America
Miss Cary
The Church, Penny Offerings, and Sacred Teachings
A discussion on church offerings argues penny gifts insult God while larger yearly gifts could revitalize finances. It links religious duty to practical support, cites Edward Bok on money in churches, and contrasts free religion with required funds. The piece then reflects on divine separation and Christ as the highest idea of God, urging unity and self knowledge to sustain peace and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Bok
Christ
United States
Calvary
Paradise
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Sandow
Sullivan
Napoleon
Negro miners sent into Illinois spark tense strike clash
In Pana Illinois Sheriff Coburn mobilizes 125 deputies to guard a new influx of 200 African American coal miners from Birmingham Alabama. Striking white miners confront federal guards near the Springside mine as Governor Tanner orders a state mine inspection to assess the workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pana
Ill
Coburn
Alabama
Ilinois Central
Birmingham
Ala
Springfield
Union
Springside Mine
Tanner
Popular political figure shot dead at Georgia gathering
In Giles Chattahoochee county a melee at a political gathering left Hon. Thos. M. Adams Democratic nominee for the legislature dead. A dispute between Jeff Davis a Black schoolteacher and William Bagley Populist nominee led to shooting. Adams, a bystander, was struck in the temple and heart. He was described as very popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Thos. M. Adams
Giles
Chattahoochie County
Jeff Davis
William Bagley
Adams
Mr. Adams
Church Concordats and Clergy Shifts Stir Spanish Colonies
Washington reports officials say dissolving the concordat with Spain will ease the unification of Catholic communities in Cuba Porto Rico and other colonies. Spain’s nomination rights for bishops would end with colonial sovereignty loss and a new system must be set.
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Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Antilles
Washington
Vatican
Rome
Mexico Celebrates September Holidays and Travel Offers
The piece extols Mexico's September 15 and 16 holidays with Diaz’s birthday and Independence Day, describing public celebrations, the Battle of Flowers, and democratic flower-pelting. It promotes IL&G N.R.R. travel to Mexico City with low round trip fares, 30 day return, stoppers, and route options via Laredo or Eagle Pass. Tickets via local agents or D. J. Price in Palestine, Texas.
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Mexico
Diaz
Hill and Dale
Republic
Democratic Republic
Land of Wonder
Egypt of America
Mexico City
Laredo
Eagle Pass
G.N.R
D. J. Price
G. P
T.A
Palestine
Texas
City Directory and Local Official Listings
Directory lists city officers led by Mayor C. A. Adams and Marshall T. P. Boyett, with deputies, clerks, and aldermen. County officers include Judge Harman, Clerk McMichael, and Sheriff Nunn among others, plus a church and fraternal organization roster.
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C. A. Adams
Marshall
T. P. Boyett
R. H. Smith
H. G Rhodes
Hi. H. Jones
C. L. Baker
G. Tabor
W. Howell
W. W. Harris
C. H. Wisp
Jno
M. Lawrence
W. H. Harman
G. W. McMichael
A. G. Board
J. J. Adama
R. M. Nall
T. C. Nunn
R. W. Carr
J.C. Williams
R. J. Deens
Peter Thomas
Felix Phillips
P. H. Arrington
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Seeley’s
Viola
California
Wilson Jenkins
the Daily Eagle
Connelly
Palmer & Carnes
Malcolm Cannes
Thompson Creek
Phoebe Cary
Senator Co. A. Culberson
Joseph D. Sayers
Bastrop
J. N. Browning
Armarillo
T. 8. Smith
Hillsboro
R. W. Finley
Tyler
Geo. W. Finger
Ft. Worth
John W.robbins
Vernon
Allison Mayfield
Sherman
J.S. Kendall
Ladonia
Far
Thos. J. Brown
M. M. Brooks
Greenville
Robert L. Henry
Waco
Sam R. Henderson
J.C. Scott
Franklin
Benchley
Hi. F. Payne
Tna
Aigherhee
Fama
John Vance Cheney
Penny Church Collections
Illinois
Chickamauga
Massachusetts
New York
Kansas
Camp Thomas
Lexington
Breckenridge
Miles
Ponce
General Miles
Colonel Rice
Charleston
Lord Athol
Oakland
Cal
Henry Onbridge
Cyril Athol
Ellsworth
Supreme Court
England
Stockton
C. E. Malkemans
Jacksonville
Chieve
Appert J. Harpers
the American Laundry
Exchange Hotel
E. D. Beach
City Directory
Baptist
W. ©. Finley
J. B. Cochran
Epworth League
J. D. West
Christian
J. L. Andrews
Christian Endeavor
Free Communion Baptist
A. M. Stewart
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Father Pelnar
Lodgs
Ivanhoe Commandery
Knight Templars
A. M. Rhodes
E. C
W.T. Austin
R.A. M
John . Tabor H. P
Joe B. Reed
O. Carr
Sec'y. Brazos
K. of P
A. M. Waldrop
C. C
D.C. de Maret
Vulcan
M. H. James
M. W
A. Emden
A. J. Platner
Brains
W. S. Stuart
Joe B Reed
Bryan Tent
Sam B. Wilson
Joels. Reed
R. K
Home Forum
L. A. Saunders
J. Wittmann
Main Street
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