Promoted Fifth and Sixth Graders in Local School
In a Christmas period report, 25 students from Miss Myrtle Hurley’s sixth grade were sent downstairs with 19 from the fifth grade. After two weeks the class consolidated to the sixth grade only. Of the 25, 2 moved away, 10 failed, 13 succeeded. Seventy percent advanced to seventh grade across both rooms with listed names of promoted boys and girls. Additional local notes include visitors, sickness, cattle movement, and rainfall with mentions of Boll weevils and school census activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Hurley
Elbert Franklin
Marshall Henson
Spencer McKenzie
Ralph McDonald
Roy Seale
Robin Matlock
Vira Franklin
Edna Belle Lyons
Allene Mitchell
Ma Myers
Vida Scott
Stella Tullos
Sadie Watkins
Miss M. Hurley
Hal Warren
Roland Treen
Delbert McKenzie
Willie Matlock
Lena Franklin
Vera Monkhouse
Berta McDaniel
Leona Yunger
Pearl Gilliland
Water wagon warning and salve advert note
A wife urges her husband to board the water wagon against his will, risking a splash if he resists. For burns or scalds, apply Chamberlain's Salve to quickly ease pain and heal the injury. Sold by J. H. Baine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. H. Baia
Hood's Texas Brigade Association Annual Meeting Planned
Hood’s Texas Brigade Association invites survivors from the 1st 4th and 5th Texas regiments plus 18th Georgia and 3rd Arkansas to Jacksonville Texas for a two day gathering June 25 and 26 1908. Roster deposits finalization monument planning for Capitol grounds at Austin discussed. Secretary Geo A Braward to publish rail exclusions. members urged to bring gifts.
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Maynard
Tex
Hood
Texas Brigade Association
Texas
Georgia
Gephen’s Legion
Arkansas
Jasonville
Texas Brigade
Capitol Grounds
Austin
Geo. A. Braward
Jacksonville
T. Hll
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup Endorsed by Ida Resident
Mee Wm. BL Anderson M. D. of Soda Springs Idaho testifies Bees Laxative Cough Syrup relieves coughs and colds where other remedies failed. Gentle laxative effects suit children. Pleasant to take. For coughs colds hoarseness shopping cough. Money refunded if not satisfied. Palace Drag Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mee Wm. BL Anderson M. D
Soda Springs
Ida
Palace Drag Store
Wednesday Club Meeting and Forty-Two Champion
The Wednesday Club met with Miss Mamie Ballard and Miss Ida Mae Murray triumphed as Forty-Two champion by winning ten of eleven games. Attendees included Mesdames S Houston R C Teas J L Donald O L Ezzell J C McDaniel and Misses Mattie Ida Mae Murray Lizzie Mayes Elna Hughes Nelle Houston Alice Tulips Roberta Hooks and the hostess. Mrs S V Houston to host next meeting. A hint of commentary on wives and a quip about Harry Thaw and Hittites closes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Ballard
Ida Mae Murray
Mesdames S. ¥. Houston
R. C. Teas
J. L. Donald
O. L. Ezzell
J. C. McDaniel
Mattie
Lizzie Mayes
Elna Hughes Nelle Houston
Alice Tulips
Roberta Hooks
Leader Plans Truce Between Peerlees and Fearless Teddy
The Leader appears to arrange a ceasefire between the Peerlees faction and Fearless Teddy, signaling a potential pause in hostilities. Details on the terms or timeline remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peerlees
Teddy
Dr Miles Nervine advertised to restore nervous energy
An old advertisement claims sickness stems from weak organs and low nerve force. It touts Dr Miles Nervine as restoring health and includes a testimonial from Mrs Rose Otto of Columbus Ohio. The ad promises a refund if the first bottle does not help and cites Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
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Miles’ Nervine
Iles
Rose Otto
Columbus
Ohio
Miles
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Death of Wm Pruse Near Charlottenburg at 77
Lavaca County Texas May 25 WM Pruse died at his home near Charlottenburg last Wednesday morning after breakfast at age 77 He leaves a wife and four sons William Hubert Gustav and Max The funeral was held at Charlottenburg cemetery Thursday at 4 pm Rev Konzack officiating The correspondent visited Halletsville last Saturday to consult a dentist Aud H Stulken is ill A heavy rain yesterday aided corn and cotton The Irish potato crop is small this year but better in some areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Stulken
How To Make 25000 a Year Through Shorthand Training
Motivational ad urging quick action and offering Hill's Business College programs in shorthand and typing at discounted rates. Claims rapid career gains, high salaries, and strong demand for graduates at top firms, plus a Dr Shoop Restorative健康 note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Ireland
America
Hill’s Business College
Waco
Texas
Memphis
Tenn
Pile remedy guaranteed at Palace Drug Store
A ready to use treatment for piles promises prompt relief and healing. The product is marketed as guaranteed and available at Palace Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Drug Store
Fewer Laws Better Laws Resolution Adopted by Texas Press Association
Mineral Wells Texas May 23 A state press association resolution declares support for fewer and better laws urged by agricultural and commercial interests to aid Texas development The resolution praised Texas press patriotism and urged members to back the movement Signatures listed include C F Lehman Louis J Wortham R H McCarty and others The commentary notes opposition to anti pass laws as a restraint on state resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Wells
Tex
State Press Association
Texas Press Association
United Agricultural and Commercial Interests
Texas
American Republic
C. F. Lehman
Louis J. Wortham
R. H. McCarty
L. B. Shook
R. E. Yantis
C. P. Thomas
Homer D. Wade
Sam
The Original Fox and His Unkissed Grapes
A cryptic line equates the fox as a man and the grapes as girls he could not kiss, framing a fablelike metaphor about desire and unattainable targets. The phrasing hints at a riddle or parable tone rather than a strict news item.
Panama revolutionists Fall Before Taft in Hill Scene
In Laporte Indiana locals debate the town as a potential site for a new graveyard after a chaotic incident where Panama revolutionists toppled over encountering Taft. authorities consider the event unsettled amid civic planning concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
One Hundredth Anniversary of Jefferson Davis Postponed
The Daughters of the Confederacy postpone the 100th anniversary birth celebration of Jefferson Davis to Friday June 5. The program includes opening address by Hon. T. P. Morris music and recitations with Miss Elna Hughes Rosalie Stevenson and Miss Lizzie Mayes. A sales pitch for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is noted at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of the Confederacy
Jefferson Davis
T. P. Morris
Bonnie Blue
Elna Hughes
S.V. Houston
T. J. Short
Rosalie Stevenson
W.O. Murray
Confederacy
Dixie
Lizzie Mayes
Life’s wheel not a roulette, fortunes aren’t by chance
A reflective line compares life to a wheel, arguing that laziness mistakes luck for fate and denies personal effort as the path to achievement. It emphasizes that steady work shapes outcomes rather than random spins of luck.
Quote on love and conquest in a reflective line
A cleaving thought about desire and pride appeals to readers as a man laments not over past loves but over loves never won, capturing a timeless tension between aspiration and loss through restrained, poised language.
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Louis Howard
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S. Sheley
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John Gentry
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W. A. Reese
John Henry
N. B. Phillips
Alamo City
Dr. S. Petree
Katie
Lizzie von Dohlen
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Tom Wright
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Johnnie Gray
Mattie Howard
Tib Henson
Hood’s Texas Brigade Association
Harry Thaw
Shoop
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Eve
Ballard
W. L. Settle
Richmond
Ballard Snow Liniment CO
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ST. Louis
DeWitt
J. H. Bain
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Drug Store
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