Reorganization Efforts Debated at Ex Confederates Meeting
At a March 16 1891 gathering of the Ex Confederate Association of Young County Col K R C McPhaill chaired the session F Herron chosen as Jary A large roll call showed battle scarred veterans in attendance The group formed a france committee to plan an ex Confederate reunion with neighboring counties and also named a permanent organization committee led by A T Gay F Herron and others A merchant promoted Megrimene as a headache cure sold locally by D R Axry & Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ex-Confederate Association
Young County
KR. C. McPhaill
F. Herron
Jary
A. T. Gay
Forrest
Cavalry
R. E. Mabry
France
Stephens
Palo Pinto
Jack
Archer
Baylor
Throckmorton
Shackelford
R. C. McPuain
Cattle Epidemic Reports From Markley Meeting
Community leaders at Markley discussed a cattle epidemic affecting the Stewart, Rodgers, and McIntire herds. Reports described fluids in stomachs, mixed remedies, and a call for shared experiences and cures from readers. G T Brown and M A Stewart chaired the gathering with notes on symptoms and treatment.
Counterfeiters Gain Access to Government Paper and Engraving
The article states counterfeiters now possess every government facility and engravers as skilled as official ones. The sole defense, special paper with hairlines, is compromised as counterfeiters recently obtained paper equal to government production. The note exhibits a fine lengthwise thread visible only under a microscope.
Come and see our stock of ma chine oils and get prices
D. R. Akin & Co invites customers to view its stock of machine oils and compare prices, promising savings. The note emphasizes value and affordability to attract shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Akin & Co
Revival siege ends in Dallas and local notices
The piece notes Burnett and Mulley closing their revival siege in Dallas. It mentions harsh city conditions and lingering issues with beer tubs gamblers and sabbath breakers. It includes testimonials about Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and a relic Vicksburg Daily Citizen wall paper clipping from 1863 describing siege conditions and mule meat.
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Burnett and
Mulley
Dallas
John 8. Robinson
Vicksburg
Reward Offered for One Day 154 Hands High Horse
A description of a horse named JOE AKIN is given with height 154 hands, white blaze, white belly spots, and HL brand on the left thigh. The notice mentions the animal as a reward and references other local political content from The Call about school fund amendments and a political editor’s remark on a candidate.
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Joe Akin
Texas
Vernon Call
Young County Estrays
W. J. Hughes
W. P. Oliver
Graham
Public Schools Abolish Corporal Punishment in New York
Twenty years ago corporal punishment was abolished in New York public schools. The superintendent asserts that threats scoldings and physical punishment remain the strongest incentives to study, claiming the world is growing better as such a statement is made.
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New York
Machine Oil and Hardware Offerings Advertised by Axin and Johnston
D. R. Axin & Co promote Motico Reapsr line as the best machine oil in the country and urge customers to inspect before buying. E. E. Johnston advertises machine oil hardware tinware and Mrs Johnston offers millinery dress goods and ladies' supplies, with a cautionary note about liquor.
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Motico
Reapsr
D. R. Axin & Co
E. E. Johnston
Mrs
Corset Parlor Scheme Promises Wages and Stock by County
An appeal seeks a woman in every county to open a Corset Parlor selling Dr. Nichols Spiral Spring Corsets with a commission of 10 to 75 dollars a month plus expenses. The notice lists stock on consignment and monthly settlements with a $3 outfit, postage, and references required. Also mentions corn whiskey economics and a train passenger counter claimed by J. D. Smith of Bonham.
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Nichols
G. D. Nichols & C
East 14Th St
New York
J. D. Smith
Bonham
Electric Bitters Praised by Idaville Residents
Wm Timmons postmaster John Leslie and J W Gardner of Idaville Indiana tout Electric Bitters as a cure for kidney and liver trouble and general debility. They report renewed strength appetite and vitality. Graham's Drug Store sells bottles for 50 cents.
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Graham's
Local paper duties and the public press
Gladstone Michigan Express laments that local papers rely on home patronage for publication and must push schools and business interests, while communities expect free notices for meetings and events and publicity for local enterprises yet some papers fail to support a hometown paper.
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Gladstone (Mich
La Grippe Remedy and Local Suffrage Sours
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery for la grippe with a refund guarantee and free trials. It cites Chamberlain's Colic Remedy for diarrheal cases, notes New York World claims about hunger, and lists Graham's Drug Store as seller.
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King
Graham's
Oil and hardware ads in Young county catalog
Local notices advertise oil for reapers and threshers from OD. R. Akin & Co and D. R. Axty & Co. Mixed keg pickles offered at the Red Store. Bucklen's Arnica Salve pitched as a universal skin remedy with a money back guarantee, 25 cents per box, sold by R. G. Graham & Co. Druggists.
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D. R. Axty & Co
Graham, Texas
Young County
OD. R. Akin & Co
Red
Bucklen
R. G. Graham & Co
Make Your Children Obey Lesson in Early Training
A National Stockman excerpt urges mothers to impose obedience from infancy, teaching children to submit without question. It argues order is vital, discipline strengthens future duties, and loving punishment reinforces respect, citing Mrs. H. as authority.
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Mrs. H
National Stockman
Plenty of Fruit Trees for Fall Delivery from Young County Nursery
L J Bower proprietor of Young County Nursery promotes an immense stock of fine fruit and ornamental trees ready for fall delivery. He invites visits to view fruits and flowers and to place autumn orders with guaranteed timely notes of payment. The piece also includes a period editorial on the American constitution and foreigner issues.
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L. J. Bower
Seymour
Ower
Northwest
Prop
R. Young County Nursery
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M. A. Stewart
Henry Rodgers
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G. T. Brown
Stewart
Skard
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Ella Bell
Fort Worth
Jonas Ely & Co's
Young County Alliance
Alliance
Order
John Guy
John
Cardus
Mrs. Dewey
R. H. Farr
Holywood
Kansas
A. B. Cox
Harrison
King Cotton
Salt Creek
McElree
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RK. G. Graham & Co
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Epwards Bros
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Starbuck
JW. Wadley
Cardu
George Jones
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Chamberlain
Grand Army
Alex. B. Pope
Dep
Tenn
R. G. Granam & Co
Mokhee
United States
Siam
Europe
Decatur News
CEA
Brest
R.g.granam & Co
Whitesboro
R. N. Price
Graham & Co
Phlete A. Martin
Altorney- at-Law
Marr. H. Chism
Ade Iees
O. E. Finnay
Graham, Young Co
A . K . Gant
Cas. Graham
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Southern Hotel
M. C. Staton
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W. S. Dewey
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J. L. Mercer
Ben Moore
Ay T. Gat
R. Crawford
W. D. Craig
A. B. Marston
The
First National Bank
Capital
W. C. Beexnam
R. F. Anxorp
S. R. Jurrenr
P. Beexnam
Cashie EK Noamas
Asestant
Becksaw National Bank
Cen
C. Beckham
R. F. Arnold
J. B Norris
V. F. Gorrisson
McJimsey
R. Jeffery
Exchange
JI. Rharris
Cail
Davis & Crain
Old Stand Grattam
Jericultral
Worth Side Square
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