Red River Trade Vision Prompts Texas Travel and Promotes Fair
A Jefferson Texas column extols Red River navigation and cotton exports citing Edward Atkinson of Boston. It urges increased emigration to the Southwest for six million bales of cotton and cheaper shipments to New Orleans. The piece promotes steamboat travel, state pride, and a grand Dallas fair as education and expansion unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red River
Edward Atkinson
Boston
Maas
Manchester
England
New Orleans
Atkinson
Northwest
Sea Ward
Leading Jefferson merchant pays top price for cotton
The top price of 10.40 was paid for cotton in Jefferson Thursday by a leading merchant. Wheat and cotton are both rising, and farmers can expect benefits from the higher prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
An Old Citizen Gone
An aged Marion county resident, W W Scott, died October 22, 1905, in his 80th year. He moved to Texas before the Civil War, fought with Confederate troops near Crockett, then settled in Marion County near Liberty. He was buried at Pyland Cemetery beside his wife on Monday. He joined Pleasant Grove Church and was baptized into a missionary Baptist faith, reflecting predestinarian views.
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W W
Scott
Marion County
Texas
Crockett
Henry
Liberty
Pyland
Bro
Old Pleasant Grove Church
Devoe paint dispute letter from New York to Texas
A letter from i F. W. Devon & Co. urges paying more for Devoe lead and zinc paint, calling paint a watchdog and accusing false advertising. The post office at Jefferson, Marion County, Texas lists remaining letters for Friday Nov 3 1906, including Hester Young Emma Wood Mittie Woods Josie Taylor and others, with advertised notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Texas
Devoe
F. W. Devon & Co
New York
W. J. Ledberry
Marion County
Hester Young
Emma Wood
Mittie Woods
Josie Taylor
Bertha Meturghley
Ning & Nix
M B Ward
Mary L Lane
Mollie Kimbell
Robert Johnson
Lizsie Harris
AC Coleman
J C Dun Can
Haw Sixeieron
P.M
Civil Service Training Offered by Tyler College
Tyler Commercial College in Tyler Texas advertises civil service exam preparation with emphasis on bookkeeping and shorthand. It notes graduates already hold government positions and provides contact for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler Commercial College
Dept. W. Tyler
Texaa
Boys Winter Suit Bargains In Local Ad
Ad highlights boys' school suits as excellent bargains made of fine material and reasonably priced. Also promotes Colic Cholera and Chamberlain's Diarrhoea Remedy as a life saving product. Notices the death of Adolph Tholen, eight months old, with funeral details and expressed parents' gratitude for sympathy.
Sowing and Reaping in Life and the Next
The essay argues that the law of sowing and reaping applies to both natural and spiritual life. It contrasts sowing to the flesh with sowing to the spirit, warning of corruption versus eternal life. It urges readers to live righteously and consider judgment and reward after death.
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Heaven
Hell
Hearst
Gay
New Syrup Production Soon at Local Mill
Will commence about November 15 making sugar cane syrup. Syrup sold at 60 cents per gallon. customers may bring jugs or kegs to be filled at the mill. Jugs or kegs left at Crow's Drug Store will be received for pickup.
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Crow's Drug
Toilet articles stock with broad foreign and domestic range
This store touts a large stock of toilet articles both foreign and domestic. It promises to match few places in size, offers most toilet aids and conveniences, and can place special orders for unusual items upon request.
Sundries Store Promises Wide Selection and Low Prices
A local advert touts sundries such as brushes combs sponges and other items with emphasis on a wide assortment and very low prices for shoppers seeking value.
Baby's Death Shocks Lodi Family In October Tragedy
Mr and Mrs B Williams mourn the loss of their seven month old baby at home near Lodi on October 22. The burial occurred October 24 at the old Foundry graveyard. Walter Fowler of the Marshall Opera House visited this week and announced an attraction for November 10 featuring When Johnny Comes Marching Home and Rivals with the Jefferson Boys.
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Adolph Tholen
O. A. Tholen
B. Williams
Lodi
Old Foundry
Walter Fowler
Marshall Opera House
Johnny
Jefferson Boys
Lecture by Dr Packard at the school house next Thursday
Notice announces a lecture by Dr Packard at the school house Thursday evening at 7 30 with November 9th. Circulars on the streets will explain it fully. Misses Eva Ederstadt and Daisy Benefield have gone to Texarkana on a visit and will return Monday.
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Dr. Packard
Eva Ederstadt
Daisy Benefield
Texarkana
Remarkable Cures and Old Age Catarrh Claims
A collection of testimonials dated 1897 extoll Peruna and Manalin for chronic constipation catarrh rheumatism and sleep issues in older adults. Letters from John O Atkinson and Mrs Alla Schwandt praise cures lasting years with Peruna. A $10 000 bank guarantee is cited to prove testimonial authenticity.
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Hartman
Peruna
Manalin
John O. Atkinson
Atkinson
Tam
John QC
Independence
Alla Schwandt
Sanborn
Mints
Lyson
Alia Schwandt
Market Exchange Bank
Columbus
Ohio
Local News and Mills Report From Tola Kansas
Mr Wisdom of Tola Kansas left for home after a week at the Glen Lumber Co. Odd Fellows were disappointed by a railroad wreck delaying traffic. The area enjoyed fine weather for visiting and a dance at Neadmore saw mill. Families report better health and preparations for upcoming entertainments or a wedding.
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Wisdom
Tola
Kan
Burns
Pine Ridge
W. H. Blakely
Kendle
Ellis
Neadmore Saw Mill
Taken Up Mare Notice by J J Gray
On October 27 a light bay mare about 14 hands high with dark mane and tail and white markings was taken in. The owner must come forward to pay pasturage or the animal will be estrayed as per law. J J Gray posted this notice seeking the rightful owner.
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J.J. Gray
Rooms for Rent in Old Murphy Home
Several large rooms available in the Old Murphy Home. Furnished or unfurnished options, upper or lower rooms. Desirable city location with a splendid well of water. Address Thos E Kennedy, City.
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Murphy
Kennedy
City
Bazaar Announcement for Thanksgiving Day Sale
Methodist ladies and all contributors are reminded the bazar will be held on Thanksgiving Day November 23.
Bargains Ad From B. Wolf Next Week
A local notice urges readers to watch for B. Wolf’s advertisement of bargains scheduled for next week. The brief hints at sales and special offers to appear in upcoming promotions.
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B. Wolf
Are You a Constitution Agent
An advertisement seeks live agents for The Atlanta Constitution offering Texas canvassing work with easy subscriptions and commissions. Readers are urged to write today for an agency opportunity.
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Constitution
Texas
The
Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta
Collections Office Opens For Domestic And Foreign Accounts
J. W. Bo Warson announces an office opened to handle collections for home and foreign business, offering general collection of monthly accounts and related services.
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J. W. Bo Warson
Shoes Shoes Shoes for All Kinds of People
Local shop showcases a wide range of footwear catering to diverse customers with styles spanning casual to formal. Shoppers browse racks as staff assist with sizes and fittings.
Gardner Offers Superior Vaults Monuments and Slabs
Notice invites buyers to consult J. H. Gardner for granite marble or stone vaults monuments and slabs in all sizes grades and designs. Segal Eram Xpert advertises paying the highest cotton market price and invites selling cotton locally.
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J. H. Gardner
Segal & EramXpert
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Ayers
Ayer
Taylor & Taylor
Austin and
Valents
Jefferson, Texas
Jeferson
Texan
Ollon
Alogle
Dallas
Will Singleton
Uncle Sam
Onal
Mate
Toilet Domain
J. F. Crow Drug Co
Mrs
Mno. Oatainson
Indepen
Mrs Schwandt
Sanborn, Minn
Glen Lumber Co
Dots
Bazar
Sherman
Eugene Smith
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