Where They Joined Hands A Postmaster Relief Bill
Representative Tim of Connecticut introduced a relief bill for a district postmaster who lost money through stamp theft. He identified thieves serving time in Illinois and New York. Representative Boutel of Illinois defended Hill's claim, invoking Joliet and Sing Sing as Illinois and New York join hands to aid a Connecticut citizen.
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Tim
Connecticut
Illinois
New York
Boutel
Ilinois
Hill
Speaker
Joliet
Sing Sing
Kaiser's cigars and tea party notes mix of rumors
A column notes imperial Havana cigars for the emperor with a Havana ring and prices paid, while cheaper German and other tobaccos are mentioned. It also covers the 1773 Boston tea party rendezvous search by the New England Historical Genealogical Society and a quirky observation about Henrik Ibsen's disordered locks and vanity case.
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Havana
Germany
Paca
New England Historical Ages For Genealogical Society
Boston
Ibsen
Henrik Ibsen
Iron Tonic Promises Defense Against Malaria
An advertising notice warns of a malaria surge after wet season and high waters in the South. It extols Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic as the superior iron supplement to combat malarial conditions, claiming quinine is harmful. It promotes Dr. Harter's Fever and Ague Specific for chronic malaria and guarantees a cure, priced at 50 cents.
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Houston
Tex
Harter
Frank Smith
Sranite
Chaffee
Cy. Cain
Golan Medina
Golden Medical
Dr. V. Pierce
N.Y
Pees
Blacksmith Jim Coleman Seeks Old Scrap Iron Buyer
Advertisement from Jim Coleman offering to buy any kind of old scrap iron. Also notes a lost bay mare, blind in the right eye, about 14 hands high with a $2.50 reward for recovery. Mentions a cut rate on Photos Cabinets at Beach Studio near D Kemp's.
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Jim Coleman
Beach Studio
D. Kemp’s
Stockholders Meeting Notice for The First National Bank of Cameron
The annual stockholders meeting of The First National Bank of Cameron Texas will be held at the bank on Monday May 25 1903 at 3 oclock p m to elect a board of directors for the year and to transact other business as may come before the meeting.
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First National Bank of
Cameron
Texas
Salute to Georgia Town cakewalk and two-step
Jaro T. Parma publishes a piano solo titled Salute to Georgia Town featuring a cakewalk and two-step. Priced 27 cents postpaid. Discounts offered to dealers. Orders direct to publisher Jaro T. Parma in Cameron Texas.
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Jaro T. Parma
Cameron, Texas
Dressmaking in latest styles by Mrs Boston at Wagner Stevenson's
Mrs Boston offers dressmaking in the shop of Wagner and Stevenson, showcasing the newest styles. The service emphasizes fashionable, tailored garments.
Estray Notice for Black Horse Mule in Precinct 2
Taken up and estrayed by W C Wiese county commissioner Precinct 2 April 2 1903 one black horse mule about 13 hands high about 4 years old ee if unclaimed the above animal will be disposed of as the law directs J E Tyson Co Clerk M Co Texas
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W. C. Wiese
Farmer announces blacksmith services and scrap iron buyback
The note promises up to date blacksmith and woodwork, horse shoeing at reasonable rates, and payment for scrap iron. It invites readers to bring old scraps, mentions the Boll Weevil, and provides phone number 1462 for contact.
To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Ad
An old advertisement touts a laxative Bromo Quinine tablet with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure a cold. It claims one box for a quarter and references E. W. Grove as seller.
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E. W. Grove
Special Train and Music For U C Y Travel
The Texas and Pacific Railway will run a special train with the 26 member Harris Juvenile Band providing music en route. Depart Fort Worth Sunday May 17 at 11 15 a m Dallas 12 30 p m arriving New Orleans next morning for breakfast. Reduced round trip rates to New Orleans. For details contact any agent or E P Turner General Passenger agent Dallas H P Hughes traveling agent Fort Worth.
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Texas and Pacific Railway Company
Harris
Fort Worth
Dallas
New Orleans
E. P. Turner
H.P. Hughes
Local Theft Report Involving Mare From Precinct 2
Taken up and outraged by W. C G Weise, county commissioner Precinct 2, on April 20, 1903, one brown mare about 15 years old, 14 hands high, gray on head, branded JRS on left shoulder. J.J. Tyson Co Clerk M C Texas. Good plow work at reasonable prices. Jim Coleman 251f)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C G. Weise
J.J. Tyson, Co, Clk
M. C
Texas
The Commoner offer for Cameron Herald bundle
The Commoner presents editorial pages Current Topic department and Home Department with cooking expert guidance. It promotes education and democratic principles during Congress session and notes its growing circulation. A special offer to receive The Commoner and The Cameron Herald for one year at $1.75 is available for new and renewals.
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Bryan
Congress
Wine of Cardus Praised by Country Club President
Mrs. Fred Unrath of Benton Harbor Michigan lauds Wine of Cardus after a difficult postnatal recovery. She credits the tonic with restoring strength and enabling her to resume duties within a month. The advertisement claims the remedy supports generation organs and prevents miscarriage.
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Fred Unrath
Country Club
Benton Harbor, Mich
Dictionary Declares Certain Medical Words Unfit for English
The English Dictionary excludes the term appendicitis arguing that such latin suffix medical terms are not English in form. Mr Murray disputes the criterion noting bronchitis as a counterexample and questions priority. The piece discusses how linguistic standards affect word inclusion and claims the new ruling may reflect broader editorial choices.
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New English Dictionary
Murray
Clint
Mammoth squash used in no license campaign depots
A Massachusetts campaign uses oversized squashes bearing inscriptions as anti liquor campaign literature. Liquor officer Walter Sa Harsub faced vandalism last summer as activist slogans were carved into the huge vegetables.
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Walter Sa Harsub
The
Ad Colwe
Pope Questions Limiting Age In Brief Exchange
A high born woman asks Teo NUT about retirement age. The pope, 92, answers with a smile that he is not ready to set a limit. When pressed about living to 100 he asks, Would you limit me that?
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Teo Nut
Questioning a Founding Father’s Offspring
A classroom exchange challenges an assumption about George Washington’s offspring. The teacher notes Washington’s status as "father of his country" while a student questions if he had any children. The fragment hints at debate over lineage and legacy in early American history.
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Thomas
George Washington
Right Place to Feel in Philadelphia Tale
In Philadelphia at 2009 Chestnut Street Mrs Julia Dent Graf recalls a visit from a wealthy but pompous woman recounting a distressed young wife abandoned by a drunken husband with two children. The exchange ends with a cynical quip about sympathy and money.
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Julia Dent Graf
Philadelphia
Chestnut Street
Grant
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F.C. de Witr & Co
Chicago
Thomas & Miiern
W.W. M. Stoltz
Kaiser's Cigars
Grazere
And
Night Express
St. Louis
Akan Et
Thomas & Moore
Hartter
JH. Hayes
Ceres
Stockholders Meeting
Georgia Town
J. E. Tyson, Co
M. Co
Boll Weevil
Yours
Cardus
Titus
Leo
Ana
Pierce
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