Milam cotton factory talk and editor notes in 19th century reminiscence
The column discusses potential cotton factory value in Milam County and Cameron's trade prospects. It praises new editor Mr Stevenson of The Herald and recalls editor O F McAnally, mentions a wedding at the White House, notes The Scrap Book magazine, and comments on The Houston Post's editorial on Dr Rankin with a sharp closing remark.
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Milam County
Cameron
White Mouse
Alice Roosevelt
N. Longworth
Frank A. Mumsey Co
New York
The
Houston Post
Dr. Rankin
Brooks and Col quitt resignations urged in state debate
In a local editorial tone the piece argues that Brooks and Col quitt should resign, urging all public officials to step down if tied to seeking another office. It praises Milam County and Cameron, advocating home purchases as property values rise, predicting gains over the next year.
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Brooks
Colquitt
Milam County
Cameron
The Herald Sold to H W Stevenson in 1906
Ida McAnally announces The Herald is sold by private agreement to H W Stevenson, former manager of Wagner Stevenson dry goods. Subscribers should pay Stevenson, and all advertising up to date will be collected by McAnally. The notice laments sheriff and county attorney salaries, supports salary reform, and urges readers to back law enforcement.
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Herald
Mr. McAnally
Salds Witt
the Herald
Oscar F. McAnally
H. W. Stevenson
Wagner & Stevenson Dry Goods
Ida J. McAnally
Texas
Rogers
The
Tribune
Bartlett
Sribune
Associated Press
Sam Galsgow
Seattle
Washington
William J. Bryan
Galigow
Bryan
Congress
Mr. Galigow
United States
San Francisco
California
China
Russia
Roosevelt
Georgetown
McAnally Urged to Sell The Herald Plant
A Cameron Texas item notes requests to sell The Herald plant due to Mrs. McAnally’s health. Greer and Denson state she cannot run the office, urging sale. The fragment also contains unrelated commentary on roads factories and tax- dodging.
Humble Advice and Mixed Clips From Texan Papers
A collage of quotes and snippets from Texas newspapers criticizing society, law, and manners. Reflections on spoiled children, divorce trials, public morals, and portly opinions on elections, hypocrisy, and the White House visit.
Methodist Jim Davis Quits Prohibition Party joins Democrats
The Tyler Courier reports Jim Davis known as Weeping Jim retires from the Prohibition Party and aligns with the Democratic Party as campaign funds dwindle. It notes the party can no longer afford speakers and mentions social chatter about fashion and prizes in Fort Worth context.
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Jim Davis
Jim
Prohibition Party
Democratic Party
Tyler Courier
Question of Ownership and Hat Case
A short anecdote about a visitor at a large hotel who takes his hat from a hatkeeper and debates ownership. The hatkeeper admits uncertainty, while a boy asserts he was given the hat, illustrating a quip on accountability and misunderstanding.
Would you still if he lost his money
A reflective verse asks if friendship endures adversity and honesty. The speaker urges steady support rather than vanity or betrayal, emphasizing that true friendship withstands trials and respects a friend in need.
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S. E. Kiser
Reduced Via Santa and Farmetign Dal las Texas Travel Offer
Travel notes describe multiple train and bus options to Dallas Texas with dates in March and February. Mentioned fares include 5.50 dollar and 8.25 dollar segments, tickets on sale February through March, and return limits from different origins like Laredo Monterey and Louisville.
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Dallas
Texas
Mareana
Washington
Birehda
Monterey
Laredo
Electric Road From New Orleans to Houston Plan
A New Orleans company, Crowley and Western Railroad, files for incorporation with $1,000,000 capital and bonds authority. The electric line would run from New Orleans toward the Texas line, meet a Texas builder to reach Houston, handling oil, sugar, and rice with freight, express, and passenger service. Tickets advertise second class colonist rates with special sale dates and prospects of a connecting line to Houston.
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New Orleans
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Prompts Old Foggy Claim
A fragmented notice advertises a guaranteed cure for piles tied to questionable remedies. The illegible text mentions “Lichapg, Blood” and vague dosing or seating instructions, suggesting a dubious, era medical pitch with little verifiable detail.
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C. F. McAnally Oecleaag Rosa
Cant
Milam Courty
Oto Ponte
Umaron
Maysfield. Telephone Co
Mays
Morsteit
Aggteid
Jones
Baileyville
India
Stevenson
O. F. McAnally
Zale of the
Pals
All
Bartlett Tribune
Lampasas County
Court of Appeals
Temple Tribune
Prs
Sgreer & Denson
Cattteron
Swart
Brownsville Herald
Inquirer
Gonzales Inquirer
Stockdale Advocate
Carnegie
Georgetown Commercial
White House
Thes
T. Washington
Pade
Stevner
Karpoon
K. Lamity
W. M. Maupin
Marcel
Fort Worth
Genase
Paw As
Galveston
Con
W.S. Keen
S. F. Weston
Santa
American Bowling
Louisville
Electric Road
Houston
M\ City
Ray California
Volunteer Movement
Foreign Missions
Nashvill
Grand Lodge Knights
Grand Domain of
Tex ‘Veston, Tex
Gale
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