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Newspaper
Mexia Evening Ledger
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1899
Page
2
A speaker contrasts prohibitions with partisan politics and mocks church divisions over liquor. He likens party rivals under the same bottle, urges a nonpartisan stance, and calls for a revival at the city hall led by local ministers. Memorial services are planned by the Knights of Pything of Mexia with Jos Bailey delivering the oration.
A diary like child’s voice notes a boy’s defiance and his mother’s gentler wisdom. The piece contrasts a stern father with a patient mother who understands boys and foretells a future where the boy’s spirit matures. Included is a church directory listing for multiple denominations and pastors in Detroit.
An ordinance prohibits advertising on property without owner consent within Mexia city limits, making violations a misdemeanor with penalties up to one hundred dollars. It suspends formal reading rules due to property defacement, taking effect after passage and publication. Introduced and passed August 7, 1899 with eight votes for and none against.
A lively crowd of young people enjoyed a straw ride and moonlit picnic near the old water works tank. They danced on the green and shared refreshments provided by Mr. Wlovay, with a diverse group including Mrs. Baum of Corsicana, Miss Baum, Witherspoon, Fantie, Wille Kamaler, Roy, Ed Wailler, Blake Smith, Herman Nussbaum, John Baum, Willis Schwartz, Mack Wilder, Lary Ross, and Ike Kameler among the attendees.
Advertises 1200 bushels of corn free from weevil offered by J L Wortham at 25 cents per bushel. Local notice style indicates direct sale with clear price and seller name. No further details or locations provided.
Summer tourist tickets will be sold at considerable reductions for trips to Alabama Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Ontario Pennsylvania Quebec South Carolina Tennessee Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin. See nearest ticket agent for full information or write BPTorsner GP and T A Dallas Texas.
Excursion rates announced for August 23 and 24 to Houston with a limit through the 28th. Reduced one way rates apply. Chicago and New York mentions appear in the text alongside Washington. Promotional references note a cigar brand as a lure in this fragmented notice.
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