Opposition to Proposed Constitutional Amendment Debates Suffrage
A historical editorial argues against expanding suffrage arguing that universal manhood suffrage erodes stable government. It warns of conservative elites seeking stricter voting qualifications and longer terms, cites Texas history, and urges enforcing ballot integrity over new amendments.
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Gladstone
Jefferson
Republic
Texas
United States
Galveston
Denouncement Attributed to T S Henderson Over Liberty Measure
The quoted remark attributed to T S Henderson contends the measure threatens liberty. The line suggests opposition to a legislative proposal framed as protective or reforming but viewed as risky by the speaker.
Yarrellton Notes on pests and local happenings
A local column reports an intense fly pestilence sweeping the county with gnats and mosquitos. It notes illnesses, a birth, a marriage suitor from Buckholte, visits from relatives, and a protracted church meeting beginning with strong interest.
Card of Thanks Signed Walter A Thomas
Walter A Thomas expresses heartfelt gratitude to Cameron citizens especially the ladies for kindness shown during his wife’s sickness and his loss. He notes God’s love and the comforting support of friends in the hour of great trial. Yours respectfully.
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Cameron
Walter A. Thomas
Cotton crop condition reports for Milano Rockdale Buckholts Cameron
The Houston Post survey shows Milano uplands favorable for a large yield but bottoms damaged by floods. Rockdale reports fair uplands with uncertain bottom yields and higher expected receipts. Buckholts notes uplands better while bottom crops are lost. Cameron suffers about 7,500 bales loss from floods though uplands may offset some shortage. Boll weevils threaten all areas.
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Houston Post
Texas
Milano
Rockdale
Cameron
Santa Fe Excursion Rates and Tours Advertised
The notice lists various rail excursion rates and sale dates from Cameron for August to October 1902. Highlights include a $2.50 round trip to Bay City for Rice Carnival, trips to Chicago at $33.40, and multiple tours to Durango and Galveston with varying sale windows and return limits. Also announced are Buckskin Bill's Wild West shows in Temple and Caldwell with a $1.20 return fare, and dates for the International Mining Congress in Butte plus a G A R encampment in Washington and a Christian Church convention in Omaha.
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Bay City
Cameron
Chicago
Santa Fe
General Baptist Sunday School
P. A
Rockdale
Ticketa
Temple
Caldwell
International Mining Congress
Butte
Mont
Durango
Mex
Galveston
Christian Church
Omaha
Neb
Vickers
Washington
D. C
Grove's Black Root Liver Pills Ad
Grove's Black Root Liver Pills promote liver action like calomel without griping or sickness. They claim to cure chronic constipation with no bad after effects. Price 25e. 7-3-tf.
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Grove
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Minnie Gray
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Frank Nelson
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