Home Gold Cure promises at home sobriety for drinkers
The advertisement touts a self administered remedy for alcoholism called the Home Gold Cure. It claims to cure even severe drinkers without publicity or time off work, offering full directions and mail order delivery from Edwin B. Giles & Co. in Philadelphia for one dollar with confidential correspondence and physician support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ives
Tme
Steas
Edwin B. Giles & Co
Market St
Philadelphia
Will Connect Two Rivers Canal Project Reported
Reports from Wharton Texas describe a planned canal to link the Colorado and Brazos rivers. Surveyors plan a 120 foot wide channel of about twelve feet depth starting near Eagle Lake and running to below Richmond, with electric motor powered boats for crop transport and potential expansion toward Buffalo Bayou or Brazos River development near Richmond.
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Wharton
Tex
Colorado
Brazos River
Eagle Lake
Brazos
Richmond
Threty
Buffalo Bayou
Fought For His Life With Dr King’s New Discovery
J T Weatherwax of Wyandotte Michigan recounts a pneumonia attack that caused severe lung trouble and an obstinate cough. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life and restoring his health gaining weight. The medicine is advertised as infallible for coughs colds throat and lung ailments with guaranteed bottles at 50 cents and one dollar and trial bottles free at Handy Matthews' drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Weatherwax
Wyandotte
Mich
Handy & Matthews’ Drug Store
New York Politician Advocates Tax on Capital in New Jersey
A New York party figure touring the state argues chartered companies in New Jersey must pay taxes on their capitalization. He asserts if Texas adopted the same rule, watered stock would diminish. He notes the topic deserves study.
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New York
New Jersey
Texas
South Texas cucumber harvest nears for Northern markets
A South Texas farmer will soon have 200 acres of cucumbers ready for markets in the North. The Denison Herald notes crop potential while other items report pension payments in Texas and political moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Democrats Expect Kentucky to Elect Next U S Senator
The piece notes Kentucky Democrats believe they will elect the next U S Senator, while reflecting on past strong Kentucky senators and the recent Republican win that seated a soggy physician. It cites the Galveston Tribune on Texas hospitality to the president and warns Washington insiders misread regional politics.
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Kentucky
DeBoe
Senate
Galveston Tribune
Texas
Washington
Capitol
Plains
Man with family builds a farm on earned savings
A Texas fall arrival lived without cash yet found plenty of work in cotton fields. The family saved enough to buy a 100 acre farm, pay cash, and raise a good crop. The message urges hard work, thrift, and self reliance over waiting for chance or government aid.
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Texas
Denivon Herald
Mississippi
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Chicago
Tariff Fight Looms Over Cuba Reciprocity Debate
The Louisville Courier Journal notes a coming clash over the Cuban reciprocity treaty as Washington negotiators and Senator Platt anticipate a major battle in Congress. Administration favors liberal Cuba terms, while sugar interests and protectionists mobilize to guard tariff schedules and protect domestic growers. The piece cites conditioning factors from Porto Rico policy and hints at broader tariff implications for all nations.
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Dallas News
Louisville Courier-Journal
Cuba
Washington
Hill
Platt
Congress
Kentucky
West
South
Chicago Record-Herald
Pratt
United States
Congress of the
Courier-Journal
Porto Rico
Old Soldier's Experience by Civil War Vet Austin
M. M. Austin of Winchester Indiana writes that his wife was sick long despite doctors but was cured by Dr King’s New Life Pills. The pills always do wonders for health and are sold for 25 cents at Handy and Matthews’ drug store.
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M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Extra harvest workers urged for Kansas and Texas crops
The Fort Worth Register notes that 20 000 additional laborers are required to harvest Kansas wheat, and as that work ends Texas will demand 100 000 more to gather its cotton crop.
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Kansas
Texas
Fort Worth
Mr C F Collier of Cherokee Healed by Electric Bitters
A testimonial notes Mr C F Collier of Cherokee Iowa improved from severe back pain and kidney trouble after using Electric Bitters. It claims three bottles cured his pain and restored vigor with no ongoing ailment. The ad also gives price and store details Handy Matthews druggist.
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C. F. Collier
Cherokee
Iowa
Handy & Matthews’ Drug Store
Reapportionment Debate Highlighted by Seed Argument
The Weatherford Democrat notes Congressman Ball argues for district reapportionment to avoid shortages of garden seeds and agricultural reports in large districts. He claims congressmen often must buy seeds with personal funds, and urges united consensus on reapportionment if the argument persuades fellow garden seed minded politicians.
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Ball
Weatherford Democrat
Solid beer jelly angers South African troops
A new British invention used on soldiers in South Africa is a jelly called solid beer made from malt and hops. It can be brewed into beer anywhere, fermenting in any climate, with a simple process and favorable reports from military authorities.
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South Africa
Mass regulation bans underage tobacco sales in state
Massachusetts prohibits selling cigarettes to anyone under 18. The Chinese historically used ginseng tea as medicine and drink.
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Massachusetts
Judge Damns Jury After Callahan Aquittal
Judge Baker excoriates the Omaha jury that freed Callahan, who faced kidnapping charges involving a millionaire's son. He laments the panel's bias and mocks the jury as unsuitable to serve again, while ordering the prisoner released on this trial.
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Callahan
Omaha
Baker
Farmers Offer Record High Wages for Help in Kaufman County
Farmers around Terrell struggle to hire labor as wages rise to 1.30 to 1.50 dollars per day with board. Some cases pay more, marking the highest farm labor wages ever paid in Kaufman County.
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Terrell
Kaufman County
Gracious Citizen Praises Remarkable Meeting Speaker
A citizen exited a public meeting exclaiming the speaker, though of small frame, delivered what he called a powerful and engaging talk, likening him to the district's greatest gusher. The remark captures the enthusiasm and spirited reaction of attendees.
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Quay
Pennsylvania
Senator McGee
J. S. Kendall
Denton Normal
Denison Herald
Minnesota
Northfield
Graham Drugo
Wonder
L A. Loggins, M. D
Beckham National Bank
Beckham Place
Dre
Darees B. Gant
Tae Grahamm Droe Co
Graham
Pds
Legrand
Physicians and Surgeons
P A. Martin
Young County
Court House
W. Johnson
Young
Westside Senate
A. Sullivan
Morris
Graham, Texas
M. H. Chism
Pohlman
Graham Hotel
E. B. Normay
KK. F. Annown
J. B. Nonnis
W. D. Crata
J. M. Norman
Ass’t Cashier
The
Anderson
W. L. Lawler
Barber
West Side Public Square
B. Garrett
Contractor& Builder
W.C. Hilburn
Jeweler
Optician
Jacksbero
Ty and Eyeglasses
C. G. King
King
Postoffice Drug Store
R. C. McPhain, Graham
U.S. Mail and Stage Line
Jacksboro
J. J. Gallaher
D. C. Atkinson
C. W. Johnson
West Side Square
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