Weather and events mix in Texas town report
In Jefferson Texas a local notice reports rain storm forecasts from Colorado to the Atlantic coast with a Friday moon change at 2 43 pm Labor Day observances include parades and picnics in major cities Farmers in Weatherford claim the largest watermelon weighing 111 12 pounds Cotton prices may rise per Texas Cotton Growers president Senator Bailey opens Democratic campaign at Gainesville and a fall college bulletin notes September 21 start date Pigeons flown from World’s Fair towers carried congratulations messages to America Marion county invites home seekers to locate with water wood farming and fruit growing land
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Marion County
Culberson Backed for U S Attorney General
The Rusk Journal endorses Sena tor Culberson for U S Attorney General claiming no better selection exists and noting his merit from his prior role as state attorney general. A government snag boat is operating up Red river with others on the Trinity and Sabine systems to bolster rail traffic. Terrell Transcript reports Jefferson running the river packet Nyma May on Cypress Bayou and Lake Mooringsport with weekly trips and water freight rates.
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The
Rusk Journal
Senator Culberson
U. S
Culberson
Red River
Trinity
Sabine
King’s Creek
Terrell Transcript
Jefferson
Nyma
Cypress Bayou
Mooringsport
Notice to School Patrons and Teacher Appointments
Notice to patrons announces apportionment of school funds on September 13 for the upcoming session and a deadline of September 12 for transfers. It lists elected county teachers by district and school, including White School District No 4, and names of instructors. The message ends with a personal note from H. L. Berry praising a local paper and predicting cotton prices.
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White
Mies Inez Wurtsbaugh
Misses
Mary. Luster
Louise Young
W. L Blake
W S$. Sheppard
J. L. Blocker
Mable Hollowell
Pearl Cole
W. L McCain
Rebecca Matthias
Eliza Beaty
Jimpiecute
Ed Brown
Tmore Anon
H. L. Berry
Up to the Minute Ladies Ready-to-Wear at Clearance
RosEnreLp Co promotes its up to date ladies ready to wear line and shirt waists in a clearance sale. It touts styles and weaves with a focus on beauty fit and appeal to good dressers, inviting customer opinions.
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RosEnreLp & Co
Nyma May Returns From Mooringe Port With Cargo
River packet Nyma May captained by C. W. Carlson and piloted by T. Murray arrived Tuesday afternoon from Mooringe port with sugar and general merchandise. It will depart Friday afternoon on return trip with lumber shingles feed and general merchandise.
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Nyma
C. W. Carlson
Murray
Mooringeport
Women’s Neckwear Collection Promises New Styles
A city retail display features a wide range of neckwear described as ahead of anything seen before. The sale emphasizes affordable prices so shoppers need not wish for newer designs any longer.
Rural Free Delivery expands in Jeffer 800 area
Beginning Sept 1 Jeffer 800 post office adds six Rural Free Delivery routes and one daily route to Lodwick. The new R F D routes cover nearly every county area, widening mail service.
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Jeffer- 800
Lodwick
Fall Shoes Highlight New Styles for Men and Women
Fall fashion shift features new women’s footwear and men’s designs at P. Eupringe. Shoes emphasize best leather, durability, and fashionable appeal for all ages.
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P. Eupringe
Fire alarm at A Regenthal residence prompts quick extinguish
Fire bell rang at 9 30 Friday morning and a crowd gathered before fire crews doused a stove flue blaze at A Regenthal’s home. Damage minimal and no injuries reported. Also lists subscribers who have paid for subscriptions including Alfred Martin T E Willis D H Quinn Myre F J Williams W E Jackson W H McCain J 1 Blocker.
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A. Regenthal
Alfred Martin
T. E. Willis
D. H. Quinn
Myre
F. J. Williams
W. E. Jackson
W. H. McCain
J. 1
Blocker
Union Picnic Contributors and Expenses Report
List of citizens who donated money and livestock for the August 25 picnic plus money paid out and other expenses as prepared by C. J. Proctor, chairman of the general managing committee.
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C. J. Proctor
Picnic fund expenditure and parish items list
A long combined ledger of purchases and payments for a local picnic and related items. Entries include vinegar peppers salt beef goats mutton and hogs from area residents, lumber nails and boats for floats, barbecues and meat, plus a post office list of letters advertised with names and a note to say advertised.
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Sam Thurman
John Jedler
General Committee
C. H. Proctor
Brambert & Kin
Terry
E. H. Dobbins
E. E. Singleton
W. T. Williams
F. McAdoo
G. W. Liverman
Hill Thomas
W. R. Proctor
Albert Craver
Gaw
J. O. Jackson, Jr
M. Brooks
Picnic
Clark & Boice, Lumber
Mr. Brewer
Pates
C. i. Proctor
Torrans Mfg.Co
Clark & Boice
Mr. Braden
Henry Walker
Torrance Mfg
Gos
Wain Lindsay
Mr. Meyer
Alf Jones
Brambert & King
Mose Esiks
Iumbdep
Hill
BBC
George
Jordan
Fleet Cox
John Runnels
Aticke
Darks
Bill Sewel
Seteel
Tom Hill
Billie Jones
Mackintosh
William Green Parbociig
John Wilson
Marion Lockett
Sam Olden
Johnnie Thompson
Notice to Firemen and world fair advertising burst
Notice to Firemen warns expulsion for missing three meetings without good excuse and fines for any absence. The item promotes magazines and World's Fair coverage with art and cost details. Advertisements list cotton gin cost, wood purchase, blood medicine offers, turnip seed, and shoes at cost from local firms.
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Bae
Corr
Foreman
Clerk of Jacksonville Board Endorses Peruna Remedy
D. Taylor, clerk of the Jacksonville Board of Health, praises Peruna in a letter to the Peruna Medicine Co. noting its wide use among workers in the city and its claimed benefits for lungs stomach and daily health. He invites readers to consult Dr. Hartman for free advice if results are not prompt.
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D. Taylor
City Board of Health
Jacksonville
Fla
Peruna Brug Mfy. Co
Thave
C. PD. Taylor
Bonardofllegith
Hartman
Hartmans Sanitarium
Columbus
Hina
Cotton crop prospects dim in face of pests and rain
The Omaha Breeze notes cotton prospects have declined from six weeks ago due to boll weevil and boll worm damage, plus heavy rain in May and June. Poor cultivation left much unworked, causing large regional shortages and a subdued outlook for the season.
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Omaha
Bargains Tread upon the Heels of Bargains
Local department store in Jefferson promotes its stock as the most complete and competitive in the area. Proprietor P Evpridge invites shoppers to inspect offerings and compare with others in the region.
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Jefferson
St. Louis
Evpridge
Private School Begins Fifth Term with Sept Fifth Start
Mrs Grimes announces the fifth term of her private school starting September 5 with monthly terms set at one dollar. The notice emphasizes a small tuition and the new term schedule.
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Grimes
Family painting made easy by modern paints and tools
The text notes painting used to cost much and need skilled help but today family members can handle small jobs with easy-to-use paints. It highlights varnishes stains enamels floor paints and related supplies and offers factual figures for large jobs to ensure painting right at lowest cost.
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Atlantic Coast
Weatherford
President Peters
Texas Cotton Growers Association
Bailey
Gainesville
Girl’s Industrial College Bulletin
Palace of Liberal Arts
America
River News
Union Picnic
Texas
Sara Stephen
J. Stephenson
Mary Scuddy
Arthur Sutton
Rosa Pugh
Willie Scott
Ader Richardson
Raymond Peppers
A.J. Patterson
W. R. Morehead
Mary Mangus
Will Lemons
Morelee Jones
Lillie Jones
Will Kelly
A. Johnson
J. W. Johnson
Peter Jefferson
Sam Ibberings
Margy Haney
Bettie
Manu Wright
Max
John Nolen
Lockett
Viedler
James Strictlan
Bees
Jonas Harris
Ben Thompson Eeternee
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Will
Chas. Deware LO
Thomas
V. H. Henderson
Louis Love Hel Rich Crenshaw
Cori
Ed Jones
Aicon Io
Gov. Jacobs
Teorge Hall H P
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Mirph Rik Wage
C. Defee M.B. Purssel
Legal Parasell
C . W. Heavia
Torrans Manufacturing Co
Morris & Bates
Neleon
KE. Meyer Tenebersiseene Abs Calses
Sam Eboratac
Kenna CG
W. Carlaon
R. Taylor
W. My
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Ronefliel
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Whitfield
Crowatt
Ig Walker
Pere
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Foxter J
Jackson
W. B Watson
Will Jorden Debe
Brambert,Jr
Espnish Wilden
Dunlop
P. Eldeid
Proctor
Orhine
James Ford
Wortsbaugh
A Hon Urquhart
Karngat Keene
M.E. Pursnell
Zurman
Ebelles
Aue Brown
Wilk
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K. Davis
Aee Hughes Atkin
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Kennon
Jim Jorden
Ee Ween
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Whifield
Mike Terhune
Albert
Fitzgerald
Geo
Liverman Meat
Joe Dutchkarpe
Shorrell
Thomas Signe
En Vnes Meyer
L. H. Wall
John McDonald
Ice
Clark
Ward Taylor
Guoree Keere
R. C. George Ing Age
Wil Cromer Sapesong
Clapton
A. M. Kully
Win Clark
Joe Vines
Bent Rogere
L Rosenthal
Kissenmachr
Chas, Senet
Perry Woods
Tad Oldbori
R Proctor
Abe Semal
Iyphu
Hiery Sia
Les
Eugene Meyer
Chicago
Jefferson Cotton Oil and Refining Cos
Crow Drue Co
W.C. Hill
Rosexretp & Co
Board OF Health
Jacksonville, Fla
Peruna
J. F. Crow
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