Morgan Grocery Stokes Subscriptions and Local Tempers
Subscriptions by Southwestern Telephone Co raise sparks among Morgan residents. Miss Zalla Morrow, sick for some time, was moved to Temple for surgery but postponed to strengthen health. A vandalism incident at the Texas Central car house disrupted work on the section, with tensions easing as workers backed off. A chicken snake startled Mrs. J. R. Morris while shopping, then disposed of safely. Richard Stanton of Rico visited Morgan for courtship intrigue with a local resident. Marriage announcements include T. Carter Rogers and Clarice Ena Cato set for June 14 at the Methodist church. Santa Fe timetable noted.
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Zalla Morrow
Temple
Sanitrium
Mrs. Morrison
Richard Stanton
Rico
Morgan
T. Carter Rogers
Clarice Ena Cato
Hair Turned Gray After Flood Escape in Ark
George H. Durst of Bonham Texas survived a flood where his house swept away on the Red River. He, his wife and six children rode sixty miles in night clothes, were rescued, then walked sixty miles home. The family arrived in Little Rock en route to Paducah Kentucky.
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Little Rock
Ark
Red River
George H. Durst
Bonham
Tex
Durst
Paducah
Lamp Explodes Burned Family in Texas Fire
A lamp explosion at the Hinton residence in Minte Valley Texas destroyed the home and contents valued at 1200 dollars. Mrs Hinton and two children escaped with serious burns while a fourth child, a four year old, suffered burns to the face hands and legs as neighbor Bob McNeil fought through flames to rescue them before the roof collapsed.
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Valley
Minte
Texas
Charlie ‘Hinton
Bob McNeil
Mr. Hinston
Beall Opens Campaign Tour After Arkansas Delays
Hon. Jack Beall congressman from the Fifth District arrives in the city and plans a vigorous district-wide campaign. He notes waterbound conditions in Arkansas and travels toward Waxahachie to begin canvassing, while praising Trinity navigation improvements observed at the river site.
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Jack Beall
Fifth
Arkansas
Mr. Beall
Tom
Waxahachie
Convass
Dullix
Dallas News
Marys Possessions and Waist Fashion Verses
A collection of verse snippets from various papers retell humorous or satirical lines about Mary and fashion, including altered lullabies and playful captions. The items reference Mary occupying fashion trends, small waists, and public notices with regional humor and dated newspaper voice. The pieces show light mischief about waistlines and fashion, plus a brief oddity about a three legged chick and a gunman remark.
Local editor's work and a June church event
An editor’s hard work across different subjects is highlighted, noting the effort to present varied items with names and dates. The text mentions an invitation to a Mayional of Minis All Treat, daughter of Dr and Mrs W. 1 Preat, to take place at the Methodist church in the city on June 1.
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Mins All Treat
Dra
Mes
Preat
HC. Pongin
Methiodist
Chucel
Gay Wening
Whitney
Messenger
Forron & Brantley
Subscriptions Offered for Fort Worth Record
The notice invites readers to subscribe to the Fort Worth Record, offering daily and semi weekly options. Daily rate is 75 cents per month or 7.50 per year, semi weekly 1 dollar per year or 60 cents for six months.
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Ft. Worth
Wynne Elected Attorney. Davidson Faces Property Dilemma
Lt Dick Wynne wins election as attorney and the new general Mr. Davidson must decide whether to dispose of his Gal Weston property or alter ten ans in a developing Venus Times notice.
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Dick Wynne
Davidson
Gal
Nation Convicted in Pittsburg Public Scolding Case
Mrs Currie Nation was arrested in Pittsburg on a charge of scolding and embarrassing four men in public, fined 25 dollars and costs or thirty days in the workhouse. She refused to pay the fine and will be sent to the county workhouse. As she was led back to her cell she cried I would rather go to jail than go to hell.
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Pittsburg
Currie Nation
Misread Quote Reshapes Scene With Local Marshal Arrival
Fragmentary OCR suggests a confrontation where a Marshal arrives at the scene and a referenced “gentleman of Ioisure” is described as being lasiguiahitye in the bast, a cryptic note reflecting damaged text and unclear details.
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Menage
Lasiguiahitye
Rough on the Candidate in a Floodtale Record
A fragmented frontier scene shows a farmer and hired man arguing about a candidate while a flood story unfolds. The Atlanta Constitution notes the water reaching a historic high and recalls the concrete mill construction as a clue to flood height, with Whiting Messenger cited.
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Atlanta
Whiting Messenger
Fragmented Wisdom and Odd Phrases in Announce Column
The readable bits sketch a mix of whimsical phrases and political hints. Mentions of a Democratic Primary election and county clerks appear amid garbled lines about daily life. Local newspaper tone hints at a reflection on public behavior and social norms from a historic page.
Watermelon Time Promises Refreshing Taste In County Notes
A local note highlights watermelons as a bright cheerful sign of season. county treasurer and attorney BB Robertson referenced in a whimsical aside. A Kansan thanked officials for a smallpox quarantine period, recalling meals, rest, and a cousin who visited, then left. An exchange warns against jerking the neck, while a Western Publisher item mentions a beggar case and a police incident. Local political bits include sheriffs, commissioners, and coroner positions with names like Homer O and Frank Horwal.
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Morgan Notes
Stokes of Morgan
Southwestern ‘Telephone Co
Ing
Toeaday
J. R. Morris
North Bound
Tennison & White
the Rock Stable
Thane
E. L. Ray, Prop’r
Mary
New York Sun
May
Nashnville Tennessear
Wary
Greenville Democrat
Tein
Houston Post
Beulah Lagos
Whitney Messenger
Abilene
Bill Nyeduge
Jers
Vendee
O. K
Hugh Railsback
Sale Eder
Clifton, Texas
Or Discipsy BC
Parelpord
Jacker T
Gh. D. Green
TA. Barkes
D. J.cutbirth
Esfoeton
Cleburne Chronicle
Cleburn
Robertson
Mesia
Urreglel
Oley Marshal Lewin
W. Elliot
M. Nichols
Forbes
Noh Fergubon Abi Mo Ammons
Tae
Amewele
Justi 4
Reise Ste
Constable Preglnot Nos
James M. Robertson
Storney and Coumsalar
Blue Front Stable
Pears
Ued Online
Womack Bros
Parpsatil
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