Governor faces pressure for a special session on election reform
Governor Colquitt faces opposition and varying proposals from state leaders about calling a special legislative session to amend election laws. H B Terrell and others weigh in noting political considerations, with some suggesting August instead to avoid party disruption and ensure major nominations reforms.
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Colquitt
McLennan
Terr
BB Terrell
Govenor
Terrell
Waco
Tex
O.B. Colquitt
Austin
Texas
Harry P. Jordan
Newt B. Williams
C. B. Co
Just in Time Kidney Pills Claim Cure
Local testimonial touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for backache dizziness and urinary disorders linked to kidney troubles. Farmer FF R Kolba of Cameron reports six years of pain relief after three boxes and says he is completely cured with no return of symptoms. Price listed and Buffalo New York company credited.
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Dean
FF. R. Kolba
Cam Teats
Dogn
Price
Mr. Kolba
Foster-Milburne Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Knife Duel Flares in Hillsboro Grocery Store
A knife duel last Saturday in Swindell and Carmichael’s grocery on West Elm Street Hillsboro left farmer W. M. Grisham severely wounded and Will Harber, Grisham’s son in law, also injured. The feud had lasted over a year with both men meeting by chance in the store.
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Swindell & Carmichael
West Elm Street
Hillsboro
W. M. Grisham
Will Harber
Grisham
Dr Abbott Resigns Texas Post for Washington Bureau
Dr J S Abbott resigns after seven years as pure food and drug commissioner of Texas to take a position with the Bureau of Chemistry in the Department of Agriculture at Washington. Announcement came from Prof Carl L Risberg who took over as chief of the U S Bureau of Chemistry after Harvey Wiley.
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Austin
Pure Food and Drug
Texas
J. S. Abbott
Abbott
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Carl L. Risberg
Harvey Wiley
United States Bureau of Chemistry
Preparing Seed bed and soil care for Texas farmers
Farmers urged to delay planting until soil firms and to use a roller to compact seed beds. Emphasis on thorough preplant preparation, seed vitality, and testing seeds especially for cotton and corn due to late season and poor soil conditions. Strong seed yields faster germination and less need for later replanting.
Where the Glory Belongs
The fragment notes a reflection on lineage and honor, asserting that true glory lies with those who descend well and uphold ancestral honor.
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M’lennan
Torell
Tel
Dordan
S.s
H. B. Teerrell
Cameron
Dr. Abbott
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