Local Telephone Routes and Direct Service Updates
Local telephone notices outline direct service to multiple towns including Maryidelt and Branchville via Mayfield, with paths to Jones Prairie Baileyville and beyond. The message emphasizes no party line, direct calls, and seasonal route adjustments to reduce confusion and improve connection reliability.
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Maryidelt
Stern
Branchville
Mayfield
Jones Prairie
Baileyville
Timir
Waters
Purvis
Cameron Seeks Rest Room and Civic Uplift
The piece notes Cameron's prosperity despite boll weevil damage since 1900 and urges action to build a rest room and boost trade. It laments the lack of an organized board of trade and calls for efforts to attract people and business to the Texas town with a 3,500 population.
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Cameron
Texas
Cameron Should Create Public Restroom in Auditorium
A reader urges Cameron to convert an unoccupied lower story in the Auditorium into a public restroom for country visitors and traders. Citing nearby towns with facilities, the letter argues the sewer system is adequate, costs are low, and the project would be an investment with wide benefits.
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Cameron
County finances probe cites tax deadline shift as possible cause
A committee investigating county finances estimates the delinquent tax roll is partly due to a legislature created deadline extension from January 31 to October. It suggests the move, possibly drafted in a law office and sent to Austin, merged two years of taxes into one, hindering payment and inflating debt. It criticizes the political maneuver as cheap buncombe.
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Austin
Port Arthur Siege Report Mentions Russian and Japanese Forces
The narrative details prolonged fighting at Port Arthur with Japanese forces deploying 400 guns and new grenade throwers. Russian forts hold but suffer night assaults and wire breaches as bombardment and siege operations continue. Port Arthur transfer to Northern Manchuria discussed with Nogi commanding three infantry divisions.
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Knnee
Aril Ana
Europe
Manchuria
Port Arthur Falls
Nogi
Port Arthur
Port Arthur Invested Highlighted as Historic Military Move
Last week Port Arthur drew global attention as a potential historic investment. Fortifications are praised for engineering and guns arranged to cover any approach. Japanese planners may strike multiple fort points to split Russian fire during the siege. The siege began in May.
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Port Arthur
Orient
Duty of Public Officials in Prosecution
The public should elect officers to handle prosecution without personal bias. District attorneys and other law officers must embody the law, with big cases demanding capable, lawful leadership.
Commission to Review North Sea Incident S H Paris Sessions
The commission to adjust the North Sea incident will hold its sessions in Paris France. The body will include British American actors and other parties and aims to speed resolution of the matter.
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Paris
France
Ai Commission
Engsia
wGimnir
Paroeunr
Tax receipts show overall decline amid legal option elections
Occupation tax receipts this year fall below last year by 83711 dollars. The largest drop hits sixth class merchants, with lawyers next. Retail liquor dealers tax rises, contrasting with the broader decrease in the tax base tied to upcoming legal option elections.
Death of Mission Route official in San Antonio
Mr. E. J. Martin general passenger and freight agent of the Mission Route died in San Antonio last week at age fifty. Born in Louisville Kentucky he had been in ill health for some time and passed away from complications after an operation.
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E. J. Martin
San Antonio
Louisville
Kentucky
Parker Stirs Washington Crew in Campaign's Closing Days
Parker provoked reaction among Washington insiders during the final campaign days by delivering hard truths and stirring up the crowd with blunt remarks.
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Parker
Washington
Property values rise by twenty million in Texas counties
Texas counties show a twenty million dollar increase in property values since last year. The report lists county figures across the state, highlighting overall growth and regional variations in valuations.
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Texas
State lands fund grants sizable school support
The available school fund will receive this year from state school lands the handsome sum of 679,736. This is more than one-third as much as is derived from direct taxation.
Attorney General Bell Argues State Cases Before Supreme Court
Washington last week saw Attorney General Bell in the capital to present state cases to the Supreme Court. His appearance highlighted ongoing legal matters and the state’s position on key issues debated before the court.
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Bell
Washington
Supreme Court
Relieved Druggists Rally Over $1 Run
A report notes druggists relieved by a $1 run or price measure. The piece highlights economic impact and community response, naming participating stores and the local commerce group advocating the adjustment.
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