Texas Progress and Resources Highlight a Growing State
Delivered by Ray Hoff at commencement the address praises Texas growth since 1850 noting population explosion to fifth in the nation, vast agricultural output led by cotton and grains, mineral wealth including petroleum, coal and metals, expanding manufacturing, and rapid railroad highway development along with rising taxable value from 35.9 million in 1846 to over a billion by 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Texas
Bureau of Agriculture
United States
Texas Pride and Progress in Religion Schools and State
A Texas nation speech extols religious freedom under constitutional guarantees and a rising school system. It cites over thirty creeds, church growth, and rural school improvements funded by a million-dollar appropriation. The speaker honors state heroes, leaders in government, and agricultural and cultural achievements, urging continued growth by educated youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
South
Austin
Houston
Lamar
Coke
Reagan
Federated Clubs of
United States
Comanche County
National Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
America
Dodson’s Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Help
Advert shows calomel dangers and touts Dodson’s Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable tonic. It claims faster relief from biliousness, constipation, and sluggishness with a money back guarantee if results are not better than calomel. Suitable for adults and children alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Cotton Belt Agriculturalists Visit Comanche
A group of Cotton Belt Immigration Agents led by Mr. Beaty visited Comanche to gather agricultural data on the regional industry. They plan to publish literature about farming along the line for home seekers in the north and east and seek local cooperation to attract business through railroad advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Belt
Beaty
Comanche
Remedy for Colic and Chollera for Summer Relief
This passage promotes a universal remedy for colic cholera and related stomach pains. It emphasizes reliability and immediate relief, urging families to have it during summer and claiming accessibility everywhere.
Luker Purchases New Binder and Family Visits
Notes from the community mention W. A. Luker purchasing a binder. T. N. Purvis and family visited C. F. Luker and family on Sunday. Clemons visited his mother Mrs. Mattie Clemons of Dublin Saturday night and Sunday. C. F. Luker went to Dublin. his daughter Corrie returned home after schooling. Mills Cox of Dublin visits relatives. fishing trips along the river yielded good luck. Farmers remain busy with crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Luker
T. N. Purvis
C. F. Luker
Mills. Clemons
Mattie Clemons
Dublin
Bilious Attacks Remedy Adverts in 1900s
An advertisement describes bilious attacks as liver failure with constipation and fermentation causing nausea vomiting and headache. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to tone the liver clean the stomach and restore health at a quarter each, available everywhere.
Pleasant Valley News Notes Local Social Scene
Mr and Mrs Edd Redwine and child visited J N Redwine family. An all day singing is planned at the schoolhouse on the third Sunday in June. Heston Morris sister Mabel Minnie Dingler attended Sidney church. Fillen Redwine family moved back from Post City. Leslie Franklin attended Sidney church. Stag Creek graveyard work party Friday. Bill Holland visited J N Redwine. Sidney and others joined singing at the schoolhouse. Gayle Morris and baby of Carbon visited. Vera Morris stayed with Harvey Ross. Redwine welcomed a baby girl.
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Edd Redwine
J. N. Redwine
Heston Morris
Mabel
Minnie Dingler
Sidney
Fillen Redwine
Post City
Leslie Franklin
Stag Creek
Bill Holland
J. N. Redwine’s
Gayle Morris
Baby of Carbon
Millie Smith
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Heat Relief
An advertisement claims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic strengthens the body to withstand summer heat. It purports to purify and enrich the blood and boost the whole system, targeting the elderly and weak who are sensitive to heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Grove
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Neely - Harris - Cunningham
Ray Hoff
Atexas Wonder
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
Louis
Drusslate
Cntr
Chrester S
Chicmes
Pramond
Lone Star
Bob Stanton
East Side Square
Silver Moon
Mayberry & Eubanks
Esco
Dudley
Pleasant Valley News
Vera Morris
Harvey Ross
Mrs. Redwine
Parcel Post Service
Norton & Company
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