East Texas Farm Progress and Education Efforts Highlight Jefferson Notes
The Jefferson column urges local support for Marion County’s exhibit at the Dallas fair showcasing East Texas fruit and farm products. It praises a Citrus Fruit Grower piece on East Texas by Stanley H. Watson, notes Mary Arbuckle’s death, touts East Texas peach and fruit production, supports a private school in Pleasant, previews a UT book on University of Texas, and invites county entries for the Texas Industrial Congress contest with April 1st deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Dallas
Marion
Texas
Citrus
Houston
East Texas
Stanley H. Watson
Albert S. Leecraft
Dallas News
Mary Arbuckle
James E. Arbuckle
St. Louis
Arbuckle
University of Texas
Austin
Galveston
University Education For
Pene Couty
Texas Industrial Congress
Sairly
Tiallas
Roosevelt Letter Supports Presidential Nomination
Theodore Roosevelt backs accepting a Republican nomination if offered and urges direct primaries to let the people express their choice. The letter, dated February 24, was read aloud at Roosevelt’s office in New York in his absence on a Boston trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Massive Houston fire destroys industry and homes
A February 21 blaze near Houston, Texas scorched about 1.5 miles of land, wrecking nearly a dozen industrial enterprises and hundreds of homes. Property losses reach 7 million dollars with 40 percent insurance possible. No lives were lost though several structures were badly damaged.
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Houston
Texas
Lasater Area News Briefs and Local Notes
The item notes limited activity from Lasater with a cautious tone and reports on local visits and family events. Felix Bennett arrived for the Ortelle McCasland home, while Lee Lemmons traveled from Waxahachie to visit relatives. Mrs. Farr returned to New Orleans after visiting her parents. The community school, under Prof. Freeman, continues to progress satisfactorily.
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Lassater
Bro. Nolan
Ortelle McCasland
Felix Bennett
Lee Lemmons
The
Waxahachie Medicine Co
G. W. Smith
Gilmer
Kate Jaynes
Jefferson
Tom Simmons
Dr. Smith
Avinger
Farr
New Orleans
Mrs. Cook
Mr. Cook
For Sale Farm Mules and Horse
For sale two fine farm mules and a horse offered for cash. They work single or double to wagon or buggy and serve as good plow stock. Contact Glen Lumber Co. for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Lumber Co
Sunshine Cabs End Service After Disputed Toll
A local taxi company, Sunshine Cabs, ends operations following a dispute over toll charges and a regulatory review. City officials say service interruptions affect commuters during peak hours. Authorities plan hearings to resolve licensing and payment issues.
Rexall Orderlies promise relief with a safe guarantee
A promotional notice touts Rexall Orderlies as a gentle effective constipation remedy. It emphasizes no griping or nausea and claims they suit children and the elderly. Prices range from 10 to 50 cents at W. J. Sedberry Rexall Drug Store. It also lists local subscribers and notes obituaries and sales items.
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Rexall Orderlies
Rexall Drug Store
W. J. Sedberry
Jefferson
Texas
Jefferson School Notes Theater Show Praises Library Need
The Jefferson School notes praise last Friday's program despite bad weather. Miss Moseley led a colonial minuet in costume and Miss Mattie Beth Rowell guided a flag drill with Grace Haggar and Etella Green as flower girls. The event raised 20 dollars 90 cents to buy library books for grades one through seven and urged building a wholesome library replacing thin cyclopedias and fragile histories with true classics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Beth Rowell
Jewell Wurtsbaugh
Goddess of Liberty
Grace Haggard
Etella Green
Vines
Mary J. Holmes
High gale after heavy weekend rain causes damage in town
A sequence of rain and a fierce northwest gale toppled electric wires and set trees ablaze. The storm forced temporary power shutoffs while a gasoline launch under construction by C W Carleson in his yard lost hull support at one end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Carleson
Administrator Seeks Claims for Anderson Lang Estate
M C Stallcup appointed administrator for the Anderson Lang estate requests all claimants present claims for settlement within the legal period. Creditors are urged to come forward and settle immediately. Smithland Texas February 27 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Stallcup
Anderson Lang
Anderson Lang Estate
Smithland
Texas
Honor Roll at Grange Hall School February 1912
The Grange Hall School honor roll for the month ending February 23, 1912 lists students across grades. 7th grade Aulee Brooks Gordon Brooks. 6th Irene Carter. 4th Eunice Sharp. 3rd Melba Sharp Joe Kindred. 1st Melvin Hileman Wesley Brooks Ashley Bolding Genevieve Francisco, teacher.
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Grange Hall
Aulee Brooks
Gordon Brooks
Irene Carter
Eunice Sharp
Melba Sharp
Joe Kindred
Preaching in the Bottom Set for March Revival at School House
Rev R L Brooks Universalist to lead a two day meeting at the School House on G J Liverman's place near Union Hasty's starting Saturday March 2 and ending Sunday. Brooks hails from Gracgnkiss Texas and will speak. Also note Hussey and Whelan plan a cement crossing on Yale Street between their new and existing buildings. Jury in Sneed case at Port Worth recessed with tentative 7 to 5 vote and no verdict yet.
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C . Slayter
Woodlane
Sam Urasher
Baby
Nesbett
Fred Chastain
Beuna Wood
New School House
Bradburn
Odum
E Forbes
Ponders
Misa Boulware
Tool
Craver
Mundy
Rutherford
Wades
O'Rear
R. L. Brooks
Universalist
G. J Liverman
Union Hasty's
Tia
Gracgnkiss
Texas
Hussey & Whelan
Yale Street
Port Worth
Chance
Hot Springs Liver Buttons Boost Health Claims
An ad copy touts Hot Springs Liver Buttons as a cure for constipation and liver issues, claiming many readers use them for general wellness. It promotes availability from Allen Urquhart and drug stores, with mail orders via Hot Springs Chemical Co. Ark. Also notes a reward for a missing calf and obituaries, plus a Nevada inventor’s power driven hoof parer highlighted amid local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Allen Urquhart
Hot Springs Chemical Co
Ark
A Beautiful Woman tiful Skin
An advertisement claims Dr Bell's Antiseptic Salve removes pimples blackheads chaps and roughness leaving the skin smooth with a guarantee. It notes an English invention a machine that polishes with mechanical precision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
French scientist’s tuning fork aids skin cures and cautions
A French scientist’s invention a tuning fork remains accurate under all conditions. It soothes itching heals cuts and burns without a scar and cures various skin ailments. Dean’s Ointment sold by pharmacists. A Yarmouth fishing boat landed up to 2000 herring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Selle
Strayed or Stolen Cow in Jefferson Area
Red and white speckled cow about five years old with horns sawed off and brands F on right hip and J on left thigh plus a horseshoe on left hip. Last seen in J. M. Deware Jr’s pasture one mile west of Jefferson around January 20, 1912. Reward $5.00 delivered to C. O. Fason in Jefferson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perford
Alligator Bayou
Jefferson
C. O. Fason
J. M. Deware, Jr
O. Fason
Easter Market Preview By Cumberland Aid Society
The Cumberland Presbyterian Aid Society announces a Saturday Easter Market prior to Easter to sell Easter dinner provisions. Location to be announced. Mrs. W. B. Stallcup serves as secretary. The note also mentions Jimmlecote failing to acknowledge post cards from Hovey Smith of Greenville C with scenes of Greenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Cumberland Presbyterian Aid Society
W. B. Stallcup
Hovey Smith
Greenville
Doan's Kidney Pills Promote Health in Jefferson Woman
Mrs E Rogers of 407 Lake St Marshall Texas extols Doan's Kidney Pills for backache fatigue and loss of ambition linked to kidney trouble. She reports relief from symptoms after use and full recovery enabling her to resume household duties. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents United States Remember the name Doan's and.
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Jefferson
Bright
Joan
Jefferson Nufferers
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
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Citizens Drug Co
E. J. Kyle
A. & M. College of Texas
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Troupe
Stuart
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D B Duncan
Haywood Morrow
A Leaf
E T Rand
Eph Cumby
F Cox
W C Wicker
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R W Wimberly
M L Cantwell
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J Maxwell
M M Peavy
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B. Joachim
Marshall
Germany
Mr. Stutz
Sam
J. A. Dunpop
Jewiet
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Jefferson School Notes
C. G Truitt
Washington Program
the Guaranty State Bank
F. H. Goodjohn
el Paso
W. M. Coldwell
Pittsburg
Stella Brink
W. T. Armstead
Wm. Clark’s
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England
Fletcher
Castoria
Yarmouth
Little
Jake
Little Jake
J. L. Moseley
Kooma
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L. G. Brades
Mouseley
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