Oil Discovery Prompts Public Investigations at Columbia
A letter argues a spring near Columbia may self-supply oil from a natural reservoir, urging funded exploration to prove a paying find. It suggests cooperation between owners and the corporation to sink a deeper well, claiming potential value if a gusher is found and minimal loss if not. Also comments on national politics and a Fourth of July celebration debate.
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Lee Factory
W. B. Wilson
Columbia
Texas
Beaumont
Nashville
Aguinaldo
Standard Oil Company
Nashville American
Tatum
Oil discovery in Columbia sparks cautious boom talk
The Columbia town paper weighs oil spring indications along the river below the bridge, urging prudence to avoid losses while noting potential for a widespread boom if tests prove fruitful. It compares local signs to Beaumont's pre-boom era discovery and envisions widespread impact on land values and infrastructure.
Valuable Farm For Sale In Desirable Macrywanty Area
A large farm in Macrywanty advertised for sale offers broad acreage watered by a spring near Wellim and Adjolnane ltite to the north. The listing highlights 3 acres of land and emphasizes the property as the most desirable farm in the area. For price and terms, contact the listed address.
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Wellim
Adjolnane
Macrywanty
Odidrees
The Sweet Girl Graduate Ballad?
A lyric tribute to a young graduate with floral imagery and romantic anticipation. The speaker imagines a forthcoming career of journalism praising her beauty and youth from dawn to night, envisioning glowing columns and a celebrated public life.
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Second Earth
Tik
Jane
May
Pan American Exposition Contest Ends Soon
The notice urges readers to decide which two teachers will go to the Pan American Exposition in Niagara Falls and cites a past Paris trip win by a narrow margin. It promises gold prizes to near winners and describes a playful guessing contest tied to the future.
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Niagara Falls
New York City
Washington
DD. C
Paris
Lefora
Hazing Regulations Issued After Cadet Mutiny at Military Academy
The War Department released strict hazing rules addressing cadet misconduct at the military academy. Violations include striking, harassment, forced tasks, or compelled eating, with summary dismissal as the penalty. Col. Mills submitted the order detailing enforcement and prior offenders are noted.
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New York
Herald
Washington
War Department
Military Academy
Col. Mills
Dipmilesed
Ansperlid
Naval Cadet Cooks Diploma Denied for Slated Hazing Incident
Kansas City first class naval cadet Cook failed to receive his graduation diploma after naval authorities ruled he should have intervened to stop hazing of Carlet Dorteh. The cadet, reportedly 23, remains with the fleet and faces discharge after final ceremonies.
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Avunpolia
O. Cook
Kansas City
Cook
Carlet Dorteh
Half Price Summer Wash Goods Sale This Weekend
Store offers fine thin wash fabrics at half price next Saturday and Monday. New Platmia Silk Stripe and Silk Mercerized Ginghams among Aristocrats of wash goods. Some fabrics were 46c a yard, most 50c. sale price 25c a yard.
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Choice
Fashion Items Sale Ad Highlights Seasonal Fabrics and Shoes
A newspaper ad promotes yardage of Irish Dimities and printed lawns at 25 cents, with bold notes on next Saturday and Monday prices. It lists French lawn lace inserts, Swiss insertions, and ladies sandals and oxford prices, stressing value and limited-time offers with size ranges for sandals and oxfords.
Bargains in Summer Millinery and Menswear Prices
Bargains on ladies hats in black pink blue with lace chiffon and straw mats priced up to 83.50 plus special sale items next Saturday and Monday. Children’s brown red straw hats trimmed with straw braid and feather. men’s worsted pants from 6.5 to 6.0 and blue serge coats with striped flannel options, all offered at reduced prices for the sale weekend.
Deaths in town and surrounding area reported
Wesley Smith aged 32 died last Thursday at his brother in law’s home on South High street. He leaves three children and a Philippines army member among survivors. Funeral and burial took place at Ross Hill cemetery conducted by Rev. A P McPerrin. C C Irvine aged 20 died in Nashville and was interred at Rowe Hill Cemetery with services at the grave by W T. Adeceased previously resided near Dyke’s Mill and was a respected citizen. Affliction led to his removal to the asylum last August. He leaves four brothers and one daughter. James Holmes, 14 months old, son of Rev J B Holmes Jr, died in West Point parimoine. Joanna Henderson, sixth daughter of Mead Sn, noted in brief fragmentary notices.
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Wesley Smith
Inlaw
W. H. Davis
South High Street
Mias Tren Smith
Mosers, Cannon
Felix Smith
Philippines
A. P. McPerrin
Ross Hill
C. C. Irvine
C. Irvine
Nashville
Rowe Hill
Hes
Dyke's Mill
Asylum For the Insane
James Holmes
Weert Pott
Teno
J. BR. Holmes, Jr
Parmiange
West Point
Con
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Board of Aldermen
Teachers’ Normal Institute
Col
Geo. W. Bain
Opera House
Col. Bain
Bain
Portica
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Tubbs
Kansas Wesleyan University
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Cook’s Furniture
Frank G. Cook
Odd Fellow's Hall
South Main Street
Sweet Girl
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Aeademe
Clothing Department
McKennon, Anderson & Foster
W. Ammerman
Drs. Ammerman
Fighth
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FB. Lerrokrrnn
Hate of
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Maury County Abstract Co
Joanna Henderson
Mead Sn
Jk Aiedarson
Mane Men
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Lena Adcock
Masonic Building
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Valley Mill
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