Local elections heads for eight district offices
For Representative 104th District D J Brookreson For District Attorney 30th District Pp A Martin For County Judge Eugene W Fry For County and District Clerk E B Norman For County Treasurer F M Burkett For Public Weigher W E Crim For County Commissioner Precinct No 1 Geo F Farsons For County Commissioner Precinct No 4 A C Sagey
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Brookreson
Pp. A. Martin
E. B. Norman
F. M. Burkett
Geo. F. Farsons
Leader Renewal Notice Under Postal Regulations
According to postal rules the LEADER will not be sent to anyone in arrears beyond one year on credit. Check the date on your label and renew if you are nearing one year in arrears by calling or sending in your renewal.
The Home Merchant Urges Local Trade and Loyalty
The home merchant is the man who seeks your trade. He builds up your town, your schools, your society and prosperity. He deserves your trade. When you buy in another town you do injustice to your town and neighbors.
Texas Lineage Seeks West Point Cadet for Houston
Senator Ware of Oklahoma selects Samuel Houston of Woodward to pursue West Point. The young man, son of Temple Houston, aims for a military career, inspired by his famed grandfather General Sam Houston. The move is viewed as a promising opportunity for a notable future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Ware
Oklahoma
Samuel Houston
Woodward
Temple Houston
West Point
Young Houston
Sam Houston
Miama Cheif
Beggar crackdown blamed on strongarm pair
In a Quanah Tribune Chief dispatch a reader laments growing numbers of able bodied beggars. A large woman allegedly rounded up shops on Monday and reported proceeds to her husband, who sat in the shade and eyed the takings critically. The writer calls for harsher punishment.
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Quanah Tribune-Cheif
Penitentiary Trades vs Noble Labor Debate
An exchange notes more youths in prisons learn trades than reside outside. Plagerville Press adds that schooling aims to craft lawyers and doctors from workers like blacksmiths and carpenters, denouncing labor as disgraceful and predicting many educated youths will end in poverty or jail once life’s final act closes.
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Plagerville Press
Keep the Windows Open Opens Air Treatment Belief
A physician in the Saturday Evening Post argues that opening windows at night improves health and reduces hospital costs by ensuring better ventilation. He warns many avoid fresh air in cold weather, urging sustained open nighttime ventilation as a defense against tuberculosis and a step toward safer living.
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Saturday Evening Post
Behold the source I fied in a murky scene
A fragmented verse describes a scene with swine in a sty and a dewy bud amid dark green foliage. The speaker laments the sight, juxtaposing a swine pen with a summer landscape and a cryptic line about a source called TTOLENE.
Home Without a Newspaper Exchange Question
A reflective exchange asks what home is without a newspaper, describing a decayed setting where old hats pile in broken windows, a wife appears wrapped in a wooly bag with a string, a husband wears a tobacco stained shirt, and neglected children wipe noses on sleeves.
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Promises Quick Cough Relief
An advertisement touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a cure for coughs, claiming immediate relief and restoration of lungs and throat to healthy function. Sold by B S Doty & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
B.S. Doty & Co
Governor Campbell pushes two cent fare bill at next session
Breckenridge Democrat notes Gov. Campbell will ask the upcoming legislature to approve a two cent fare. He speaks for public sentiment and hopes commercial clubs will not block the measure again when it is considered by the next session.
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Campbell
Breckenridge
Slightly Colder Weather Forecast Prompts Relief Ad
The notice promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment as the top remedy for rheumatism chilblains frostbite sore and stiff joints and muscles amid a forecast of colder weather and possible snow. Available for 23.5 cents or 1.00 per bottle from L S Doty & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
L. S. Doty & Co
Gratitude for Kindness After Loss From Worthy Tim Family
Mr and Mrs J Worthy Tim express deepest thanks for loving kindness and tender sympathy shown at the death of their daughter and sister. The thoughtful gestures will be remembered with enduring friendship by the Tim family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Worthy
Tim
Mons
Appreciation Note From First Christian Church
On October 8 a large group from the First Christian Church and friends visited our home bringing many edible gifts. The dining table could not hold them all and we played childhood games until eleven. We publicly thank the flock for their kind remembrance and aid. C. N. Williams, Minister.
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First Christian Church
Heifer Lost In Jersey Color Strayed From Farm
A 22 year old heifer with bit noth ears and light jersey color strayed from the farm. A liberal reward is offered for information leading to recovery and return to this office.
Fred Arnold Heads to Dallas for Fair Then to Austin
Fred Arnold left this morning for Dallas to attend the fair for a few days and then proceed to Austin to visit his brother Ed, who is at college there.
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Fred Arnold
Dallas
Austin
Enclosure Posting Warns Hunters Off Farms
Public notice from A J Wheat and others warns against hunting on posted land under penalty of law to protect crops from pests. Includes list of signatories and notes community notices about local activities and new goods at Garrison's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Wheat
W. J. Sanders
W. F. Tirrin
J. E. Harrisor
S. P. Taylor
A. L. Ramsey
M. D. Maples
Who Are You For Taft Support From Standard Oil Elite
Republicans weighing Taft may learn which Standard Oil luminaries back him over Bryan. John D. Rockefeller supports Taft against Bryan, as does H. H. Rogers and John D. Archibald. J Piermont Morgan backs Taft, opposing Bryan. John W. Gates also favors Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Bryan
H. H. Rogers
John D. Archibald
Foraker
Sibley
J. Piermont Morgan
Wall Street
John W. Gates
Gates
Taft Backers and Critics Face Voter Choice in Taft Debate
The piece lists James A. Stillman Andrew Carnegie and others backing Taft, including Harriman Hill Cromwell and prominent Wall Street players. It questions whether these interests serve the average voter and asks readers who they support in the Taft versus Bryan contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Stillman
National City Bank
Standard’s Bank
Taft
Bryan
Andrew Carnegie
Charles R. Sheldon
Republican National Committee
Wall Street
BK. Harriman
Roosevelt
J. J. Hill
William Nelson Cromwell
Hheir
Harriman
Farmer
Leboring
Small Dealer
Merchant
Mr. Taft
A Political Auction On Public Sale In Washington DC
A satirical public sale notice dated November 4 1908 lists quirky items including an elephant a financial panic a republican platform 5000000 Teddy bears and more. Joe Cannon and John R Walsh are named as auctioneer and clerk with Rockefeller Morgan and Harriman as GOP managers. Possession assigned March 4 1909 and roast beef will be served by the Young Men’s Republican Club.
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Sam
Capitol
Washington, D. C
Young Men’s Republican Club
Joe Cannon
Auc
John R. Walsh
Rockefeller
Morgan and Harriman
Uncle Sam
Cure for Chronic Diarrhoea by Chamberlain Remedy
George M Felton of South Gipson Pennsylvania recounts lifelong struggle with chronic diarrhoea since his 1863 army service. A. W. Mils of his town urged Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and one bottle stopped his symptoms at once. For sale by All Drug gists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Felton
South Gipson
A. W. Mils
Chamberlain
Western Land Company Notice from Graham Texas
West Graham Hotel Graham Texas hosts a business notice from the Western Land Company. Public advertisement outlines location at office one door west of the Graham Hotel and details pertain to land dealings and inquiries.
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West Graham Hotel
Graham, Texas
Proffitt Railroad Hopes and Local Happenings
Proffitt notes strong railroad prospects for West Texas with expected boosts to growth. Knox county reports poor crops this year while local gentry anticipate better yields elsewhere. Housing demand rises as families seek rent homes. Black & Holbert report 450 bales ginned to date. Bridge construction urged to connect to Graham. S. B. Witherspoon returns from Graham with cotton pickers. An auto speeding toward Graham astonishes residents. Willie Cole and A. W. Zinneman complete new residences near Proffitt. Combs the telephone man makes switchboard changes before leaving for Graham.
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West Texas
Harrison
Munday
Knox County
Black & Holbert
Graham
B. Witherspoon
Willie Cole
Proffitt
Ready for Your Cotton by Farmers Union Gin Company
Farmers Union Gin Company announces readiness to gin cotton and expresses thanks for patronage last year. A. E. Jones signs the notice, hoping for continued support this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Union Gin Company
A. EH. Jones
Huffstuttle News Briefs October Shower and Local Happenings
October 19 notes a morning shower needed to fill tanks while Brother Shrader preached here last Sunday. Dr. VanHorn of Crystal Falls visited A. J. Campbell who remains in poor health. Chills reported. Albert Robertson and wife with Mrs. Campbell and Miss Stella McDaniel were guests of Mrs. Wood’s family. Oliver Taylor welcomed a baby girl. cotton is being picked amid fine weather. Several neighbors listed visiting and travel plans. news remains scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. VanHorn
Crystal Falls
A. J. Campbell
Campbell
Albert Robertson
A. Campbell
Stella McDaniel
Alma
Edna Long
Eliasville
Barton Campbell
Robertson & Black
B. F. Taylor
P. Otts
Susie Campbell
Myrtle Moreland
C. I. Reger
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Frank H. Bowron
Eugene W. Fry
Fred T. Arnold
R. L. Tankersley
M. A. Wallace
W. E. Crim
A. C. Sagey
C. N. Williams
U. D.C
J. E. Simpson
Creat Mattress Sale
Red River
McIntyre & Simmons
W. S. McJimsey
Western Land Company
J. H. Fisher
J. W. Fisher
J Guss Fisher
R. L. Fisher
Eest
Graham Hotel
Young
Archer Counties
Young County
Loving
Combs
Proffity
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