Corson's Cough Cure and a Train Encounter
Corson carries a newspaper wrapped bottle of his grandmother’s cough syrup aboard a crowded train. He defends himself from an unwanted admirer, Eunice Barbour, while a Newfoundland dog and a towering man complicate the journey. At journey’s end Eunice jokes about the cough syrup, and Corson asks for a conditional yes to a prior proposal.
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Corson
Granima Bradley
Bradley
Bey
Betsy
Express
Taborer
Carson
Eunice
Miss Barbett
Nile
Cort
Falf
Eanlce
Cor Gon
Jimmie Coravn
The Welcome Guest And The Timed Call
A fragment discusses the social norms of visitors and courtship in which a man’s lengthy calls at a woman’s home are viewed as risky. It contrasts two suitors who arrive at different hours and deliver different social experiences, hinting at the peril of extended visits.
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Dravers
Mystery of the Lost Handkerchiefs Across Town
Observers note many handkerchiefs vanish and reappear, prompting questions about owners and how often a used square makes its way downtown. People speculate about tearful clues, but the neighborhood sees items blown about and swept up before IDs can be made.
The Law's Mistake
A writer critiques how officials label people as bad or good before trial affecting treatment. A deputy uses such labels to determine rules, while a wrongly rated person could face harsh handling in institutions or influence others. The piece warns against prejudging individuals based on reputation.
Justice and waves of doubt in a small town tale
In a thinly described tale a man named Drayton is wrongly suspected and sentenced to five years in state prison. A deputy later encounters the convict in a dining car, recognizing him from two years of daily contact and raising doubt about the verdict and the justice system.
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Drayton
Weste E
Secord
Justice Vindicates Innocent Man in Prison Identity Swap
A deputy tracks a confident impostor who escaped identifying as a civilian to trick prison officials. After two hours of dialogue the deputy confirms the ruse, extradites the real suspect, and Drayton, wrongly jailed, is pardoned. The impostor is imprisoned.
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Hint
Amie
Wadsworth
Drayton
Vane
Lie
Bins
Wonder
Aersid
Dad Record
Mke
Etyo
Worcester Proprietor Ad Opposite Auctiorum
The notice identifies D B Worcester as proprietor with address opposite Auctiorum in the old Cohen Building.
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Cohen
Eminent London Surgeon Helps Folded Umbrella Incident
A London surgeon named Avery aids a limping man after a horse incident. The patient breaks only a simple fracture, the surgeon uses his own splints and bandages. The young hospital student later cheekily notes the ambulance class joke, and the surgeon returns the man’s card for follow up.
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London
Avery
Lie
Pearson's Weekly
Primary Election Tally of 1908 Democratic Party
The document outlines a July 1908 primary involving the Democratic Party in unspecified counties. It references the election of delegates and the action taken by party factions during the general primary campaign.
Primary Vote Notice For County District Seat
An official county notice announces the general primary election for the Democratic party on July 16. It cites the county seat and mentions the candidate slate and voting location as the general primary proceeds.
Milam County Courty Attorney Announces Candidate List
The office of Milam County Attorney presents six candidates for the 60th election cycle. The notice objects to actions by the general party and a Democratic faction tied to the July fourth Saturday election in 195.
Milam County Sheriff Candidates Named for July 1906 Primary
We announce Je kK Holtzclaw as candidate for Sheriff Milam County subject to Democratic primary on the fourth Saturday in July 1906. Rott Word seeks reelection for Sheriff Milam County pending Democratic primary decision. N. B. WeKinney is named as a candidate for deputy sheriff, with selection to follow the Democratic primary on the fourth Saturday in July 1906.
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Holtzclaw
Milam County
Democratic Party
County Clerk Candidate Jeff Kewp Seeks Reelect
County officials announce Jeff Kewp as a candidate for re election as County Clerk. The bid follows the democratic primary and is set for the fourth Saturday in July. The notice emphasizes continued service and oversight of records and elections.
Milam County Announces County Treasurer and Auditor Candidates
The Milam County Democratic Party announces W A Naboura as a candidate for re election as County Treasurer and J H Kirk as a candidate for County Auditor. Both run subject to the party’s action at the general primary election on the fourth Saturday in July 1906.
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A. Naboura
Teasurer
Milam County
Democratic Party
Gene Pedinery
H. Kirk
Miidin
J Luce As & Lavreate Tor Coust
Sautay
John Gambell
Atable
Province
Annou
Macsengale
Pat Che
Tax Collector Nomination Notice in Miluuioueéys Democrat Primary
A candidate authorized by A. W. Weber is set as a nominee for Tax Collector in Miluuioueéys. The general primary will be held on the fourth Saturday in July.
Local Tax Assessor Candidate Rally Noted
For Tax Assessor we are authorized to announce that the candidate for re election from the populist party will attend a general rally on the fourth Saturday in 1906. The event concerns the election for county tax assessor and is to be held at a local venue.
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N. B. WeKinney
Fort Fiee
Lem Andty
Daly
Mi Oonty
Gery
Democratic primary announces for Precinct 1 candidates
Notices authorize J Luce V Huffman John Gambell and Macsengale as Democratic party candidates for Constable Precincts 1 and 2 in the general and primary elections set for the fourth Saturday in July 1906. Wingo also announced for Precinct 2.
Local Archive Fragment Shows Municipal Notes
Fragmentary OCR from a county office page mentions commissioners and districts with scattered words about the county organization. The readable bits reference officials and public notices, but lack complete context or dates.
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Corson's
Panion
Hin
Corson Wicely
Dorald Allen
Meat Reade
Wareen
Wbo
Ik Convict
Lim
D.B. Worcester Proprietor
Jim
Raleton Be
Fer
County
Judee
Jn. Watron
iYunty Sodge
Mian
Chon
Offi E Ofourty
Milam ‘S Uoty
Democra
Eleuta
Jeff. Kewp
County Seasurer
A. W. Weber
Joly
For
Constable
V. Huffman
T Yeural
Sunjeothe Democratic Party
Wingo
Ondtal
Archie Ibe
Justice of the Peace
Anniang Hite
Cha
Priuath
Maissioner
Ke County
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