Texas correspondent reports growth and faith in Bonham area
Our Texas correspondent describes rapid settlement around Bonham and Leonard, Texas, noting improved post offices, churches, schools, and commerce. He recalls H L Parmele’s ventures, local option success, river crossings, and a visit by Rev Henry Little, with details of social life at a Presbyterian gathering and Bonham’s courthouse and jail.
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Lone Star
H. L. Parmele
Fred Soke
Chicago
Rockwell
Pittsburgh
BR. B. Hands
Bittenhand
Ben Weent
Rush
Valley Creek
Picayune
Leonard
Berb
Texas
Fannin Jarne
New Freer
Fannin
John Hall
N'Y
Ohio
Bonham
Bir Conkling
Lord Roscoe
Presbyterian Church Sociable
Mia
Cobb
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
R. R. Depot
Vamp Meetiha
McFarland
Old Country
Bolivar, Tenn
Red River
Temple of Justice
Bonhant
Bois d’ Arc
Jones
Dr Jones
Henry 8
Little
Texas Synodical Missionary
The Murderer of the Perfect
Fragmented dramatic monologue tracing a killer's guilt and motive with questioning thoughts. The speaker debates fate and justice, torn between remorse and defiance as a confrontation dissolves into rhetoric.
Silk Worm Culture for Boys Gains Noted in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia, the Baye Silk Culture Association of the United States trains boys as young as twelve to raise silk worms and reel cocoons. They operate with worm boxes, a new reel design, and sell silk worm eggs and cocoons while offering instructions for home rearing. The oldest member is seventeen. Mrs Rebecca Taylor funded a $200 prize reel test and the group seeks room-for-worm setups in homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Baye
Silk, Culture Association of the
United States
Park Commissioners
Rebecca Taylor
Alexandria
Mazrr H. Muows
California Kidney Tea Promotes Dry Preparation Remedy
An old advertisement touts California Kidney Tea as a natural remedy for liver and kidney troubles. It claims the product requires hot water, contains no alcohol, and provides more medicine value than bottled alcohol formulas. The notice urges long term use for kidney disorders and urges buyers to purchase at Powell or Kalb for 59 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Powell
Madison Square Theater company tests newspaper ads over posters
The Madison Square Theater company favors newspaper advertising over posters, arguing papers reach parlors offices and hotels while handbills attract dishonest distribution. Manager MecGeachy notes newspapers offer neat bindings and wide reach, justifying immense costs for effective placement.
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Madison Square Theater
Compan
Dr King's New Discovery Trial Bottle at Powell's Drug Store
Rush for trial bottles of Dr King's New Discovery offered at Dr Powell's drug store for consumption coughs colds asthma bronchitis and throat lung complaints. Free trials available to all affiliated with lung and throat ailments by visiting the store.
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Drs Powell's
Dr King
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Bree
Dersmith
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Attha Brick Shop
Edwards Street
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LYGH
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Rita
Alan
Plato
Elantor
Creumanes
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Europe
J. F. Appleby
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C. M. Castle
Hennepin Co
Minneapolis Harvester
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