Parker County News Stumbles in Week, Shirley Retires
The Parker County News edition last week notes editor Mrs. J. K. P. Shirley has retired from the newspaper business. Mary Ellen Lease advocates quitting beef consumption, claiming it benefits the people. Ocie Speer of Bowie targets the civil appeals judgeship with strong voter support. Senator Goss seeks district judge in the 30th district. Haskell touts a rail boom and plans for a north south line. Rock Island expands south from Lawton toward the Texas line, aiming at Wichita Falls.
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Parker County News
J. K. P. Shirley
Rock Island
Lawton
Texas Line
Texas
Wichita Falls
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Item
Chills and Fever is described as Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic containing iron and quinine in a tasteless form. It is labeled Nocure No pay, priced at 50 cents. The advertisement presents the tonic as a medicinal tonic with a tasteless formula.
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Grove
President’s Push to End Talk Sparks Mockery
A playful view of a request to Gen Ferocious Fun ston to quit speaking as a presidency bid falters. The bailiwick of the presidency ends in inept effort, while critics argue the government probe into cruelty to native Filipinos reveals Weyler like excesses by troops.
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Frederick Ferocious Funston
Ad Claims Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic Has Plain Formula
An advertisement asserts Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic reveals its iron and quinine components plainly on each bottle. The copy includes a “No Cure, No Pay” promise and urges consumer trust in the tonic’s claimed effects.
Republicans shift ship subsidy bill after elections
Republicans delay the ship subsidy measure until after the elections. The private pension bill nuisance will be checked if Cullen Thomas of Waco goes to Congress. He pledges to become a second watchdog for the Treasury, vacant since Holman of Indiana.
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Cullen Thomas
Waco
Congress
The
Treasury
Holman
Indiana
Platform for Tariff Reform and Democratic Economy
A declaration of intent to pursue tariff reform and a democratic, simple administration. The speaker pledges to meet and strike at the enemy’s weakest points in 1904, signaling decisive action and clear policy aims.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Cure Cold In One Day
Advertisement claims cough stopping and cold relief with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Promises no cure no pay and a price of 25 cents. Product touted as a curing remedy with payment only upon effectiveness.
Republicans Control House Through Rules Committee
A historical commentary claims the Republican party has overthrown the House of Representatives by handing power to the rules committee. It argues no bill can pass without committee consent and labels the party as pro-tyrants and pro-military governance. The piece urges Democrats to unite to defeat them.
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Republican Party
House of the Representatives
Committee On Rules
Governor Davis Faces Baptist Inquiry Over Inebriety
Arkansas Governor Jefferson Davis is cited to appear for trial before his Baptist church on charges of inebriety. The item notes concern that even a governor may be disciplined for a temperate lapse, while praising Arkansas Baptists and hoping they will act if guilt is shown.
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Jefferson Davis
Arkansas
Baptist Church
Govenor
Baptists
Portrait Request for Whitelaw Reed in Knee Breeches
An in advance request seeks a picture of Whitelaw Reed wearing knee breeches. The item implies a historic or period portrait, possibly for publication or archive use.
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Whitelaw Reed
Royal Visit Talk Sparks Debate On Monarchy And Republic Outreach
A London telegram says the Prince of Wales will visit the United States to attend the dedication of New York City's Chamber of Commerce. The piece notes Washington delaying a proposal and cites royal counsel urging the trip as state policy while urging outreach to republics such as Kruger.
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London
New York Journal
Prince of Wales
Great Britain
United States
New Chamber of Commerce
New York City
Washington
King Edward
Prince Henry
Prussia
Cochran
Missouri
Kruger
South Africa
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY WITH LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
An ad promises one day cold cure using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if it fails. Each box bears KE. W. Grove's signature and costs 25 cents.
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KE. W. Grove
Together We Stand Motto Echoes in Party Politics
A brief remark notes that the phrase united front speaks to the democratic party during a period of notable political division. The comment frames unity as crucial amid internal debates and public scrutiny.
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Democratic Party
Texas governor Sayers praised for four years of good government
The administration of Gov. Sayers has delivered continued prosperity in Texas with four years of clean governance. He can congratulate himself as his term ends, citing stable leadership and public welfare during his tenure.
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Gov. Sayers
Texas
Senator in Mississippi street car fare dispute
The piece reports a scuffle between a Mississippi senator and a street car conductor over fare payment. Both are on bonds. The column criticizes perception of favoritism toward officials and urges the senator to pay fares like any citizen. It also endorses Hunt's Cure as a skin remedy with prices.
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Senator Money
Miss
Ex-candidate voices plans after primary defeat
The Van Alstyne Leader notes the ex candidate can now speak his political sentiments freely for the first time in months. He says he would have acted if nominated and elected and criticizes prior secrecy about his intentions.
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van Alstyne
Primary elections in Texas stir party faction anger
The piece laments Texas primary practices where Republicans and populists vote, questions cross county voting, ward bosses influence primaries, and wealthier candidates often win. It warns of a growing public backlash and urges careful self examination to avoid harming the party’s future standing.
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Texas
Dallas Hosts Veterans But Restaurants Robbed Attendees
The article praises Dallas for treating veterans well during the exercises and hosting festivities. It condemns restaurant keepers and hotels for inflating prices, calling it bold robbery despite printed menus and stationers showing normal rates.
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Dallas
Texas
Weatherford Democrat
Local Officials List For Election Slates
District Judge 30th Judicial District candidates include H. A. Allen and others. District Attorney 80th Judicial District features several contenders. County Judge JO. W. Akin and Sheriff candidates J. E. Parsons H. Williams and J. W. Cornelius listed. Tax Assessor candidates W. P. Beckham H. L. Mitchell R. L. Tankerstey. County Attorney A. N. Lewis. District and County Clerk Geo. McLaren.
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80Th Judicial District
H. A. Allen
W. P. Beckham
H. L. Mitchell
R. L. Tankerstey
A. N. Lewis
Geo. McLaren
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promoted for Skin Ailments
Stand like a stone wall between your children and the tortures of itching and burning eczema scaldhead or other skin diseases. How why by using Bucklen's Arnica Salve earth's greatest healer. Quickest cure for ulcers fever sores salt rheum cuts burns or bruises. Infallible for piles 25¢ at Edgar Matthews & Co.
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Bucklen
Earth
Edgar Matthews & Co
Cyclone Hits Glen Rose Texas Wipes Town Near Clean
A Monday cyclone nearly destroyed Glen Rose the Somerville County seat. Casualties include Mrs. Milam Mrs. Gage Miss Connell Rev Ford and others with at least forty wounded. Court house printing office and several businesses were destroyed or blown away. Severe hail storms in Johnson County added crop damage that night.
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Glen Rose
Somerville
Texas
C. A. Milam
J. R. Milam
Gage
Mary Connell
Musgrove
Ford
Tidwell
Bacshaw
Tom Trice
Ogg
Shields
Lewis
Weatherford
Court House
Milam
Lily & Son
Hendricks & Son
Connel Cox
C. B. Campbell
Blakeney Shields
C. A. Adams
Dr. Milam
Douthit
Judge Adams
Ed Emory
Mr. Lees
C. K. Mathews
Henry Lewanduski
Mantooth
Johnson County
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promoted For Digestion
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for thin folks, claiming they tone digestive organs expel poisons enrich the blood and improve appetite. It notes a price of 25e at Edgar Matthews & Co drug store. The rest reports Senator Rawlins ending a three day speech on the Philippines occupation and mentions East Tennessee voters backing Andrew Jackson.
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Dr. King
Edgar Matthews & Co
Rawlins
Philippines
Tennessee
Andrew Jackson
Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Revealed
Reader learns how Dr King’s New Discovery treats throat and lung diseases. It claims to cut phlegm and mucus, improve oxygen in the blood, and heal inflamed throats and lungs. Guaranteed bottles are 50 cents and 1 dollar, with free trial bottles at Kidgar Matthews & Co.
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Dr. Ing
Dr. King
Kidgar Matthews & Co
Congressman Grosvenor Declares GOP Harmony Destroyed
Congressman Grosvenor argues Republican unity has fractured amid internal disputes. He asserts party cohesion has collapsed and laments growing divisions within the GOP leadership and ranks.
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Grosvenor
Moore's Pilots Cures Malaria But Not Real Medicine
The advertisement claims Moore's Pilates cure all forms of malaria and related fevers without quinine or arsenic and lists ailments from ague to jaundice. It asserts tasteless tablets, 50 cents a box, offered by Dr C C Moore Co in St. Louis and Gra ham Drug Co.
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Hunt
Moore's Pilates
Dr. C. C. Moore Co
Main St
St. Louis
Graham: Drug Co
Rock Island grade work beams near Graham amid heat
Reports note several Graham men at work along the C R I and T railway line from Graham to Jacksboro with more outfits pushing the grading. Heat surges on the hottest April day. Burglar captured in Olney. forty other local updates include Hughes Wilkins joining Jonas Ely’s ice cream parlor and area business activity.
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Hughes Wilkins
Dallas
Tuesaday
Jonas Ely
Rock Island
Graham
Here
Jacksboro
Homeseekers Excursions Rail Tickets To California 1902
The Rock Island Route offers Homeseekers tickets to California and the Northwest on April 15 May 6 and May 20 1902. Round trip price is one fare plus two dollars. Travel within 15 days from sale with final return limit 21 days.
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Homeseekers
Rock Island
California
Unreliable Patent Medicines Parade in Advertorial Script
A block of promotional pitches touts Mexican Cough Syrup and other patent remedies with promises of instant cures for coughs biliousness worms liver woes and pains. It highlights testimonials wrappers and a government chemist endorsement while urging purchase of Gooch's Quick Relief and Pile cures with money back guarantees.
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Mary ‘Ellen
Lease
Beef Trust
Ocie Speer
Bowie
Senator Goss of
Seymour
Haskell
104Th Dist
R. Crawford
A. H. Carrigan
JO. W. Akin
J. E. Parsons
H. ©. Williams
J. W. Cornelius
H. C. Fields
J. J. Gray
Spring Creek
Olney
W. C. Leberman
Jack Kean
Brown & Son
Hoyt Brown
W.D. Bolding
Colorado
Street & Co
F. P. Burch
Oklahoma
Epworth League
Matt
Geo, McLaren
Cornelia Jewell
Pearl Matthews
A. F. Stewart
I, C. Stovall
Alice Stewart
Mary Ely
Ed Treue
Boyd Street
Pres
John Horton
Lizzie le Grand
Edna Dowdle
Clem McCarver
Jud Timmons
Stella Porter
Adele Ford
Jeffie Jordan
Pearl King
Tena Britton
Mabry Short
Muriel Ford
Freeland Suorts
Pres’t
Lizziz Legrand
Sect
Champ Clark
Misouri
Rochambeau
Germany
Uncle Sam
la Fayette
France
I. Dewitt Talmage
Frank DelWirr Talmage
Christian Herald
Talmage
Clark & CO
Philadelphia
W. C. Bowman & CO
Seymour and Jacksboro
KE. B. Norman
R. F. Annwoup
J.B Nownis
J. M. Norman
Cashier
G. F. Mexcy
Ats
Oxsher
Beckham National Bank
Cicero Smith
MO. C. Kay
Chas. Gay
A. A. Morrison
Ass’t
National Bank
Direc Dicea
Tors
A.A. peoReSees
Smith
Graham, Texas
Jon
R. C. McPhails
Rapchea
Lyon & Matthews
Jacksboro, Texas
Young County
BK. Crawford
Geo. Long
Qoune
Grahaim
Gro. McClangn
BULLS
My Ranch
Lyan
Stephens County
King Norton
Acer Company
Cmicado
Kaw
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