Bohemian write-up scheme leaves Wichita Falls buyers short
Local residents who paid in advance for advertisements in The Bohemian of Fort Worth feel cheated. An agent promised business and residence photos with publication, used a photographer, and produced fake or unauthorized contracts. A letter from the editoress asserts no authority for the deals. The photographer’s views reportedly traveled via the express office in Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Ourse
Times
O. D
Ft. Worth
Wichita Falls Times
When the Senator Was Burned Up in California Tale
Senator Pettus of Alabama recounted a long ago overland ride to California on horseback. In a Washington capital clock room, Senator Bacon pressed for a tale, and Pettus recalled Indians capturing his party and tying them to trees, with fires burning around them. He concluded they were burned to death, then left to perish.
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Senator Pettus
Selma
Als
California
Democratic
Capitol
Washington
Bacon
Senator Bacon
A Cure for Cholera Infantum Relief Claim
Mrs Curtis Baker of Bookwalter Ohio recounts that a neighbor infant with cholera infantum recovered within two days after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as directed. She claims it never fails and has recommended it widely. For sale by Graham Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Baker
Bookwalter
Ohio
Chamberlain
Graham Drug Co
Woman's Love According to Ingersoll
A quotation explains woman's love as constant and enduring, the light that never dies, blooming in every clime. It is described as the perfume of the heart, stronger than power and death, shaping art and music from cradle songs to grand symphonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingersoll
King's New Discovery Praised for Lung Disease Cure
A testimonial from J H Johnston of Broughton Ga credits King’s New Discovery for Consumption with curing bronchitis and asthma for himself and his wife. The ad claims unrivaled relief for throat and lung diseases and offers 50c to 1.00 bottles with free trial bottles at Edgar Matthews and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Johnston
Broughton
King
Edgar Matthews and Co
General Smith Faces Calls for Tougher Punishment
Critics press for harsher action against General Smith who faces forcible retirement valued at about 2750 dollars. They argue the measure serves as a penalty while acknowledging he followed superiors.
Missouri Weather Woes Prompt Odd Farmyard Sagas
A Missouri paper laments extreme heat as liverymen soak horses to save shoes and wagons run with tongues out. Catfish stir up dust in the Gasconade River bed and must be sprinkled for fishing. A spark from a train set a railroad pond on fire burning a wagonload of bullfrogs. Ground dries so hard crawfish holes are uprooted for gas pipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Gasconade
Editor's Vigil For Local News And Public Welfare
This column advocates reader involvement to supply marriages births and deaths for a better weekly paper. It notes political chatter in Washington criticizing Secretary Root and the War Department and cites remarks by Captain Henry Harford British Consul at Manila about General Lawton. It also recounts a Salisbury quip on temperance and a British officer's humorous take on coats for mess.
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Root
Corbin
Miles
War Department
Carter
Washington
Henry Harford
Manila
Lawton
Pennsylvania Republican Nominee Arrested for Theft
A Republican congressional candidate in Pennsylvania was arrested on theft charges. The incident spots the candidate as a member of the party’s winning class in the state, highlighting a criminal allegation affecting a presumed winner.
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Congress
Pennsylvania
Public figures face moral questions in harsh days
The piece condemns using vacations to aid Senator Spooner after Wisconsin’s explosion. A Georgia sheriff fans controversy by offering to release a death row widow to the murder victim’s family, arguing it breaches law. It also questions General Wood's Panama Canal role versus a physician’s education and presidential ties.
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Georgia
General Wood
Panama Canal
Aged Woman Dies En Route Home From Dallas Station
Special to The News from McKinney Texas notes a frail elderly woman riding a northbound train to visit her eastern home before death. Passengers and staff show care as she nears her destination, but she passes away in transit and is sent to Dallas. The body of Mrs. J. N. Isarbee is returned to Dallas by the southbound Houston and Texas Central line.
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McKinney
Tex
Dallas
Houston and
Texas Central
J. N. Isarbee
Local man praises Diarrhoea Remedy after illness in Arkansas
A. J. Cottingham visited Washington County Arkansas to see his sister and fell ill with flux. He used Diarrhoea Remedy and was greatly pleased by the prompt cure. He wrote the manufacturers in praise. Cottingham resides at Lockland Arkansas, and Graham Drug Co sells the remedy.
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A. J. Cottingham
Washington County Ark
Chamberlain
Mr. Cottingham
Lockland Ark
Graham Drug Co
Burglars Enter Back Window Steal Cash and Jewelry
A couple reports burglars entering via a back window last night and taking all their money, jewelry, and silverware. They say they fled before an injunction could be served, after the couple hurried to Judge Thingumbob for a writ.
Secret to her beauty revealed by New Life Pills
Claimant touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as the secret to perfect skin and energy. The testimonial promises all organs active, digestion improved, headache relief, and mood steadiness. Offered by Edgar Matthews & Co for 25e.
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Dr. King
Edgar Matthews & Co
Some Postscripts and Odd News Bits
A collage of curious facts and observations from diverse places. Topics include language origins in usage, a glass breaking by song, Boise water supply to buildings, a governor’s wife’s baby rhino ceros, reactions to extreme cold vs heat, carrier pigeons race Rome to Ghent, wealthy plans for a Long Island speedway, beetle coloration, dog barking habits, San Francisco Newsboys union seeking Labor Council admission, thatched roofs in the Transvaal and a galvanized iron boom anticipated.
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Boise
Idaho
New Borneo
Rome
Ghent
Long Island
East
West Indies
San Francisco
The
Newsboys’ Union
Labor Council
Transvaal
Citation to Unknown Owner in Young County Texas
State of Texas and Young County issue a tax delinquency suit against land in Abstract No 184. 401 acres subject to claims by J W Cloud A J Baker J J Faulks L W Faulks. tax year 1961 amounting to 12.63 dollars. District Court of Young County summoned owners to appear August term 1902 to defend and show cause for foreclosure. Judge Gro McLaren signed July 11 1902 in Graham Texas.
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Texas
Young
J. W. Cloud
A. J. Baker
J. J. Faulks
L. W. Faulks
Young County
District Court
State of Texas
Graham
Gro. McLaren
Delinquent Texas land tax suit in Young County
State of Texas files suit in Young County District Court to collect 5.20 dollars in 1901 taxes on 80 acres in the south half of Abstract 1852 held by R. L. Richardson. Case set for All term 1902 to condemn land, foreclose taxes and costs. Official seal dated July 11, 1902, Geo. McLaren clerk.
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State OF
Texas
District Court
Young County
Graham
Geo. McLaren
Young Co
American Gentleman Seeks Bohemian Society Entree
An American gentleman visiting London desires admission to congenial bohemian society. He enjoys theaters and frivolities rather than archeology or botany and proposes liberal terms for entry.
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London
Women and Kidney Trouble Warns of Miserable Effects
Kidney trouble harms mind and vigor in both women and men, with children born afflicted and symptoms like frequent urination and bed-wetting. Swamp Root is promoted as the remedy, available in fifty cent and one dollar sizes, with samples and pamphlets offered by mail from Dr. Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton, NY.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
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Buncombe
Lord Salisbury
England
Salisbury
Mesa
Senator Spooner
Wisconsin
County of Young
KE. B. Norman
BR. F. Annoup
J. B. Newars
Provident
J. M. Norman
G.F. Mxece
Ass’t
Beckham Jational Bank
Cicero Smith
MO. C. Kay
Chas. Gay
A. A. Morrison
Graham National Bank
Capital
Dirsotons
Graham, Texas
Markley
Belknap
Olney
Brazos River
R. C. McPhalll
Chas. Widmayer’s
Blacksmith and Woodshop
Salt Lake City
Colorado
Michigan
Klinesota
New York
Denver
Chicago
W. HH. Firth
G. P
White
T Carls
James F. “Ballard
St. Louis
Wwe
Mr. Bryan
Congressional
Bryan
Leader
Neil
Guarantee Loan and Banking Co. of
R. C. McPhails
J. C. Casburn
WA. Morris
J. H. Rubenkoenig
W. J Rehders
J.C. Kay
R. C. McPhaill
Sect
Lyon & Matthews
Jacksboro
Rock Stable
Anderson
Proprieto
Graham Hotel
Dalllas
Della M. Strayer
Tully
Kan
Cardus
Thedford
Ladies’ Advisory Department
Chattanooga Medicine Company
Chattanooga
Tena
Pracik
E. P. Turner
Gan
Paser
Da.i.tas
U. S
D.C
Maras
Copyvnicuts &c
Mann & Co
Scientific American
All Newsdealera
Tunn & Co
Graham Divg Co
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