Prohibition Speakers Tour Lone County Area
Prohibition speakers visited Eliasville Fish Creek Belknap Olney and True counties last night and Friday at the courthouse. Local notices include Simmons Cough Syrup advertising protection for colds and coughs and celebratory remarks from Albany News and Comanche county papers about populist activity and political digs.
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Prohibition
Rev. L. W. Carlton
Eliasville
J. H. Clouse
Fish Creek
J. H Green
Belknap
Olney
True
Rev
L. W. Carlton
Court House
Cheatham's Laxative Tablets Cure Cold Quickly
Ever ready, always reliable, Cheatham's Laxative Tablets claim to cure a cold quicker than any known remedy. Easy to carry and pleasant to take, the product is guaranteed and priced at 25 cents.
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Cheatham
Weathering the Great Storms in Rural Times Excerpt
Vivid historic prose describes days of fierce storms that test workers and families. It mentions black clouds, high winds, flying washtubs, roaring rain, hail on crops, and anxious women seeking shelter, capturing a harsh rural siege by weather.
Hunt's Lightning Oil Inhaler Cure Proven Today
Advertises Hunt's Lightning Oil inhaler as a cure for catarrh colds in the head and internal drops claimed to relieve cramps cramps colic and cholera morbus with guaranteed results. Priced at 25 and 50 cents.
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Hunt
Judge Kay speaks at court house campaign night
Hon John C Kay candidate for District Judge spoke at the court house Tuesday night to a large audience. He outlined his campaign and said he would meet his opponent Judge Carrigan in joint discussions in the future. Prof W T Blakely from Graham was in the city this week with a view to securing our school.
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John C. Kay
Court House
Carrigan
W. T. Blakely
Graham
Archer Dispatch
Great M E Conference ends with goodwill and restored trust
The Great M E Conference at Dallas closed amid devout gratitude and Christian courtesy. Delegates repudiated concealment in claims before Congress over church debt, ratified bishops’ conditional offer to return funds, and requested publication in the Congressional Record. Roosevelt’s Arlington speech drew sharp attacks on Philippine policy and sparked notes on past Civil War figures. Minister Wu controversy and Seymour storm reports follow.
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United States
Nashville
Senate
Candler
General Conference
M. E. Church
South
Congress
United State Senate
Congress of the United States
Congressional
Roosevelt
Arlington
Grant
Lincoln
Confederate Congress
Abraham Lincoln
Philippines
Van Gets Death Penalty for Grimes Murder
Jeff Van was sentenced to death in the Forty-Eighth District Court in Fort Worth Texas for the murder of Policeman Andrew J. Grimes. The crime occurred in front of the Texas and Pacific union passenger station on the morning of the 12th of last month. Defendant’s attorney gave notice of a motion for a new trial.
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Van
Fort Worth
Tex
Jeff van
Forty-Eighth District
Andrew J. Grimes
Texas and Pacifics Union
Marvelous cure for lung sickness native to Chambersburg
Mrs. A M Shields of Chambersburg Pa credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with a complete recovery after six months of severe sickness from Hay Fever and Asthma. She says it is the safest cure for throat and lung diseases and guarantees bottles priced 50 cents and one dollar with free samples at Edgar Matthews O.
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A M. Shields
Chambersburg
Dr. King
Edgar Matthews
Common Sense Said to Be Less Common Than Belief
A reflective aphorism notes that common sense is not as widespread as some believe, highlighting a perceived gap between prudent judgment and everyday assumptions.
Reliable Cholera Remedy Promoted by Local Dealer
In many cases cholera morbus ends fatally before care can be arranged. Have a trusted medicine on hand. W. E. Bosworth of LaFayette Alabama reports a July 1900 attack cured in fifteen minutes after one dose of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, sold by Graham Drug Co.
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Chamberlain
W.E. Bosworth
LaFayette
Ala
Graham Drug Co
Strange as It May Seem Drummer Breaks Cadence Rule
A quirky note reveals a drummer defying expected beat patterns during a performance, challenging musicians to adapt to a nontraditional rhythmic approach while maintaining groove and tempo.
Grove's Tasteless Chariot Tonic Not a Cure
An advertisement proclaims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic contains iron and quinine. It asserts no cure, no pay and prices at 50 cents.
Fraudulent Frame Poker Scam Across Pawnshops
A seedy man offered a dusty framed card showing a royal flush to pawnbrokers as collateral. The edge-cut greenbacks concealed the seven-tenths missing, with three-fifths of bills redeemed at the subtreasury. Pawnbrokers could not touch the offender. the frame’s deception defeats laws and pawnbrokers’ judgments.
Purifier Promoted by A C Simmons Liver Remedy
Advert suggests Simmons Liver Purifier in a tin box with claims of superiority over imitations. Warns customers to ensure the product is the original Purifier manufactured by the A C Simmons Company, with emphasis on authenticity and brand recognition.
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DOW T
A. C. Siimons Sx
Muepricine Oo
The Best Prescription for Malaria tonic
Chills and fever are claimed to be cured by Grove s Tasteless Chill Tonic described as iron and quinine in a tasteless form. It promises no cure no pay and is priced at 59 cents.
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Grove
Stops Me Cough and Works Off the Old Tonic
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to cure a cough and related ailments in one day. Advertises no cure, no pay with a price of 25 cents. This vintage patent medicine note presents a bold medical claim and a sales promise typical of era advertisements.
Readable Advertisements in Newspapers Today
A Philadelphia Record note argues ads can be made readable by proprietors familiar with their goods. It asserts readers like quality and value details and dismisses the claim that people avoid advertisements. The piece emphasizes clear, factual ad copy as a reader-friendly practice.
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Lp’eople
Philadelphia Record
Peace in South Africa ends long war with surrender
The article reports terms of surrender agreed and signed by Lord Kitchener and Boer leaders, triggering wide rejoicing in England and colonies. It notes deep losses on both sides, with Kruger's prophecy fulfilled and the war closing ahead of the king's coronation, while suggesting displaced burghers may seek the new republic. It also includes an unrelated medical ad for Tapuer's Beex bee Pite Ointment.
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South Africa
Lord Kitchener
England
Edward
Boars
Kruger
Great Republic
Texas
Liver tonic promises health with hex bine remedy
An old advertisement touts Hex Bine as a liver restoring tonic. It claims jaundiced skin signals bilary poisons in the blood and promises to restore energy and vigor. The price is 50 cents and the Graham Drug Co. advertises the product.
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Graham Drug Co
Piano Star Seeks to bury the hatchet for now
The Star man was elected to the Legislature or as good as elected after winning the nomination in the primaries. A dread campaign turn has left him vengeful. He must bury the hatchet to serve his people in a responsible position, though animus may linger against those he represents.
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Piano Star
Relief and Comfort in Asthma Aid BallaKp Sale
Asth ma BALLaKp's Hokenoune Syxvne offers relief and comfort products at equal prices of 25 and 50 ets. The notice lists two price points for relief and comfort items available to customers.
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Ballakp
Hokenoune Syxvne
Graham Drug Co
BuLumper’s Syon LINIMENT for Cuts and Burns
In many families with children the liniment is handy and not often wasted. It quickly cures cuts wounds bruises burns and scalds. Price 25 and 50 cents. For sale by Graham Drug Co.
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BaLuarp
Graham Drug Co
Vermirece Promoted as Best Worm Remedy for Children
The notice states predisposition to worms in children may cause emaciation weakness and convulsions. Whure Cream Vermirece is advertised as the most successful and popular remedy priced at 25 cents. Graham Drug Co. carries the product.
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Graham Drug Co
Quarterly report in commissioners court May term 1902
In the Texas county court the commissioners' court verifies that Art 867 compliance is met and the treasury assets for the quarter ending May 10, 1902 are inspected counted. H. C. Fields, county treasurer, reports cash and assets totaling 16,809.75 and 13,222.97 in other assets. Signed May 16, 1902 by J. J. Forp R. Joundow W. P. Stixson K. M. Somnes and McLaren County Clerk.
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Commissioners' Court
State OF Texas
Youne
McLaren
Eoroners’ Court
H. c. Fields
Ju Young Co
J. J. Forp, Co
R Young
R. J. Joundow
W. P. Stixson
K. M. Som Mnes
Gito. McLaren
County Ci' Young Co
Citation for divorce in Young County Texas 1902
Court issues a publication citation to Robert Adcock in the suit filed by Davie Adcock for divorce and restoration of maiden name. The notice directs weekly newspaper publication in Young County or nearest district, with court date August 11, 1902, and required appearance at the next term of the District Court in Graham.
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Youny County
Robert Adcock
80Th Judicial District
Seid
Young County
Graham
Davie Adcock
Plantiff
de Endant
Throckmorton
Texas
Gro. McLawen
County
City
S. Issued On the 2Nd Day of June, A. Pb. Too2
Gro
McLanny
Clerk District Court
Young Co
Tras
Described stray horse reported by county officials
Report by J L E Ford and F P Burch from Young county Texas notes a black horse about 14 years old and 14 1 2 hands high branded on the right hip. Described as desorbed stock recovered near 6 miles northwest of ham city on May 22, 1902. filed by Geo McLaren Clerk? County.
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J. LE
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Albany News
Comanche County
Comanche
Brownwood News
Graham, Texas
Dallas
Washington
Tair
Minister Wu
Seymour
H. F. Hubbard
Tapuer
the State OF Texas
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