Texas Court Adjourns as Docket Focuses on County Omissions
From Lirscoms Texas June 8 1889 the court adjourned with possible special session soon. Docket includes transfers from Hemphill and Roberts Counties and cases quo warranto aimed at removing county officers. A robbery jurisdiction dispute involved Neutral Strip laws, and a U.S. commissioner marshal is sought. Rain favors the region while farmers burn lamps to combat bollworm.
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Lirscoms
Texas
Eorror
Hemphill
Roberts
James Ligon
Roberts County
State of Texas
Robi Alcorn
D. C. Burns
A. A. Parcell
J. K. Little
Joe Cooper
J. H. Lefore
J. W. Lewis
J. C. Leiber
Alcorn
U.S
Paris
U. S
Browning
Houston
Grigsby
Miller
Little
Woodman
Electric Bitters praised by doctors and customers in ad
Testimonies from W D Solt and Abraham Hare claim Electric Bitters cure rheumatism and liver kidney blood issues. Ad touts price 50 cents at Ryus Drug Store. Separately New York committee finds trusts and monopolies rise in price and excess competition fosters trusts, arguing legal action won t curb trade combinations.
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W. D. Solt
Bippus
Ind
Abraham Hare
Bellville
Ohio
Ryus
New York State Committee
Bound to Make the Circle Better and Happier
A reflection on individual duty to improve one’s local circle to benefit the broader community and even civilization. Each person should aim to spread influence from their household outward toward the commonwealth and the world.
Texas Butchers Face Bond Requirement After Law Passage
The legislature requires every Texas butcher or cattle slaughterer to file a county approved bond of 500 to 5000 dollars before starting business. They must keep truthful records of all cattle purchases and slaughter, bring hides and ears for inspection within five days, and avoid buying cattle from others with altered ear marks or brands. Violators face misdemeanor charges and fines from 50 to 200 dollars.
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State of
Texas
Itawamba County Man Says He Never Took a Newspaper
A Mississippi citizen recalls never reading a newspaper in his life while boasting his children are promising. The note mentions baby Grover Cleveland as a future legislator and mocks the man as too smart to need news, comparing him to moss growing on his back with flies around.
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Mississippi
The
Western
Itawamba County
Grover Cleveland
Moss
Aason Western
A Woman’s Discovery of a Cure for Consumption
A Shelby county woman, Mrs. Luther Lutz, suffered seven years from consuming and organ decline. After three months of coughing and sleepless nights, she tried Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and slept through the night after the first dose, recovering with one bottle. This testimonial from W C Hamrick & Co. of Shelby shows a miraculous cure. A free trial bottle is offered at Ryus' Drag Store.
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Dr. King
Luther Lutz
W. C. Hamrick & Co
Shelby, M.C
Ryus’ Drag Store
Texas Governor Intervenes Over German Emigrant Case
Gov Ross plans to compel a Texas citizen to perform military duty after a German-born youth, eldest son of Otto Bissel of San Antonio, was detained while returning to Germany with his parents after 21 years in Texas. The case concerns duty and allegiance as the youth nears adulthood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Ross
Texas
America
Otto Bissel
San Antonio
Germany
Old Country
Parker Co. News
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for skin ailments
An 19th century advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers and many skin conditions with a money back guarantee and a 25 cent price. It lists J B Ryus as the seller.
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Bucklen
J. B. Ryus
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