20 May 1905
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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1905
Page
1
The Marion County Truckers Association met at the courthouse at 2 p m on the 13th with J A Sharp as acting chairman. The secretary was instructed to notify members to attend May 20 at 2 p m at the courthouse to settle sacks and fix a potato digging date and other business.
Reports from Texas and Mississippi detail delayed planting, wet fields, and widespread crop damage from rains and boll weevil activity. Outlooks predict reduced acreage and late harvests. calls to organize warehouses and raise prices. Also notes a Confederate Veteran Reunion travel offer and local ads.
A long handwritten list shows letters awaiting pickup at the Jefferson Texas post office in Marion County on Friday May 10 1905. Names include Max Oberstein Willie Watson Sarah Glover Joe Orms Mary Williams and many others. The notice asks readers to say Advertised when claiming their letters.
A local ad promotes men’s, women’s and children’s shoes in varied styles and qualities with a call to action to visit Rosenretp & Co for the right pair.
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