Baursville notes on christening and local visits
Flora Emma Vogt was christened at the home of the Vogt family with the Baursville Eagle Eye band providing music. The item lists visitors and locals including Miss Sophia Amsler, Mrs. Wangemann, Miss Julia Berkenhoff, Miss Tillie and Paddie Butschek, and others visiting or traveling between Shiner, Oak Grove, Moulton, Flatonia, Hackberry, and Baursville.
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Flora Emma Vogt
Emil Vogt
Rudolph Vogt
Baursville Eagle Eye Band
Sophia Amsler
Tillie
Paddie Butschek
Oak Grove
William Boening
Emil Richter
Shiner
Henry F. I. Mueller
Johnnie Meyer
Moulton
Henry Butschek
Hackberry
Boursville Eagle Eye Band
Fire destroys block of business houses at Stockdale
Fire gutted a row of business buildings in Stockdale Texas on Friday causing an estimated loss of 60000 dollars. The blaze damaged multiple shops and offices in the commercial district before being brought under control.
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Stockdale
A Texas Needs Great Men
A discussion on human imitation begins with Greek art, noting Zeuxis Parrhasius and Appeles. It contrasts flawless art deceiving men and animals with the enduring struggle to imitate nature, suggesting we have often erred more in law than in other fields since civilization began.
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Greece
Zeuxis
Appeles
Parrhasius
Greek Art Urges Just, Equitable Texas Statutes
Advocates awaken vigor in state resources by a just, nature-parallel code. They seek accurate property rights, fair apportionments, and a statute that reflects natural law to attract industry and capital. Texas needs great men.
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Texas
Not So Much Needed
A poor family gains income and moves to a country home. They boast about social status to neighbors, defining what people in their position should do. A visitor admires the poultry, and the girl explains the chickens could lay daily, but in their position they don’t have to.
Fish That Climbs Trees In Tongatabu
A nature student recalls a tale from Tongatabu where a small octopus called feke climbs trees overhanging the water and returns to the sea when disturbed. In Tonga tabu locals seek octopus flesh and see boys climb trees hoping to find fish among the branches.
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Tongatabu
Pacific
Japan Growls at the New Woman
A Rikugo Zasshi commentary condemns modern female education and its results. It argues educated girls lack practicality, become conceited, and are unsuitable wives for most Japanese men. The piece notes officials may accept some, but most are shunned for these traits.
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Japan
Virginia election fraud tale recalls unsealed ballots
A Virginian recalls an investigation into state election frauds where ballots in a key precinct were not sealed after the final count. The election judge faced sharp questions about securing the ballots, with a sarcastic exchange about obtaining mucilage sealing wax or even pine resin.
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Virginia
Beavers in Manitoba Grow More Tame and Plentiful
Beavers in Manitoba are protected by law from shooting or trapping, leading to rising populations on the Ochre and Turtle rivers east of Dauphin. One dam is under construction near a railway bridge, drawing evening visitors, while some flooding harms nearby farms. Government officials in Winnipeg approved dam openings but prohibited disturbing the animals.
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Canada
Manitoba
Dauphin
Turtle River
Winnipeg
Nobody Else May See Your Worth Says Mother's Love
A Chicago Record-Herald column by S. E. Kiser urges a son to honor his mother’s faith and deeds. It extols a mother’s constant care, forgiveness, and pride, insisting she will know and defend his worth even when others falter.
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Earth
S. E. Kiser
Chicago Record-Herald
Midcoast Industrial Congress Sets Matagorda Meeting
The Midcoast Industrial Congress will meet in Matagorda on September 18. Gay W Goodman leads the contest task with over 300 entries expected. Counties including Matagorda Jackson Calhoun Brazoria Galveston back county sweepstakes premiums. Harris County shows no interest due to a missing $50.
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Houston
Matagorda
George Culver
Albert Wadsworth
Stewart Boys
Goodwin Sterne
The Way of Happiness Exhortation
Make up your mind to be cheerful and hopeful and avoid dwelling on the worst of people. Resolve to bury mean feelings and forgive unkind words. Speak golden words and echo golden deeds, focus on life’s good, and future possibilities to lighten the heart.
Democratic Call to Support Woodrow Wilson Campaign
A political appeal urges every loyal Democrat to contribute to Woodrow Wilson's campaign fund, framing the act as a personal mite toward victory and party success.
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Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Drops Extended Stumping Tour
Seagirt reports that Woodrow Wilson the Democratic presidential nominee will not undertake an extended stumping tour. The announcement shifts campaign travel plans and expectations for upcoming events.
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Seagirt
Woodrow Wilson
Texas Males of Militia Age Rise Since 1900
Washington reports from the Federal census bureau that Texas had 804,980 males aged 18 to 44 in 1910, up from 599,221 in 1900, an increase of 205,795. The United States totals 20,473,684 militia age males, up from 16,182,702 in 1909, an increase of 4,290,982.
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Washington, D. C
Texas
Federal Census Bureau
United States
Republicans and Bull Moose Clash Ahead in 68 Days
A concise notice warns that in 68 days the Republicans and the Bull Moose coalition will be decisively resolved, signaling a major political showdown on the horizon.
Hallettsville Fire Debates Auto Engine Purchase
The Hallettsville fire department considers buying an auto chemical fire engine after a company representative visited. Officials will discuss the proposal at a future meeting, hoping to lower fire insurance costs. A girl near Sublime escaped death when her dress snagged on a gin line shaft, tearing free and injuring her head but not endangering her life. A.J. Castellow died at his Hope area home and was buried at Mossy Grove Cemetery under Odd Fellows auspices.
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Hallettsville
Texas
Fie Department
H. C. Meyer
Near Sublime
Sublime
A.j.castellow
Jack Castellow
Hope
Mossy Grove
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Midcoast Industrial Congress Set Annual Meeting
The next annual meeting will be held at Matagorda in the latter part of next month. Judge W. S. Holman of Bay City serves as president and booster of the organization from the word go.
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Midcoast Industrial Congress
Matagorda
W. S. Holman
Bay City
Declaration quote on education and liberty
An 1836 reprint cites a principle from the Declaration of Independence about the need for education and enlightenment to preserve civil liberty and self government. The quote emphasizes informed citizens as essential to republican society.
Sixt eenth Birthday Surprise for Mias Ella Krueger
Mias Ella Krueger received a pleasant surprise party Tuesday evening for her sixteenth birthday. Dainty refreshments were served.
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Mias
Ella Krueger
Will Hall Returns to Sap Harbor After Years Away
Will Hall returns from Houston last week to take a porter ship post in Sap. Friends greet his return. he left Sap about four years ago and is welcomed back by many who are glad to have him among them again.
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Tucson
Osozco
Juarez
Harry M. Johnson
R. M. Johnson
Houston Post
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Sixty Second Congress
Austin
University of Texas
Harry Etzel
Round Top
Will Hall
Houston
Sap
Mr. Hall
Social Club Meeting Adds Members and Plans Next Session
Mrs. William Kotzebue hosted a Social Club gathering with social chatter and embroidery. Membership grew as Mesdames Rudolph Papacek and Herman Paul joined. attendees included KE Studeman O Buescher Jno Bucek Jno Bruckenboefer A F Kotzebue Herman Paul V Boehm Rudolph Papacek J J Kotzebue V Rehmet O F Knape and Miss Selma Kotzebue. The next meeting is set with Mrs U F Knape on Wednesday September 11.
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William Kotzebue
Rudolph Papacek
Herman Paul
Mesdames Ke, Studeman
O. Buescher
Jno
Bucek
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Sugarland
Rebecca Kissick
South Philadelphia
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