Governor's inquiry on bill impact and local notices
A fragmented Texas page mentions Governor Campbell’s assessment of a bill creating an agriculture department, plus local items: Rosebud mayoral duties and a loan dispute in Houston. Pearl Wood of Bean Hill was shot and killed. Sen. Culberson involvement noted. A request for extradition from Missouri to Texas is reported.
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Department of Agriculture
Pearl Wood
Bean Hill
Bell @ouny
Wood
Diamond theft rattles Houston area box swap
A thief swapped boxes in Houston Monday, leaving a worthless package and walking off with about 50000 dollars in diamonds. No further word has reached authorities as investigators pursue the case.
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J. J. Sweeny
Houston
Farmers Union Forms Uck Company for Git and Warehouse
The Farmers Union at Smithville organized a new firm last Saturday to build a dock and warehouse. The campaign raised $15,000 in stock.
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Farmers Union
Smithville
Creameries Cheer Profit From Butter for Farmers
The Alvin creamery turns out excellent butter at good profits for farmers. A Cameron creamery would boost local dairy income if one existed.
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Alvin Creamery
Cameron’e Creamery
Tennessee Legislature Moves Against Horse Racing
A garbled summary indicates Tennessee lawmakers pushing limits on horse racing and alcohol provisions, suggesting new laws curbing racing activity and prohibiting certain alcoholic sales as part of a broader reform package. The exact details and names are unclear due to the text quality.
Brenham Dutch Lunch Preview Sparks Witty Reply
Telegraphed dispatches report Houston visitors en route to Brenham as officials hint at a Dutch lunch while Brenham locals reply that they are all Washingtonians, reflecting playful regional banter during travel.
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Houston
Brenham
Legal notice bars NY papers from mailing trial affection details
A legal notice requires all New York newspapers to refrain from sending through the mail any reports that reveal affectional details of the Thaw trial. The directive targets publicity of sensitive trial aspects while mandating compliance across all papers.
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New York
Fifth Week of Thaw Trial Hinges on Harry's Sanity
In the fifth week of the Thaw trial the defense contends Harry is insane, seeking to commit him to an asylum rather than execution. Prosecutors argue the danger he poses remains, keeping the electric chair as a potential outcome.
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Harry
Al@eny
Texas Live Stock Pride and Need for Better Breeds
Texas leads in cattle and equine numbers but trails in value per head. The writer cites price gaps with Connecticut and Illinois horses and milch cows, urging improved breeding and educational uplift through fairs to elevate stock quality in Milam County.
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Texas
Connecticut
Merchants Meeting Schedules Ticket Return Plan in Dallas
S A P Bates outlines a certificate plan for merchants in Dallas Texas. Tickets bought between February 4 and 14 1907 will be honored for a return trip at one fifth fare if shown before February 24 1907. Tickets bought between February 18 and 28 1907 will be honored for return at one fifth fare if shown before March 10 1907. Tickets bought from March 11 to 31 1907 will be honored for return at one fifth fare if shown before March 31 1907.
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Dallas
Texas
Maron
Dived to His Death After Landing Jump by Diving Horse
Oscar Smith, rider of a diving horse, died after a 40 foot leap into a pool in San Antonio last Sunday. The horse hit nose first without a rider as Smith fell, was not rescued, and life was extinct. Smith, a Colorado native, entertained Roosevelt in Colorado and had noted requests to shoot a bear. The President later gave Smith 500 dollars to aid a church rebuilt after a flood in Colorado.
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San Antonio
Oscar Smith
Smith
Colorado
Roosevelt
Devoe Paint Excerpt Urges Exclusive Regional Sale Tactics
A letter to Collins and Strum from F. W. Devoe & Co. argues exclusive regional sales can profit merchants, praising Devoe paint as cost efficient and long lasting. It notes Devoe is marginally better than competitors yet far cheaper in long run, and mentions a new wallpaper line at Geo A. Thomas & Son.
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Devoe
F. W. Devoe & Co
John Pace
Geo. A. Thomas & Son
Richard Roe's Barn and Lumber Price Comparison
The writer contrasts pre reorganizational GOP lumber costs with current higher prices. Dimension lumber now costs $25, drop siding $25 to $28, shingles $5.60 per thousand, versus former $12–$15, $12–$14, and $3 respectively. The piece questions whether such pricing reflects real prosperity.
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Mr. Roe
Friendship Dots Addresses Local Illness and Visits
The report notes sickness in the community with Saviah Graham showing marked improvement after a severe illness. Mr. Bun Norman from Lilac visited on Sunday and Miss Willie Gilchrial of Hicks is mentioned among locals.
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Saviah Graham
Bun Norman
Lilac
Mies Willie Gilchriat
Hicks
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H. W. Stevenson
Cameron Milam County
Cemeton
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Rosebud
J.J. Sweeney
Dismonde
C. A. Culberson
Agen
Milam
Deols
P Eace
Campbell
Folk
Missouri
Clay Pierce
Texae
Enid
C. R. Haynie
Bastrop
Cleveland
Bastrop County
Mr. Haynie
Tennessee
Texzas
Vietting
Baptist Church
Grandma
Liao Cemetery
W. M. Speegle
Ulyses Alexander
Dora Applin
Cameron
J. P. Looney
Cdr
Davila
S. A. P. Bates
Collins & Strum
Cameron, Texas
Richard Roe's
Milam County
T. S. Henderson
David L. Wilson
Geo, A. Thomas & Son
C.N. Green
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