South’s cotton mills grow as Southern wealth expands
The piece notes the South adds about three million dollars daily in wealth, cites Columbus Georgia mills ordering 6.6 million yards of cloth costing 460000, and claims most Southern mills are enlarging capacity. It praises Manufacturers Record and cites poll tax receipts rising from 106,340 in 1904 to 110,507 in 1906. It also mentions King Christian I of Denmark’s death and a homeopathy quip.
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South
Dallas New
Manufacturers Record
Baltimore
Can Gas be Found Near Jefferson
An article reports a gas strike near Shreveport across the river with a second strong well in the Annanias fields. It argues gas likely lies between the points along the stream and urges sinking a test well near the artesian area to attract manufacturers, pressing action for local industry and potential factories if gas is found.
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Jefferson
Shreveport
Annanias
Shreveportj
Arrears and State Boosts in Louisiana and Texas
In a reader note the paper laments long unpaid subscriptions and urges supporters to send at least one dollar to cover printing costs while criticizing readers who move and do not forward funds. The Louisiana advertisement highlights large state interests and a rock mine depth claim, and Texas is urged to publicize its many advantages as a sound investment.
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Texas
Bisitos
L. H. Halsey
C. M.E. Church
Atlanta
Peruna
Perna
L. HW
Halsey
C. M
FE. Church
Gen Joseph Wheeler Dies in Brooklyn Then Laid to Rest
Gen Joseph Wheeler veteran of two wars former congressman and U S Army officer died last Thursday in Brooklyn. He was interred Monday with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D C.
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United States Army
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Washington
Duty to others beyond church attendance
A reflection on Christian duty emphasizing service to others over solitary worship. It argues that living solely for oneself misses God given purpose and that mere church attendance or constant labor for others are insufficient without directed, meaningful action aligned with one’s mission.
Texas industries urged to build more factories
The Home Advocate for January notes a fine number and urges expansion of Texas factories to support Texas schools. It claims eastern factories pay no taxes for local schools, arguing this proves the need for more Texas factories and industry growth.
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Home Advocate
Texas
Local Notes From Glen Lumber Co Area and Social Gossip
Community chatter recalls Mr Dodd returning from Kansas City after Lumbermen's Convention and visiting Mr Gunter. Garden work picks up in clear weather as tales of weddings and social visits surface plus a note on a Mrs Minor Morris incident and political boast about the White House guards.
Comet Dotts Community Notes and Social Visits
A string of local social news flags visits and moves. Mrs. A D Pruitt and her sons returned from a two week visit with her father F J Smith. Geo Dugan and family move from Jefferson to Comet. Pearl Coffman recovers and may be out. Delbert Tolleraon and Ross Duncan visit Mt Zion fellows at Sunday school. Community holds active Sunday school at Hall school house with all ages attending.
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A. D. Pruitt
F. J. Smith
Horace’ Smith
Lodwick
G. W. Grubbs
H. D. Hall
W. A
Narrow Escape on the J P N railroad and Audit Change
John Dodd narrowly escaped serious injury Friday when tying on the J P N track as ties toppled, pinning him between cars until the train stopped. In another note, Cotton Belt train auditors are removed after six months trial. conductors will resume collecting tickets and fares due to insufficient business.
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John Dodd
Case County Sun
Cotton
Tyler
Bishop Credits Pe-ru-Na For Health And Life
The text extols Pe-ru-Na as essential to a bishop's health and life. It warns public assembly crowds expose the throat and bronchial regions to nightly air, claiming such exposure worsens diseases among preachers. Porunsa is noted as popular among them.
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Pe-Ru-Na
Cotton Prices Rise as Bales Arrive in Town
Cotton prices increased on Tuesday as a number of bales were brought into town. Poor road conditions kept wagons from hauling for weeks, but roads are drying this week. Subscribe for the Jimp. for 1906.
Local papers as community investment says famed statesman
A renowned American statesman argues every year local papers provide 5000 lines for community benefit. He asserts editors do more for towns than any other figure, deserve support, and urges readers to patronize their home paper as a smart investment rather than charity.
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American Statesman
For Rent Rooms Furnished Neatly Phone 96
Classified notice advertising several nicely furnished rooms for rent with a contact phone number 96. The short item notes available accommodation options for readers seeking lodging.
New Well Brought In at Cross Lake Near Shreveport
A new well has been brought in at Cross Lake about three miles from Shreveport by residents of the city. It reaches a depth of 1000 feet and a pipeline will be laid to Shreveport soon.
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Cross Lake
Shreveport
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Farmers’ Institute
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