Time Table Rio Weatherford to Mineral Wells and back
Weatherford timetable shows departure at 6 14 p m to 1 09 a m 3 00 p m arrives Weatherford 8 42 p m 4 22 p m Mineral Wells 7 87 and 12 22 p m with connections to all Texas and Santa Fe trains at Weatherford A F McKay superintendent The Attorney General rules on liability for animals killed in unorganized counties and a brief political note mentions a millionaire senator and a potential block campaign
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N. Ww
Weatherford
Whine
Texas & Ee Traina
Santa Fe Railway
A. F. McKay
Attorney General
Texas Law Enforcement Gaps Spark Public Call for Education
The piece laments weak enforcement of Texas law due to legislator ignorance and juror selection. It argues better education of lawmakers and jurors will improve justice nationwide.
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Maker
Scientist Traces Cotton Boll Worm Study In Texas
Assistant Riescheai of the United States Department of Agriculture visits Texas to study the cotton boll worm with aims to protect crops. He reports the worm resembles the corn worm and notes the pest’s behavior in Louisiana corn and cotton fields, promising potential methods for crop protection.
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Nor. F. W. Matlacy
Riescheaia
United States
Apartment of Agriculture
Texas
Arch-Villainy at Dallas Hotel Marriage Trick
A local country girl was fooled into a fake marriage at a Dallas hotel by the night clerk and two young men posing as a priest and a friend. The groom disappeared with the plan to marry later, but never fulfilled it. Police seek the culprits and vow punishment under the law.
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Dallas
Fort Worth Sunday law ruling stirs saloon fears
Jonor Hvar of the Court of Appeals ruled the Fort Worth city charter valid allowing city courts to enforce the Sunday law. Tar rant county officers may accept or reject the ruling but local judges Beckham Stedman and the county attorney reject it. Prosecution of saloon cases continues as if the ruling did not exist. In Chile the battle before Valparaiso ends with rebel victory and Balmaceda fleeing.
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Jonor Hvar
Court of Appeals
Fort Worth
Tarrant County
Beckham and
Stedman
Chile
Valparaiso
Balmaceda
Valparioso
Earth
Congress
Pritchett Resigns as Public Instruction Head
Hon H C Pritchett resigns as Supt of Public Instruction to become principal at Sam Houston Normal School. Gov Hogg appoints Prof J M Carlisle Fort Worth State Supt to replace him. Changes take effect Sept 15 1591. Carlisle, a noted educator, leads Texas teachers association and is praised by the press.
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H. C. Pritchett
Public Instruction
Calisle
Teachers’ Asssociation of
Texas
Hogg
East Texas
Jimmy
West Texas
Famine in Chihuahua Described in Amidst Drought
A letter from Chihuahua’s capital describes a year without rain. Grasslands vanished, cattle died in the thousands, streams dried up, and crops failed. Small farmers and ranch hands face severe hunger as irrigation water vanished. Relief efforts are mentioned to ease the needs.
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San Anonio
Tex
Chihuahua
Mex
Fort Worth Shooting Sparks Demands for Calm and Justice
A wounded man warns of danger on Fort Worth streets after a random shooting near a hotel. The editorial cites prior unpunished murders, calls for public resolve against indiscriminate gunfire, and urges leaders to restore safety and trust in the city.
Cheatham’s Tasteless Castor Oil Sells for 26 Cents
A long felt want supplied at last a pleasant castor oil. Cheatham’s Tasteless Castor Oil delighted children and adults alike. Sweet as honey and effective as the plain kind. Price 26 cents. Sold by D. R. Akin & Co.
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Cheatham
D. R. Akin & Co
Revival of an old party in presidential contests
It is not the birth of a new party but the revival of an old one. It has appeared in presidential contests under various names with the same result. The party of cheap money causes inflation affecting food, clothing, and rent, and leads to disappointment, contraction, bankruptcy, and suffering.
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Baltimore Sun
Dem
Woman Uses Chill Tonic Says It Aided Weight Gain
A woman, weakened by cold last summer, wore suspenders to support her corset. After taking Cheatham's Taste Lees Chill Tonic, she reportedly regained strength and now weighs 149 pounds. Sold by D. B. Akin & Co.
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Cheatham
D. RB. Akin & Co
Prosperity for Farmers As Grain Shortage Bites Europe
The Express notes rising farm interest amid European grain shortages benefiting American growers. It mocks pretentious remedies while praising Cheatham's Chill Tonle, sold by D. R. Akin & Co. Frosts hit North and South Dakota with ice on wheat heads as forecast by forecaster Foster.
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North
South Dakota
Foster
Earthquake Transforms Cocopah Country With Massive Shifts
An observer reports after a recent quake that the Cocopah Indian homeland north of Lerdo and along the Colorado river has drastically altered. Mountains split, new peaks arose, a giant rock toppled, and cracks disrupted rivers and homes. No human lives were recorded lost, though livestock perished and cattle herds were crushed. The tribe expects further shocks.
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Aetalanaire
Ierquake
Cocopah
Colorado
Lerdo
Arkansas Editor Retires as Sheriff Takes Over
An Arkansas editor relinquishes editorial control to the community known sheriff who will run the paper. The Whitesboro News reports Texans show low interest in the State Constitution at the election on the 11th inst. Kilgore, a Democrat of the old school, is praised for opposing modern isms.
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Arkansas
Whitesboro
Texas
Kilgore
Delinquent subscriptions burden country papers
The country editor laments that two thirds of subscriptions are in arrears across six months to six years, condemning unpaid bills as the main reason for poor papers and urging readers to pay or subscribe cash. He contrasts this with editors’ need for funds to improve presses and content. Warnings about alliance politics and Senator Gordon wrap the piece.
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Union
Country
Cisco
Gorpey
Georgia
Great Alliance
Atlanta
Gordon
The
Alliance
Mr. Gordon
Black draught sold by local merchants amid libel suit
Fred Sharon of San Francisco is sued for 100000 dollars for calling Mrs. Sarah Mitchell a blackmailer in a local dispute. The exchange questions the truth of the accusation and whether the insult justifies anger or defamation.
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Theoford
Young Sg Graham & Co
Graham. D. RB. Axey
Epwakos Bros
Bilinsvills
Fred Sharon
San Francisco
Sarah Mitchell
Electric Bitters Promoted For Weakness and Ill Health
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for La Grippe fatigue and general weakness. It claims benefits to the liver stomach and kidneys with gentle cleansing effects. A single trial is urged, offering large bottles for five cents at K G Graham Co's Drug Store.
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la Grippe
K. G. Graham & Co
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