Rescue Proves Tom Smith Safe After River Flood
Mr. W.H. Harper of Benchley and night operator Mr. Dixon rode a wagon bed down the river searching for Tom Smith who had been reported drowned. They found him safe on Sunday after being stranded at his residence since Wednesday and living on river water.
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W.H. Harper
Benchley
Eagle Office
Dixon
Tom Smith
Harper and
Smith
Mumford Road
Mr. Smith
Brazos
Sunshine Returns After Week of Rain in Kurten
Rain clouds have burst and sunshine returns helping homes recover from days of showers. Visitors from Kurten to Cottonwood include Tal Tobias and W. B. Edge family members. Cottonwood residents T. E. Shawn and Maggie Wilson visited Kurten. Minnie Allen and Lizzie Wheeles also noted visitors. Drummond's new residence construction paused by rain, now back to work. White Rose.
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Kurten
Cottonwood
Tal Tobias
W. Edge
W. B. Edge
Denton Edge
T. E. Shawn
Maggie Wilson
Minnie Allen
Benchley
Lizzie Wheeles
Fickey
Drummond
White Rose
Sad Queen of the May Joke Ends in Tragedy
San Antonio Express recounts a cruel high school prank where a pupil was named Queen of the May and told peers wrote her name on slips. She received only one vote and cried, fell ill, and died from brain fever. The Albany News urges young readers to remember this sad joke and avoid hurting others.
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San Antonio Express
Sige
Albany News
Precinct 4 populists call meeting at courthouse
D D Dawson president announces a gathering of Precinct 4 populists at the courthouse on Saturday July 8 1899 at 2 o clock pm to organize a precinct club and handle party business. Bryan June 28 1899. Smoke General Arthur cigars advertised at the exposition saloon. l41tf
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D. D. Dawson
Pre
Ch.m. Bryan
General Arthur
Bridges under scrutiny as county acts on road repairs
County commissioners met to assess roads and bridges. Damages were as bad as expected with most bridges washed away while Still Creek remains intact. Contracts with R L Weddington to replace Carter's Creek bridge and M Parker to replace Thompson Creek bridge on Pitts bridge road were approved.
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Still Creek
R. L. Weddington
Carter’s Creek
M. Parker
Thompson Creek
Pitts Bridge
So soon the end must come by Celia Thaxter
A short inspirational poem urging courage and cheer in hardship. It counsels cherishing small joys, enduring suffering with spirit, and letting love bring blessings to brighten days. The verse exhorts readers to stay hopeful and grateful despite gloom.
Answers to Why Did You Marry A Town Editor’s Card Quest
The editor circulated postal cards to married men asking why they married. Replies include motives such as finances, laziness, proving a point, youth love, fear of breach of promise, and desire for companionship. Several jokes reveal playful or cynical takes on marriage motives among respondents.
Save Your Horses
Mrs. Chas F Weiland urges Dallas News readers to wash horses and dogs daily with creolin diluted or undiluted to deter flies in hot weather. A half tablespoonful to a teacup of water used each morning soothes wearied animals, helps sores and galled spots, and costs about 50 cents a pound.
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Chas. F. Weiland
Dallas News
Wood Card Bids Sought for School Use in 1899
Sealed bids to July 18 1899 for 80 cards of good split wood 60 cards for white shoo and 20 for colored school to be filed with J A Myers chairman. Committee reserves right to reject any and all bids.
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J. A. Myers
M. Parker
M. H. James
New Fast Train Service on Great Rock Island Route
The schedule shows Fort Worth departure at 8:25 a.m. with Lincoln arrival at 7:10 a.m. and Omaha by 9:00 a.m. A through Iowa connection brings passengers to Des Moines by 4:39 p.m. The message touts time savings and comfort from modern equipment and through service. CHAS E SLOAT G P A C R I & T B Fort Worth Texas.
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Great Rocky Island
Fort Worth
Lincoln
Omaha
Letter Point
Iowa
Des Moines
Chas.e. Sloat
Tex
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