Parcel post bill sparks Texas taxpayer concern
A Texas reader warns that parcels post favors distant cities over local merchants, arguing government mail service should not extend to a railroad carrier role. He criticizes equal freight charges and predicts higher losses from expanded heavy mail business, urging Interstate Commerce Commission regulation.
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Howe
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
St Louis
Texas
Justin
Iran
Tadeed
Midi
Post Office Department
Bureau of Transportation
Fort Worth
Kctor
Ketor
Pontafies
Boca
Merce Commission
Inter Fatate Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce Cow
J. W. Hathey
Nervous System Restoring Claim for Dr Miles Nervine
An 1860s style testimonial claims nervous fatigue and stomach distress from constant worry improved after using Dr Miles Restorative Nervine. The writer describes prostration and travel avoidance, credits the product with relieving nerve strain and restoring health when the nervous system and organs regain harmony.
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Miles
Libby. Wells
Exhibition of Rattlesnakes Captured at Ranch Club Lake
An exhibition of rattlesnakes draws attention as six snakes from four to six feet are displayed. Snakes were captured yesterday at the Lett ranch club lake by J P Williams, Price, Roy Dunaway, and others after digging to six feet. Four snakes died during capture. six were saved and later examined by Dr. Wiltshire. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is praised in a separate testimonial.
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Abu Whildren
Mey
Starohor
Ripley
W. Vai
Tex Murchere
Rami
Te Lett Ranch Club Lake
Here
J.P Williams Din Price
Roy Dunaway
Sthurs
Saken
Chamberlain
Saya
Wiltahire
Store at Mertens Robbed in Texas
A store in Mertens, Texas, owned by Mr. Perryman, was broken into and goods stolen. Sheriff Glasgow and County Superintendent Freeland, with county bloodhounds, went to Mertens to pursue the burglars. A bystander mentions Foley's Kid laxative helping a sick child, but this is not connected to the crime.
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Gillsboro
Tex
Sheriff's Office
Mertens
Perryman
Depuy Sherif Glasgow
Freeland
Mertons
Man Crushed Foot After Train Incident in Aquilla
In Aquilla Texas March White attempted to board a Texan Central freight at a Houston area stop when his left foot was caught beneath a car wheel. The accident mashed the foot to the ankle and a surgeon was summoned to amputate. An ad for Woods Liver Medicine follows the report, claiming liver regulation benefits.
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Aquilla
Texas
March White
Texan Central Railroad
Houston Ayler
Old newspaper fragment with death notice and ads
Fragment from a Kingston New York Gazette dated January 4 1807 mentions the death of George Washington and includes advertisements. It references a tiny selection of goods and a seller named J. Roa & Co with items for sale.
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Ulster County Ganette
Kingston
Torjager
George Washington
Arioanaus
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Movith
Tha Whitney
Turnerasillo
Bazi
Ville
Meridian
Foley
Poty
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Woods
Melee & Wallon
Onear J. Roa & Co
Cotton
Anca J. Rea & Co
Slue Front Stable
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Womack Bros
Mrourias
F. R. Wingrove
Clifton
Tennison & White
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Osteopathic
Olice
Brooks
Belding
A. Lindquest
Waco
Coleman
J.B. Coleman
America
H. W. Hering
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