Texas Roads Boosters Benefit From Bryan Return
The item notes WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN has returned from a trip through South America. It states the Texas qualified voters total for this year is 65 654, up from 557 536 last year. It reports the senate adopted Senator Joseph Weldon Bailey's amendment allocating 200000 for the Beaumont Orange waterway. It ends with a caution about slipping on a banana peel as a fat man approaches.
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William Jennings Bryan
South America
Texas
Senate
Joseph Weldon Bailey
Beaumont-Orange
Culberson Seeks Senate Re election
Hon Charles A Culberson announces his candidacy for reelection to the United States Senate. He is described as the right man in the right place.
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ChHarles A. Culberson
United States Senate
Charley
Ogden Urged as Republican Governor Candidate
San Antonio reports an announcement urging Charles W. Ogden to enter the race for governor on the Republican ticket. Supporters push for his name to appear on the party slate amid a growing statewide discussion.
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San Antonio
Charles W. Ogden
Cotton bale production compares seasons in 1909-10 and 1998-99
The report from the state department of agriculture records 2,224,217 bales of cotton for 1909 10, versus 2,783,869 bales for 1998 99, highlighting a drop in output over the later period.
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State Department of Agriculture
Patterson Pardoned 965 Convicts Seeks Re election
Governor Patterson of Tennessee who during his first term pardoned 965 convicts including 152 murder cases runs for a second term. The editor deems him unfit for the office.
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Patterson
Tennesee
Growth and decline of towns tied to collective effort
The Cuero Star notes that new towns flourish when residents unite and work, while older towns stagnate when people pull apart or oppose progress. It argues lack of effort or internal strife hinders development and prosperity.
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The
Cuero Star
Shiner Oil Mill Tests New Cottonseed Debating Machine
A test at the Shiner oil mill of a patented cottonseed debater machine by Mr. Blanchard of Yoakum succeeded. Witnesses included F. J. Hillji of San Antonio and Hallettsville, L. Moffer of Cuero, Ferguson of Beeville, Black of Floresville, and the Fen Worth oil mill manager. Shiner school board named T. J. Ponton principal for 1910 11 along with Misses B. Thornton Lizzie Kyle and Fanny Ledbetter as assistants.
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Shiner
T. J. Ponton
Misses B. Thornton
Lizzie Kyle
Fanny Ledbetter
Socialists run full county ticket in Hallettsville
Hallettsville Texas April 22 socialists nominate a complete county ticket though little hope of success. The commissioners court met in special session to approve the 1909 tax collector's report.
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Hallettsville
Texas
Texas Pioneer Thomas Hester Dies After Long Service
Thomas Asbury Hester of Hallettsville dies at his home after a long public career. He served Lavaca County as county commissioner, district clerk, state legislator, county judge, and Hallettsville city attorney and mayor. A Confederate veteran, he and wife Julia Henley had ten children. seven surviving, with many relatives at his bedside.
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Hallettsville
Texas
Thomas Asbury Hester
Masonic Fraternity
Mr. Hester
Julia Henley
Lavaca County
Mississippi City
Miss
Methodist Church
Whitefield
Legios Texas Cavalry
J. S. Rowell
Pearsall
Pearsall New
Rural Social Roundup at Ephora Eacus
Last week cotton chopping dominated chores in Boursville though repeated northers threaten delays. EF Haas visited Dickson's school Sunday morning. A lively dance at the Pelech home Saturday night drew folks from Moulton Kuehn's Grove and Scott's school. Several locals joined the Greater Nichols Amusement Co. show in Moulton. Visitors from Komensky Henkhaus and Moulton stopped by relatives Sunday. Henry Friedrich sprained his shoulder last Sunday. Dr Guenther attended him. April 25 1910.
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EF. Haas
Dickson
J. Pelech
Moulton
Kuehn
Henry Friedrich
Komensky
Guenther
Frank Mikulik
Local Baursville Socials Highlight Winter Week
The week brought warm gatherings and small events as residents shared visits. Wenske and wife attended at Bree Gaertner's home while the Havelka Brothers performed at the schoolhouse. A migrant arrived, and Sophia Amsler's surprise party delighted attendees.
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Sno. Wenske
Bree Gaertner
Baursville
Havelka Bros
E. Breitshopf
O. D
Wittingsat
Gerard Mueller
Sophia Amsler
Jersey Stock for Sale or Trade in Moulton Texas
We have received a car of fine Jersey cows and heifers and will sell or trade for common cattle. Dickson & May, Moulton, Texas.
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Jersey
Dickson & May
Moultea
Texas
Notice from F G Katser About Dogs On Property
F G Katser warns that anyone harming or attempting harm with dogs on his property at night will face prosecution. The statement asserts legal action and establishes a strict guard over the premises.
Molasses Season Declined by KuBENKaA
Public notice states the author will not cook molasses this season under the name KuBENKaA, signaling a halt in production. No further details on alternative plans or dates are provided.
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Kubenkaa
Pittsburgh
Louisake-Lne
Fenes
Halley's Comet Visible Before Sunrise Night Sky
Halley's comet is visible to the naked eye rising on the eastern horizon about three hours before sunrise. Professor Mitchell of Columbia University provides a schedule with key dates from May to June detailing rises, distances from Earth, and notable positions including nearest approach and passages near the sun.
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Halley
Mitchell
Columbia University
Venus
Earth
Pegasus
Gamma
Stallion Notice at Witting Place
My fine brown stallion will stand at my place near Witting this season. Terms: Insured. $10. L. 1, Kusicex.
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Buck
Joe Erincer
Witting
Witting Notebook Notes and Local Happenings
A brisk norther upset cotton crops as farmers plan to begin chopping this week. The Saturday picnic drew a large crowd with visitors from Breslau Shiner Komensky and Moulton. Mrs Frese ill at sister Mrs Sam Stueltie's home. Dr Gray of Shiner attends. Dr Guenther passed through en route to the county seat. Religious services planned for Sunday May 1. New Beroisner April 25 1916.
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Breslau
Shiner
Komensky
Moulton
Annie Frese
Sam Stueltie
Gray of
Guenther
New Beroisner
Local Residents Report World of West Visit and Rock Island Trip
Mr. Blume of West visited the city this week. Mrs. Henry Krause returned Wednesday from Rock Island where she had been visiting her daughter Mrs. H A Menefee.
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Mr. Blume
West
Henry Krause
Rock Island
H. A. Menefee
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Moulton Eagle
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Moulton Texas
Moulton Fair
Shiner News
Hallettsville News
Cash Produce Store
Moulton, Texas
A. F. Kotzebue
Boursville
Jno. Wenske
Fred Gaertner
Gerhard Wueller
Fred Schindler
Henkhans
Anton Bratrich
Edward Haas
Miss Alousia
Joe Berger
Joe Schindler
Henkhaus
Epior Eady
Cotton
Sorn
Jac. Cinada
Oulton
F. G. Katser
Sess
L. A. Meiners
Fist Mate Bank of Moulton
Wt. Green
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Philip Welhausen
O. Buescher
Wm. Green
Jno. Kucesg
E. Studeman
Fed
Ephor EaGir
Dr. Sheley
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