Earthquake Shocks Rattle Central Texas Towns
An Austin special dated January reports the first known Texas quake felt across Bastrop Giddings Elgin Paige and nearby areas. Shocks lasted four to six seconds with plaster falls and rattling dishes. clocks stopped. minor damage minimal and no serious injuries noted.
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Prohibition amendment would sweep Massachusetts, Globe Democrat says
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat argues that a prohibition amendment would win statewide if placed before voters without political hurdles. It notes urban centers would oppose while rural districts favor prohibition, as municipal election results indicate a net urban majority against liquor traffic.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
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Globe Democrat
Wart remedy share row in Weatherford issue
A Weatherford issue from December 31, 1886 features a curious letter about wart treatments. The writer endorses a peculiar method involving burying a white bean after rubbing it on the wart, claiming it would prevent regrowth for a century. A reader questions whether to bury the wart or the bean.
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Weatherford
EpiTor Sun
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Recapitulation of Funds in Young County Texas Court
The report lists balances across multiple funds including Jury Fund Road and Bridge General County Special Repair Permanent School and more with totals and indebtedness. It states these figures were made examined and approved by the Commissioners Court of Young County Texas at Graham on January 3rd 1557 with signatories JH D Williams presiding officer and A T Gay county clerk. Total shown is 478.66.
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Jury Fund Exhibit A Paid During the Quarter
A short note indicates that Exhibit A of the jury fund was paid during the quarter ending, detailing disbursements and allocations to the court, jurors, and related expenses.
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