Domestic science for girls urged by Rev Jones
Rev Jenkins Lloyd Jones criticizes girls who cannot bake bread or manage a household and advocates a domestic science school for girls. He claims such schools exist in many homes and home economics is best, while noting some girls grow into capable wives and mothers without early work. He argues that working is not inherent to all and that marriage burdens test readiness.
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Jenkins Lloyd Jones
Home Kitchen
San Antonio Express
Rev Jones
Exceptional Judge Gillaspie Reappointed to Harris Galveston Bench
The Houston Post reports Judge J. K. P. Gillaspie is reappointed to the criminal district court bench for Harris and Galveston counties. His term expired, Governor Sayers named him as successor. Gillaspie waited for confirmation from the new governor, displaying notable delicacy in public life. He has an excellent juristic record, regarded as among the state’s best district judges.
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Harris
Galveston
J. K. P. Gillaspie
Criminal Court
Gillaspie
Sayers
Lanhams
Houston Post
Villaspie
The Youths Companion 1903 Volume Announcement
A leading periodical outlines the 1903 year contents and weekly summaries. It promises condensed news, nonpartisan commentary, and coverage of American life, with a $1.75 annual subscription and delivery from Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkley St
Boston
Mass
Senator West Calls For Immediate Action On Coal Relief
Senator West denounces delaying the resolution to remove the duty on anthracite coal, arguing it is no longer a partisan issue but a humanitarian crisis. He says women and children have frozen to death and condemns senators for silence and party rigidity while calling for urgent remedy.
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West
Finance Committee
Aldrich
Congressional admission of territories urged by Florida paper
The Florida Times-Union calls Congress to end Territorial forms by admitting all territories. It argues qualified Americans coast to coast deserve state citizenship and says rejection of New Mexico and Arizona should not block Oklahoma and Indian Territory from statehood.
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Florida Times-Union and Citizen
Congress
Ocean
Gulf
Lakes
New Mexico
Arizona
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
If Unwell Try a 50c bottle of HEROMe product
Isaac Story of Ava Missouri writes in September 1900 that after twelve months of stomach trouble and dumb chills he was cured in two weeks by Hersine prescribed by Dr J M Mary. He praises the medicine and notes Graham Drug Co sold it locally.
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Isaac Story
Ava, Mo
J. M. Mary
Graham Drug Co
A Costly Custom in Death of Congressman Tongue
The death of Congressman Tongue of Oregon in Washington prompted both Senate and House to adjourn for a day. Five members from each chamber escorted his remains, a customary yet criticized ritual. A funeral committee traveled in a government train across the continent at public expense, followed by eulogistic speeches, prompting questions about its value and cost.
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Congressman Tongue
Oregon
Washington
Senate
House
Dislocated Shoulder Relief With Pain Balm Endorsed
Mrs. Johanna Soderholm of Argus Falls Minnesota dislocated her shoulder and was helped by a surgeon. Her son bought Chamberlains Pain Balm from Graham Drug Co to ease the pain, aid sleep, and he now recommends it to others.
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Johanna Soderholm
Argus Falls
Minn
Chamberlain
Graham Drug Co
Pistol Toting and the Call for Stronger Penalties
A contemporaneous opinion argues pistol toting fuels killings in Texas and demands a return to jail terms of twenty to sixty days. The writer notes that era reduced carrying, while fines alone increased it, and urges the legislature to restore imprisonment to curb the public menace.
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Texas
Electric Bitters Promised Cure for Stomach Liver Kidney Ailments
A health ad warns a woman may ignore stomach and backache until a breakdown, urging immediate use of Electric Bitters. It claims the tonic cures stomach liver and kidney troubles, revives the system, and guarantees by Edgar Matthews Druggist at 50 cents.
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Edgar Matthews Drugg'st
Domestic Troubles and Dr. King's New Life Pillers
Fragmentary ad-like note references domestic troubles and a claim of Dr. King's New Life Pills easing liver troubles. Mentions Matthews Drug and gar unclear product details. The readable portion suggests a generic medicinal remedy promotion without clear dates or entities.
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Dr. King
Dgar Matthews Drug
Old Rounder Reads Austin Paper on State Politics
A wandering elder in Texas politics discusses Austin papers on the state legislature. He notesSpeaker election surprises, Schluter’s political fate, Bailey’s influence, and a possible new prohibition election while praising Governor Sayers’ administration and the Galveston platform. He predicts clashes on child labor laws and lobby reform.
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Austin
Yahoo
Amusin
Washington
Schluter
Neff
Bailey
Baily
Stoddard
W. C.3
T. U
Texas
Galveston
Committee On Rules
House
Third House
Sayers
A Liquidated Bill From Old Kentucky Reader
A Hopkins County Democrat note preserves a rural reader’s humorous plea to settle a subscription with a one dollar remittance. The letter, signed Flatwoons of Old Kentucky Bos Brierly, softens the appeal with a Christmas sentiment and a tale of a boy at school, the editor by a coal stove, and a farmer’s vow to hoe through life.
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Hopkins County
Democrat
Gabriel
Old Kentucky
Bos Brierly
Trouble in Camp Rifts in Roosevelt era Republicans
A Kansas City paper comments on division within the Republican ranks over President Roosevelt s policies toward African Americans. It warns of looming conflicts at upcoming conventions as white southern factions push back and threaten party unity. It ridicules a poem about a snowstorm and denounces the guessing contest.
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Roosevelt
Our Query Box. Q and A from the Reading Public
A skeptical reader asks if P Walker and his Jake Rusk in's Experience are insane or acting. The editor defers to the News for an answer. Other questions touch prairie dogs in Texas law and a rail bonus. A satirical medical quackery strip mocks la gripe remedies and social habits.
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P. Walker
Jake Ruskin
News
Mr. Walker
Texas
Graham
Carpet Weaving Availability After Jan First
Mrs. S. E. Prrrchard announces readiness to weave carpets after January first. People seeking work should drop off orders at J. E. Morrison & Co's store or at her home located four miles south of Graham.
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J. E. Morrison & Co's
Graham
S. E. Prrrchard
Portland man claims method to preserve flowers forever
Christopher Ross of Portland Oregon says a treatment can pluck blossoms from bushes and keep them alive indefinitely. He asserts treated roses are indistinguishable from growing ones but has not disclosed the secret, only noting it involves the extraction of an element.
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Chritopher Ross
Portland
Ore
Eye clinic offers tailored vision care and fittings
A local eye care provider urges a visit to assess and meet readers needs. They promise personalized recommendations and durable eyewear designed for long term comfort and clear reading and work.
Beauty and Society Misused by Desire for Attention
An editorial snippet from W. Co. Hilburn in Graham Texas argues beauty harms no one when paired with character. It criticizes the clichéd notion that beauty dictates worth, rebuts a disparaging verse, and urges writers to focus on positive qualities over appearance.
Convict Labor in Farming Opposed by Editorial Stand
The piece argues against state farming ventures, urging Texas and North Carolina to keep convicts off farm markets. It says convicts should work on public roads to relieve taxpayers and improve roads, and it calls for legislative reform to abolish state farm competition. The author urges lawmakers to simplify and enact proper convict labor deployment.
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H. UC. Martin
Lenoir
N.C
Texas
North Carolina
Towit
Graham Drug Co. Guarantees Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
Graham Drug Co guarantees every bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and will refund the money to anyone not satisfied after using two thirds of the contents. The remedy is presented as best for la grippes, coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough, and said to be pleasant and safe to take. It is claimed to prevent a cold from developing pneumonia.
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Graham Drug Co
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Graham, Texas
Parsons
Prop
McCuistion
Olney
Wn, D
G. H. Craig
Double Brandan
Dirham
Bobby Burns
Rais
Papa
Zephyra
Annie
W. Co. Hilburn, Jeweler and Optician
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