Travelogue from Salt Lake to San Francisco with quake sights
J W Proffitt recounts a westward journey by Southern Pacific Express from Ogden to Salt Lake City and on to San Francisco. He describes desert Nevada, Sierra Nevada snow, fertile Sacramento Valley wheat fields, a new method of harvesting, and the wrecked city of San Francisco postquake, noting high prices and the challenge of rebuilding before heading toward Los Angeles. He closes with plans to write again.
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Cala
Strong Ears
Salt Lake
Southern Pacific
Limited Express
Ogden
Nevada
Siera Nevada Mountains
Sacramento Valley
San Francisco
Savoy
California
J. W. Proffitt
Fresno Letter Describes Cal World’s Beauty and People
In Fresno on July 26 1906 a traveler reports a long auto journey through a vast diverse landscape near Tresno California praising the climate fruits and vegetables and noting no religious fanaticism unlike Texas He admires the friendly populace and contemplates living west of the mountains despite fears of earthquakes and shakes.
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Tresno
Cal
California
Tex
Texas
Make Hay While the Sun Shines Lesson for Thrifty Households
A thrifty farmer and household lesson warn that sunny days may end quickly and that dysentery diarrhoea and cholera morbus can strike suddenly. Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is recommended as the best known medicine for immediate treatment and delay may prove fatal. For sale by All Deuggists.
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Chamberlain
Special Clubbing Offer for Local Newspaper Pair
Strong minded up to date men seek a good general newspaper to stay connected with the outside world. The Dallas Semi weekly News combines The Graham Lea der and The Daas Semi weekly News to keep farmers and families posted on Local News Home Enterprises State News National Affairs Foreign Matters. For 1.75 dollars, one year156 copies. Farmers Forum in The News adds value for farmers stockmen and intelligent readers of this locality.
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Dallas
Graham Leader
Daas
Times
Farmers’ Forum
Hunt's Cure Ad Ends Skin Ailment Troubles
W. M. Christian of Rutherford Tennessee endorses Hunt's Cure as the sole remedy to cure eczema ringworm and other itching ailments. The testimonial claims the product never fails and is sold for 50c per box.
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Hunt
W. M. Christian
Ruthford Tenn
Wheat Threshing Advances. Cotton Prospects Bright
In Ingleside this morning residents report health remains good as half the wheat crop is thrashed. Bill Taack's large thrasher aims to finish this week while cotton prospects are strong at 10c. Mrs Bailey and daughter Miss Lillie depart with Mr and Mrs Young for a visit in Bowie Texas.
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Bill Taack
Bailey
Lillie
Young
Spring Creek
Bowie
Texas
Prospectors and visitors fill weekly note in Bonham area
The column lists Alma Jones and family of Bonham, plus other locals and visitors. Homer Bird travels to Blanket for employment, with Leonard Bird and relatives joining. T. E. Williamson makes a Friday trip to Graham, others visit Camp Creek and Olney. Orville Lancaster of Alvord visits Williamson. Mark Herring plans to return to McLennan county after two weeks nearby. ANITEMIZER.
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Alma Jones
Bonham
Fannin County
T. E. Williamson
Homer Bird
Blanket
Texas
Leonard Bird
Graham
D.C. Cook
Malone
Maggie
Olney
J. C. Gibbs
Camp Creek
Orvill Lancaster
Alvord
Mark Herring
Wash
Leon Gillespie
McLennan
Henry Rogers
Mountain Park
Okla
D.C. Gibbs
Anitemizer
One Bottle or Less Malaria Cure Claim
An advertisement asserts Cheatham's Chill Tonic can promptly and thoroughly free one from malaria and guarantee a cure for any kind of chills. It promises a complete remedy in one bottle or less.
Loving News Roundup Reflects Local Elections and Events
In Loving the primary drew 29 votes with many men present yet many unqualified or indifferent. The Loving nine tied 8 to 9 after a game with the Farmer team Saturday. Property transfers include J C Ramsey selling to Holt of Erath County and buying the Baker place near Red Top. Eric Chastain sells to Eldridge Harrison for 20 dollars per acre. Visitors include Mrs Jones from the Territory to see daughter Mrs Sanders, and T J Jones visiting Bryson. Claud Reeves and wife return from Oklahoma. Prof W M Plaster returns from Dallas on business. Mrs Viola Miller visits near Salem. Will Steadham and wife welcome a baby boy, one of about a dozen born recently in Loving.
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Loving
Farmer
J. C. Ramsey
Holt
Kerath County
Baker Place
Farmer Road
Red Top
Eric Chastain
Eldridge Harrison
Jones
Territory
Sanders
T. J. Jones
Bryson
Claud Reeves
Oklahoma
W. M. Plaster
Dallas
Viola Miller
Brother Shults
Salem
Will Steadhbam
Unnecessary Expense Promised Relief From Colic Remedy
Acute attacks of colic diarrhoea and dysentery come on suddenly and relief must be obtained. Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy can relieve the patient before a doctor arrives. It has never failed even in severe cases and no family should be without it. For sale by All Druggists.
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Chamberlain
Mrs. Sallie Burriss Dies In Spring Creek Home
Mrs. Sallie Burriss wife of W M Burris died at her mother Mrs Gathens home in Spring Creek last Wednesday July 25 and was buried in Oak Grove cemetery Friday evening. She had suffered poor health for years. Sympathy extends to the husband and relatives.
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Sallie Burriss
W. M. Burris
Gathens
Spring Creek
Oak Grove Cemetery
Dr King’s New Life Pills praised in letter
John N Pleasant of Magnolia Indiana declares the pills solve periodic attacks of biliousness and habitual constipation. The ad guarantees satisfaction or money refunded. Available for 25 cents at B S Doty Co drug store.
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Dr. King
John N. Pleasant
Magnolia
Ind
B.S. Doty & Co
Dng
Thrice-a-Week World aims to be best paper in 1906
The New York World Thrice-a-Week Edition promises full, prompt, accurate global news and fair political reporting. It highlights serialized novels by top authors, with a special feature long known for style. Subscriptions: $1 per year for 156 issues, or $1.65 for both this paper and The Granay Leaver.
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Granay
James T Vaughan Repairs Jewelry at Blake ney’s Pharmacy
James T Vaughan offers jewelry clock and watch repair services with a satisfaction guarantee at Blake ney s Pharmacy, advertising skilled workmanship and reliable service in the local shop.
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James T. Vaughan
Blakeney’s
Merchants urged to sell farmers on parcels post opposition
In Washington, Rep. O W Gillespie of Texas attacks the parcels post bill, urging merchants to explain its risks to farmers at home. He warns deficits could balance on every citizen, threaten country merchants and small towns, and raise taxes to fund mail order discounts.
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Washington
O. W. Gillespie
Texas
Fort Worth
Gillespie
Congress
Campbell's Path to Nomination on Third Ballot
The writer argues Tom Campbell will enter the state convention with about one third of the vote. Bell is expected to drop out first and its remaining votes prorated among candidates by county strength. This would widen Campbell's lead on the second ballot and, after the next drop, secure his nomination on the third ballot under the Terrell election law to ensure fair play.
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Tom Campbell
Bell
Bel
Campbell
Texas Democracy
Dallas News Secures Southwest Uncle Remus Rights
The Dallas News will publish Uncle Remus stories in color illustrations by J Conde, exclusive in the Southwest. The service starts July 1, honoring Joel Chandler Harris for his instructive and entertaining tales enjoyed by all ages.
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Joel Chandler Harris
Uncle Remus
The
Dallas News
Southwest
J. Conde
Harris
South
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