Making of County Roads Inspires Texas Highway Plans
Prof. J. W. Reid surveys Mecklenburg County North Carolina experience turning petty misdemeanors into road labor. Starting from Charlotte crews built one mile out and back along each road radiating from the city until all county highways were macadamized. The plan reduced crime while delivering cheap, effective roads and influences Texas highway thinking.
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J. W. Reid
North Carolina
Mecklenberg County
Mecklenberg
Reid
Texas
Galveston
Woman killed by Negro in Franklin County Tenn
Mrs Charles Williams wife of a prominent Franklin County farmer was shot and killed by Henry Noles a negro who attacked her He then fired on her son grazing his head A posse with two bloodhounds chased the assailant with lynching feared as excitement ran high in the county
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Charles Williams
Franklin County
Tennessee
Henry Noles
Williams
Stewart
Rex Dyspepsia Tablets Ad and Lost Dog Notice
To anyone suffering with Dyspepsia, ion, Sour Stomach, Heart take Rex Dyspepsia Tablets. All druggists are authorized by the manufacturers to refund the money in any case they fail to cure. Price 50 cents package. Remember the name Rex on Tablets. Sold by Cameron Drug Co. July 13. A 384 shepherd dog escaped from W. F. & Co. in Cameron. Dog is male, greyish brown, sheared 2 months ago, 16 months old, yellow eyes, bushy tail end when sheared, answers to Bounce. Liberal reward for its return. Fred L. J Agent W. F. & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex
Cameron Drug Co
Cameron
Fred L. J
Cameron Drag Co
Handkerchief Bazaar By Baptist Ladies Aid Society
The Handkerchief Bazaar by the Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist church will be held in the Monroe building, once Cheeves Bros. The event starts Friday evening and runs all day Saturday August 30 and 31. Handkerchiefs of many kinds will be shown and for sale including plain and lace pieces. All are invited to visit inspect and support the church fund. The building will be decorated and music provided.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Monroe
Cheeves Bros
Mob Threatens Black Man After Alleged Assault Near Fort Smith
A mob gathered in Fort Smith Arkansas on August 26 with the intent to lynch Lewis Smith a Black man arrested for an alleged assault on Lucy Watson a railroad worker's daughter. The crowd formed after news of the incident leaked and grew to about a hundred in the main street.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Lewis Smith
Ionight
Lucy Watson
Smith
Snain Street
Vengeance Sought as Jail Doors Targeted
A messenger is sent to secure sledge hammers to break down the doors of the county jail where Smith is confined.
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Smith
Rex Dyspepsia Tablets Endorsed Cure Claims
Advertises Rex Dyspepsia Tablets for sour stomach digestion and heartburn with money back refunds if ineffective. Mentions Dr King New Discovery curing Mrs Whitaker and granddaughter bronchial illness, alongside other remedies and refund policies. Sold by Cameron Drug Co and Moore's drug store in Sadieville Kentucky.
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Sadieville
P. Whittaker
At & Moore’s
Two Men Killed In Oil Well Disaster At Beaumont
In Beaumont Texas on August 26, James E. Smith and John Mc Daniel died in an oil well blowout that began at noon. Five others were seriously injured as gas and oil sprayed from the 845 foot well. Drillers, overwhelmed by fumes, attempted to cap the gusher but collapsed one after another.
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Beaumont
Tex
James E. Smith
John McDaniel
Lucas
Beaumonts Spindletop Gas Gusher Causes Fatalities
The Spindletop oil gusher in Beaumont floods the country with oil and threatens many lives. About twenty five men were overcome by gas. two were dead at 11 o'clock, with two more likely to die. Rescue attempts involved artificial respiration and a diving-suit plan to shut off the well as fire risk.
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Tom Riley
Smith
W. H. Grey
San Francisco
Beaumont
Keep It At Home: The Local Merchant and Economy
A Gainesville Messenger exhortation urges residents to buy locally to support home merchants, tax fairness, and community life. It argues spending at home strengthens schools, churches, and town prosperity, noting cheaper goods come from home stocks and neighborly trust. Also advertised: auditorium grocery sale offering pickle barrels at 10 cents with delivery.
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Gainesville
Auditorium Grocery House
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Cales
Royal Cuticle Soap
the Favorite Dry Goods Co
Utz and Dunn
BIG Joe Boys
Cameron, Texas
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