Milledgeville 1810 Paper Highlights War Talk and Slavery Ads
An 1810 Milledgeville Georgia issue reflects prewar optimism and patriotism with editorials predicting English defeat led by Packingham and Lord Cornwallis. It contains runaway slave ads and slave sale notices, alongside sentiment condemning the practice and noting stubborn master slave ties, plus wide liquor ads and gilded saloons.
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Milledgeville
Georgia
Packingham
Lord Cornwallis
Jackson
Sage
Newsome
Linden Votes to Incorporate in Surprise Saturday Result
Linden residents approve incorporation with a 54 to 13 vote over the weekend, establishing a formal city status. The measure passes amid local debates on governance and services, with supporters highlighting growth potential and residents voicing concerns about taxes.
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Linden
Saturdy
Trades Day Success Attracts Attendees
Trades Day is a success wherever held and Jefferson will get in line for one.
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Jefferson
Trades Day In Marshall And Hughes Springs Inaugurated
Marshall and Hughes Springs launch Trades Day to showcase local merchants and crafts. The new event aims to attract shoppers and boost downtown business over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall and
Hughes Springs
UT Students to Run Daily Paper Next Year
University of Texas students will own control and edit a daily newspaper starting next year, marking a shift to student governance of the campus publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Texas
Trades Day Becomes Monthly Townwide Tradition
Every town that has hosted a Trades Day expresses satisfaction and adopts a regular one day each month, establishing a recurring event. The note highlights communal approval and procedural shift toward monthly commerce and gathering.
Kyle News Special Edition Boosts Kyle Trades Day
The Jimplecute received a copy of Kyle News Kyle Texas a fine number with many illustrations of the town and a big Trades Day booster highlighting community events and local efforts.
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Jimplecute
Kyle News
Kyle
Texas
Swat the Fly Crowns Shreveport Health Contest
The Board of Health at Shreveport ran a fly swat contest offering fifty cents a quart for all flies produced by contestants. One participant earned $32 by turning in 64 quarts of flies, illustrating swatting as a paid hobby.
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Board of Health
Shreveport
Woodsboro Comet Notes Local Newspaper Profile
The Woodsboro Comet Vol 1 No 4, issued from Woodsboro Texas and circulated by M L Brantley formerly of Jefferson now residing in Woodsboro. The paper is a six column quarto format and well patronized by local home business firms.
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Woodsboro
Woodboro
Texas
M. L. Brantley
Jefferson
First Alcalde magazine lauded for UT welfare
The Alcalde, the UT alumni publication honoring Gov. O. M. Roberts, debuts with Fritz G. Lanham of Weatherford as editor in chief. The quarterly is devoted to advancing the University of Texas and alumni interests.
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University of Texas
O. M. Roberts
Fritz G. Lanham
Weatherford
SWT
Lanham
The
Alcalde
Texas debate teams edge Missouri and Mississippi rivals
Debating teams from the University of Texas defeated rivals from Missouri and Mississippi in recent contests, while Texas teams lost to Colorado and Tennessee highlighting a mixed performance for the UT delegates.
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University of Texas
Missouri
Mississippi
Texas Boys
Colorado
Tennessee
Commerce group backs simple majority for road bond
The Gomanche Chamber of Commerce launched a campaign to amend Texas road laws to require only a majority vote for a good roads bond issue rather than a two thirds majority. Letters were mailed to chambers and clubs seeking cooperation.
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Gomanche
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Chambers of Commerce and
Commercial Clubs
State Superintendent Endorses School Aid Amendment
F M Bralley backs the proposed constitutional amendment for a July 19 1913 special election to aid Texas schools including UT A M College and four normal schools. It would fund buildings and equipment without raising property taxes.
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Austin
Texas
F. M. Bralley
University of Texas
Agricultural and Mechanical College
College of Industrial Arts
Post Office Letter Advertisements at Jefferson Texas Mayo 6 1913
Remaining in the Jefferson Texas post office the list shows names of letters unclaimed including S Simpson S Longona William Dungood James Stevens J W William W W Burns and Mrs Lula Cartwright Dora Simpson Bonnie Ginking Luellar Roneson Miss Olive Bandran Frances Jones Ruth Warner Susie James Martha Hatten. The notice requests the recipients to say Advertised when calling for the letters. Haw Serveneron P. M.
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Jefferson
Marion County
Texas
S Simpson
S Longona
William Dungood
James Stevens
William W W Burns
Lula Cartwright
Dora Simpson
Bonnie Ginking
Luellar Roneson
Miss—Olive Bandran
Frances Jones
Ruth Warner
Susie James
Martha Hatten
Bonner to Speak on Agriculture in Jefferson Area
Col D H Bonner will address the people of Jefferson and nearby farmers on May 12 at Las Sater and May 18 as part of a Marion County series on agriculture. Arrangements are by Hon E Kane Commissioner of Agriculture Austin Texas.
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D. H . Bonner
Jefferson
Lassater
Marion County
E. Kane
Austin
Texas
Loss in life relations and Brambert Vaughan sales lure
The passage argues failure to visit Brambert-Vaughan Co. costs money by missing styles, values, and prices. It notes T. K. Smith remains confined yet hopeful for recovery from stomach trouble and debility, maintaining cheerfulness despite illness.
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Brambert-Vaughan Co
Simplecute
T. K. Smith
Mr. Smith
Women’s Christian Union to Meet with Mrs Moseley
The W C T U will meet with Mrs S W Moseley Thursday May 15 at 3 o clock Leader Miss Bella Banta. Visitors always welcome.
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S.W. Moseley
Bella Banta
Real Estate Proposal May Benefit County Families
Mr D Jones reviews a potential deal that could materialize into an agreement to settle a number of progressive families within the county borders.
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D. Jones
Live at Home campaign urged to cut pork purchases
Marion County farmers buy about 28 thousand dollars worth of pork annually while government data show 692 600 pounds produced and 1 047 200 pounds consumed in the county. The Farmers Union led by Peter Radford urges hogs and livestock farming, more corn, milo maize, silos, and to live at home year round.
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Marion County
Farmers’ Union
Farmers of
Texas
Peter Radford
Union
Marion
Five Course Luncheon for Trustees and Wives
A five course luncheon was served to the Domestic Science trustees and spouses on Tuesday. The menu included fruit, peas, creamed potatoes, fried chicken, rolls and butter, sandwiches, sherbet and cake, and coffee. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Rowell, Mrs. D. C. Wise, Mothers' Club president, Miss Alice Emmert, and Prof. Talkington.
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Domestic Science Department
G. W. Brown
T. D. Rowell
D. C. Wise
Mothers’ Club
Alice Emmert
Prof. Talkington
Mothers Day Observance at Methodist Sunday School
The Methodist Sunday School will observe Mothers Day on Sunday the 11th with special songs and recitations. Parents are invited to attend. Bro Cummings will preach a sermon on Mother. We will feature songs our mothers sing. Everyone is invited to the service.
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Methodist Sunday School
Bro. Cummings
Freight wreck blocks line near Leigh after derailment
A west bound freight derailed on the M E T Wednesday night scattering lumber from three cars off the track near Leigh, 19 miles east of Jefferson. Three passenger trains were detoured via Marshall causing about 16 hours of traffic delay between Jefferson and Waskom.
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Leigh
Jefferson
Marshall
Waskom
Caloric Fireless Cookstove Demonstration
Annie Grimes notes a recent demonstration by Miss K K Key at Haggard's Furniture Store showcasing the Caloric Fireless Cookstove. The event drew many ladies who praised the stove's cooking, predicting strong demand when available.
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K.K. Key
Haggard
Quiet May 6 Wedding At Methodist Parsonage
Mr David Bray of Kellyville and Miss Mary Bennett of Lasater were quietly married at the Methodist parsonage on May 6. Rev. L H Mathison performed the ceremony.
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David Bray
Kellyville
Mary Bennett
Lasater
L. H. Mathison
Episcopal Services Honor Mothers Day at Local Churches
Dr. Griffin Gunn to lead services at Presbyterian church on Sunday with an 11am and an 8pm sermon. Parishioners urged to wear white flowers for Mothers Day. The note mentions merchants and hotels attracting travelers as signs of a promising local outlook. Sam E. Eberstadt, Jefferson Progressive Club secretary, travels for Trades Day promotion.
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Griffin Gunn
Presbyterian Church
Sam E. Eberstadt
Jefferson Progressive Club
Jefferson
Free demonstrations at Perkins Bros Co by Postum Cereal
Free demonstrations by the Postum Cereal Company were conducted this week at Perkins Bros Co inviting customers to tasted and compare cereals. The event highlighted Postum as a featured drink and urged attendees to try its preparation.
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Postum Cereal Co
Perkins Bro’s. Co
German Army Surgeon Proposes Portable Crematories
A German military surgeon argues for portable crematories to accompany the army in warfare, aiming to streamline battlefield burials and manage casualties efficiently during campaigns.
Where is My Winter Underwear
A humorous fragment notes search for winter undergarments. The line suggests missing intimate apparel in a casual, lighthearted tone. No further details or identities are provided in the readable text.
Death of Mrs. D. M. Mason at Brownwood
Announcement to Mr Charlie Smith of the death of his niece Mrs. D. M Mason at Brownwood at 2 pm. The body arrived with family members Tuesday and funeral services were held Wednesday at the Smith graveyard. Deceased leaves husband two sons and a newborn girl. her mother sister Virgie Jacobs and brothers Charlie and Rufus.
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Charlie Smith
D. M Mason
Brownwood
D M Mason
Virgie Jacobs
Rufus Jacobs
Rives
Fort Worth
Louie Restella
Corps
Mr. Mason
W L Smith
Louie Restell
District Court Criminal Docket Summary
State cases include Clem Douglass bail set at 1000 dollars and George Guinn charged with murder. Bob Gray charged with rape. E M Whatley pleads guilty with 500 dollar fine and one day in jail. Other cases include Scrap Rutherford gaming house mistrial. Clifford McCasland pistol case fined 100. Jack Johnson and Jim Griggsby continued. Edgar Riley rape continued by operation of law with bail 500. Jim Sasser liquor selling continued. W J Welborne continued. Eula Washington divorce granted. Court adjourned with jurors discharged and to reconvene Monday on non jury docket.
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State
Clem Douglass
George Guinn
Bob Gray
E. M. Whatley
Scrap Rutherford
Gaming House
Clifford McCasland
Jack Johnson
Jim Griggsby
Edgar Riley
Jim Sasser
W. J. Welborne
Eula Washington
Will Washington
Reunion plans for Gen Dick Taylor Camp No 1265
Veterans are urged to meet at Jno A Fiedler store in Jefferson on Saturday May 10 at 1 pm. Members behind on dues should pay then. Rail fare reduced to ten cents per mile each way for the Chattanooga reunion May 27 28 29. Attendees must register with the Adjutant to be arranged for food and lodging. By order of J A Fiedler and Adjutant Davis Biggs.
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Dick Taylor
I Fa
Chattanooga Tonn
Jno
Jefferson
Re Union
Chattanooga
J A Fiedler
G. Davis Biggs
Weather report summary by river observer for week end May 2
Government observer J C Kistenmacher logs river levels from May 2 to May 9 with readings ranging 4.0 to 5.5 and varying winds from SE to NW. Notable rainfall occurs May 5 with .75 and May 7 with .06. Conditions alternate between clear and cloudy sessions across the period.
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J. C. Kistenmacher
S. E
Moving pictures and advertisements at Jeff erson opera house
Brambert Vaughan Co advertises a change this week inviting readers to inspect new styles values and quality. Robert H. Mullins announces the coming week will present the highest grade moving pictures with Biograph Pathe Vitagraph and other films plus spotlight songs at the Jefferson opera house every Monday and Friday evening.
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Robert H. Mullins
Jefferson
Cure for skin diseases advertised in old box
An advertisement touts a 25 cent box remedy claimed to treat tetter ringworm eczema chapped hands and lips running sores ulcers and all skin diseases and notes it can be used after shaving.
Williams returns from Greenville after ten day revival
Rev. C. S. Williams pastor of Lodi circuit colored, arrived Saturday morning after aiding five days in a ten days meeting. He reports over twenty conversions during the revival.
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C. S. Williams
Lodi
Greenville
Second Quarterly Conference Meeting at Lodi
The Kellyville Charge will hold its Second Quarterly Conference in Lodi on the 17th and 18th this month. All officials and members are urged to attend as directed by Pastor L. H. Mathison.
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Kellyville Charge
Lodi
la samaAaan
Preaching Sunday Night at Kellyville
L. H. Mathison is the pastor inviting all residents to a Sunday night preaching service in Kellyville. The notice emphasizes a special invitation for everyone in the community.
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Kellyville
L. H. Mathison
Reward Offered for Tin Can and Bottle Collector
The Jefferson Ice Co offers a ten dollar cash prize to the boy or girl delivering the greatest number of old tin cans or bottles to their office between May 8 and July 1 1913. No size restrictions and competition open to all races. Robt R Deware manager.
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Jefferson Ice Co
New Artesian Well
Gold cuff button found between Silk Hotel and Opera House
Finder asked to return the gold cuff button bearing a front S. Saturday evening location noted between Silk Hotel and Opera House. J. F. Denton of Bowie, Texas has bought the Citizens Drug Co. stock and will continue to run the business.
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Silk Hotel
Opera House
J. F. Denton
Bowie, Texas
Citizens Drug Co
Texas Press Association plans in San Antonio convention
May 15 17 convention to entertain Texas editors in San Antonio with joint effort by the San Antonio Press club and the Chamber of Commerce. Also mentions local ads for Herbine and a major Aberdeen Angus cattle sale in Jack County involving 2700 cows and 110 bulls at 60 dollars each.
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San Antonio
Texas
Fourth Estate of Texas
Texas Press Association
San Antonio Press Club
Chamber of Commerce
Jacksboro
Jack County
James W. Knox
R. E. Gatewood
Cleburne
Knox
Texas Wonder Cure Promises Kidney and Bladder Relief
Dr. E. W. Hall promotes Texas Wonder a remedy for kidney and bladder issues including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. A bottle is a two month treatment and mailed for one dollar if not available at a drugstore. The notice also reports SMU cornerstone laid for a new men's dormitory costing 175000 with a large turnout.
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Texas Wonder
Texas
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
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Farmer Stout
the Southwestern Telegraph and. Telephone
Dallas
M. J. Taylor
Austin and
Vale Sts
Jefferson, Texas
Bralley
Haw Srveneron, P. M
Schluter Building
Citizens’ Drug Co
Annie Grimes
Episcopal Services
Douglas Jones
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield, N. J
D. M. Mason
District Court
Call Meeting
W. Webster and
Jemimi Smith
J. W Jones
C. T. Taylor
W G Jaynes
Verrena Katherna Clinkscales
George Young
Mattie Rutherford
Osborn Davis
Ruthie Couch
John Edward Blaine
Arra Randolph
Jack Cooper
Edna Rice
Brambert Vaughan Co
Dr. Bell
Uepleswnuy
Ll. H. Mathison
Kellyvile
Civic League
Texas & Pacific RV
Geo, D. Hunter
Funiture
Perkins Bros. Co
Dr. Moseley
Lafayette St
J. J. Segal Company
Pera
Wqnday
Allen Urquhart
Swan
Smith County
Southern Methodist University
W. J. Ledberry
W. J. Sedberry
Rexall
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