South Texas Press Entertains Town Dogs and City Hall
A fragmented Semi humorous piece from South Texan Press Association recounts Jefferson City officials attempting to tackle a dog problem with a pounding and a theater party. The plan involves a pound around the dogs and an excursion, with editors and officials teased for their actions.
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San Antonio
Texas
Thel
South Texan Press Association
Corpus Christ
Texas Press Association
Jefferson
Fred Her
City
South Texas
Majestic
Katy
Dallas
San Anders
Tom
Havana
Xytam
Rishon Seonabsee Poe
Couneil
Mary Beauty Shop
Star Parasite Remover for Fowls Breathing Bulletins
An 19th century notice touts Star Parasite Remover for poultry. It promises to keep birds free of lice mites and diseases such as blue chills grippes flu dengue fever and malaria, claiming rapid health gains and a speedy remedy at a stated price.
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Sinare
Poultry Expert Receives Confused Letter From Hillsboro Fancier
A Hillsboro poultry aficionado recounts a humorous letter from a reader asking guidance about Rebecca a white leghorn hen with a rose comb who lays eggs but drops them from a fourteen foot height. The letter reveals farmer humor and a request for free advice on poultry care and behavior.
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Hillsboro
Texas
Hill County
Rebecca
Remarks on the hairy man of old and intellect
A fragmentary essay addresses the so called hairy man of antiquity, praising intelligence and modesty while critiquing biased views. The speaker notes admiration from a curator and reflects on the appearance and hair of ancient figures, referencing biblical and regional names with a cautious, reflective tone.
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Palestine
Alwolom
Fragmented quotation on lying and religious rhetoric
An encoded excerpt recalls a discussion on truth and deception, noting a stance that a person justified by lying may be acceptable if aligned with a poet’s admonition to die as a gentleman. The speaker recalls backlash from religious figures and a press critique while reflecting on past advocacy.
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Sortetiman
Satan
Truth and Lies in Daily Life From an Old Newspaper Voice
A fragmented reminiscence on truthfulness, journalism ethics, and social pressure. The narrator reflects on how openness harms reputations yet urges honesty, recounting anecdotes of neighbors, a preacher, and a crisis of speaking plainly. Includes a brief sale notice for fruit and railroad entitlement notes.
The Married Man and a Messenger’s Odd Message
A fragmented OCR note hints at a married man and an accompanying message, with unclear details. The readable bits suggest a personal or domestic context, lacking dates or places to confirm a full news line.
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Ren
Ana
Peets
Enaris
Standefer Chevrolet CO
Clifton
Charles
South Texas Press
W. V. Eagle the Tailor
Bey
Wm. Cameron & Co., Inc. Lumber
Chas. R. Nelson, Mr. Telephone
Gliftom, Texas
Abraham
Samuel
Bethlehem
David
Jason
Bethlem Thoms
Peter
Tle & Little
Bea
Fifa
Lik Fe
Pemcas
Norma
M. Prather
Twasste
Cinckomati
Gulf Refining Company
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