Political slate and re nomination noted in Waco event
The record lists candidates for Representative District 104 including R Crawford and A Carrigan for Judge and Carrigan, Kay, and Allen for various judicial posts. It notes re nomination of Congressman R L Henry at Waco on last Monday and names several county and precinct offices with their candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A.carrigan
Kay
30Th Judicial District
A. Allen
JO. W. Akin
P. A. Martin
J. E. Parsons
H. C. Williams
J. W. Cornelius
W. P. Beckham
H. L. Mitchell
R. L. Tankersley
Geo. McLaren
H. ©. Fields
Justice of the Peace
R. M. Sammers
R. L. Henry
Waco
Judicial convention deadlock in 3rd district leads to adjournment
The 3rd supreme judicial district convention ended in a deadlock with Streetman in the lead after many ballots. Officials adjourned the meeting to reconvene at a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
3Rd Supreme Judicial District
Streetman
Senator Bailey Slips Beveridge in Senate Chamber
In a tongue in cheek note from the Van Alstyne News, Rudolph mocks Senator Joe Bailey by claiming he drank a Beveridge last Monday in the senate chamber, portraying Bailey as not a drinking man yet choked one down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph
The
van Alstyne News
Joe Bailey
Beveridge
Senate
Clarendon News wears new dress and color headline
The Clarendon News appears with a refreshed look on the Atchite pages showing red, white and blue colors. Readers note the early edition and await the next issue to see if the editor colors the town to match the title page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarendon News
Maine shipbuilders cite steel cost gap with British rivals
Maine shipbuilders claim the major obstacle facing their industry is British builders obtaining steel from the Steel Trust at far lower prices, enabling cheaper ship construction and competitive advantage for Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Steel Trust
Texas Debate Over Beveridge Beating Sparks Opinion Split
The Texas press splits in opinion on the Beveridge choking incident by Bailey noting it was a small affair and highlighting that powerful figures can act foolishly. Roosevelt rests at the seashore during the storm while still handling state affairs at set hours.
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Texas
Beveridge
Bailey
Roosevelt
Emperor of Finance Meets German Emperor Last Week
Mr J Pierpont Morgan was received and entertained by the Emperor of Germany last week. They are probably equals in power an Emperor of Finance and an Emperor of a great nation. The power and influence of either of them is awful to contemplate.
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J. Pierpont Morgan
Germany
Arkansas confrontation ends with dynamite threat
Last week in Arkansas a man confronted by whitecappers fired his gun and detonated a stick of dynamite in his pocket. The blast knocked down the group and dispersed the crowd, leaving the man with the dynamite as the sole trace of the incident.
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Arkansas
Cuba's General Gomez Refuses Pension Offer
The McKinney Gazette notes that Gener al Gomez declines a $6000 yearly pension from Cuba's government. It quips that if he sought a pension in the United States his title would switch to a harsher label, asserting American progressiveness and a refusal to sloth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Gomez
Sam
America
McKinney Gazette
Wisdom Bot and Cheatham Tablets Mentioned in Ad Text
A fragment lists Wisdom Bot and Cheatham's foustative Chill Tablets as contained in a product line. The note ends with a prompt to try the items, referencing no clear case or payment terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheatham
Race War In Illinois Across Saline County
The Whitecappers have disrupted a negro school and driven blacks from Saline County Illinois. Peace officers failed to respond and Governor is stepping in. The piece urges martial law in Illinois and calls for a congressional inquiry into northern race conditions led by Senator Tillman after adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Saline County
Ilinois
Roosevelt
Congress
Tillman
S. C
North
Back trouble cures and steel trust price claim
A reader questions remedies for back pain and notes a claim about Hunt's Lightning Oil. The text urges prescription of a law allowing the Steel Trust to sell to American manufacturers at 30 percent higher prices with freight paid to British producers, framed as protection to American industries.
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Steel Trust
Liverpool
Artesian Water Traced to Black Hills Under Plains
Mr N H Darton of the Geological Survey contends water from Wyoming and the Dakotas artesian wells originates in the Black Hills. It enters an upturned sandstone layer and is carried through beneath most of the Great Plains.
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N. H. Darton
The
Geological Survey
Wyoming
Dakotas
Black Hills
Great Plains
Deacon Buencamino Swears Allegiance Across Nations
Observers note that Deacon Buencamino has altered his religion and sworn loyalty to three different countries within ten years. American opinion is described as steadfast and unyielding in evaluating such changes.
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Buencamino
Look From The Place Thou Art Faith Quote In South
The passage argues that the Southern custom of measuring distance by a "look" stems from a biblical quotation in which the Lord tells Abraham to lift up his eyes and look in all directions. It is claimed that what he sees will be given to him and his seed forever.
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Abraham
Swift & Co Buys Anglo American Packing for 6 Million
Chicago reports Swift & Co has acquired the Anglo American Packing Company for 6 million dollars. It is suggested that the packers may unite as an institution to oppose the suit against the trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Swift & Co
Anglo-American Packing Company
Itchy Skin Cure Promises Relief and Guarantee
A vintage advertisement touts Hunt's Cure as a remedy for Itch Tetter Ringworm Itching Piles and Eczema. It claims relief and guarantees by all dealers, presenting a bold promise of permanent cure.
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Hunt
President’s praise for Senator Lodge sparks Philippine bill debate
The President called Senator Lodge his closest stanchest and most royal personal friend while Lodge defended a force bill and pursued a Philippine bill. The exchange underscores party lines on imperial policy and Senate leadership amid ongoing legislative friction.
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Senator Lodge
Reciprocity Plea Aimed at Easing Trade Barriers
Under natural conditions Cuba’s trade would flow to the United States and a plea for reciprocity seeks to remove a small portion of artificial barriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
United States
War’s Toll Seen in Birth Decline and Home Deaths
Medical Record links war to lower birth rates and higher death rates both at home and in combat zones. The record lauds the hardships endured during and after wartime, highlighting the pervasive impact on families and communities.
Inflammatory Bible-Study Exchange from Old Platform
A colonial era style dialogue features two men discussing scripture and race. The speaker asserts there were no negro apostles and uses a derogatory term to belittle people of color. The exchange reflects racist attitudes embedded in historical dialect.
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Bob Taylor
Trust Incorporates as American Steel Foundries
The latest trust has been incorporated as The American Steel Foundries with a capital of 40 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Steel Foundries
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Promote Quick Cold Cure
Cough relief and cold treatment offered with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Advertises cure in one day with a No Cure No Pay promise priced at 25 cents. Includes implied medical claim and consumer offer.
Democratic convention called for Second District Texas
Chairman R E Taylor, as head of the Democratic executive committee of the Second Supreme Judicial District of Texas, calls a convention in Henrietta on July 18 at 2 pm to nominate a Democratic candidate for Associate Justice of the Court of Civil Appeals and handle other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Second Supreme Judicial District of Texas
Henrietta
Court of Civil Appeals
R. E. Taylor
Laugh and the World Laughs with You Cheatham's Laxative Pills
An advertisement touts Cheatham's Laxative Chill Tablets promising cure for chills appetite and strength. It claims convenience fitting in a vest pocket and highlights a humorous tone about health and vigor. The piece also cites a cautious editorial stance from the Clarksville Leaf Chronicle on electing U.S. Senators by popular vote and notes a Dallas News quotation on legislative processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheatham
Clarksville
Tenn
Leaf- Chronicle
United States
Senate
House
Dallas News
Everything Comes To Those That Wait Pain Relief Ad
Advertisement promotes Hunt's Lightning Oil claiming it cures ailments from rheumatism to neuralgia and catarrh with a playful boast that it prevents every hurt except old age and death. It offers 25 and 50 cent sizes with satisfaction guaranteed or money back.
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Hunt
Aguinaldo and political prisoners receive liberty amid intrigue
The article notes Aguinaldo and others freed by a presidential amnesty remain indoors and face rumors of assassination plots. Dispatches suggest he may travel, but he would avoid night visits to the civil governor. The piece also mocks a Philippine leader as cowardly and critiques the Democratic convention’s focus on state matters versus national policy.
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Aguinaldo
George Washington
The
Philippines
Galvestion
Purifier Ad Warns Against Imitations From A C Simmons
An advertisement urges buyers to avoid imitations and insist on the original Simmons Liver Purifier in a tin box produced by the A C Simmons Jr Medicine Co. The copy emphasizes authenticity and branding to ensure customers receive the genuine product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
A.C. Simmons Jr. Medicine Co
Ship subsidy bill still in House committee after Senate passage
The text warns that the nefarious ship subsidy bill, though passed by the Senate, remains in a House committee and could be dragged out and passed after the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Smith Nominated for Congress in Sixteenth District
W R Smith of Mitchell county won the nomination at Mineral Wells on Tuesday on the first ballot for congressman from the sixteenth district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Smith
Mitchell County
Mineral Weils
Freight train blown from track near Houston injures five
A freight train derailed after being blown from the track near Houston. In the incident twenty one cards were demolished and five people were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Nutty as a Word Describes Mischievous Beliefs and Agents
A playful definitional notice explores the coined term nutty describing a person not insane yet disruptive, who clings to ships of air, spirits, divining rods, lightning rods, wireless telegraphs, and submarine warships, and who remains gullible to agents. It questions if readers are sometimes called nutty.
Jefferson Bible publisher seeks agents and canvassers
The N D Thompson Publishing Company of St Louis boasts of scooping the United States Government on the Jefferson Bible and cites a possible five million copy call from Congress. They advertise in this issue for solicitors general agents, offering salary and liberal commissions. They also promise a six color art work to any contact providing canvasser addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. D. Thompson Publishing Company
St Louis
St. Louis Republic
United States
Congress
W C T U Active in Texas Prohibition Campaign
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Texas plans a prohibition campaign with speakers including Mrs. Nannie Curtis of Sherman Mrs. A C Zeechner of Oak Cliff and Mrs B J Sweeney of Houston the first Texas woman to speak for prohibition in 1874 Helen M Stoddard state president opposed a prohibition ticket but supports building statewide sentiment and will join the effort after officers were nominated
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of
Nannie Curtis
Sherman
A. C. Zeechner
Oak Cliff
J. Sweeney
Houston
Helen M. Stoddard
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
All Over The House A Travel Ready Baby Comfort Kit
A description details a makeshift travel system for maintaining boiling hot baby food during journeys. It uses a canvas holdall, thick blankets, flannel layers, and a duvet wrap to encase bottles of food, with pockets for two stoneware bottles and extra baby comforts, ensuring temperature control on travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Green soap recipe for hair luster and scalp care
Green soap is an indispensable preparation for preserving hair luster. The method, from a physician's wife, combines green castile soap water alcohol glycerin and essential oil. Heat mix stir and add alcohol last, with violet verbena or geranium scents. Handle carefully due to alcohol volatility.
Flour storage tips from a past kitchen guide
The article advises storing flour away from heat and moisture to prevent odor absorption and mold. It recommends keeping flour light and dry, using barrels with a low shelf to elevate them from the floor to promote air circulation, and storing in a lightly heated kitchen chamber to maintain quality for bread and cake production.
Education In Newspaper Work
Avil Lomis of the Hartford Globe says a year in newspaper work is worth five other jobs for broad knowledge. The real value lies in training to accept tasks and follow through, even when foreign to the worker. A true newspaper man follows his Garcia mission.
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Avil Lomis
Hartford
Conn
Globe
Equator
Arctic
Garcia
Strange coastal creature arrives in New York from Bermuda
A New York newspaper report describes a bizarre animal captured off Bermuda. It is over six feet long, snake like with a turtle head and fish fins, a long beak mouth, top eyes, brownish green body with bright yellow bands. The Laredo Times notes similar sightings and asks for more confirmation. Charles Fouts was killed by William Ibry in a Dallas hotel hall duel on a Sunday.
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New York
Metropolis
Bermuda
Times
Laredo Times
Houston Post
Charles Fouts
William Ibry
Dallaa
University of Texas announces fall session details
The University of Texas presents 112 instructors and officers and over 1100 students plus 191 summer students. Women admitted to all departments. Tuition free with total expenses $150 or $250. Academic programs begin September 29 with exams Sept 24–27. matriculation $10. 180 courses. library 40,000 volumes. student associations and gym facilities. Engineering and Law options described. degrees and fees outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Young Women’s Christian Association
Medical Department at Galveston Four Year Course
Medical Department located at Galveston offers a four year course with a faculty of 22 instructors. It includes a school of pharmacy and a women’s school of nursing, a one time matriculation fee of 30 dollars, complete equipment in all schools. Session begins October 1 with entrance examinations the preceding week. For a catalogue or information contact Dr. Allen J. Smith Dean Galveston or John H. Lomex Registrar Austin Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
School of Pharmacy
School of Nursing
Allen J. Smith
John H. Lomex
Austin Texas
Free subscriptions offer canvassers names for artwork
The Graham Leader advertises free subscription offers and invites readers to submit five or more canvassers names and addresses. It promises to mail a six color 12 by 15 inch art print titled On Picket Duty in the Philippine Islands, from a on site photograph, to those who provide past canvassing experience and success statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
N. D. Thomison Pra, Co
St. Louis
Canvassing Agents Sought as Field Managers in St Louis
Guarantee Publishing Company seeks able canvassers with strong book selling records to travel as field managers. Positions offer salary plus commission with potential high earnings based on experience, books sold, and duration of service. Send details to 223 North Second Street St Louis Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guarantee Publishing Company
North Second Street
St. Louis
Reported Strays in Young County Texas
Reported by R. M. Summers, Commissioner Precinct No. 4, Young County, Texas, and left with W. A. Rutherford about 29 miles north of Graham. The stock described is a black mare about 8 years old, branded on the left shoulder and thigh, stands 14 1/2 hands high. Dated June 16, 1902, Gro. McLaren, U. C. C. F. T.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Summers
Young County
Texas
W. A. Rutherford
Graham
Gro. Mclaren
Women Endured by Kidney Trouble Swaumproot Ad
Advert about kidney disease and female misery notes that kidney trouble harms mind and vigor. It promotes Swaump-Root from Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton NY, offering a sample bottle by mail and a pamphlet with testimonials. It emphasizes equal impact on women and men and urges treatment via the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Pedigree of Calf Prompted Bold Farmer Sales Pitch
A Highland Vidette quip recounts a would-be buyer asking for a calf’s pedigree. The farmer boasts dramatic, outlandish ancestry claims about the sire and dam including dramatic deeds and pursuits, using vivid, humorous exaggeration as a sales gambit.
Reproofs on Sin from Clarendon News Opinion
The piece urges restraint and kindness when a brother sins. It contrasts the Christian response of gentle correction with the hypocrite’s harsh gossiping. The brief comment reflects moral instruction and social conduct expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarendon News
Citation by Publication in Young County Court
Public notice summons Robert Adcock for divorce from Davie Adcock in Young County Texas case No 864. Publication weekly for four weeks precedes the August 1902 term in Graham. filing details dated May 20 1902 and June 2 1902.
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Texas
Young County
Robert Adcock
30Th Judicial District
Graham
Davie Adcock
de Endant
Throckmoron County
Gro. McLangy
McLanen
Young Cos
Tacs
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Laugh
Muuid
Graham Hotel
Kummers
Xstion
Jacksboro
Wisconsin
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Denver
H Firth
University of Texas
WM. Lk. Prather
Lh. D
Law Department
Batchelor of Laws
Medical Department
Sterling Remedy Company
New Wenn
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