Oathless Club aims to curb profane language in Waterbury
Fiery Waterbury men form an Oathless Club to curb profanity though the effort may meet resistance. The Austin Legislature session has extended over four weeks with many bills, and a law may target bachelors. Arthur Lefevre plans move to Dallas to edit the Texas School Journal. Geman engineers win gold medals and $500 for each decade without accident. A Grand Rapids syndicate buys 21000 acres in Robertson County to grow a vast pecan orchard. The piece criticizes easy marriage and notes advertising’s role in public trust and business perception.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Robertson County
Texas
Japanese general declines Stoessel horse gift
Noa the Japanese general at ort Arthur refused Gen Stoessel’s horse as a present, stating that all property surrendered by Russians belongs to Japan. The Lantern notes this shows Japan has not yet adopted the western habit of getting and keeping property.
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Noa
Ort Arthur
Stoessel
Japan
Texas Farmer Reports German Paper Kettle Idea
Tur Texas Farmer Vailas claims Germany plans to supply its army with paper kettles that boil water without burning. He says the kettles are reusable about eight times, cost two cents each, are light and portable, and easier to carry than existing options.
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Texas
Vailas
Germany
St Valentine’s Day customs and Bryan’s 1908 plan
The article recalls St Valentine’s Day customs in England and Scotland with lotteries for partners. It also cites Wm J Bryan arguing for radical party reform, tariff changes, and direct democracy measures, predicting Bryan as 1908 ticket head without needing apologies on election returns.
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England
Scotland
Ww. J. Bryan
St. Louie
Wm. J. Bryan
Alamo purchase bill signed by Governor Lanham
The legislature passed and Governor Lanham signed the Alamo purchase bill. Clara Driscoll of San Antonio is credited with the drive to preserve the Alamo. Citizens are urged to raise funds for statues honoring Travis Crockett Bowie and other defenders.
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W. T. Lanham
San Antonio
Texan
Travis, Crockett
Bowie
Valentines for Many Hearts in Simple Verse
A brief verse sequence from Madeline S Bridges listing valentines for Maud a grandma May Lil Ether and a beloved unnamed woman. The speaker promises gifts suited to each recipient imagining joy and affection while noting one special person cannot be written to directly and sending a silent heart instead.
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Maud
Valentine
Poll tax payment triggers jury exclusion in Texas courts
The Houston Chronicle urges immediate legislative change to end jury disqualification for nonpayment of poll tax. It argues business leaders use nonpayment to dodge service and calls for an amendment requiring any summoned juror to serve if otherwise eligible, regardless of tax status.
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Texas
Houston Chronicle
Onion crop unharmed by cold weather
Cold weather did not damage the onion crop as reports indicate resilience in harsh conditions. Growers note stable yields and no frost-related losses, with continued early-season harvesting planned across affected regions.
Farmers battle rabbit depredations on onion crops
Writing News reports on Feb 10 1904 notes farmers planting onions suffering rabbit damage. Community members Ms Heinsohn of Kinkler visits Eduard Fertsch family, Emil Buske travels to Sublime, cattle suffer in cold. Halletsville Shiner sportsmen picnic in Wied pastor Miller’s pasture, Rev Dziewas travels to Breslau, death of Wm von Rosenberg in Hallets ville.
Halletsville Fire Dept Names Sponsor For Year
Halletsville February 3 The fire department elected Miss Stella Blakeslee sponsor for the ensuing year. Dr W S Sheley of this place and Dr Mansberg of Galveston formed a dentistry partnership here. Frank Vrazel rented the Samusch building to open a grocery. Tax EnGux notices require signatures for good faith. Anonymous letters not published.
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Halletsville
Stella Blakeslee
W. 8. Sheley
Dr. Mansberg
Galveston
Frank Vrazel
Samusch
Severe cold wave grips region with icy conditions
Last week brought a very cold spell with drizzling rain freezing on contact and extensive ice. The weather disrupted travel and fuel supplies while forecasts hint at continued cold and possible late winter storms through February and into March.
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DeVoe
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic
Texas
Missouri Valley
Ohio Valley
German Jury System Idea May End Trial Delays
A Rochester Democrat and Chronicle summary notes Burt Estes Howard’s paper on Germany's jury setup. In Germany a supplementary pool of jurors joins regular twelve, replacing incapacitated members to prevent delays. The system keeps trials running with full juror numbers, sparking questions about adoption in New York and other states.
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Germany
Political Science Quarterly
Burt Estes Howard
New York
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Great Southern Gathering Adjourns in New Orleans
After four days of session the greatest gathering of Southern representative men adjourned in New Orleans on January 28. Attendees included cotton planters bankers merchants and professional men sharing interests in profitable cotton production.
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New Orleans
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