Cutting Affrays at Hillsboro and Abbott
Hillsboro Mirror reports a late night disturbance on Corsicana and Smith streets where Bob Lake slashed John Johnson across the cheek and neck in a gambling house fracas. Both men received serious wounds as police arrested the three named men and Hamp Sanders along with eleven related complaints.
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Hillsboro
Corsicana
Smith Streets
Red Jordan
Bob Lake
John Johnson
Hamp Sanders
Lake
Johnson
Whitney Water and Light to Build New Reservoir
The Whitney Water and Light Co has ordered a reservoir to augment the local water supply, with construction planned for a near future. The project aims to improve storage capacity and ensure steadier service for the community.
Reservoir to Hold 80000 Gallons for Town Water
Whitney Messenger notes the new storage tank will hold 80000 gallons and stand 67 feet tall, connecting to the well and water mains. A recent test shows the well pressure at 35 pounds, enabling water elevation to 85 feet. Owners anticipate ample supply for a town past overtaxed growth, with the reservoir boosting capacity. Dewitt's Little Early Risers are advertised as a small safe pill for headaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney Messenger
Corn Crop Assured In Lampasas After Rain
A fine rain in Lampasas Texas on June 20 saved the corn crop and, with another shower in two weeks, promises the best yield in years. The rain also benefits cotton. The advertisement touts Kodol as a digestive aid claiming rest comes from digestion and notes it complies with the Pure Food and Drugs Law, sold by Price & Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lampasas
Tex
Price & Mitchell
Dallas Negro Found Dead On Cotton Belt Tracks
A man about 40, said to be from Alabama, was found dead on the Cotton Belt near Dallas. The body was badly mutilated and stiff, raising suspicion of murder and deliberate placement on the tracks to conceal the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Alabama
Cotton Belt
Remedy advertisement for kidney ailments from Pineules
A period style drug ad promises relief from kidney related pains including lumbago rheumatism with Pineules a pleasant kidney remedy. It guarantees satisfaction or money back with the phrase Relief in every dose and lists price and Mitchell as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price & Mitchell
Sweetheart Expired Dallas June 14
Miss Mable Bryan, recently brought from Mineral Wells, died Sunday night at midnight. Robert Wilson, 23, a Cedar Hill farmer and sweetheart of Bryan, killed himself Monday morning.
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Dallas
Mable Bryan
Minera Wells
Robert Wilson
Cedar Hill
Hill County Renditions Raised 50 Percent
Hill County commissioners, acting as a board of equalization since June 10, agreed to raise land renditions by 50 percent. Lands valued at 85 per acre rise to 87 50, 510 land to 515, and 512 land to 514. Highest farm rendition becomes 318, with adjustments aimed at parity with neighboring counties and to equalize assessments across differing prior values.
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Hill County
Sis
Siz
Chamberlain’s Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Praised
Many users praise the remedy for bowel trouble and diarrhoea and urge testimonials. It is a household word through personal recommendations. Sold by Price Mitchell at The Corner Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price & Mitchell
Texas Central Changes Divisions
Col. Chas Hamilton, vice president and general manager, orders division changes for the Texas Central Railroad. Dublin shifts to Walnut Springs as a divisional point with extensive preparatory work. Cisco becomes the second divisional terminus with yard and depot improvements. Rotan, the northwestern terminal, also sees costly upgrades. New sleeping cars, freight cars, and locomotives will be delivered in two weeks.
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Chas. Hamilton
Texas Central Railroad
Dublin
Walnut Springs
Cisco
Rotan
Texas Central
Truth stronger than fiction in Fedora Tenn as Pepper recalls cure
C V Pepper of Fedora Tennessee describes a dramatic recovery after suffering lung and throat hemorrhages. He says doctors offered no hope until he began using Dr King s New Discovery with instant relief. Coughing stopped, bleeding lessened, and in three weeks he returned to work. Price Mitchells drug store advertises 50c and 1 00 bottles with a free trial bottle offered.
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Fedora
Tenn
C. V. Pepper
Dr. King
Price & Mitchell’s
Horse Scared by Train Injures Neaves at Hillsboro Crossing
At Elm Street crossing Hillsboro Texas this morning about 8 30 N P Neaves horse hitched to a buggy panicked at a freight train and backed the buggy into moving cars. The horse was dragged beneath the cars and injured the horse, while Mr Neaves sustained a slight hip injury. He is about 75 years old.
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Hillsboro
Tex
N. P. Neaves
Elm Street
Best Remedy for Bowel Trouble in Bluffton
Mr M F Boroughs, longtime Bluffton resident, endorses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best for bowel trouble after years of family use. He urges purchase now from Price Mitchell The Corner Drug Store to be prepared before summer.
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M. F. Boroughs
Bluffton
Ind
Chamberlain
Price & Mitchell
A Beautiful Complexion Secret With Diamond Ring Offer
An advertisement promises a flawless complexion using a secret recipe claimed to be used by European beauties. It offers a 12K gold Belcher ring with a free complexion recipe, sold for $2, with the recipe included on purchase. The note urges quick orders before supplies run out and mentions other farming details briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Premium Department Ad Offers Women Big Profits
An old style advertisement invites women to join a scheme promising large profits with little work. It asks readers to send their names to C. T. Moseley Premium Department at 392 25th Street, New York City, for a “new plan of big profits.”
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T. C. Moseley
East 23Rd Street
New York City
C. T. Mosely Premium Department
H. 25Rd Street
Crops Around Clifton From the Drover's Telegram
J R White of Clifton Texas reports wheat harvest underway with expectations of higher grain than feared. He notes corn showing strong yield prospects and cotton remaining the leading crop, though weather conditions have not improved yet.
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Kansas City Daily Drover
J. R. White
Clifton
Tex
Mr. White
Herbine touted for liver care and general wellness
W C Simpkins of Alba Texas endorses Herbine for chills fever and overall health saying it keeps the liver in condition and would not be without it. He notes it is suitable for children as well as adults and calls it fine for La Grippe.
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W.C. Simpkins
Alba
Texas
Price & Mitchell
Why Judge Was Merciful Excerpt on Jail Experience
A judge and district attorney discuss leniency after lunch. The judge recalls serving a week in jail before his judgeship and argues every Baden judge should spend two weeks in prison to understand punishment. He contrasts prison life with sentencing duties and urges reform.
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Baden
Meridian Tribune Enters Thirteenth Year With Editor Dunlap
The Meridian Tribune marks its thirteenth year as editor Dunlap states high satisfaction with the paper and its progress on the property. Further details on plans or commentary are not provided in the readable fragment.
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Meridian Tribune
Dunlap
Newspaper’s Earnest Struggle Builds Trust and Profit
A Dallas News quote recalls a publisher who admits years of losses and hard work in the job department. He says public appreciation followed, leaving the paper on a safe footing with brighter days ahead. The moral: earnest effort and solidarity with people earn respect and rewards.
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Dallas News
White's Cream Vermifuge baby worm remedy
A nurse or mother’s guide urges using White's Cream Vermifuge to purify infants of worms. It promises mild, pleasant cleansing and notes feverish, sleepless babies may be worm afflicted. Sold by Price & Mitchell for 26 cents.
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Price & Mitchell
Two Killed by Lightning Near Gatesville
Gatesville Texas June 21 two men John McGee and Riley Shelton were struck dead by lightning while riding one horse home from Gatesville last night. Their bodies were found this morning by a neighbor who rode to town. McGee leaves a widow and children.
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Gatesville
Tex
John McGee
Riley Shelton
McGee
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BIG 4 Barber Shop
Forson & Brantley
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W. T. Cohn
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