South America seeks port as Chile agents plan Galveston link
Two Chile representatives A Alfraud and F G Clark travel from Baltimore to Galveston to push a project for Galveston to share in a South American trade boom. Galveston prospects dim as U S ship lines and German competition influence decisions after talks with Baltimore rail officials.
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Baltimore
Mdy
Chile
Gal‘weston
Germany
Galveston
Baltimore Railroad
A. Alfraud
F. G. Clark
Local notes from Watt Switch weekly pages
Mrs Marburger praised as fine teacher. School house to get new ceiling. Small family visits span Cameron Tracy and Rocks. Angell kinfolk Bengals and Burks kinfolk seen across Watt Switch. Local gatherings include singing at Mrs Lula Mager and a Julia Vaughan party. Leon McCall attends Watt Switch school. Nennie Angell listed ill. Christmas cheer hints with Santa Claus question.
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Marburger
Little Verner
Jimmie Angell
B. F. Angell
Mariella Jinks
Cameron
Frank Angell
Rocks
Jim Rogers
Mesdames
Maggie Burks
Beulah Angell
Tracy
Meek Place
Leon McCall
Watt
Nennie Angell
Santa Claus
Ex-County Commissioner Vaughan Reflects on Road Fund Debt
In a signed note Vaughan explains delivering eight mules and horses two wagons and farm tools plus cash and oats to cover debts of the Beat. He says conversion could erase the debt though he regrets the obligation and pledges support for the new commissioner and road work with public help.
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J. I. Case
J. D. Adams
Tyson
T. R. Vaughan
Christmas Giving in 1914 a Time for Charity
The piece argues that gift giving has become a fashion and urges generosity to the needy. It warns against scrimping or saving for past gifts and cites spiritual lessons from scripture about lending to the poor. It predicts a gloomy Christmas for many but promotes heroic unselfishness and aiding those in need.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promised to Cure All Stages
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, claiming it treats causes through internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer a $100 reward if it fails, urging readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
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R. Ji. Johnson
Baby
R. H. Johnson, Jewever
South America
Jo Deere
Eli
C. N. Green & Bho
R. H. Johnson
DR. Hughes
Cannes
Watt Switch Weekly News
Milam County
Two
Awleigh’s ‘Products
W. D. Paden & Son
Herald and
Dallas News
Herald and Farm & Ranch
Herald and Holland’s Magazine
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