Fortunes Fall as Sprague Brothers Contest Will
A New York Times writer recalls Providence where ex Governor William Sprague and his brother Amara, once powerful in Rhode Island, are now poor and entangled in a will contest over about 25 000 dollars left to Mrs Doyle’s niece. The brothers, once central figures, are depicted as lacking sympathy as they fight for a few thousand.
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Providence
New York Times
Rhode Island
State House
William Sprague
Sprague
Gov. Sprague
Doyle
Amara
Sailing Vessels to Rival Steamers in Cargo Freight
In a 1900s outlook, a five masted square rigged ship of 8500 tons and a growing fleet of multi masted schooners prompt predictions that sailing vessels may match tramp steamers in bulk cargo efficiency. The piece notes German interest in monster sailing ships and cites the George W Wells six masted coal carrier, with forecasts of a seven masted hull carrying 6000 tons and near 400 feet in length.
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George W. Wells
Scientific American
Cross Examiner Faces Witty Witness in Courtroom Exchange
An old man testifies in a trial and humorously describes his ointment as a mind-strengthening rub. The eminent counsel presses him about his medical title and uses a playful exchange to expose the limits of the product. The courtroom banter amuses the observer.
Imitation of Actions Cited in Atchison Globe
The Atchison Globe notes that people quickly imitate both good and bad actions. The remark comments on social copying and behavior adoption in communities.
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Atchison Globe
Meteor sighting records largest in 30 years near Rocky Mountain region
Dr. Herbert Howe of Chamberlain Observatory Denver reports a meteor seen December 8 between 3 and 4 pm. Observers across the Rocky Mountain divide from Saratoga Wyoming to Delta Colorado confirm, with Howe estimating height above Earth at least 500 miles. It appeared moonlike and incandescent and exploded near North Park Colorado with quake-like effects.
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Herbert Howe
Chamberlain Observatory
Denver
Rocky Mountain Divide
Saratoga
Wyo
Delta, Co
Howe
North Park
Col
Japanese Divorces and Prewar Marriage Trends
A Japanese Christian minister notes that during a recent war Japan had 369,389 marriages and 116,775 divorces, about one divorce per three marriages. Also details on state conventions, sales dates, and tickets for events in Corsicana and Dallas with contacts J. W. Kavanaugh and W. S. Keenan.
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Japan
Divorce Request After Elopement In Milam County Court
Legal notice summons Jesusa Sabalu by publication weekly for four weeks prior to the April 1901 district court term in Cameron Milam County to answer a petition filed February 27 1891 alleging dissolution of marriage with Roman Sabala and elopement in 1885. Court date set for the 3rd Monday in April 1901. Witness T C Stafford Clerk.
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Jesusa Sabalu
Milam County
Cameron
Roman Sabala
Jesusa Sabala
T. C Stafford
J. C. Stafford
Loerk
Purifey Firm Dissolved By Mutual Consent In Texas
A. L. Purifey announces dissolution of the firm AL Purifey & Co with all liabilities to be collected by him. In Cameron Texas on December 28 1900. Also notices advertise sale of one mule and one pone and ask inquiries to come to George A Thomas drug store. Gold and nickel glasses advertised at the new drug store on Church Street.
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AL. Purifey & Co
Wuprind
AL. Purtos
Arras
Kyplew
A. L. Purifey
Av. Purifey
Eplen
Cameron
Texas
Wateow
Church St
Texac
Geo. A. Thomas New Drag Store
Grippe
George W. Waitt
South Gardiner
Chamberlain
Thomas & Moore
Rutherfordton
Vindicator
Geo. A. Thomas’ New Drug Store
Dr Robinsons Golden Catarrh Remedies promoted in Cameron Texas
An advertisement touts Dr Robinsons Golden Catarrh Remedies claiming many cures and warns of imitators. It notes purchases at Cameron Drug Co in Cameron Texas and announces semi annual visits by Dr Robinson with free trials and mail consultations. It also lists an address in Waco Texas and promotes Java Blend coffee for sale by grocers.
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Robinson
Cameron Drug Co
Cameron
Texas
Jr. Robinson
LA. Robinson
Waco
11Th Street
Java
International Coffee Co
Dairy Farm With 75 Acres For Sale Near Cameron Texas
Property offers 75 acres adjoining Cameron well watered by spring with improvements suitable for a dairy and stock farm. Possession at once. Also options to buy or rent twenty good milk cows with the farm. Located at 15 11 E. D. Tompkins. Also money to lend at 8 percent and a farmer’s lien on homesteads. Ford Chambers Sharp lawyers and loan agents operate from the courthouse office in Cameron. Local notices include various farm listings and small ads for medicines and goods.
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Ford, Chambers & Sharp
Cameron
Texas
E. D. Tompkins
Ge to R H Jouneon's for solid gold rings
Note directs readers to R H Jouneon at the Postoffice building for solid gold plain rings and latest style set rings. The fragment mentions clocks and the store feature.
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R. H. Jouneon
Postoffice
Local Cameron Professionals and Dentists Advertising Services
In Cameron Texas several professionals advertise services including general practitioners, dentists, attorneys, and lawyers. Entries list J W Hudson M D general practitioner Cameron dentist Reese Camero n Dentist W T Meflty L C McReibde Watson Fleury McBride Watson attorneys Nelson Little Chambers Sharp and other law offices with contact details and office locations in Cameron First National Bank and courthouse area.
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First National Bank
Cameron Ee - Texas
The Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promise
The tonic marketed as a malaria treatment contains iron and quinine in tasteless form with a no cure no pay offer. Price is 50 cents.
HOUSES AND LOTS FOR SALE OR RENT
Real estate ad offering to buy sell swap or rent a house and lot. Contact Mark Shuffield at 935tt for arrangements.
To Cure a Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromo Quinine
A vintage advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It notes a 25 cent price and a refund if it fails to cure, with E W Groves signature on each box.
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E. W. Grove
Dr King’s New Life Pills Tackle Constipation and Ailments
Ad claims to cure constipation and related stomach troubles, purify the system, banish headaches, and aid liver kidneys and bowels. Sold at Thomas and Moore’s drug store.
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Dr. King
St Thomas & Moore’s Drug Store
Thomas & Moore’s Drug Store
BARGAINS IN GROCERIES
I have purchased the J. M. Tucker stock of Staple and Fancy Groceries and propose to offer great inducements to the trade. I shall keep the stock up to such a standard as to make it first class in every respect. One of my main lines will be to handle country produce and those having such for sale should not dispose of it before seeing me. I will always pay the highest market price. Call and see me. One door west of Reno's barber shop.
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J. M. Tucker
Reno
Seeing Things Darkly Eye Care Ad
J. Mr. Bauknight promotes eye health with a free eye exam and improved Eyeglasses and Spectacles. The ad claims most eye troubles can be corrected and offers to check sight to prevent long term decline.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Sores and Ulcers
A Morgantown Tennessee reader reports a severe scalp sore on his daughter that developed into scald head. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve allegedly cured it and is advertised as a guaranteed remedy for eczema salt rheum pimples sores ulcers and piles. Available for 25 cents at Thomas Meore’s drug store.
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C. B.isbill
Morgantown
Tenn
Buckien
Thomas Meore
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Sissen
Belton Street
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Moore
Gamepon
WM. S'Toltz
Cameron, Texas
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S. Kidd
Attornbey-At-Law
Ofice
Menderson
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PF Exderson
Streatman
Freeman
Fede
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Rye
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Ome
Moore Building
Cameron Ee
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Txraa
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Cameroun
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L. C. M’reibde
Watson
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Triat
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Sam Little
Nelson & Little
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Spencesroup
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Joan M. Swarr. Pew
Chambers & Sharp Atitorneys-At-Law
Westairs
D * Monroe
Geo. A. Thomas’ Drug Store
F. M. Adams
Cameron, Milam County
Mark Shuffield
Sap Hatie Tlver
Dellas
San Antonio
E.d.artiu
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G.pla
Geo
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Henderson
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