Various Local Notes and Social Chatter from Jefferson Texas
The item mix notes post office mailings in Jefferson Texas and lists general news including a Kansas wheat yield estimate of 91 885 676 bushels, Labor Day proclamation by Governor Lanham, Iowa breakfast corn cob dish tests, Jersey cattle sale results in Rushville Indiana, sparrows versus hawks and cats, a yellow fever case in New Iberia Louisiana, and public health updates. It also references legitimate exchanges from Cotton Journal, mosquito control calls, and political activity about party ring reforms with references to Campbells.
Progress and unity urged for town growth and gas development
A call for self reliance and combined effort to attract investment, build a gas industry, and spark a manufacturing era in the region. Advocates argue a gas well would lower fuel costs and attract further development, urging people to stay united. The piece also notes political events and figures, including the Dallas Democratic convention outcome, Houston Post editor R. M. Johnston and Senator Culberson heading to New York for Bryan's reception, and Georgia primary results showing Hoke Smith defeating Clark Howell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. R. M. Johnston
Houston Post
Democratic National Committee
C. A. Culberson
New York
William Jennings Bryan
Democratic Congressional Convention Called for Aug 25
Mt Pleasant Texas August 11 1906 by order of the First District Democratic Executive Committee a convention to nominate a candidate for Congress is set for August 25 at 10 a m in Texarkana Bowie County. The district committee also meets to perform duties prescribed by law. The Jefferson Public School Manual for 1096 7 is in press and will be released next week.
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Mt. Pleasant
Texas
Democratic Party
Texarkana
Bowie Co
Congress
Democratic Executive Committee
John Hargrove
China
1St Congressional District
Marion County Teachers Institute Program 1905
The Jefferson Public School hosts the Marion County Teachers Institute September 3 to 8 1905 with lectures on Texas history geography civics and public school law. Sessions cover arithmetic algebra geography physiology and methods plus music and moral education led by R A Loomis L T Frizzell and various instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.T. Frinzell
R. W. Vinson
G. W. Smith
Migs
Inez Wurtabaugh
Mig
Olive Hicks
Rev. Lewin
Miss Hooper and Friends Lead School Music Meeting
A listing shows Miss Lucile Hooper teaching music and Miss Kathleen O Connor and Miss Mattie Campbell leading sessions on teacher preparation. Duet performers include Misses Dorothy Glass and Ves ta Graham, with R A Loomis as Ex Officio County Superintendent guiding the general discussion.
Donations to the Fire Company Reported
A list shows donors and contributions to the Fire Company including Ry Be Walker John T McDonald Marshall Wholesale Grocer Excelsior Hotels D M Smith Geo T Todd J H Benefield Wm Clark P Eldridge Hooper Singleton Lum Allen Urquhart Rose Bod Saloon AM Urquhart TV Jackson Hal Singleton Sam Eberstad H P Judkine Dr J A R Moseley V F Crow Eugene Meyer T L Torrans WR Kennon WT Armistead R Bullauf Men's and Boys Clothing and Furnishings advertised at P EvprioGe's. The Flotorial Convention will meet in Jefferson today with delegates expected.
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Walker
J H Benefield
Wm. Clark
Goearietss
Eldridge
Hooper. Singleton
Lum, “Co
Allen Urquhartt
Winain
Rose Bod Saloon
Urquhart
Jackson
Hal Singleton
Sam Eberstad
H. P. Judkine
J. A. R. Moseley Iakias
V.f. Crow
Eugene Meyer
T. L. Torrans
Kennon
Armistead
Paciet
R Bullauf
Moseley
Escccaith
A McKay
Leaf
Adame
John H Bellot
Westerburg
Cannon Ball No 6 Derailed Near Forney
The Cannon Ball No 6 of the Texas and Pacific line derailed near Forney after leaving Dallas last Friday morning. Several cars left the track and a few people were wounded. J H Benefield of this city was on the train returning from the Democratic convention in Dallas but was not injured.
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Dallas
Forney
J. H. Benefield
For Sale Residence With Lawn Lot 538 by 150
For sale description lists a three bedroom house with dining room kitchen and parlor along with Lot 538 by 150. Contact L B Wenster for price. Also a notice of bank subscription reports names subscribers including Nat Sharp Mrs W W Blakely Senator C A Culberton Mrs W W Williams Mrs B D Brande Jno C Penn W L Moseley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Wenster
Nat Sharp
W. W. Blakely
C. A. Culberton
W. W. Williams
B. D. Brande
Jno
C Penn
W. L. Moseley
New Christian Books on Day and Royal Path of Life
S H HANES offers The Devil of Today with 455 pages at 1.50 and The Royal Path of Life over 600 pages at 2.50. Also Bibles red or black lettered, testaments, various sizes. Repairing and business shop at 009 Polk Street Jefferson Texas. Books and articles in stock. Agents wanted with good commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.H. Hanes
Polk Street
Jefferson
Texas
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J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mans
Taylor & Taylor
Eoitors
Austin and
Valenta
Jefferson, Texas
Tte
Kansas
Sheffield
Lanham
The
Food Commission of
Iowa
Jersey
Rushville
Ind
Isle of Jersey
New Iberia
State Board of Health
Cotton Journal
Georgia
Hoke Smith
Clark Howell
Pike and Star
AL Wells Water
D. M. Smith
Lew
Dallas Street
Jefferson Ice and Bottling Co
Marion County Teacher's Institute
Jefferson Public School
Rev. Anderson
R. A. Loomin
Elwilda Brown
L. T. Frizzell
Lou Bet Moseley
Noor
Alice Emmert
Lizzie Files
Fannie McNeely
L. T. Fringell
Miss Campbell
Inez Wurtsbaugh
Jewel Brooks
Ida Bailey
Ida McCasland
Misa Olive Hicken
Corra Blackbourne
U. S
Misa Alice Emmert
Josie Jaynes
Inez
Wurtshaugh
Mattie Southerland
Cinnie Preston
Ezra Southerland
Lucile Singleton
R. A. Loomis
Lizzie Liverman
Jewel Wurtsbaugh
Tommie Stallcup
Misa Eva Eberstadt
Lula May Gaylen
Misa Olive Hicks
Watson Holland
Owen
Xoon
Mra
St. W
Inez Wurtebaugh
L. T Frizzell
U.S
Lela Jaynes
Lillie Segal
H. Rowell, Jr
G. W. Brown
Charlie State
Miees Alice Emmert
Beasie Glass
Nathan Dreebem
Mige Atala Rives
Marion County
Inez Wurtse
Pictories
P. EvprioGe
Nadinda
National Toilet CO
Paris
Teon
San Francisco
DR. Cooper
M. Cooper Medical Co
London
J. F. Crow Drug CO
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