District court opens next Monday with light docket
The district court convenes next Monday on a light docket. Bishop Fitzgerald of the Methodist Church, once in St. Louis and now in Hongkong, figures in the day’s notes along with Moody Gourier’s new editor James Hartfield. Tax Assessor J. A. Pate is pressed to enforce the law and assess property at true value. Grover Cleveland comments on drastic legislation and personal liberties in Texas are touched on.
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Bishop Fitzgerald
St. Louis
Hongkong
J. A. Pate
Grover Cleveland
Tramon
Texas
McKinney Man Sends Message to Bailey in New York
A McKinney resident named Allen Campbell faxed a cryptic warning to Bailey in New York about ahead plans. He claimed an anti Bailey ticket and a sanitary officer were involved with travel to the Gulf.
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Allen Campbell
McKinney
Bailey
New York
Gulf
Texas Cotton Crop Surge Noted in 1906 Figures
The record shows Texas contributing to a nationwide cotton crop total of 13,290,677 bales in 1906, with an increase of 2,565,077 bales over the prior year. Texas accounts for about half of the national rise.
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Texas
The
United
Missouri Governor Commutes Death Sentence of Aggie Myers
Missouri Governor Folk commutes the death sentence of Aggie Myers who, with her lover, killed a state official. The case notes the state's history of not hanging a woman since the Civil War.
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Folk
Missouri
Aggie Myers
Milam County Officials Face Criticism Over Property Rise
Capt Bi McDonald labeled poet governor and state agent not to blame for the homestead turmoil. Jim Pate wins Milam county assessor seat amid claims he neglects duties, while Providence blesses rising property values and locals prepare to endure further hardship.
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Bi. McDonald
Campbell
Jim Pate
Milam County
Providence
Pocket Delusion cited as snare in daily dealing
Citizens complain that pockets trap funds as money vanishes to grocerycredit cycles. Ed remarks residents discard cash, turning over earnings to grocers for next month’s accounts.
Editor Seeks Sound Plan After Hearing Rumor
The editor weighs prudent steps after hearing a wider tale of wrongdoing and seeks a careful approach to avoid publishing falsehoods while addressing concern for the truth and public interest.
Prohibition Debate Echoes Across Milam County
A Milam County March vital statistics report shows births totaling 37 with 43 white male, 14 white female, 6 colored male, 4 colored female births and 11 deaths for March. The piece notes local prohibition fervor and public criticism of Dr Brooks amid Baylor issues.
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Milam County
Our We Our Our and the Paper The Editorial Quirk
The Eagle Pass News notes that the editorial we equates to the public and to readers. It argues our wife our party and our money all refer to the writer and subscribers, while our hog targets those who return the paper after a refused mark.
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Jefferson
Eagle Pass
When a Fellow's Wife Is Sick in a Reporter’s Note
The Rockdale Reporter editor laments how a sick wife halts a writer’s productivity. He remarks the writer becomes down and out and the layoff of workers follows, with labor shortages looming like mountains.
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The
Rockdale Reporter
Soe
Monk Bee Sa Seo
Warehouses Rise as Texas Cotton Growers Rally
The article notes a strong, organized push by Farmers' Union and Southern Cotton Association allies to build warehouse sentiment, aiming to hold cotton to a minimum price. Texans see rapid warehouse development while brokers and speculators prepare a high-stakes fight before next fall's harvest. Spinners lobby to study growers' protection efforts and may buy directly from ginners after demonstrations of weather protection and price safeguards.
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Farmers’ Union
Southern Cotton Association
Texas
San Antonio Spring Carnival Round Trip Fares Released
The L A and P Ry announces San Antonio carnival travel pricing April 15 to 20 at 6.35 dollars round trip with April 22 limit. April 20 to 21 rate 2.75. Child fare halves the 6.35. No reduction at 2.75. E E Dimaline, Agent. Also mentions Marek's Furniture selling springs and mattresses and fruit preservation tips from California Cold Process. J R Murrell of Temple offers fruit sample deal. Gaston and Sprinkel announce Moon Brothers buggies in stock. Devoe promotes heavy bodied no gloss carriage paint.
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San Antonio
E. E. Dimaline
California
J. R. Murrell
Temple
Texas
Herbine Promises Liver Relief and General Health
An old advertisement touts Herbine as a liver regulator curing dyspepsia constipation chills and fever claiming a Florida reader recovered after two bottles. The piece also notes a Pace's New Drug Store listing and a separate call for an average man to question benefits from trusts or tariffs on imported goods.
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F. C. Waite
Westville
Fla
Pace
Guaranteed Foley honey and tar cough remedy card
A card promising refund if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. It claims stops coughing heals lungs prevents relapse and treats influenza pneumonia and other ailments. Mentions genuineness in a yellow substitute and urges purchases with dubious guarantees.
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Foley
Chesien
Okan
Refuse Pronnns & Son
Geo. A
Preventics Cure Claim for Colds and Grippe
Advertisement for a cold remedy claiming to cure in one day with laxative bromine tablets and quinine. It promises refunds if ineffective, lists E. W. Groves as signer, and notes 50 and 25 cent box prices sold by Cameron Drug Co. in Racine Wisconsin.
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E. W. Groves
Dr. Racine
Wis
Cameron Drug Co
Camarca Women Ask For Floor Paint Durability
A reader questions floor paint lasting weeks and is directed to Devoe brand with a glass sand finish and quick early application claims.
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Devoe
Faowre
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors in Bankruptcy
District Court in the Western District of Texas lists Charlie Mabry Williams as bankrupt. Creditors must appear at the April 29, 1907 meeting in Waco to prove claims and participate in the trustee appointment and examination. Referee M. C. H. Park’s office at 407 Waco, Texas, serves notice.
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District Court of the United States
Western District of
Texas
Charlie Mabry Williams
Waco
M. C. H. Park
Publication Citation for Divorce Suit Milam County 1907
The District Court of Milam County issues a four week newspaper citation to Charlie Tarver to appear at the Cameron courthouse on April 8 1907 for Lucy Ann Tarver's divorce petition grounded on three years abandonment. The writ directs publication in Milam County if possible. James Hooks, Milam District Clerk, signs the writ.
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State OF Texas
Milam
Milam County
Charlie Tarver
District Court
Court House
Cameron
Texas
Bever
Lucy Ann Tarver
Jan’y
A.D
James Hooks
A. D
Pioneer Flour Mills Advertises Superior Pioneer and Alamo Flour
A 19th century advertisement from Pioneer Flour Mills promotes Pioneer and Alamo flour shipped to J. D. Morton in Cameron. It touts scientific milling, purity, and healthful baking results, asserting no chemical bleaching or age simulation, and guarantees quality with a long-standing establishment dating to 1851.
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J. D. Morton
Cameron
Mark Twain
Pioneer
Alamo
Pioneer Flour Mills
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W. Stevenson
Cameron Amam County
Ff. Borth
James Hartfield
Union
Houston
Waco Tribune
Modapehye
McLennan County
Dr. Brooks
Baylor University
Sherman
Wearchones
Marek
Gaston & Sprinkel
Moon Brothers
Beera
Eames
Camarca
Charlie
Bam Nna
Milano
Est
Publicat
Drs. Adams & Austin's
San Antonio, Texas
Guntner
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