Nature's Great Invention and August Plowers in old tale
An 1868 advertisement extols August Plowers and a flower as nature’s medicine for digestion and related ailments, claiming a thirty two foot digestive apparatus and universal aid. It mentions a Yankee longing to visit and notes the flower as a regulator. Also recalls a Scientific American item about a bullet embedded in a rock elm trunk found in Omaha sixty-two years earlier.
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Nature
Scientific American
Omaha
Lewis and Clark
Paper Deliveries Continue Until Orders And Arrears Resolved
The paper remains mailed to subscribers on a standing basis until a definite order to discontinue is received and all arrears are paid in full. The notice implies ongoing publication and financial settlements before stopping service.
Rail timetable details for Texas & Pacific line trains
East bound trains listed with numbers and times include No. 2 Mail and Express at 3:37 p m No. 4 Night Express at 2 49 a m and No 104 I G N Express at 2 09 a m. Western schedule shows No 101 I G N Express 7 49 a m No 1 Mail and Express 8 33 a m No 3 Night Express 1 40 a m No 6 Cannon Ball 1 50 p m. Agent Wananm Jefferson Texas listed as local contact.
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G.N
Wananm
Woealy
Jefferson
Texas
Train Schedules for M. and T. East and West Bound
The bulletin lists eastbound trains No. 222 at 9 35 p m and No. 224 at 4 00 a m, westbound No. 221 at 1 08 p m and No. 223 at 12 45 a m. Jefferson Texas agent M P O’Connor is noted.
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O'Connor
Jefferson Texas
Church Directory Notice in Methodist Service Schedule
Preaching at the Methodist Church every Sabbath by Rev J W Holt at toa im and 7 80 ypm Sabbath School W415 a m L 3 Sehluter cuiperintendint Ttrayer meetings Welhoalas Tym Seitor Longue Maurschey 8a) pom Junior Logue Sunday 4 pon Woman s Home Missionary Society trat Sunday in each month tap mh Choir Bitindag it p.m.
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Methodist Church
J. W. Holt
Toa. Im
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Darrow Lot Draw Attracts Petty Enterprise Support
The Petty Enterprise man extends congratulations on drawing a lot in the new town of Darrow Oklo, described as a valuable parcel. Reports from New York and Boston note a hot wave causing widespread prostration across the eastern region. Farmers who sold cotton in December earned thirty dollars per bale, while July buyers held fifty five dollars per bale. Jewel P Lightfoot of Pittsburg named assistant attorney general to handle anti trust suits. Henry Markus comments on cool weather for summer while in Sitka Alaska. We share aversion to heat and overcoat weather. Henry reflects on good old summer time in Texas.
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Darrow
Oklo
Henry Markus
Sitka
Alaska
Henry
Texas
Scandal Over Crap Report Leads to Inquiry Into Dismissals
The text notes a scandal from the crap report involving Jeake and the dismissal of Holmes by Secretary Wilson of the Department of Agriculture. It says the matter will be thoroughly sifted to reveal guilty parties.
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Holmes
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Confederate reunion at Gatesville invites veterans
The Gatesville Confederate reunion set for July 18 to 21 invites locals and especially veterans to attend. The organizers promise ample camp grounds and a program with amusements and speeches. For information contact Davis R Hall or W H Johnson in Gatesville, Texas.
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Gatesville
Davis R Hall
W. H. Johnson
Texas
District Clerk Weds Texarkana Woman In July Ceremony
Bowie county District Clerk Jon Hughes married Miss Allie Lenox in Texarkana on July 5. Lenox served as court stenographer for the district this past year and made many friends, with wishes for happiness as she starts married life.
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Jon Hughes
Bowie County
Allie Lenox
Texarkana
Lenox
Letter From Sitka 1905 Describes Snow and Travel
Henry Markos writes from Sitka Alaska on July 29 1905 greeting Ward in good spirits. He notes heavy snow in some areas and advises simple tasks like finding a tree for shade and ice water. He mentions mail routes ship departures and preserving postal deliveries aboard the Chicago.
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Henry Markos
Sitka
Alaska
Ward
Aland
Sitka the Jin
H. R. Markos
Chicago
Jimp Office Mentions and Local Business Ads Allegedly Sparse
The fragment notes a local office advertising letter heads and envelopes while lamenting a lack of bank ads real estate or professional cards. It implies the town seems unimportant for business activity when such firms are not visible in the paper.
Fewer Gallons, Wears Longer This Month
Subscribers thanked for payment include Mrs. A H Rowell, J T Lindsay, J J Blocker, F G Orcutt, Dr J A R Moseley, H Sebellinger, Dr F M McCormick, Miss Elizabeth Beaty, Joe Montnoch.
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A H Rowell
J T Lindsay
J J. Blocker
F G Orcutt
A R Moseley
H Sebellinger
F M McCormick
Elizabeth Beaty
Joe Motntoch
Shiloh news notes rain aid hobbies and visits
Community health is good. Mr and Mrs Lee Smith of Woodworth La visit Mrs Lockett. Mrs Almah Preston of Comet aids her sick mother. Brooks of Atlant visits Mrs H C Lockett. Nipper family visits. Boys tease J W Stone over a lost dog then celebrate log return. Young folks enjoy ice cream at Carrolls. Sermon by J L Russell on John inequalities 34c. Rain and romance mix with crops as crops face rain.
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Lee Smith
Woodworth
Lockett
Almah Preston
Comet
Brooks
Atlant
H. C. Lockett
Nipper
Mra. Stone
J. W. Stone
Will Lemmon
Prospect
Stewart
Shiloh
Bro
J. L. Russell
Jim Stone
Rosa Whitfield
Monroe Stone
Sharp Whitfield
Bob Key
Travis Street
Peat Axn
Secretary Bonaparte Declines Free Railroad Passes
Washington July 12. The navy department states Secretary Bonaparte has outlined his stance on returning passes for free railroad transportation. He conveys thanks for the courtesy but says his public position prevents him from accepting such consideration.
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Washington
Navy Department
Bonaparte
Bank Receiver Ordered to Pay Depositors on Demand
In St Louis on July 12 Judge McIlhenny directed Receiver Spencer of the People's United States Bank to pay depositors on demand. At Spencer's request the bond of the receiver was increased from 250000 to 1000000.
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St. Louis
Spencer
The
People’s United States Bank
Mccllhenny
St. Louis County
Baseball scores from several leagues today
Scores from multiple leagues show Temple 9 Dallas 2 and Fort Worth 4 Waco 2 in the Texas League. Clarksville 7 Paris 4 Texarkana 6 Greenville 5 in the North Texas League. Houston 1 Galveston 1 San Antonio 4 Beaumont 2 in the South Texas League. City showings include Memphis 9 Birmingham 3 Shreveport 3 Atlanta 2 Little Rock 4 Nashville 2 Nashville 8 Little Rock 1 New Orleans 4 Montgomery 2 in the Southern League. In the American League Washington 4 St Louis 2. Cleveland 0 Philadelphia 0 Detroit 4 New York 1. National League Pittsburg 11 Brooklyn 2 Philadelphia 0 St Louis 4 New York 6 Chicago 5.
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Houston
Galveston
San Antonio
Beaumont
Memphis
Birmingham
Shreveport
Atlanta
Little Rock
Nashville
New Orleans
Montgomery
Washington
St. Louis
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Detroit
New York
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Chicago
New State School Law In Marion County Introduced
A notice to teachers and officials regarding the new Texas school law effective July 14 1905. It covers transfers within counties with parent consent, funding following the student, and transfer limits. Examinations will be held on specified Fridays and Saturdays, with July exam skipped due to law effective date. Officials will issue updated school law editions by August 1 1905.
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Marion County
T. D. Rowell
Jefferson
Texas
County Board of Examiners
Board of Examiners
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Department of Education
R. B. Coustna
Testimony in Missouri suit to oust Standard Oil
The Missouri attorney general’s office resumes testimony before Judge Robert A. Anthony in Kansas City in the case to oust Standard Oil from Missouri. State charges a combination to control prices and destroy competition. Anthony acts as special commissioner to hear witnesses and report findings.
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Standard Oil Company
Kansas City
Standard ON Company
Missouri
Robert A. Anthony
St. Louis
Herbert
Hadley
Anthony
Supreme Court
Santa Fe plans large freight yards at China Basin
San Francisco July 12 local Santa Fe officials announce steps to establish large freight yards on the China Basin property. The project aims to form a nucleus for one of the west’s largest freight terminals, with construction expected to take about a year and additional basin improvements planned during that period.
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San Francisco
Santa Fe Railway Company
China Basin
Basin
Jewelry Stolen From Newport Cottage
Mrs Charles M Ocelrich found jewelry valued at 31000 missing from her dressing case after returning to her Newport cottage on a Tuesday night following a two hour absence.
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Newport
Charles M. Ocelrich
Extradition Proceedings for Kulas Potemkine Crew Initiated
In St Petersburg on July 12 the government will begin regular extradition proceedings for the crew of the Kulas Potemkine as a regular criminal action.
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St. Petersburg
Kulas Potemkine
Poruna Promises Vitality and Health Restoration
A promotional note from The Peruit Medicine Co. Columbus Ohio touts Poruna as restoring vitality, bodily vigor, and health in a short time. Mrs Kate Taylor offers free iterations of the remedy.
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Kate Taylor
Monte Strate
Peruit Medicine Co
Colmbus
Ohio
Disappearance of Lucius Cole Sends Marshall County into Turmoil
Lucius Cole, a 35 year old farmer from twelve miles west of Marshall, vanished last Thursday while riding a pony with $60 to $75 on him. He aimed to catch a train to Jefferson to reach his mare. A search is underway as locals fear drowning or foul play. his horse was found in Longview with minor bloodstains, and a negro resident of Cole’s farm was detained for investigation.
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Marshall
Tex
Lucius Cole
Here
Cole
Jefferson
Longview
Hat clearance sale by J J Begal
Notice announces closeout of ladies and children's hats for the coming season. Hats offered at 50 cents on the dollar with invitation to call and see for oneself from J J Begal.
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J.J, Begal
Big Cypress River Falls Alarm Finishes Season Rise
The river system shows a rapid drop this week with expectations of no further big rises this season as water levels retreat and banks stabilize.
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Big Cypress
Weather Turns Hot and Dry Amid Dropping Rain
The latest forecast notes rain has ended and a hot, dry spell is ahead. Meteorologists warn of high temperatures and lower humidity as conditions settle into the region.
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Amazon
Dr. Green
de Broell
Taylor & Taylor
Borrors
Austin
Vale Sta
Jefferson, Texas
Tirme Dara
Texas & Pacific
Church Directory
Boston
Jewel P. Lightfoot
Fort Worth
Jefferson Tron Company
Atlanta Newe
Temple
Dallas
Waco
Clarksville
Paris
Greenville
Bull & Lee
Rosenfeld & CO
Polk Street
New State School Law
Grove
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