The Leader reports rail deal to build Wichita Falls line
The Wichita Falls and Southern Railway has contracted with Cambria Steel Company of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to supply fifty miles of rails for a new line from Wichita Falls to Olney and the Brazos River, enabling the road to tap nearby coal fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Palls and Southern
Cambria Steel Company
Johnstown
Wichita Falls
Olney
Brazos River
Fort Worth Telegram
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Pill Ad Parlays Health
An advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a cure for nasty sick headaches and biliousness, claiming health and happiness. It notes Graham Drug Co as the seller and emphasizes the pill's quick remedy and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Graham Drug Co
Pierce Is Remanded in Texas Perjury Case
Pierce, the St. Louis millionaire, was remanded to Texas custody after a habeas corpus hearing before Federal Judge Adams in Missouri. He appealed the decision, delaying delivery to Texas authorities for now. He said he would come to Texas to stand trial once his business affairs are settled and has returned to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Clay Pierce
St. Louis
Texas
Adams
Missouri
Pierce
New York
What s the Use Hunt s Lightning Oil ad snippet
An old advertisement claims Hunt s Lightning Oil instantly relieves aches and pains burns cuts sprains and similar afflictions. It urges immediate use with lines about not suffering and not delaying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Good Advice on Farm Work and Youth Training
Uncle Zekiel in Bridgeport Index urges youth to seek steady farm or workshop jobs to earn money for school. He argues labor demand favors able boys and condemns ignorance and loafing. The piece warns parents to start training early to avoid lost control and future hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nem
Zekiel
Bridgeport Index
Geronimo Reported to Have Lost Mind at Fort Sill
Chief Geronimo the famed Apache warrior has reportedly gone demented and is now guarded by Apache scouts at Fort Sill military reservation. He wandered from home yesterday afternoon and was spotted near the fort at night murmuring to himself, frightening a passing carriage. Authorities believe his decline stems from denied liberty to return to Arizona after decades of conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geronimo
War Department
Arizona
Cascasweet for Babies Endorsed for Colic and Teething
Cascasweet for babies is presented as the best remedy for colic summer complaint diarrhoea and sour stomach. It is said to help teething irritability affecting the stomach and intestines. Described as an pleasant remedy with no opiates or narcotics and ingredients printed on the wrapper. Endorsed by mothers for its quick action. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Drug Co
Nepotism Law Covers School Trustees Hire
The attorney general ruled that the nepotism law applies to trustees who hire teachers for their schools. No board may employ a teacher who is kin by blood or marriage within the third degree. Violating trustees incur a penal offense. Passed by the 30th legislature, it governs teacher selection for the upcoming term.
It's Safer in the West A Westerner's Journey Ends in Calm
A government employee, weary of the Wild West, travels from Washington to Greenwich, New York, and Culpeper, witnessing dramatic incidents. After watching a Utah ex-senator killed, a nail file murder, a suicide on the elevated line, and brothers surrendering after a double shooting, he returns to Virginia to seek rest and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Virginia
Culpepper
Prescott preacher seeks Hooper medicines in Arkansas
In Prescott Arkansas on November 8 1904 pastor Clark writes Hooper Medicine Co Hillsboro Texas praising Cough Syrup Chill Tonic and Tetter Cure. He requests three bottles of Tetter Cure by express C O D as he has made the town his home and feels lonely without the medicines. The note is guaranteed by B S Doty & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott
Ark
Hooper Medicine Co
Hillsboro
Tex
Texas
Express
Advertised Letters in Graham P. O. May 20 1907
List of uncalled letters includes Mrs Minnie Packlington Mr and Mrs Jno McDonald William Oliver two copies Mrs Lucy Wright Claude Coryell Mrs Pete Lester. Call for advertised letters with the date. J T Cunnincuam P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham P. O
Minnie Packlington
Jno. McDonald
William Oliver
Lucy Wright
Claude Coryell
Pete Lester
Proposed Texas amendment to create improvement districts in cities
A joint resolution proposes amending the Texas constitution to allow cities with over five thousand residents to form improvement districts. It details financing by charging a portion of improvement costs to abutting properties and outlines election procedures, ballot wording, and an appropriation of 2000 dollars for publication and election costs.
Proposed Texas constitutional amendment on state printing plant
Legislative joint resolution proposes amending Section 21 of Article XVI to authorize the state to establish a printing plant and related stationery, paper, and fuel supplies. It calls for submission to voters at the August 1907 election with specific ballot wording for supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Proposed Texas constitutional amendment on Confederate home
Joint Resolution to amend Article 3 Section 51 of the Texas Constitution would authorize aid to indigent disabled Confederate soldiers and widows, grant support for a home for soldiers and widows and supporters of the Confederacy, with several income and annual limits, and allocate funds for publication and election costs. The measure, dated 1907, requests voter submission on the first Tuesday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
State of Texas
L. T. Dashiell
Secretary of State
Proposed Texas road tax amendment to Article 8 Section 9a
The proposed amendment authorizes a road tax of up to 30 cents per $100 valuation or bond issuance up to 20 percent of assessed property value, to fund road and bridge projects. It requires a majority of qualified property tax paying voters in the county or subdivision and allows self-enacting adoption, with funding for ballot submission and gubernatorial proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
State of
Texas
L. T. Dashtell
Amendment fixing Texas legislative salary proposed
The article outlines a proposed Texas constitutional amendment to Section 24 of Article III, detailing compensation for legislators including a maximum of 1000 dollars per year during biennial sessions, 5 dollars per day for special sessions, and mileage up to three cents per mile with a county table, plus related ballot language and funding authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
Proposed Texas Amendment to create Agriculture Department
Joint Resolution from 1907 proposes adding Section 27 to Article 4 to establish a Department of Agriculture with a Bureau of Labor, elected or gubernatorial appointment, with Legislature setting duties and pay. It directs a statewide vote on August first Tuesday 1907 and provides $2000 for publication and election costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Labor
States
Texas
Senate
State of
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Leader
Graham
Frank H. Bowron
Eeditors
P. A. Martin
Castoria
Bears
Beronimo
the Centaur Company
New York City
J. T. Cunnincuam, P, M
Dany
Secretary of
Ll. T. Dashtiell
Commissioner of Agriculture
Sancura Wells CO
Mineral Wells
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