Post Mortem Honors and a Texan Gubernatorial Tale
Austin notes recount a witty incident from 1874 involving Major Walton and Geo Finlay amid Coke and Davis争 for Texas governor. They attempted to obtain liquor on the Capitol stairs guarded by Davis supporters, and Walton proposed guarding Finlay in exchange for burial assurances. The piece also mentions stock husbandry and a dairy-adjacent calf’s profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Wm. Malton
Texas
Geo. P. Finlay
Major Walon
Coke
Davis
A Capitol
Major Walton
Baronel Finlay
Finlay
Buck
Walton
George
Balming
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Praised for Bronchitis Relief
A Missouri farmer shares a testimonial about three years of bronchitis and sleepless nights finally relieved by Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy after trying doctors and patent medicines. The ad notes sale by Thomas and Moore and argues cream quality drives demand in city and farm markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Brockman
Agnell, Mo
Thomas & Moore
Thomas Moore
A Cure for Dysentery and Diarrhoea Trial Report
A Pennsylvania rider recounts using Chamberlain's Oone Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to finish a bicycle trip and to recover from a dysentery attack. The testimonial credits two doses for prevention and one dose for recovery. Sold by Thomas & Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FL. Taylor
New Albany
Bradford County
Ward
Laceyville
Chamberlain
Thomas & Moore
Beeville Weather Worsens as Drought Bites cattle fuel panic
Beeville dispatch notes the estate region nears a serious drought stage with rain absent and suffering risk rising. W. J. Miller, longtime local stockman, says the area between Beeville and the Rio Grande suffers its worst dry spell in 50 years. Cattle are being shipped to greener pastures, with hay prospects tied to potential rains through mid September. Milk nutrition is contrasted with meat via a Health note on milk's value and skim milk benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeville
W. J. Miller
Rio Grande
Dr Kings New Discovery Cures Lung Ailments Says Leesville Lad
A Leesville lad endures asthma pain as family fears death yet reports instant relief and cure after using Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption and lung troubles. The advertisement promotes guaranteed bottles and free trials at Thomas Moore's drug store while noting market advice for tender chickens and high prices with proper feed including wheat and oats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. H. Brown
Leesville
Lad
Deail
Thomas & Moore
Pain Balm Cited As Savior From Cripple For Loegeotee Man
Josh Westhater of Loegeotee Indiana says he would not be without Chamberlains Pain Balm though it costs five dollars a bottle. He credits it with saving him from crippling and relieving stiff joints contracted muscles and rheumatic pains. The advertisement claims it has cured numerous cases of partial paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh Westhater
Loegeotee
Ind
Iman
Chamberlain
Thomas & Moore
Milam County Abstract and Loan Office Promoted
Henderson Streetman Freeman announces a new branch offering up to date abstracts of Milam County burned records and present records, ready to furnish correct title abstracts. The firm also represents several loan companies and private lenders, arranging land secured loans at low rates for borrowers and lenders alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Henderson, Streetman & Freeman
Administrator's notice in estate of Bila Cole
Estate of Bila Cole administrator appointed by Milam County Court on August 20 1902. Creditors must present claims within legally prescribed time. Residence and mailing address listed as Milano Milam County Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bila Cole
Fila Cole
Milam County
Milano
Texas
J. W. Hudson
Seeing Things Darkly and Eye Care in Adverts
The ad urges readers to examine their eyes and notes eye weakness may cause seeing things darkly. It promises improved eye help with eyeglasses and spectacles and offers a free eye check to prevent long years of suffering.
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Stapie
Anc
Ancy
Hefley
Lotz
Ares
D. R. Worcester
Prop
Hoard
Jim Coleman
The
Milam County Abstract Company
Administrator'sotice
Grove
DeWitt & Go
Chicago
R M. Howe
Cameron
A. D. Backstrom
Rhodes
California Coast
Santafe
IMC
Betas
I. N. Shaw, MD
B.S, Ferguson, M. D
W.W. Greek
M.D
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