Marrying for Money Lesson From Jephson Tale
In Atchison Globe style, Rogers counsels Jephson on marrying for wealth. He recalls how his wife inherited $500 from her grandfather, with neighbors crediting every success to “his wife’s money.” The anecdote ends noting the husband spent the sum on a diamond ring and piano, which were lost.
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Rogers
New Gas and Electric Company
New Feed Store and Wagon Yard Advertises Goods
The notice promotes JESS THACH & CO offering feed, wagon yard services and buying selling horses cattle hogs. It lists 5000 mosquito posts and invites customers to see Jes Thach. A separate line mentions a Baby Show in Taylor on July 6 and a scene where Mrs Wade won a prize after an ice gift offer during awards.
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Jes Thach
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Uncle Rufus recites a bribery tale from the legislature
In a tale from the legislature Uncle Rufus recounts refusing a railroad lobbyist offering $500 for a vote. He recalls a color allegory about accepting a bribe and notes the broader fraud in politics. The piece also mentions a local furniture deal and Waco business news, including a $10,000 bonus and land for a factory.
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Yaller
Ike Looney
Waco
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