Gazette to publish vast Texas edition for New Orleans expo
The Gazette announces a forthcoming Texas edition to be distributed at the New Orleans Exposition. One hundred thousand copies will showcase Texas resources, industry, population, and agricultural data under Col. H. J. Bentley supervision. The edition aims for wide reach with limited advertising space after a fixed date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
Times
Texas
H. J. Bentley
United State
Practical Jokers Slip Terrapin to Boarder Bed
A local prank involves two jokers placing a terrapin in a newly arrived boarder’s bed. The victim, hearing a commotion, is startled by a white robed speaker calling the landlord and confronts the animal. The boarder demands a new room after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jena
Pate Meee
Marriageable Ladies Decline Suitors Without Home Newspaper Patronage
A western town convention of young women passed a resolution refusing to marry men who do not support home newspapers. They argued such men show a lack of intelligence and would likely be unwilling to provide for a family, educate children, or fund local institutions.
Tyler officer to oversee new fruit canning plant plans
Major James P. Douglas of Tyler Texas has arranged for a fruit and vegetable canning factory in Tyler. Machinery is ordered and will be ready to operate in time for the current crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Douglas
Tyler
Texas
Waco Woolen Mills Near Reopening Progress Update
The main building measures 300 by 64 feet with a 200 by 64 foot wing and a 50 by 50 engine house. Two large boilers are ready for duty and a 125 horsepower Corliss engine is set to run. About 100 workers will be hired and around 65 looms with carding machines and spinning jennies will begin operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco Woolen Mills
Simple milk treatment for meerschaum pipes gains praise
A London science contributor praises a quick method to cover a meerschaum bowl by masking it with warm milk or cream after smoking. A hair pencil is used to apply the creamy surface, revealing brown and yellow hues in a striking, magical effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pine Trees Die in North Carolina from Bore Worm Outbreak
Pine trees in parts of North Carolina are dying in large numbers due to injuries from the bore worm or sawyers. The damage affects old trees and young saplings alike, with ravages noted for about thirty years in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Normal weight chart for men over five feet
The article lists approximate ideal weights by height starting at five feet one inch for 120 pounds up to six feet for 178 pounds. It provides specific pairings such as five feet two inches 126 pounds and five feet ten inches 169 pounds.
Theatre Manager Laments Loss After Cyclone
A Western theatre manager who lost his house in a cyclone said what broke him up was no great would for the place. He spoke of the community’s spirit and the empty future facing the town after the disaster.
Greenstick fracture and common bone myths explained
A physician explains bone injury terms noting that greenstick fractures occur in children and fully developed bones break in two. He debunks the idea that bruised limbs should be walked off and warns against squeezing drained collections to hasten healing.
Degenerate Son Shocks Austin Editor with Cable Theft Tale
An anxious old man begs an Austin editor to run an ad for his son Bill who vanished for six months. The editor notes a Colorado report that Bill stole a horse and was caught. The father laments the shame and repeats that Bill “let himself be caught” as he exits in despair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Bill
Colorado
Brown advocates selling lands to settlers over lease system
Gregg county politician Hon. B. W. Brown argues that selling lands to actual settlers at 5 percent interest with long repayment will boost school revenues by about 25 percent above lease-derived income. He claims state taxes on land and improvements would rise, increasing public school funding and state revenue, and predicts many settlers per league paying poll taxes. He plans statewide campaigning to persuade voters to repeal the lease law in favor of sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Brown
Gregg County
Brown
Bees Find Shelter in School House Store in California
A swarm of bees established a hive inside a store located in a California school house. Residents reported ongoing bee activity as authorities assess safe removal options and temporary closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepat California
Wool Growers of Mitchell Protest in Colorado City Convention
In Colorado City on the 21st, wool growers from Mitchell and adjacent counties adopted resolutions pledging to vote as free citizens for measures protecting the industry. They oppose the herd law, oppose leasing school lands, seek representation by population, and call for land office reforms and repeal of related laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Colorado City
Land Board
General Land Office
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Major Dorn Pursues Frontier Defense Claims to Washington
Maj. A. J. Dorn has gone to Washington with the state's approved frontier defense claims totaling 700000. The adjutant general has worked months to prove these claims and, once complete, they will total nearly 2000000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
A. J. Dorn
Washington
Frontier Defense
Adjutant General
Sheep Thief Target At Dallas Stockyards
Monday night Mr. Moore of Hamilton county lost ninety seven head from a flock of 800 sheep at the East Dallas stock yards. The mutten were brought to market and detective Duncan, hired to recover them, says he is sure to recover the animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Moore
Hamilton County
East Dallas
Moore
Duncan
Tattooed Maine man splits Republican support in opposition to Blaine
The tattooed man of Maine deserts the Republican cause as Hr. Weber Professor Felix Adler Rennaa H Bristow and other influential figures publicly oppose Blaine and back a Democrat. Their backing extends beyond individuals to powerful social and commercial interests critical to Republican success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Hr. Weber
Prof
Felix Adler
Rennoa H. Bristow
Blaine
Fire wipes out four stores in Cleburne square
A 4 o'clock blaze in Cleburne destroyed the stores of J. A. Willingham J F. Jeffries William Murdock and Blackwell Bros on the west side of the square. Loss estimated at $25,000 with coverage by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleeburne
J. A. Willingham
JF. Jeffries
William Murdock
Blackwell Bros
Lemon Ade as Remedy for Diarrhea Now Recommended
Dr. Vigorous endorses hot lemonade as a simple, effective treatment for diarrhea. A glass every hour or half hour is advised as an easy, agreeable remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigorous
Fictional War Boosts Business and Political Spin
The text suggests a hypothetical foreign war would spark a fake business boom and volatile markets. It references Jay Gould and makes a partially garbled claim about Blaine as a strong or influential figure in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Gould
Blaine
Mexican Pension Bill Faces Death After Senate Pass
Washington June 24 The Senate has passed the Mexican Pension bill but it will not become law this session. It lacks key amendments to pension all Union soldiers with disabilities. The House would not accept such broad pensions, and the bill is considered dead. It would cost about 250 million dollars annually. Mexican veterans must wait again as session nears adjournment. The Santa Fe bill awaits Conference Committee action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Congress
House
Conference Committee
A Beautiful Death at Bedside of Liza
A dying scene unfolds as Doctor prepares to leave while Aunt Liza speaks to Marse John about old times. The old mother, surrounded by loving workers, expresses faith and readiness for the journey beyond. The soul nears the Great Beyond and the watchers weep as she dies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liza
Bress
John
John den
Ole Warster
Ole Missus
Chillun
Brest
Golden Shore
Missus
Gwine
Mormon Missionaries Return to Utah After New York Arrival
Twenty five Mormon missionaries with five dozen converts, including forty one Scandinavians and one hundred English, arrived aboard the Arizona en route to Salt Lake City under Chief Elder C H Nye. Nye notes long-standing members joined recently and promises further missions to Europe. He downplays Vienna arrests as temporary and beneficial to the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arizona
Salt Lake City
C. H. Nye
Church
Utah
Europe
Vienna
Nye
Austria
County convention in Col orado City backs Colonel D E Bently for Congress
The county convention in Col orado City endorsed Colonel D E Bently for Congress. Col onel Bently is an excellent gentleman, but Lanham has been a most efficient representative and a sound democrat, earning respect from the Texas delegation. Three West One stockmen urge maybe to let well enough alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell County
Colorado City
D. E. Bently
Congress
Bently
Lanham
Texas
Enougl
Patten Mey
Cowboy Method Stops Runaway Horse on Broadway
A Texas cattle rancher, Lemuel R. Sturgiss, calmly restrained a runaway black and tan horse on Mur ray Street by twisting its nostrils, a move likened to cowboys throwing a steer. The incident, described by Sergeant Mulholland, drew astonished cab drivers and onlookers as the rider walked away unscathed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergeant Mulholland
Murray Street
Lemuel R. Sturgiss
Texas
V. Y. Sun
Inducements for Dying and Law in Enforcement
A collection of anecdotes and notes on Civil War era wit and law. General Forrest is joked about taking care of a soldier with food before punishment. Wal Kain’s bond evasion prompts praise for firm prosecution. An English gentleman attempts heathen conversion in India via Spurgeon sermons. Thurman’s health and a predicted lightning event are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Mr. Spurgeon
Thurman
Nei
Republicans Hope for Democratic Honest Nomination
The piece argues Republicans deserve a fair chance at a Democratic nomination but criticizes their demand that Democrats refrain from declaring a platform. It reflects on fear of public and divine judgment and ends with a proverb about restraint and responsibility.
Separated Couple Reunites at Monanhan for Honeymoon
A quarrel 15 years ago ended their marriage but they never divorced. The couple aged 70 and 60 were reunited recently at Monanhan and began a joint honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monanhan
Stock shipments to Wichita Falls noted in April surge
An estimate shows since April 10 about 900 car loads of stock were moved to Wichita Falls destined for northern points. Of these, not less than 100 loads carried horses used for ranching purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fort Worth Gazette
Prohibitionists
Chicago
American Prohibition Party
Pomeroy
United States
C. Pomeroy
Kansas
St. John
Rev. J. Blanchard
Illinois
J. A. Conant
Connecticut
Forrest
Arkansaw Traveler
Wal Kain
Dallas
Clint
Commonwealth
Ean
S.A. Catlin
Graham
Burkett & Eyus
J. B. Salmon
Martyn & James’ Drug Store
W. W. James
Obstetecian
Peye
Brick Drug Store
Dn. R. N. Price
Omee
Burkett & Ryus
Temv
le Horusios
HH. B. Spiller
Houston & Spiller
LAW and Lands Office
Mobeetie, Wheeler Co
Panhandle
Gro. E. Miller
Finlay & Holman, Attorneys-at Law
Land Agents
Graham, Young Co., Texan
Joan F. Brim
Graham, Texas
C. W. Johnson
Ofvice
Beckham
Young
A. B. Gant
Holary Public and Land Surveyor
Graham, Young CO
Tex
General Land Agency
R. Hollingsworth
Real Estate
Enerat
Arnold, Glassow and Arnold
Glasgow
West Sic Square
Kramer & Voules
Kramer &Voules
J. A. Eddleman
Singer
John Meis
Erbane
Boots
TEXAB
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!