Death of Mrs. Mary S. Wells in Gatesville Texas
Mrs. Mary S. Wells, an early Gatesville settler and charter member of the local Methodist Church, died suddenly at her home on March 27. Born July 2, 1847 in Springfield, Illinois, she came from a family tied to Texas history. her father Rev. Oreonith Kishor was a noted early Texas preacher. The obituary notes her prominent local role and ties to historic Texas figures while a jumble of unrelated national political quotes and an advertisement for Dr. Shoop’s Restorative appear in the same text.
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Gatesville
Tex
Mary 8. Wells
Wells
Texas
Methodist Church
Springfield
Oreonith Kishor
Vermont
Rebecca Pishor
Austin
General Conference
Oregon
Columbia
Dr King New Discovery Fame in Springfield Ad
An advertisement for Dr King s New Discovery touts its curing power for coughs and lung diseases. It claims a Springfield North Carolina merchant endorses the medicine after doctors tested its efficacy and references a testimonial from a Mr Lewis about his sick boy. Trial bottles are offered with guarantor satisfaction.
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Springfield
N.C
Poo
Lung
Kod Waleoo
Devoe Paint Inquiry Prompts Cost and Strength Debate
A letter to Levi Glasgow discusses paint choices comparing Devoe and seven rivals. It cites price per gallon, coverage for a small house, and total cost differences, arguing Devoe offers greater strength with less gallons needed. Clifton, Texas, signs the note from Devoe & Co and Oscar J. Rea & Co.
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Benoa
Adda
Dayoo
Clifton
Texas
Dr Shoop Health Coffees Popularity Explained
An advertisement promotes Dr Shoop Health Coffees with claims of health benefits and pleasant taste. It touts quick preparation and reduced dripping for tea or coffee, urging readers to request the booklet "Health Coffee" and buy the product from grocers.
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Nur Indy
Pelstings
Shoop
Ravine
Healy
Sll
Fire Damage Hits Crouch Grain Company in Waco
A blaze damaged the Crouch Grain Company building in Waco Texas with losses estimated at eight thousand dollars and five thousand dollars insured. The article notes ongoing damage to grain and mill products and mentions a separate minor accident at Walnut Springs.
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Waco
Tex
Crouch Grain Company
Fragmented OCR Note on Names and Times
The readable text shows garbled phrases about a donor, a woman, and mentions of gold and walls. No coherent event or clear individuals are identifiable from the supplied fragment.
Talking on the Telephone and Local Remedies
A Philadelphia Record quote urges talk in a normal conversational tone on telephones to avoid noise and miscommunication. It notes listeners often shout, drowning out clarity, and recommends a whisper or lower voice for better service. The rest mentions Foley’s Booey and Tar products and a local stock deal in Clifton with J. McCollum representing a broker.
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Av. Ory. Ton
Texpora Ion
Philadelphia Record
J.D. McCollum
Clifton Wednesday
Jim
Clifton
Crowford Grit
Digestive Aids for Babies Highlighted by McGow's Baby
An ad fragment discusses infant digestion and gas relief products. It mentions Carot stomach and bowel troubles and urges caregiver to consider a product from Werkow & Walton and J. Rea & Co. The text references a new merchant offer and child health concerns in a period advertisement tone.
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McGow
Werkow & Walton
Hogatull Property Seeks Sale Near Norae with Terms
A 20 acre Hogatull tract near Norae Lutheran church offers 110 acres tillable, a two story house, and a price of 28.00 per acre with reasonable terms. Title guaranteed by guardian Cum as Jensen. Also ads for remedies and local business promotions appear.
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Hogatull Place
Norae Lutheran Church
Norae
Cumas Jenson
Guardian
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Kugle
Mary S. Wells
Alfred Henry Lewis
Washington
Denver Post
Col. Roosevelt
Africa
Taft
FBI
Roosevelt
J. Roosevelt
Bheop
B. Treadway Tus
Sam Walker
Whitney
Schmit & Moore
Hering
Cleveland
Pringe
Jack
Todson
Oufton
Mason
Dr. Shoop
Price & Walton
Levi Glasgow
Traly
F. W. Devoe & Co
Oscar J. Rea & Co
Aha. Fc
Colson
Walnut Springs
Foley
Droge Ad
T. C. Jenson
Oucar J. Rea & Co
Adolph Bertrand
Poley
Pamimonia
Whitnay
Greenwade Park
Paskade
Wrinary
T. C. Jamson
Patchon, Cement and Batipries
Tennison Autarhobile Co
Furma
Nowlin & Sears
National Hank
Valley Mills
Price & Waltos
San Antonio
Aflee As
The
Clifton Lumber
Clifton Lumber + Company
Dm Ingersoll
TUL Townsend
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