Fort Worth notes on Hogg address and rail segregation debate
The article discusses Governor Hogg's address, a grand ball with political overtones, and reactions to the Hawaiian king’s death. It cites legislative talk on separate rails for whites and blacks, a push by local firms for a Columbian Exposition exhibit, and concerns about the Force Bill’s impact on Texas.
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Texas
Cochran
Dallas
Chicago
North
Col
Abner Taylor
Hogg and Force Bill Debate Highlight Texas Rights
The piece denounces federal overreach and praises Texas sovereignty urging an appropriation to shield citizens from unjust prosecutions. It links Judge Samuel J. Tilden and the Force Bill to partisan conflict, predicting federal intervention and a clash over liberty and state management.
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MRR Raa Mie
HeneAh Aes
Executive Department
Texas
Federal Union
U. S. Senate
Senate
Gorman
Samuel J. Tilden
Pelle
Vicks Floral Guide for 1891 advertisement
The Jacksboro Sentinel notes James Vick Rochester N Y offers a floral guide for 1891 packed with plant illustrations and seeds listings. It highlights prizes of 1000 and 200, advises ordering by sending ten cents to deduct from a form, and promotes Nellie Lewie Carnation Grand Rapids lettuce as novelties.
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Nellie Lewie
Grand Rapids
James Vick
Rochester
Gov Hogg Sets Forward Reforms in His Message
The Ft. Worth paper highlights Gov. Hogg's push for a three member commission, expanded school funding, state university support, and stronger anti corruption measures. It notes plans to curb corporate privilege, regulate railways, protect ballots, and tax public schools to sustain education. The piece lauds candor on taxing schools and calls the program progressive and necessary.
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Railway Commission
Texas
Permanent
Gov. Hogg
Ft. Forth
Newspaper, best ad for Texas towns and readers
The regular Texas newspaper editions daily or weekly best influence minds beyond the state. Special or social editions with elaborate writeups have little impact as few readers trust pamphlets from outside sources.
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Texas
Texas Gazette promotes Fort Worth and state growth in ads
The Gazette asserts it shapes Texas identity for locals and outsiders, bringing business to Fort Worth and Texas while criticizing wasteful advertising. It notes Texas papers influence readers more than flashy magazines, urging proper funding to attract capital and people.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Texas PLC
Ricks
Gazette
The
Texans
Press of
Shoe deal typo sparks mass purchase at bargain prices
A printing error in the Journal turned a $5 shoe sale into a $3.50 offer causing a rush at Heavenrich & Co. Customers used coupons from the paper, buying pairs at the mistaken price. Manager Flurry argued the incident shows readers trust newspaper ads and will seek redress if needed.
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Godey
Adey’s Lady's Book
Hiladelphia
Affieh & Co
Heavenrich & Co
Journal
West Side
South
Saganaw
Flucry
Saginaw Mich
Depredations of the Panther and Cattle Trade Notes
In Benjamin Texas panthers devastate ranches of the Louisville land and cattle company with hunters killing seventeen panthers saving calves. Nearby ranches report horses and cattle losses. The piece also cites Keenan and Sons on cattle receipts rising sharply in 1890 and discusses low prices, juror ignorance, and a case of a boy who consumed 384 pounds of food in six days after fever recovery.
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Benjamin
Tex
Louisville Land and Cattle Company
Col. Lee
Martin
Messrs Keenan & Sons
Chicago
Matthew Daking
Dr. Mortimer
Royal Society
J. Cookson M. D
Youngest Lawmaker: W. Martin Vies in 41st District
The Austin Statesman notes Handsome CO. W. Martin, representative from the 41st district, is the youngest member of the current legislature.
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Austin Statesman
Handsome CO. W. Martin
Medical Advice From Fragments About First Aid
The text advises not to eat between meals and describes not filling a wound gash with soot or sugar to stop bleeding. It recommends bringing parts together with adhesive plaster strips for wound closure. The fragment offers practical first aid guidance rather than medical instruction.
Oklahoma statehood debate and ballot reform theories
Norman O T January 20 political writers discuss statehood prospects for Oklahoma and views on representation religious liberty woman suffrage and voting rights. They contrast calls for fewer but better paid legislators with guarantees of worship freedom and the dangers of universal suffrage. The article notes the lingering heavy snow of January 10 as a notable local condition.
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Oklahoma
Norman
O. T
England
America
Dehorning cattle grows in general practice
The piece argues dehorning is increasingly common and humane, citing calm behavior in dehorned cattle and quick horn removal times. It describes methods including cutting with a saw and chemical horn growth suppression using caustic potash, with brief notes on safety and technique.
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Vick's Floral Guide
Jacksboro Sentinel
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Young Co
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Pride of the Whitingtons
Creata
Olivia Lovel Wilson
Ada Marie Peck
Emily Read
Marian Reeves
Belle C. Greene
Kiama J. Gray
Willis C. Steele
King
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Niuhviduallien
Alay
R. G. Graham & CO
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Broadway
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China and Furniture
W. &. Mncjimsey
W 'T. Finch
Graham, Texas
Evears
B. J. Semmes & Co
O. F.C. Taylor
Belle of
Nelson
Case Goods
W. O H. McBrayer
Bond & Lillard
Hk. G. Graham
M. & Handy
J. Porter & Son
Harness Loggins
Pabhe Square
AFT
Henrietta City Mills
Yantis & Neely
D. R. Akin & CO
Dallas News
Dehorning
Toledo Blade
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