Friendship Dots and Local News From Friendship
Rain revived planting as farmers began corn work. Local residents suffered illness and a sprained ankle. Community events included a Woman's Home Mission Supper and a literary society meeting at the schoolhouse. Windham died Sunday and was buried Monday in Friendship cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miels Fannie Fowler
Dr. Sharp
Daville
McCormick Oil Co
Huling Walkes
Edd McQuary
Laura Wheatley
Woman’s Home Mission
Davilla
Etta Robertson
Beesie Joshin
Eon Rob
Cameron
G. W. Applin
J. P. Looney
David Fowler
W. T. Walker
Edd Fowler V
Dora Applian
Windham
Friendship Cemetery
Port Sullivan Weather Boosts Farmers Preparing Land
The weather has been exceedingly fine for farmers in Port Sullivan as they prepare lands for a new corn crop. Mr. R. R. Coles spent two weeks in Oklahoma visiting family. Charlie Talafuse returned to String Prairie to live with W. C. Wiese and Sam Arthur Easley and Oscar Smith of Branchville visited String Prairie church on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Coles
Oklahoma
Charlie Talafuse
String Prairie
W. C. Wiese
Sam- Arthur Easley
Oscar Smith
Branchville
Blue Bird
Devoe Paints Test in Cameron Letter to W D Paden
A letter from F W Devoe & Co explains a local test between Devoe paint and a rival New Orleans paint used on W B McCluney’s house. Devoe coat usage shows cost savings and quality claims. The missive notes local goodwill and urges caution toward inferior products.
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City Drug
Crystal Springs
Miss
W. B. McCluney
New Orleans
Southwest
Devoe
Divorce Suit Filed in Milam County Court
A 1907 Milam County district court filing cites Mittie Gill suing John Gill for divorce on statutory abandonment grounds. The citation directs newspaper publication for four weeks and sets a return date of April 15, 1907, with James Hooks as District Clerk.
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State OF Texas
Milam
District Court
Milam County
John Gill
Cameron
Mittie Gill
James Hooks
A. D
Tex
Mysterious Selections Hint At Cough Remedy Ad
Fragmentary text references a product named Kennedy's Laxa tive and Pace's New Drug used for wheezing. Mentions Willie Winnie and wintry winds suggesting a medicinal ad or promotional snippet with poetic wording.
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Willie
Winnie
Kennedy
Pace
No title present in the source text
There are enterprising citizens who would sell out their principles and convictions for a good salary or an appropriation.
Twice Told Tales of Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin
An old promotional piece touts Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a cure for indigestion and bowel issues. It claims the laxative relieves biliousness and liver sluggishness and restores health, with Cameron Drug Co selling bottles at 50c and 1.00 and offering money back if it fails.
Pure Food Fight Sparks Newspaper Debate
A line in the paper hints at a confrontation over pure food, drawing attention to an ongoing public controversy and potential opposition by a notoriety seeker. The remark signals a broader clash between advocacy and sensationalism in the press.
New Coal Law Prompts Calls for National Standards
After the new food law, lawmakers discuss introducing a coal law with uniform national standards. Experts warn of practical challenges and potential impact on energy, mining communities, and consumer prices. Local officials urge clear guidelines to avoid loopholes and ensure safety.
Bucklen's Arica Salve Endorsed by Bluff merchant
C. G. Hays of Bluff, Missouri, calls Bucklen's Arica Salve the quickest and surest healing salve for sores burns wounds and piles. The product is guaranteed by Pace's New Drug Store and priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Hays
Bluff, Mo
Bucklen
Pace
That New York Thaw Fuels A Daily Slush of News
The thaw in New York raises a surge of newspaper slush with scattered readable fragments across pages. Reporters note weather, transit delays, and minor city notes embedded in the soggy print.
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New York
Regular as the Sun Expression Ad
Advertisement promoting Dr. King's New Life Pills with a claim of daily regularity guaranteed by Pace's New Drug Store. Priced at 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Pace
Paper Surplus Sparks Calls for Administrative Reform
Local officials say excessive paperwork slows services and wastes time. Citizens urge digitization to streamline permits licenses and records. Advocates warn reform must balance transparency with accessibility and protect privacy.
Eye doctors claim cataract cures across Texas towns
Testimonials from T P Seay, Rev Pickney Hawkins, Y G Brister, Rydell, Susan Edwards, Dave Brunson, and R R Smith praise Drs Adams & Austin for restoring reading vision after cataracts and granulated lids. Offices in Palestine Jacksonville Hearne with monthly visits. charity cases cured free. claim of 1000+ straightened cross eyes in ten minutes.
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T. P. Seay
Jacksonville
Texas
Pickney Hawkins
Belton
Y. G. Brister
Campbellton, Texas
R. R. Smith
East Commerce St
San Antonio
Austin
Drs. Adams & Austin
Palestine
Hearne
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Port Sullivan
W D. Paden
Cameron, Texas
F. W. Devoe & Co
John Pace
Flatterer
Rachael
le Journal
Hollister
Mazie L. Shaw
California
N. H. Butts
Drs. Adams and Austin
Dave Brunson
Midland
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