Lawton plans direct farm shipments to Bristol England
Lawton residents approve a plan with H W Corfield to form the Producers Mercantile Company. The firm will ship farm products from the South and West directly to consumers in Bristol via Galveston, with central offices and a packing plant to cost over 50000 dollars and warehouses in England linked to Bristol docks.
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Farmers Grange
Lawton Oklahoma
South
Lawton
Bristol
England
Galveston
H. W. Corfield
London
Producers’ Mercantile Company
Oklahoma
Bristol Docks
Carfield
Brownsville plans cannery growth alongside Matamoros
A clippet factory of notes argues Brownsville should build canneries with Matamoros, while warnings counter that streets and bridges are distant. It cites sewers, hotels, and economic hope tied to advertising and newspaper trade as drivers for local business vitality.
Diversification boom in Goliad's Satuma orange orchards
Mr Webb County Farmer hears a vivid report on diversification in Goliad Texas. Satuma orange groves overflow with fruit this season, trees bowed under heavy crops. New orchards are being planted and the county foresees a profitable, expanding orange industry in the coming years.
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Goliad
Texas
Nothing pays better than a little common sense
A concise remark on practical judgment notes the value of simple prudence in daily affairs, suggesting that practical thinking yields steady results and avoids costly mistakes. The line frames common sense as a reliable antidote to overcomplication and rash choices.
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Harper's Bazaar
Prohibition, politics, and weather haunt North Texas
The column surveys national and state trends including Prohibition battles in Georgia, armor plate versus naval guns, Maj. Mose Harris's removal in Texas, and journalistic feuds over Gunness coverages. It notes Elks gatherings in Dallas, widespread meetings, and continues with Taft's loose political fortunes amid persistent rain across North Texas.
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Maj
Mose Harris
Internal Revenue
Texas
Root to take a rest at Muldoon’s Sanitarium
Secretary Root plans a quiet summer, skipping the usual lid for a rest at Muldoon’s Sanitarium. He will visit Muldoon’s farm around June 20 and stay about two weeks before returning to his Utica home for the season.
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United Press
Washington
Root
Muldoon
Utica
Funeral for Charles B. Damon at City Cemetery
The last mortal remains of Charles B. Damon were laid to rest in the City Cemetery yesterday afternoon. The funeral proceeded from the Masonic Temple with an electric funeral car and three street cars conveying the cortege. Laredo Lodge No. 547 conducted the services, a large crowd attended, and floral offerings were numerous. Pallbearers included Oscar Staben, J. J. Czar, W. M. Chase, T. A. Austin, R. D. Greigg, and J. R. Forsythe.
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Charles B. Damon
Masonic Temple
Laredo Lodge No. 547
A. F
A. M
Oscar Staben
J. J. Czar
W. M
Onion Shipments from Laredo by Rail Carload
Eleven cars of onions were shipped from Laredo last night. Texas Mexican moved five cars and I. & G. N. six. The association shipped ten cars for Christen and Richardson Islitas Salinas Bros. J. D. Watkins Simon and Davis L. A. Morrow Haynes and Johnson Brewster and Lake Lithgow and Co.
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Laredo
Texas Mexican
Association
Christen and Richardson
Islitas
Salinas Bros
J. D. Watkins
Simon and Davis
L. A. Morrow
Haynes and Johnson
Brewster and Lake
Lithgow and Co
Sunday Tomorrow and the Value of Rest
Sunday offers a respite from weekly worries and duties. The piece urges lingering in leisure and quiet, noting the mind’s need for rest and the dangers of Monday dread. It cites kings and workers, urging sleep and contemplation via church, books, and social pleasures.
Co s F G 19th Infantry Meet Laredos In League Park
Baseball fans expect a good game tomorrow at League Park as Co s F G 19th Infantry brings its strongest post team to face the Laredos. The previous season saw a thirteen inning tie, now to be replayed. Lineups include Grabsowski Burkwhistle Martin Pennington and others with Game called at 4 pm.
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19Th. Infantry
Laredo
League Park
Gospel Meetings Begin at Tent Near Baptist Church
Special church notice announces a series of gospel meetings in a nicely seated tent near the Baptist Church starting 8 15 p m Monday. Sunday services at 10 a m in Roof Pi Hall Society with Evangelist E H Shelton of Waco in charge of music assisted by Mrs James R Moore and others. Boyle the minister will preach plain gospel sermons to honest inquirers. All church people urged to attend weeknight services.
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The
Christian Church
Baptist Church
Pi Hall
E. H. Shelton
Waco
Tex
James R. Moore
Onion Prices Flip Flop Boosts Late Shipments
The onion market reversed this year with late shipments fetching the top prices. A grower earned about 28000 on sixty acres and another 15000 on nineteen acres while some onions still move though many cars rot en route. The final shipments may set new highs amid uncertain market behavior.
Local Notes and Events Highlight City Life
The Milmo Rifles attract new recruits after physicals as twenty four new members join. Laredo Base Ball aims for June games with San Antonio Athletics. Vicente Santoy’s stenography certificate omitted from ceremony list. Mexican imports include sand skins and various goods. Jim Rumsey leaves hospital for a walk. Seventy five workers depart to Jewett for railroad work. Academy baseball heads to Encinal. I G N rail service delayed. Court docket shows two cases. Electric Theater offers pleasant evening with beautiful pictures.
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Jim Rumsey
Jewett
Texas
Academy
Encinal
Rev Boyle Returns From Devine Meeting
Rev Boyle of the Christian church and singing leader Mr Sheldon have returned from Devine where a several days meeting was held and pronounced a success. He begins another protracted meeting here tomorrow.
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Mr. Boyle
The
Christian Church
Sheldon
Devine
Boyle
Card of Thanks for Evelyn Gribble
We express our earnest gratitude to all friends who showed sympathy and assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved mother sister and relative Mrs Evelyn Gribble and for the floral tributes sent at the funeral.
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Evelyn Gribble
New Photographer in Laredo Offers Bargain Portraits
A new photographer advertises three panel photos for 25 cents and seven cabinet sizes for 1.00 in the Bolton Mitchell gallery. The late finish and stylish card imply a limited time offer to attract customers.
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Laredo
Parker Situple
Bolton & Mitchell
I. and G. N. Late Train Report From Laredo
The I. and G. N. train report says the service is the fastest yet, due at 4 55 p m. Officials are uncertain of the exact arrival time in Laredo, but expect to arrive between 9 30 and 10 30 this evening.
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Laredo
Real Estate Transfer Filed in County Clerk Records
Real estate transfer filed to record H. F. Valdez transferring lot 7 in block 313, W. D. to Adelaida Ramirez for $150. The filing indicates a standard transfer of ownership and the purchase price.
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H. F. Valdez
Adelaida Ramirez
W. D
German Prince Disgraced Perjury Guilty and Dismissed
Taegliche Rundschau reports Prince Eulenburg found guilty of perjury and stripped of all offices. The Emperor learned the charges and ordered his dismissal from court and eviction from his official residence.
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Berlin
Taegliche Rundschau
Prince Eulenburg
Anticipated Quip Echoes in Washington Star Verse
The Washington Star notes the common fate of jokes and witticisms. Readers are reminded that many quips resemble lines attributed to Sidney Smith Dr Johnson and Byron, sparking chatter about originality and style.
Entertaining Social Roundups Highlight Laredo Club Life
Laredo society notes describe the Married Ladies Club at Elk's rooms with Five Hundred prizes and luncheon. guests include Mrs. Beretta and Mrs. Bryant. Miss Adella Thaison hosts a luncheon with heart centerpiece and bridal motifs. Attendees include Misses Winch Thaison Pettus Higgins Vanderveer and more.
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Max Deuty
F. S. Taylor
Elk’s Rooms
J. K. Beretta
Huberich
San Antonio
Laredo
Adella Thaison
Kodak
G. W. Winch
Gretelle Pettus
Annie Higgins
Neva Vanderveer
Adellina Thaison
Anna Beunz
Artie McClendon
Pearl Winch
Gould Couple to Wed Within a Month in Paris
Paris announces that Mme Anna Gould and Prince Helie de Sagan will marry within a month. The statement came from Mme Gould’s counsel in Paris.
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United Press
Paris
Mme
Anna Gould
Prince Helie de Sagan
Mme. Gould
Knights of Columbus Meet Planned for June 3, 1908
The Knights of Columbus will convene Wednesday June 3 at 8 15 p m in the Red Men's hall. All members are urged to attend. D H Hroxey 62 6t Grand Knight.
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Knights of Columbus
Red Men’s Hall
D. H. Hroxey
Personal notices from San Antonio and nearby cities
A string of arrivals and departures from San Antonio and the border region includes Miss Julia Staben departing for Los Angeles, Mr. L. N. Burkhead toward Mexico City, Mrs. Anna B. Nickels and Irene Vera heading to Dallas via Laredo, Dr. Walter Dashiell moving to Falurias, and other travelers such as J. J. Johnson J. Blake Alexander Senator Hicks and several named locals returning from visits or preparing journeys among Monterrey Mexico, San Antonio, Austin and Encinas.
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Julia Staben
Los Angeles
California
San Antonio
Anna B. Nickels
Irene Vera
San Luis Potosi
Laredo
Dallas
KE. D. Tuller
Jos H. Condebot
J. W. Dean
W. A. Larn
Mr. Randolph
Mexico
J. Blake Alexander
North Laredo
Jacksonville
Sunday church services and sermons listed
At St Augustine Pro Cathedral Masses at 5 am 9 am and 7 pm Rosary Benediction at 5 pm Guadalupe church Mass 7 am Rosary 5 pm Methodist regular services Preaching morning and evening by the Pastor Christian church Reverend Boyle to preach 11 am and 7 pm Baptist church usual services Presbyterian no preaching due to absence Sunday school at usual hour Christ Church services tomorrow 9:30 am morning prayer and sermon 11 am evening prayer and sermon 5 pm
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St. Augustine Pro-Cathedral
Sp. m
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Presbyterian Church
Christ Church
Race riot erupts at Thurber Mines in Texas
A race riot breaks out at the Thurber Mines Texas after the killing of an American miner. Americans Poles Hungarians and Italians clash as rangers are sent to restore order and troops patrol the camps.
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Dallas
Thurber
Texas Rangers
Actor Reginald Barlow Turns to Ministry
New York June 6 reports Reginald Barlow son of Milton G. Barlow a famed minstrel will quit acting after thirty years to enter the ministry. He plans to pursue religious work and preach.
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New York
Reginald Barlow
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