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Newspaper
Mexia Evening Ledger
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1899
Page
2
Yellow fever scare at the Soldier's Home near Hampton Virginia with 4000 inmates shows control as forty cases and eleven deaths are reported. Old soldier returning from Santiago reportedly spread the germ while wartime secrecy stirs public doubt about Philippine campaign claims.
A satirical catalog of contraband and documents alleged to prove Dreyfus’s guilt, including unpaid bills, a confession of innocence, and various curious objects. The list mixes absurd items with political figures and historical references, presented as damning evidence.
The Mexia City Council passes an ordinance prohibiting advertising on property not owned or managed by the advertiser. Violators face up to 100 dollars fine for misdemeanor. The measure suspends three readings due to public need and takes effect after passage and publication. Mayor W. E. Dovre and Secretary H. M. Johnson oversaw the passage on August 7, 1899.
A promotional sketch describes Cloudcroft perched on the Sacramento Mountains with 9000 feet altitude and striking views of White Mountain, White Sands, and Tularosa Valley. It touts superb climate free of impurities and notes Fort Stanton as a Marine sanitarium site studied by the government, with travel details from T&P Railway.
Dialogues echoing biblical names and naval battles mingle with street banter. A fashion note touts W. D. Pittman’s stylish beauty pears while a cigar brand gets advertised as the finest.
Promises world wide reputation and near genuine diamonds at low price through mail order. Advertises Barrios Diamond Co products including rings pins studs with prices 1.00 per diamond 2 per pair earrings screws or drops and ring settings of solid gold with tarnish resistance. Special ten day deal offers ring and stud for 1.40 plus requests finger measurement and full particulars to 1181 1183 Broadway New York.
Jd Wortham offers 1200 bushels of corn free from weevil at 25 cents per bushel. Texas and Pacific Railway announces reduced round trip summer tourlet tickets from June 1 to Sept 30, 1895 to many states and provinces. contact local agents or E P Turner in Dallas for details.
Rail and bus rate sheet lists Aug 23 and 24 excursions with round trips to Chicago St Louis New York Washington Cincinnati and Birmingham. Reduced one way fares apply from several points and set deadlines until Aug 28.
A quirky note from Parks describes trying a Grumbler cigar and the ensuing grumbling mood among locals as a playful anecdote about taste and reaction.
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