Graham Leader: Comanche Chief changes editor and staff
The Comanche Chief gains new ownership with Thomas buying a bait stake and M Vernon taking over the business department. The Graham Leader notes the paper remains strong while adding editorial control and new leadership. It mentions local incidents including a Shackelford County grand jury defacing a public school building and obituaries. Weather and travel notes appear alongside broader regional stories.
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Thomas
M. Vernon
Shackelford County
Electric Bitters and Weyler Policy Highlight Turmoil
Electric Bitters touted to cure sluggish liver and bilious fevers with a sharp price of 140 per bottle at Akin's Drug Store. General Weyler escalates scorched earth tactics burning homes and plantations to suppress insurgents as Chippewa flood forces villagers from their night homes to higher ground.
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Weyler
Dr King's New Discovery Praised in Michigan Letter
A Dimondale Michigan clergyman Rev J Gunder wan endorses Dr Kings New Discovery for pneumonia and severe coughs. He cites rapid relief for a pastor's wife after terrible paroxysms and credits a trial at D K Co's Drug Store with quick effective results.
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J. Gunderwan
Dimondale
Mich
Noted Wedding Descriptions Stir Society Pages
A garbled society note from a Texas paper references a St Owells wedding and reactions to a bride’s undergarments with phrases about ten suites and high quality. The fragment hints at public scrutiny and sensationalism over intimate attire during nuptials.
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Stowell Society
the Republic
Texas
Women influence and purity in politics urged in Denver address
W F Bryan praises mothers and wives for shaping politics toward virtue in a Denver event. He argues political reform begins at home with guardians of children and warns against special privileges tied to wealth. The piece notes Seymour’s victory in recent elections for senator, representative, district judge, and district attorney.
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W F.bryan
Denver
Palorado
Phasii
Bethany
Iidren
President Cleveland’s annual message highlights foreign policy limits
The reading covers Armenia, Cuba, and Venezuela with questions on intervention and arbitration. It cites Treasury and pension figures, tariff policy, greenbacks, bank tax reductions, and Navy progress, noting Cleveland’s stance against free silver and calls for fiscal reform. An Alabama Johnson grass note adds agricultural tips and a Christian-social critique.
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Cleveland
Armenia
Cupa
Venezuela
U. S
Treasury
Post Office Service
Navy
Interior
Interior Department
Congress
Pension Department
Cuba
Democratic Strongholds and the McKinley Era Praise
The Bonham News notes Georgia Democrats praising Charles F. Crisp’s memory after electing his son as successor. It urges unity and active participation to support Mr. McKinley’s administration, urging temperance democracy and electing a Democrat majority to prevent harm.
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McKinley
Bonham News
Georgia
Charles F. Crisp
Poster versus newspaper advertising sparked by theatre managers
The debate over poster versus newspaper ads continues as managers rely more on newspapers to reach the public. Posters are seen as relics of a crude stage, while newspapers reach thousands and offer broad enlightenment of theatrical wares. Also notes President Cleveland’s view of political realignments and Bryan’s vote tally as the Democratic party faces major issues including opposition to trusts and the bimetallic standard.
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St. Louis Republic
Cleveland
Chicago
Indianapolis
Bryan
Democratic Party
O.tumwa
Iowa
Sun
Out of office Cleveland Faces Democratic Backlash
The New York Journal condemns Cleveland for betraying democracy and violating civil service reform. It likens him to Benedict Arnold and says the country press supports removing the preferred creditor clause of the assignment law to protect honor and prevent bankrupts from privileging creditors.
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The
New York Journal
Cleveland
Benedict Arnold
Texas
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Ad for Various Ailments
Bucklen s Arnica Salve advertised as the best in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chafed hands chilblains corns and all skin pains. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and is priced at 25 cents per box through D K Akin & Co.
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Bucklen
D. K. Akin & Coa
Berlin
Clayton, Nevada Co. Ark
Eureka Chemical & Mfg. Co
la Crossy
Wis
Two Buzz Laws in Texas But Danger Lurks in Division and Homestead Debates
Weatherford warns that newspapers and public figures should avoid calls for division of Texas or attacks on the homestead law. He asserts Texans share a unified identity and that the homestead protection is a core Texas value. He likens opposing both issues to rushing into danger, saying the wrong side invites ruin.
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Texas
Weatherford News
Appeal for Cuba in St Louis letter to President Cleveland
The Cuban relief committee of St Louis asks President Cleveland to grant belligerent rights to Cuba, arguing humanitarian motives to end the war and spare civilians. The piece also notes a separate quote blaming McKinley’s election for cotton price declines, accusing Wall Street speculators of market manipulation.
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Cuba
St. Louis
Cuban Relief Committee
Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Washington
St. Louis Republic
Col
James H. Allen
Allen- West Commission Company
McKinley
New York
Wall Street
Parody Upbeat Mockery On Crime Punishment
A Greenville Messenger quoted piece mocks delaying ads and criminal acts with a paralyzed man case and a sheriff demanding stock keys. It references Hungary where a bigamist must live with all wives, presenting a sharp, satirical take on punishment and social consequences.
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Hungary
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Mrabam
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First Baptist Church At
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Au& Hood
Buzzards
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Mineral Wells
Weatherford Times
Culberson
VELS
Iaio
Datinet
Turaey
Rad Rine
Johnson
Alabama
W. Donathan
Houston
Johnson Grase
McCulloch County
Christ
Leaven Braon
Scott
Mott & Bowne
Segret Societies
Young County Lodge
A. BR. McDonano
W. Axim
Knights of Pythine Bell
B& A. Kitson
W. L. Graves
N.U
Fisage
Haanis
P. Corethion Lodge
Knights
Astie Malievry
T. Seronen
Jo. W Akin
Castoria
Hood
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
District Court of Young Co
Graham Mercantile Co
Ph Ape
ATV
E. B. Norman
B. W. Drum
Fousg County
C. Isham
J. T. Hunt
G. M. Sturham
John Pohlmann
Graham, Texas
H. Schuster
Reaize
Anuel
Punphin Sead
Abdavia Rochelle Salts
Aoe Sada
LM Flichiv
New York World
Conan Doyle
Jerome
Stanley Weyman
Mary E. Wilkins
Anthony Hope
Bret Harte
Evander Matthews
Howe
N. P. Whitmire
Greenville
C. Howe
C. Gage
M. C
B. Wilson
Fleming, Texas
Galveston
Dallas
Furmere
P A. Martin
Young County
Court House
Kay
Grahm
Qoe
Finlay
Graham, Young County
O Te College
Crawford
Eee
Jo W. A. Morris
Beckham
Nat'n’! Bank
TEAAB
M. H.chism
Gorrisaen
N. Price
Graham & Co
Castorla
Litdine
Howard
of Mineral Wells
D. M. Howard
Mineral Wells Lumber Co
Carey-Lombard Lumber Co
Dr. Shineles
W. L. Kearns, Mang
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