Brazos County Exhibit Shines at Palestine Carnival
Monroe Edge reports Brazos County captured praise at the Palestine Carnival with standout apples, corn, mesquite and alfalfa, plus unique items like broom corn and Arkansas pomegranate. Our potatoes and tomatoes led exhibits, while East Texas counties showed large fruit displays.
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Monroe Edge
Brazos County
Palestine
East Texas
Texas
Markibox
Wixon
East
Valley carnival animals and crops draw large crowds
The write up recalls a Texas carnival with sugar corn the largest display and a collection of unusual farm items. Among the exhibit were four bulls and a tortoise in the taters patch, with locals arguing over how the tortoise became a potato. Exhibitors praise Brazos county produce and note Palestine neighbors showcasing flowers while urging support for a future fair.
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Lee Edge
J. K. Presnal
Mark Wilcox
R. K. Chatham
W. L. Edge
D. Robinson, Jr
Wwe U
Bryan
Brazos County
Palestine
Central Texas
Withdrawal From Sheriff Race Cites Personal Reasons
R. H. Kirk announces withdrawal from the sheriff race in Bryan Texas dated September 24. He thanks supporters and expresses appreciation, noting the decision is not elaborated here.
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R. H. Kirk
Ring phone 242 for all kinds of bicycle repairs
Local notice states Earl Beard offers bicycle repair services and invites customers to ring 242 for all types of repairs.
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Earl Beard
Strike Violence Erupts Across Luzerne County
Turmoil spread Tuesday night as mobs attacked non union workers and derailed trains. Deputies failed to stop outbreaks in Nanticoke Plymouth and Wanamie while Sheriff Jacobs appealed to Governor Stone for troops to prevent further bloodshed and protect lives and property.
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Nanticoke County
Wilkesbarre
Jacobs
Nanticoke
Wanam
Plymouth
Luzerne
Stone
Wyoming
Exeter
Washeryan
Burke
Continued fighting near Santa Marta blights supply lines
The Adirondack reports ongoing combat between government forces and revolutionists around Santa Marta Colombia. The rebels hold a strong rear position after destroying rail links bridges and banana districts. Communications are cut and rail service halted with severe suffering as supplies are intercepted.
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Kingston
Atlas Line
Adirondack
New York
Cape Haytien
Gonaives
Santa Marta
Colombia
Carpenter Frank Amee Fox Severely Injured in Saloon Attack
Brownsville Texas September 24. Frank Amee Fox an elderly carpenter and longtime resident was dangerously cut with a knife in a city saloon. The wound ran several inches over the heart exposing the heart. no motive or dispute is known between the parties at this time.
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Brownsville
Tex
Frank Amee Fox
Fire destroys home. three Taylor children die
In Navasota Texas on September 24 a residence near Anderson belonging to Allen Taylor was consumed by fire. Three children aged 8 6 and 8 1/2 were cremated in the house after being left alone. origin of the blaze is unknown.
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Navasota
Tex
Allen Taylor
Anderson
Tragic Hunting Accident Claims John Schumann on Island
In Galveston Texas on September 24 John Schumann age 38 was accidentally shot and killed while hunting with Jake Thomas. A misfired shotgun discharged when a cigar was lit and the blast struck his right side, causing death within minutes along the island buggy path.
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Galveston
Tex
John Schumann
Jake Thomas
British Match Industry Dims Amid American Competition
The British match making industry is in decline as American competition forces several firms to quit. Some British companies will stop manufacturing rather than operate at a loss, reflecting a troubled industry landscape in London.
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London
Weather Good for Apple Blossoms in Sherman Tex
Sherman Texas on September 24 reports warm moderate conditions spurring vegetation. Apple trees within the city are emitting their second blossoms as orchard activity increases.
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Sherman, Tex
Burned railway worker eye risk and elections note
Monroe Little of Marlow Texas suffered severe powder burns and could lose an eye. The Texas and Pacific Railway granted engineers a 14 cent per mile raise. J Pierpont Morgan opposes Roosevelt’s election. Dr J H Davis of Earle Arkansas was fatally wounded by a man named Bill Hendricks. Coal shortages in Brooklyn threaten school closures. Colonel H B Weill of Washington elected commander of the Spanish War Veterans.
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Monroe Little
Marlow
Tex
Texas and Pacific Railway Couny
J. Pierpont Morgan
Roosevelt
J. H. Davis
Earle, Ark
Bill Hendricks
Brooklyn
N. Y
H. B. Weill
Washington, P. C
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Fountain
Bryan, Texas
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Emmel’s Prescription Pharmacy
Regent Shoe
Hunter
Dangerously
E C. Harder & Co
Kandy Kitchen
RK. OC. Harder & Co
J M. Boriskie
Aca
Bryan Weely Eagle
Bryan Eagle
THE
First National Bank of Bryan
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U.S
I. H. O. Boatwright
H. O. Boatwright
A. J. Platner
Notary Public
C. G. Parsons
Goode
Ope
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