Land grant buyback for Union veterans and widows
Union Soldiers, Sailors, or their widows who homesteaded under 160 acres before June 22 1874 may receive enough land to reach 160 acres even if abandoned. We will buy such claims. Those who did not file have no sale claim. Will also acquire Government Land Warrants for soldiers not yet issued. Only soldiers serving fourteen days before 1855 in Mexican or other wars qualify for a 160 acre warrant. For details contact this office.
The Editor in a Prairie Columnists World
A Pecan Valley News critique of newspaper editors reveals the editor as guiding yet flawed, often dodging critics while courting fame. It maps editor–reader bonds as sympathetic, sometimes burdensome, noting occasional gratitude from readers alongside fame-seeking and self image.
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Best Remedy for Rheumatism Delivers Quick Relief
D N Sinks of Troy Ohio reports drastic pain relief from Chamberlain's Pain Balm after trying many remedies. He was advised by Geo Farsons & Co to use the balm and was soon free of pain. He endorses it to friends as the best muscular rheumatism remedy on the market. The Graham Drug Co sells it.
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Confederate Veteran Strives With Club Leader Spotlight
A Confederate Veteran feature highlights a club leader who drives community engagement and activity. The piece profiles the leader's efforts to boost participation, organize events, and sustain the club's legacy amid changing times.
Growth of the Confederate Veteran Publication Details
The Confederate Veteran published by A. Cunningham in Nasb sf alah ke ie remarhabees shows rising circulation across years from 1893 to 1899 and 1900. Subscriptions to the Veteran and The Leader are offered at the old rate of $1.60 per year, with copies shipped to veterans unable to subscribe upon request.
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A. Cunningham
Nasbsf alah ke ie _remarhabees
Prairie Dogs Poisoning Sparks Riggers Dispute
Residents allege wheat-based poisoning harmed prairie dogs with riggers Furgeeon blamed as sole enforcers of a clean sweep. The note lists addresses Kooexs and Ferguson, Gertrude, Togas as involved in the disputed actions.
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Gertrude
Togas
Gordon Addresses Texas Veterans at Revival Meeting
General John B. Gordon on a Texas lecture tour attended a Gatesville revival led by Abe Mulkey. After his exhortation, 40 Confederate veterans stepped forward. many wept and embraced as the crowd followed, about 100 more rising to the platform in a surge of religious fervor reported by the Temple Mirror.
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Life insurance push from Hartford rep Geo L Rhea
The speaker urges readiness for death and promotes life insurance. Geo L Rhea represents Hartford Life Insurance Co, described as old and reliable, offering security against unforeseen end by getting insured.
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Rock Island Excursions to Southern Baptist and Allied Conventions
Travel rates and ticket windows are announced for multiple events from Jacksboro. Excursions include Hot Springs Arkansas May 10 17 Confederate Veterans Reunion Louisville May 30 June 3 1900 via Memphis Shreveport New Orleans. Other trips cover WCTU Houston Cumberland Presbyterian Church Chattanooga New Orleans Traveler’s Protective Association and more with sale dates in May and limited return deadlines.
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Jacksboro
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Clot Springs
Louisville
Memphis
Shreveport
New Orleans
General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Chattanooga
Tenn
Waco
Texas
Subscriptions Available at the Post Office Building
A public notice invites readers to renew or subscribe to the Republic. Contact O. W. Kina, agent, at the Post Office Building for details and sign up.
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Women and Kidney Trouble Warn Card
Women as well as men are made miserable by kidney trouble. The ad touts Swamp-Root from Dr Kilmer and Co Binghamton NY, claiming cures and offering a sample bottle by mail with a pamphlet. It emphasizes urinary symptoms and urges treatment of kidneys and bladder over habits.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Belmont Man Foresees 1900 Party Lines Shift
C H Belmont returned to Belmont on the Lucania after eight weeks in Europe and said Admiral Dewey's candidacy is not important politically. He predicts McKinley and Bryan heads in 1900, notes Dewey would draw votes from McKinley if independent, and criticizes imperialism and trusts as key campaign issues. He warns alliance with Porto Rico could hurt Republicans and accuses war profiteering of fueling opposition.
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The Day of Days The Time of Times
A brief dramatic meditation on mortality and life insurance stressing preparedness. It urges readers to secure coverage to spare their families hardship, warning that lack of planning could leave loved ones exposed to hardship and cold outcomes.
Dr Miles Heart Cure Ad Promises Relief for Cardiac Distress
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Heart Cure as a heart and blood tonic to relieve shortness of breath palpitations and chest discomfort. It cites a testimonial from A O Payne of Morgantown Indiana and notes availability at druggists with a free booklet from Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
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Missing Piece and Pins Drive Domestic Demand
A fragmented note discusses daily pin consumption exceeding twenty million to sustain garment production and meet broader public needs, referencing shortages and economic pressure on American industry. The excerpt highlights sewing supplies, apparel labor, and consumer demand amid broader supply chain concerns.
The Greatest Missionary Meet in New York City 1900
The world’s greatest missionary gathering assembled in New York City on April 11 1900 and continued daily through May 1 with representation from all lands.
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New York City
England Allocates War Debt Spending Far Higher Than Education
England spends 350 million dollars on war debts and only 65 million on education, implying war funding is about six times that of education. The contrast highlights the division in national priorities reflected in the budget.
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England
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