Nepotism Debate in Texas Legislature Sparks Retaliation Claims
The Texas House debated a nepotism amendment to the appropriation bill amid accusations of department heads using relatives to influence votes. Hon. A. W. Terrell spoke against practices tied to defalcations and lobbying by department heads, while a later amendment penalizing such lobbying failed. The piece recalls Reconstruction era travel and includes a long anecdote about Sam Woody of Deep Creek, highlighting frontier superstition and political insight.
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Democratic Party of Texas
Austin
A. W. Terrell
Terrell
Travis
Finance Committee
Stewart
Department of State
Supreme Court
Boyd
Pain Balm Restores Farmhand To Health
A farmer near Pattens Mills New York treated a rheumatic man with Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The man recovered quickly, paid for a fresh bottle, and kept it in the house. Graham Drug Co. advertises the product. Some Roosevelt supporters urge Senator Hanna’s aid to win New York and New Jersey votes amid opposition to trusts.
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Here
C. P. Rayder
Pattens Mills
N. Y
Graham Drug Co
Roosevelt
Hanna
New York
New Jersey
Cough Remedy Cures Greenville Student After Years of Cough
H P Burbage of Greenville South Carolina a law student endured a four or five year cough that alarmed him as possible early consumption He tried Chamberlains Cough Remedy after seeing an advertisement and after two bottles of the twenty five cent size he says he was permanently cured Graham Drug Co sold it
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Chamberlain
H. P. Burbage
Greenville
S. C
Graham Drug Co
Democracy and loyalty amid party splits warned
The Forum denounces traitors amid two campaigns of selling out democracy and warns that leaders who try to move the party into the Republican camp will bring disaster, citing Grover Cleveland in 1892 and a 1896 ticket with under one percent of the vote. It asserts the Kansas City platform as the creed and vows opposition to traitors within the party.
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Grover Cleveland
United States
Kansas City
Forum
Testimonials For Chamberlains Pain Balm And Tablets
A reader from New Jersey touts Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatism lumbago and sprained back while praising its family use. Rhode Island governor bribes and republican boss scandal cited. A Minnesota man credits Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets after costly doctors failed. Graham Drug Co sells both items at 25 cents per box.
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Chamberlain
Anna Hagelgans
Tuckahoe, N. J
Graham Drug Co
Joseph Pominville
Stilwater
Minne
Alex. Richards
Legitimate home business offering year round pay
Advertisement invites men and women to distribute products of a company in their town. It promises steady wages, mentions 25 years of selling by agents, and asks interested readers to send a self addressed return envelope to A. Lesa Wade, 1116 Boston, asa.
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Fg. Co
A. Lesa Wade
Bosten, Asa
Acrostic Threat Targets Milam County Gamblers
Paul Keith of the Cameron Ecquirer rises in anger after exposure at a poker game and vows to publish an acrostic verse spelling the names of Milam County gentlemen fined for gambling. The note, aiming to show their firm social place, ends with a plug for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by Graham Drug Co.
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Paul Keith
The
Cameron Ecquirer
Milam County
Chamberlain
Graham Drug Co
Public apathy and political leadership in Texas
The Greenville Herald laments citizen detachment from public affairs and high taxes while warning that taxpayers awaken too late. It argues for common sense and patriotism at the polls. It criticizes a Washington Austin political coterie as the main engine of Texas governance in recent years.
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Greenville Herald
Washington
Austin
Texas
Ballard's Snow Liniment Brought Relief for Sciatica
Ed C Nud of Iownville Sedgwick Co Kansas suffered from sciatica and used three 50 cent bottles of Ballard's Snow Liniment. He reports relief, now walks without crutches and can perform light farm work. Available at Graham Drug Co in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes.
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C. Nud
Iownville
Sedgwick Co
Kan
Ballard
Graham Drug Co
Beauty and Strength Through Herbine Remedy
A brief advertisement extols beauty and vigor from pure blood. It claims many women fail to digest food, becoming pale and weak, and promises improvement by nourishing meals and a small dose of Herbine after each meal. Noting price at 50c, Graham Drug Co.
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Graham Drug Co
Reliable remedy against colic and cholera morbus saves lives
In almost every neighborhood deaths from colic or cholera morbus occur before medicine or a physician can be summoned. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has saved lives and relieved suffering more than any other medicine in use. For sale by Graham Drug Co.
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Chamberlain
Graham Drug Co
Glasses Save Sight Warned By Local Optician
A Graham Texas jeweler and optician urges prompt eye exams, warning that neglectful vision care risks lasting impairment. W. C. Hilburn stresses thorough examination and precise prescriptions to preserve sight for years.
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W. C. Hilburn
Graham
Texas
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Praised by Mother
Mrs ary A Vliet of Newcastle Colorado hails Ballard's Horehound Syrup as superior for coughs and pulmonary ailments noting its pleasant taste and widespread use for her child. Ad promotes Graham Drug Co selling 25c 50c and 1 00 bottles.
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Ary A. Vliet
Newcastle
Colo
Graham Drug Co
United Confederate Veterans Travel Offer to New Orleans
United Confederate Veterans announces a round trip from Graham to New Orleans with return fare 12.95 dollars. Sales May 17 and 18, final limit May 26, 1908. Ticket deposits with Joint Agent in New Orleans before May 24, 1903, may extend to June 15, 1903, for fifty cent fee. C Miter agent for Cc. R. L&T Ry.
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New Orleans
Graham
C. Miter
Cc. R. L&t. Ry
MAYPEARL Boom Town on Fort Worth Division
Maypearl in Ellis County on the Fort Worth Division of the International and Great Northern Railroad lies twelve miles north of Italy between Italy and Fort Worth. The area is praised as prime black land farming country with artesian water found at 300 feet. The I and GN reports a superior showing well at that depth and announces an auction sale with low excursion rates from all points on the system. Ticket agents can provide particulars.
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Ellis County
Fort Worth
International & Great Northern Railroad
Italy
Lexas
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