Farmer Uncle Milton Gates praises kerosene spray against boll weevil
The Guadalupe County farmer known as Uncle Milton Gates visited New Berlin with a kerosene spray and spraying machine to prove his claim that a simple spray can kill boll weevil. He cited a 595 pound cotton bale from one acre at a cost of 60 cents and urged white farmers to cooperate to achieve fair prices, warehouse cooperation, and self-reliant agriculture as a national policy.
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Milton Gates
Guadalupe
New Berlin
Thomasee
Milton
Milano Resolutions Endorse Diversified Crops and Agriculture Study
At Milano on November 15 the se a two resolutions highlight farming strategy. Resolution No 3 urges Milan County Farmers Union members to plant at least one third of their crop in products other than cotton to reduce cotton dependence. Resolution No 4 recommends local unions adopt agricultural study in curricula. A copy of the resolutions circulated to Milton Park authorities.
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Milano
Milan County
Indian Territory editor mocks vanity and ads pepper the page
An Indian Territory editor quips on readers’ reactions to news and ads about health coffee, coal oil, and electric lighting. The piece notes a businessman’s response to editorials and mentions a Vanderbilt University control dispute tied to the Methodist bishop.
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Vanderbuilt University
Methodist
Two Cameron Dwellings Offered at Bargain Prices
A resident, B F Lay of Frost Texas, advertises two dwelling houses in Cameron for sale at a low price. He invites interested buyers to write for details, promising cheap homes.
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Cameron
F. Lay
Frost
Texas
Defeated Candidate Quietly Proud Despite Loss
The former candidate replies with a smile that there is much to be thankful for this year, claiming the Opposition papers lacked time to uncover half the truth about him.
A Year of Blood and a Recovery Tale
From Alliance Kentucky, F N Tacket recalls a year of severe lung bleeding and a threatening cough. He credits Dr King s New Discovery with his recovery after four bottles, claiming permanent cure. Sold by Pace Marshall s Store with trial bottle free.
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F. N. Tacket
Alliance
Pace-Marshall’s
Tom Campbell Delays Disappointments List Until After Thanksgiving
Tom Campbell 18 considers withholding his list of dis appointments until after Thanksgiving. He plans to release details once the holiday passes.
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Tom Campbell
Burials Held for Two Poor Farm Inmates
Two impoverished inmates buried Sunday after dying Saturday at the county farm. The brief notice records the deaths and interments, with no additional cause or ceremony details available.
Devoe Gloss Carriage Paint Promotion Note
An advertisement promotes Devoe's Gloss Carriage Paint sold by Pace Marshall Drug Co. It claims 3 to 8 ounces more per pint, longer wear, and a gloss matching new work at 75 cents to 1.00.
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Devoe
Pace, Marshall, Drug Co
Texas Gulf Railway seeks act to control regional rail lines
The Texas and Gulf Railway Company asks the Legislature to authorize purchasing or leasing Gulf Beaumont and Kansas City Railway lines and related properties. The plan requires interline connections with Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe lines, Longview in Gregg County to Red River in Lamar County, and through Galveston Beaumont Longview to Red River, with final links to Santa Fe in Oklahoma Territory. Presidents Papsey Pettibone and Featherstone sign.
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State of Texas
Texas & Gulf Railway Company
Gulf, Heaumont & Kansas City Railway Company
Gulf Beaumont & Great Northern Railway Railway Company
Iterstate Way
Texas & Gulf Railweed
Gulf, Colorado & Banta Fe Rail Company
Texas & Anii Railway Com
Gulf, Colorado & Banta Te Basin Company
Terns and Gulf ‘Railway Company
Gulf
Great Northern Railway Company
Longview
Gulf & Interstate Raiway Company
Texas
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fra Tlway Company
Texas & Gulf Railway
Mont & Great Northern Railway Company
Gregg County
Red River
Lamar County
Galveston
Beaumont
Fall Paint Announcement and Local Paint Ad
Fall paint campaign urges homeowners to weatherproof exteriors with Mound City Horse Shoe Paint. Notes a local residence finished in this brand as an example. Also mentions Cameron Drug Co offers leather bound poetry gifts and reports 1841 Galveston cotton shipments totaling $7,738,962.
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Mound City
A. J. Dosesett
Cameron Drug Co
Cameron Drug Company
Cured of Bright's Disease Boosts Faith in Foley's Kidney Cure
Robert O Burke of Elnora New York writes he suffered frequent urination excess fluid and blurred vision from Brights disease. After using Foley's Kidney Cure he reports dropsy vanished and symptoms relieved after three bottles, with a testimonial via Geo A Thomas & Sons.
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Robert O. Burke
Elnora
N. Y
Foley
Bright
Geo. A. Thomas & Sons
Notice to Hunters at Brashear Farm Post
Notice to hunters that the farm is posted and trespassers will be prosecuted. Mentions W. W. Brashear and legal action. Also references Texas banks and customers, plus American Public Health Association meeting in Mexico City with tickets on sale November 22 to 28 for 60 days return. Ends with $31.15.
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American Public Health Association
Mexico City
Community Bread Sale Schedule Noted at Local Stores
The notice lists bread availability at John Pace's Fresh Cream Bread on Mondays and Thursdays, with a second Saturday pickup at Cameron Grocery Co. This schedule reflects the local bakery and grocer collaboration for residents seeking fresh loaves.
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Cameron Grocery Co
Stomachs Need Strength to Promote Health and Happiness
The article extols Mi-O-Na stomach tablets to strengthen digestion and improve appetite. It links weak digestion to nausea, nervousness, sleeplessness, backaches, and headaches, claiming a few days use restores tone and resolves symptoms with Pace-Marshall’s 50 cent box guarantee.
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U& T
Pace-Marshall
Free Eye Exam Offer Then Glasses at Low Prices
The ad promises free careful eye examinations with no charge for the visit and cautions about possible vision issues. It notes glasses are the only cost, and emphasizes affordable prices for spectacles. The message uses a reassuring tone to attract customers seeking eye care.
Texas Cotton Fire Prompts Industry Debate
A fragment notes Texas exhibits deceptive practices in cotton trade, accusing some persons of laying deceit upon deceit as the state faces a fiery industry issue with significant economic implications.
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Farmer's Wew Forum
South
Milton Park
Dr. Shoop
Cameron W. P. & L. Co
Cameron Drug
Tom Rhodes
Sax
W. W. Brashear
John Pace
A. J. McKinney
Mazie L. Shaw
Joe Stone’s Mill
Joe Stone
Oae
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