Texas Peach Wins at World’s Fair and Local Reflections
Shreveport hosts the twenty fifth annual Louisiana State Press Association session with many newspaper men present. The Texas peach wins top prize at the St Louis World’s Fair, praised as superior to other peach states. Community uplift calls for unity and active membership in the Commercial Club with emphasis on steady town progress and civic responsibility.
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Shreveport
Louisiana State Press Association
St. Louis
The Fitness of Time and National Duty
A historic reflection on selecting leaders for national and commercial needs. It argues Roosevelt should retire for Parker to guide Panama canal progress and cautions against social equality as a dangerous rock, urging prudent leadership and readiness for higher duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Washington
Willington
Lee
Atlantic
Pacific
Roosevelt
Parker
Rooseveltiag
Panama Canal
Destiny
Judge Parker
Fire Devastates Vivian Stores Amid Town Blaze
Fire swept through Vivian Louisiana Tuesday morning burning Mrs Christian's bowling alley store and Spell's store, then crossed to Watkins Harrell saloon. Citizens contained the blaze to the saloon and pubout. minimal insurance carried. Rt M Kaun withdraws support from a pledge.
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Vivian
Mra. I
Christian
Spell
Hames
Watkins & Harrell
JeNergon
Card of Thanks for Edna Goorsny Amicus Texas 1904
Acknowledges friends who helped during the long illness and death of Edna Goorsny. Mentions a gift of white grapes from W. H. Proctor and notes street work on Austin street with bridges being repaired and ditches cleared.
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Edna
G,c
M. A. Goorsny
Amicus
Texas
Austin Street
Peruna Medicine Endorsed by Officials and Patients
Letters from Joseph H. Ridgeway and others praise Peruna for stomach catarrh and general well being. Testimonials claim complete cure, improved appetite, and relief after years of sickness. Dr. Hartman offers free advice and visits Columbus Ohio for further guidance.
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James TB. Taylor
Roberta
Indo
James Ti. Taylor
J. W. Pritchard
Wolf Lake
Ind
Dr. Hartman
Tam
O. K
Perona
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Death of a Good Colored Woman in Marion County
The Jimp Lecute reports the death of Rev. OG C Clark's wife near Smithland on the 11th inst. Married 52 years they lived in Marion County about 80 years. She was a revered mother of 15 and a long time Baptist member and mission worker, presiding Bellone Mission Society, in Unity district association. Her faith guided life, her husband and 15 children mourn her loss. The Democratic congressional convention is set for Texarkana on Saturday the 25th.
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Jimp Lecute
OG. C. Clark
Smithland
Clark
Marion County
Baptist Church
Unity District Association
Bellone Mission Society
Jefferson Texas seeks bids on water works bonds
Sealed proposals will be received at the City Clerk office until 4 p m on Wednesday August 10 1904 for purchase of twelve thousand five hundred dollars in water works forty year bonds at six percent. Proposals must include a certified check of two hundred fifty dollars payable to J W Rowell Sr Mayor. City reserves the right to reject all bids.
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Jefferson
Texas
Ptate
National Bank
J. WH. Rowell Sr
City of
J. WH. Rowen
Water Works Bonds Issued Under Texas Law
Water Works bonds amounting to 12 500 issued under the constitution and law with a denomination of 500 each. Mature date June 30 1944. Interest coupons payable annually at Seaboard National Bank or State Treasury office in Austin Texas at 5 percent. Assessed city value in 1903 412 000 00 tax levy rate 25 cents per 100. Population 1900 census 2860 present 2400. Bond issuance required over two thirds of property tax papers vote. Mayor Rowhia Sin.
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Rowhia Sin
Letters Remaining in Jefferson Post Office
Marion county Texas post office list shows names of residents awaiting letters on Friday July 22. Notice invites those on the list to call and say Advertised and mentions a Woodmen picnic at Lodi on Wednesday July 27 with plans to entertain in royal style.
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Jefferson
Marion County
Texas
Sutton
Will Smith
Mamie Smith
Martha Smith
Ebb Stenson
Chas Stenson
KT Trice
HW White
Eilie
Jl, White
Cheater A Welles
Robert Williams
FH Harvey
IT Haley
MB Hamilton
Chas Harydon
D A Gerkin
Mary Gray
Dora Florid
Sallie Fields
Thos Ellis
Willie Everett
Zoomer Everett
Kila Collins
Chalie Core
Ruby Cary
WB Coleman
Harry Blocker
Leda Allan
Guy MB Adams
John Bawden
MF Owles
Emma Hell
Aaron Bennett
Hat Sinaunron
P.M
Lodi
Delaware Grapes and Peaches Sent by Gilmans
On Wednesday Folke received a basket of Delaware grapes and fine peaches sent with compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gilman. The fruit was a treat and enjoyed by all with many thanks to the donors.
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Folke
Delaware
Henry Gilman
Peach Crop Improves While Apple Shortage Hits Markets
The peach crop is better this season than in years past, while the apple harvest is limited with few fruits on the market. Demand may rise as remaining stocks dwindle and prices respond to tighter supply.
McCall Patterns Sale Ad Promises Best Fit and Style
An old newspaper fragment touts McCall Patterns with claim of superior fit and variety. It emphasizes fashionable patterns numbered 10 and 15, asserting none better, and notes items for sale by a seller.
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Ayer
Vitor
W. O. Lauspon
Lindany
Cal
Hottie
Aran Boi
Taylor & Taylor
Corner Anetin and Valenta
Jefferson, Texas
Texan
C. K. Bell
Texas Bar Association
Houston
United States
Eugene Meyer
M. Kaun
W. H. Proctor
Prof
L. J. Miller
Joseph H. Ridgeway
Grand Central Hotel
St. Pil, Minn
Jolaime
Bille
L.J. Miller
Ll. J. Miller
Hirth School
Ypelland, Mich
N. Clark Street
Chicago
Ill
L. J. aurrRo
Tosop
Texarkana
Big Shoe Sale
T, F
McGarity
Dr. Mendenhall
Tonio
Browke Np
J. C. Mendenhall
Evanevills
Jd. J. Crow Drug Co. Co
McCall
Vd. Soar
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