Ambitious Bank Robbery Ends in Death at Alvord
Three Chico youths Frank Martin John McFall and Claude Golden attempted to rob the National Bank at Alvord last Monday. Golden exposed plans leading to a deputy posse. Martin was killed McFall gravely wounded and Golden captured. Some in Graham suspect Golden sought revenge on witnesses against him in a prior cotton theft case.
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Chico
Frank Martin
John McFall
Claude Golden
Alvord
Golden
Martin
McFall
May
Graham
War offer promises easy earnings for women in spare time
Advertises an opportunity for women to earn money in leisure time by sending 25 cents to BriLIANTINA Co. Roxbury Mass to receive cloth and full directions. Claims work is easy and suitable for any woman or girl with a little spare time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briliantina Co
Roxbury
Mass
US Quiescent Amid Venezuela England Germany War
Diplomatic circles in Washington discuss how far the United States will stay restrained as Venezuela faces conflict with England and Germany. The Monroe doctrine bans foreign seizure of American soil, guiding cautious U.S. stance in the crisis.
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Washington
Venezuela
England
Germany
Uncle Sam
Casar Conquered Britain and Texas Border Survey
Congressman Stephens introduced a bill in Congress for a survey of the lines between Texas and neighboring territories along the Oklahoma and New Mexico border. The item also mentions a liver purifier product claimed to treat malaria and aid digestion, framed in a period advertising tone.
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Casar
Britain
Simmons
Stephens
Texas
Oklahoma
Congress
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Ad Endorsed by Druggist
Druggist Stearns of Shuiensburg Wisconsin praises Ballard's Horehound Syrup for relief of hoarse and croupy coughs and breathing difficulties. He notes repeat purchases after two years of sales and recommends it. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 at Graham Drug Co.
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Ballard
Stearns
Shui ‘Sburg
Wis
Graham Drug Co
Mineral Wells Rail Extension Planned for 1903 Start
P. E. Bock second vice president and general manager and conductor Wm. Burg of the Weatherford Mineral Wells and Northwestern Railroad returned from Graham where they conferred with business men about extending the Mineral Wells road to that city. Locals expect construction to begin about January 1, 1903.
Pox Dinner Tendered at Ingleside Ranch
A community event titled Pox Dinner will be held at Ingleside Q Weffery's Ranch on Friday December 26 1902 to raise funds for the local church building. Ladies are urged to bring well filled boxes and gentlemen to contribute quarters for the delicious delicacies and the sale of treats.
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Boz
Ingleside
Q Weffery
Bilious Colic Prevented with Cham-Leriain Remedy
Advert text touts Cham Leriain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea remedy. Claims double dose taken at first signs stops attacks. asserts hundreds of users report perfect success. distributed by Graham Drug Co.
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Graham Drug Co
A Costly Mistake in Medicine Ad
An advertisement urges readers to avoid costly errors with King’s New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headaches and liver or bowel troubles. The ad claims gentle but thorough relief and notes availability for 25c at Edgar Matthews drug store.
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Br. King
Edgar Matthews Drug Store
Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad Card Claims Quick Cure
An old ad asserts the CGAL ais signature appears on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo-Quinine tablets and promises a remedy that cures a cold in one day. The crude claim targets general cold relief with a branded medicine claim.
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Ais
Electric Bitters touted as remedy for nervousness and digestion
An old advertisement claims nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upsets signal revolt in the system. Electric Bitters supposedly dismember troublesome causes tone the stomach regulate kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver and purify the blood. It promises benefit for run down systems with aches vanishing and guarantees 50 cents with return if not satisfied.
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Edgar Matthews & Co
Railways seek assembly and asset transfers in Texas
Notice declares the Chicago Rock Island Gulf Texas and Mexico railways and the Choctaw Oklahoma Texas railroad apply to the Texas legislature in Austin for assembly on the second Tuesday in January 1903. The plan covers consolidations, sale of lines and franchises, bond issuance, and construction or transfer of unfinished portions to the Chicago Rock Island Gulf Railway Company and related entities. Executed by presidents W B Leeds of each company.
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Chicago, Rock Island & Tiulf Railway Company
Chicago, Rock Island & Texas Railway Company
Chicago, Rock Island & Mexico Railway Company
Choctaw, Oklahoma & Texas Railroad Company
State
Austin
Texas
Chicago, Rock Island & Gulf Railway
Chicago, Rock Island & Mexico Railway
Choctaw, Oklahoma &Texas Railroad Company
Chicago, Rock Island & Texas Railway
Omany
Cicago, Rock 1 & Gulf Railway Company
Chicago, Rocksland & Gulf Railway Company
Chicago, Rock Island & Gulf Railway Company
Chicago, Rock Inland & Gulf Railway
Rock Istayy & Guy Ramway Company
W. B. Leeds
Chicago
Rock Istaxp & Texas Railway
Chilaee
Rock Istaxp& Mraxivo Raiw Company
CueCtaw, Oklahoma & Texas Railroad Company
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Brushy Bend
Marion Henderson
Nancy Martin
Glasscock
Ella Oatman
Mt. Pleasant
Black Lands
Jennie Brighton
Eliasville
Worth Timmons
Sam Daws
Maggie Akers
Sleepy Bend
Fish Creek
Brazos River
A. B Medlan
Coif Hook
Buiuve Eyes
Chesterfield
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