Morton the farmer and the call for agricultural leadership
In editorials the farmers mock Secretary Morton yet concede he is a farmer because he runs the work of others. The piece argues true representation requires leaders who are proven farming figures, not men merely with titles, and warns against belittling the farmer’s calling. A separate anecdote recalls a sober life lesson framed by a father’s fear for his son’s future.
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Farmers’ Alliance
Morton
Secretary of Agriculture
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Cupples
Marshall Field
Chicago
John Wanmaker
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Freddie
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Freddy
Cedar Rapids
Alabama
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Idaho
Kansas
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South Dakota
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Weaver
Minnesota
Oregon
Georgia peach crop threatened by frost risk
Georgia farmers fear a frost could ruin tender buds after warm weather that hastened blooming. The article notes frost danger endangers a potentially good peach harvest and urges protection of prospects for farmers.
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Georgia
Ram's Horn Observations on Wealth and Faith
The writing argues happiness does not come from wealth or money. It warns against worshiping money and urges giving to God rather than hoarding riches. It cites Job to show true richness comes from faith, not material possessions.
Contested Slab in Lu beck Cathedral Inscription
In Lu beck Germany a centuries old cathedral slab quotes a Christ message about misnamed virtues and obedience. The tablet links to Ella Wheeler Wilcox who is humorously claimed to have been a cat, suggesting a playfuligue mixing of historic inscription with a literary aside.
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Lubeck
Germany
Christ
Blessing in disguise for Texas cattle trade halt
The Colorado Times argues the federal quarantine line harms Texas cattlemen by restricting shipment and threatens regional commerce. It cites a path to relief through Texas quarantine enforcement and warns against smugglers as the season approaches.
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Texas
Secretary of Agriculture
State Commission For
the Times
Colorado Times
Prohibition Debate Cites Huge Liquor Bill and Personal Liberty
A Mineral Wells Graphic editorial mocks prohibitionists while noting the nation spends 900 million dollars on liquor annually. It compares silver dollar weights and lengths to illustrate the bill and argues anti liquor laws infringe personal liberty, mentioning the Louisiana lottery and boxing prizes as counterpoints.
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the Republic
Corbett Fitzsimmons
Dan Stuart
Republic
Denman the Blaine saddle horse dies near Trenton Me
Denman, the favorite saddle horse of James G. Blaine, died on a farm near Trenton Maine at twenty five. After Blaine’s death the horse was sent to the farm by Mrs. Blaine and kept comfortable without work for the rest of his days.
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Denman
James G. Blaine
Trenton
Mr. Blaine
First Woman Appointed Riley County Physician
Dr. Mabel Spencer of Kansas City Kansas has been named County Physician for Riley County Kansas becoming the state’s first woman to hold the post.
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Mabel Spencer
Kansas City
Kan
Riley County
Mills of Texas politics noted as wavering on free silver stance
The New York Mercury portrait of Senator Roger Quarles Mills notes his shifting finance position from free silver to gold and back, reflecting inconsistent votes on the Dingley bill substitute. It cites Mills’ history as a free silver advocate, later linked to Cleveland and portraying him as wavering on the issue. Also mentions cotton shipments from Texas to Japan affecting U S mill supplies.
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The
New York Mercury
Mills
Texas
Roger Quarles Mills
House
Senate
Cleveland
Weatherford Prohibition Stance Gains Public Support Says Parker County News
The Parker County News argues that the open saloon has harmed families and morals in Weatherford. It claims public sentiment has driven prohibition gains, citing sworn statements and citizen signatures to support the claim.
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Weatherford
Mineral Wells
Perdition
Daily News
Parker County News
Democratic Executive Committee Meeting Notice
A. T. Gay requests Young County Democrats to assemble at Graham Court House on Saturday February 29 1596 at 11 a m to act on the state party call and other party welfare business. Membership's prompt attendance is urged.
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Dem
Young County
Texas
A. T. Gay
Com. Young Co
Masonic Notice and Local Professionals Directory
Masonc B A Botts Chapter No 167 meets near full moons with visiting companions invited. Attorney at law and land agent listed for Graham, Young County Texas. Dentists E F Lewis and D R M H Chism in Graham Texas. Photographer near West side of 9 square. Physicians listed with offices in Graham and Co's dry goods.
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Masonic
B. A
Young County Lodge
A. R. McDowalp
Corinthian Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
J.T. Rickmay
C. C. Jo. W. Akin
ID A. Marin
Young County
Beck National Bank
Graham, Teeas
Ownson & A & Aki Attorneys AT Law
Graham
Texas
Young and
S Counties
Morrison Street
Graham, Young County
Dentist Bey
9 Square
Gorrissen’s
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W.J Hewer
Monan Ryz
N. G. Ec
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O. E. Foxtar
Jr, Harn
A Cc. Kay
Graham, T
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BS. Paice
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