Debate Over Railroads Trading Travel for Advertising Space
The Tribune and McGregor Mirror discussTexas law banning railroads exchanging transportation for ad space. Editors protest the old barter system, noting publishers were pressured to accept excess mileage or space. They warn repeal could shift leverage and misrepresent circulation while defending contract rights and free press.
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McGreg- ‘Mirror
Inttar
McGregor
Railronds
Los
Real
Tribune
Hs Intibrionta
Tees
Rural Routes Mail Box Coin Policy Update 1910
A 1910 notice from Clifton Texas Postmaster warns rural patrons to stop placing loose coins in mail boxes. From Feb 15 carriers will not collect loose coins. patrons should use envelopes, secure wraps, or coin receptacles, and ensure payment is attached to outgoing mail.
Arrest in Gaming Changes Shifts to Route of Escape
Constable Bud Runsell recently arrested in the Mim section and a young man known as Wot Tones, actually Dully, wanted in Coryell County for rambling. After capture the fugitive broke for Cane, leapt a horse into a chase, was overtaken near Russell, three miles from Juwe and Knought Winback, with Gatesville in view.
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Bud Runsell
Coryell
Ccane
Maddie Binkhorse
Constable Raxwell
Juwe
Gatesville
Better That We' Expected- January energy and job gains
January results show improved business conditions and record enrollment and job placements at Tyler Commercial College Tyler Texas. The ad urges investment in shorthand bookkeeping and shorthand with courses varying from three to five months. Also mentions vaccines and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for colds, fever, and whooping cough.
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Addreas Tyler Commercial College
Tyler
Texas
Cat Gons Back. Paris Tex Jan 8 Dr
A family pet cat moved from Naples Texas to Cooper on the 10th of last month and returned three weeks later to Naples in poor condition with a broken tail and slit ears revealing rough handling during the trip. A local doctor’s remedy, Wing’s New Life Pills, is advertised as a cure for kidney trouble and indigestion, with doses sold by a nearby drug store.
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Paris
Tex
Bilington
Naples
Tax
Cooper
Ald
Fooper
Nantes
Wing
Stu
San Antonio Labor Leaders Endorse Boycott Action
The Trades Council ratified a boycott endorsed by the executive committee in San Antonio to protest high prices, pledging every labor union man to abstain from certain goods. George and Edward Harrin left for Davis, Oklahoma after learning of Jan Aeris’s death, with Mr Herries dying minutes after illness. The Tribune extends sympathy to the family.
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San Antoni Txian Ab Alite
Trades Council
Meabi Bn
San Antonio
George
Edward Harrin
Davis
Jan Aeris
Mr Herries
Parsly
Nix
Tribune
Valley Mills Tribune
Drank Carbolic Acid by Mistake With Fatal Result
Temple Texas reports M. Re Brigance a prominent Fort Worth contractor died at the Santa Fe depot from carbolic acid mistaken for a tonic. The inquest verdict supported accidental death. Brigance traveled from Lometa to Fort Worth with his sister and her husband. acid was from a camp disinfectant supply. A temporary antidote failed. burial arranged in Fort Worth.
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Temple
Tex
Yetrn
Fort Worth
Banta Fe
Bright
Judice Benith
Troy
Brigance Fas Vonscjoun
Simost
Mani
Abe Haske
Midway
Tavetory
Brigance
Parker House Changes Hands In Valley Mills
Parker House is taken over by Mr and Mrs KE Roberts after Mr Harrison retires to the farm. The Roberts vow to maintain high standards and continue serving patrons. Mrs Harrison, who made many friends, leaves with best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
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KE Roberts
Parker House
Harrison
Jarrison
Valley Mills
Hamiltons Railway Rally in West Texas Hopes to Build Line
Hamilton Texas hosts a grand railroad rally next Thursday to boost western rail expansion. Delegations from Calvit Coleman Brown Bell Coryell Bosque McLennan and others expected. Promoter Joan Spurlin said Waco Hamilton and Brownwood teams will press for a survey linked line benefiting regional growth. The event aims to unite the region and attract investment for rail development.
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Waco
Tex
Jam. &I
Hamilton
Hamilton County
West Texas
Calvit Coleman
Brown
Bell
Coryell
Bosque
McLennan
Joan Spurlin
Brownwood
Fort Worth Officers Get Bank Robber Reward
Fort Worth officers receive a state reward of 230 for arrest and conviction of Eddie Marvin in the January 1900 bank robbery. Rewards will be split among Deputy Bnow, Deputy Andrews, Patrolman Turner and Detective Tignor. Suspects Bowen and Probst are jailed and to be brought to Hamilton county for trial in March. If convicted the officers may receive further rewards. Also noted is Rufus Burleson’s ailing condition.
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Fort Worth
Sherif Tom
Govenor Campbell Warrent
Carlton
Eddie Marvin
Bnow
A. L. Andrews
Will Turner
Lee Tignor
John Bowen
Will Probst
Hamilton County
Aris Acme
Temple Commercial Club Drives Temple Northwestern Railway Subscriptions
Committees in Temple Texas circulating a subscription list for the Temple Northwestern Railway and have signed subscriptions totaling 104,000 in legal form. Over a thousand property owners remain to be reached, representing more than 4,000,000 dollars in property, with optimism that the full needed amount will be raised.
Fire destroys public school building at Mart Texas
Fire at Mart last night razed the public school building causing about 29000 in losses. The fire also damaged the Masons lodge and Eastern Star lodge spaces within the same structure. A mass meeting is set for tomorrow at 4 PM to discuss constructing a new school facility.
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Etry Trong
Macon
Clifton
P.V. DeGiaw
Altos
Continent
Paul Dorbritz
Clifton, Texas
Hamberlain
Hugh
Hain
Chamberlain
Paul Allen
Childern
Bus Ie Pena
GAM
Fifth Ave
New York City
N. Y
Ridward Toby
F.A.A
C.P.A
Mrs. Burleson
Ware
Jas
Rufus Burleson
Rc, Burleson
Baylor University
Legrippe
Mrooies
Bloce Rewdenen
Poone
J. S. Bounds
Meridian, Texas
J. R. Jones
Anderse Baildinh
Meridian Training School
Meridian
Tekas
G. T. Bludworth, B. S
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