Congress at Fort Worth shows rough entertainment and cake walk
The third day session featured cowboy shows with bucking broncos, rope work, and steer tying. Later at Elites Hall a cake walk and dances by negro performers entertained a large crowd, followed by remarks from Senor Pablo Martinez del Rio and Hon. E.S. Peters on cotton and Mexico.
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Congress
Bases
Texas
Buffalo Isla
Jarlet
Eltts Hall
el Forrin
E.S. Peters
Texts
Cotton Growers’ Association
Sutton
Republic of Mexico
Provident Diaz
Pablo Martinez del Rio
Generi
Mexico
United States
Fer Ag
Wd & Foud
Jeffers Fassett Nuptials Recited at Lawn Lake
Louis R Jeffers and Elizabeth Fassett were married by Reverend Crow at the Lawn Lake Presbyterian church on December 20. A large gathering witnessed the ceremony and a reception followed with ample refreshments and dancing into the early morning hours. The couple will reside on the groom’s farm with his parents and have received many gifts.
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Batherville Democrat
Cost of the War and its Global Aftermath
The article notes total war costs at 50 million dollars with monthly peak expenditures of 29 million for industry duty. It argues the price includes loss of colonies, yet grants Cuba freedom and new territories, while Spain gains by relinquishing colonies. It discusses U.S. aims in the Philippines and Cuba, urging patience to avoid conflict and noting delays in peace treaty ratification influencing native tensions.
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Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Calonias
Viteilo
Mombara
United State
United States
Buttermaker's Convention at Sioux Balls Dot Dot
Very low rail rates advertised via BOR GN Ry for a January round trip from Sioux Dalla with sale through January 31. Tickets available from agents including J Méntox, Gd P & Tox. return option or further details through agents.
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Sioux Balls
Oallon
Méntox
Admiral Dewey and War Heroes on Our Tablet
A patriotic verse listing figures from the Spanish American War era. It pairs admirals like Dewey with Cuban insurgents, ships such as the Oregon, and battles near Manila and Cuba. The piece honors brave acts, weaponry, and the resolve of American forces against Spain. It references locations, ships, and figures such as Hobson and Toral, framed as a public tablet of fame.
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Ft. Worth
Ally
Healan
Pacific
JS Bexanson
Jeffers—Fassett
Cervera
Dewey
Bob Vans
Spait
Florida
Hobson
Toral
Manila
Nelson
Oregon
Deserying
Vizcaya
Cadiz
Marqiart Steel
Hartigon
Cameron
Gatz
Jo. Hardie & Co
Graettinger, Towa
City Meat Market
Rhe Oo
Iowa
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