Gompers Chooses Labor Path in Bryan Support
Samuel Gompers, head of the AFL, will back W. J. Bryan in the coming campaign, saying he owes it to organized labor. He suggests no public speaking tour, noting the Denver platform expresses labor demands more than any stump effort. Morrison and Duncan accompanied Gompers to Bryan, who greeted them warmly.
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Fairview
Lincoln
Labvor
Denver
Gompers
Bryan
Frank Morrison
Federation
James Duncan
Organized Labor
Bryan Station
Mr. Bryan
Kern
Sewed Up Windpipe Case In Nacogdoches
Charley Skilfern and Joe Harris engaged in an affray Sunday morning in Nacogdoches Texas during which Skilfern's throat was cut almost severing the head. Skilfern chased his assailant about fifty yards and fell, seemingly dead. Physicians sewed the severed windpipe and the injured man began showing life with a potential recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nacogdoches
Tex
Charley Skilfern
Joe Harris
Skilfern
Houston Man Dies by Own Action
Louis I. Dealy aged about 40 residing at 1320 Providence street Houston Texas committed death by his own action Monday near noon by swallowing carbolic acid at his residence. Death occurred within minutes after taking the poison. Body removed to an undertaking establishment. inquest held by Justice of the Peace McDonald. Dealy had been in Houston about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Louis I. Dealy
Providence Street
Justice of the Peace
McDonald
Dealy
Three White Men Held on Assault Charge in Palestine
In Palestine, J C Allen Charley Johnson and Alvin Connor three white men charged with assaulting Margaret Jefferson a young white girl were brought before Justice A N DexterMonday morning. They waived examination and were remanded to jail with bonds set at 10000 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine, Tex
J. C. Allen
Charley Johnson
Alvin Connor
Margaret Jefferson
Justice of the Peace
A. N. Dexter
Jailed for Assault to Murder in Cuero Game Row
In Cuero Texas on Sunday a ball game quarrel between Sam Houston and Lovey Lewis led to Houston firing a 32 revolver at Lewis without result and Lewis ripping Houston's face open to the bone through the lips and to the neck though not dangerous. Both were jailed on an assault to murder charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuero
Tex
Sam Houston
Lovey Lewis
Houston
Heavy rains swell Bal Unger river head waters
In the upper Colorado valley around Bal Unger heavy rains caused streams to rise and Austin reported an eight foot height on Sunday. The water level continues to rise with a crest expected to pass soon.
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Austin
Tex
Colorado Valley
Bal- Unger
Weather stress in Wilson County delays cotton picking
In Floresville Texas officials note excessive rain and extreme heat have stressed the county. Cotton picking will start in about ten days as boll weevils are seen as unlikely to cause much damage in the hot spell, though residents report heavy suffering from the weather.
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Floresville
Tex
Wilson County
Destroying Angel. New York reports multiple deaths
Four deaths were reported in Brooklyn and New York shortly after noon Monday. The Board of Health said present weather maladies caused 141 child deaths in the past week.
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Destroying Angel
New York
Brooklyn
Board of Health
Sheriff Brings Back Stolen Horse to Madisonville
Sheriff Hamilyn returned from Bryan with Mr. Mack Connor’s horse recovered after it was stolen in Madisonville last week.
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Madisonville
Tex
Hamilyn
Bryan
Mack Connor
Bell County approves 1908 tax levy totals
Temple Texas. The Bell County Commissioners Court in session at Belton set the 1908 tax levy. General fund 8 cents, road and bridge 13 cents, bridge bonds 14 cents, making a total of 24.4 cents, compared with 49 cents the previous year.
Laredo Elks to Attend Dallas Meeting
Laredo Elks will attend in large numbers the meeting at Dallas. The event gathers Elks from nearby cities and towns for district activities and fellowship.
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Laredo
Fatal Dodge Wreck Kills Piledriver Engineer
A head on collision near Dodge Texas between northbound freight No. 32 and southbound engine No. 35 pulling a pile driver outfit at 9 06 Friday morning killed N P Johnson engineer of the pile driver. Several others were only slightly injured as both crews escaped with minor bruises. The dead man from San Antonio was taken to Palestine on No 2 Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
Tex
International & Great Northern
N P. Johnson
San Antonio
Phelps
Palestine
Proof for Two Cents Kidney Cure Letter
Medina New York resident G W Winney attributes his eighteen months of medical treatment and hospital stays to Dean s Kidney Pills claiming his back pain rheumatism and dizziness disappeared after ten to twelve boxes He reports a weight gain from 143 to 162 pounds and urges sufferers to write for testimonials Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster M Iburn Co Buffalo NY
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Winney
Medina
N. Y
Dean
Mr. Winney
Foster-Mibburn Co
Buffalo
El Paso Woman Burned in Gasoline Stove Explosion
Mrs Guadio Falla, an Italian resident of El Paso Texas, suffered serious burns to her left arm shoulder and side when a gasoline stove exploded Sunday morning as she attempted to pour oil into the lit stove. Neighbors responding to her cries aided her at the scene and saved her life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Guadio Falla
Philanthropist Donates Western Themed Library Sets
A local figure earns praise after giving away two dozen Deadwood Dick libraries and a dozen Nickel libraries in the past week. The receipts show a pattern of generous charitable activity benefiting readers and collectors.
Two Cures of Eczema by Cuticura Remedies
A Louisville reader recalls two eczema battles cured by Cuticura. He describes his grandson’s 1884 relief after doctor bills and worsening symptoms and his own winter ordeal with virulent sores from knees to toes. He reports swift improvement and final recovery after using the remedies.
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M. W. LaRue
Seventh St
Louisville, Ky
Hunt's Cure Publicized By E Florence Man
Beyond Expression. G W Farlowe of East Florence Alabama writes of long skin disease with unbearable itching. After using Hunt's Cure one application relieved him and one box cured him. a year later he remains free of symptoms. Price 50c.
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G. W. Farlowe
Florence
Ala
Hunt
Nothing to Be Thankful For
A guest asks a child if her father says grace at meals. The girl explains that they do not thank anyone for what they have because they always pay cash, reflecting a secular upbringing.
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Elizabeth
Grace
Cheatham's Chill Tonic Claims Quick Malaria Cure
An advertisement touts Cheatham's Chill Tonic as a guaranteed remedy for malaria and all chills. It promises full relief in one bottle or less, claiming rapid and thorough results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheatham
The Expensive Part of City Living
A village elder asks if city life costs more. Her city nephew answers that living costs are similar, but maintaining appearances in the city is three times as costly as in the country. The remark appeared in the Chicago News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Star
Miscellaneous Advertising Snippets and Health Ads
A collage of short ad lines and quips. It mentions Castoria with Ida signature, work prompts, a trackwalker in aviation, crime and heat remarks, Hicks Capuchine nervine claims, Dr Kline nerve restorer offer, eyes remedy, John R Dickey water, Mrs Winston soothing syrup, and Olmsted futures joke about experience.
Cotton Shedding in Victoria Texas Crops Fall Short
Victoria Texas reports show two weeks of heavy shedding in the cotton crop. Farmers are split on the boll weevil impact, with some blaming the pest and others disputing its severity, yet the squares and bolls are dropping and a third of a crop seems unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Tex
First Bales Of Bexar Cotton Ginned At Macdona
Three bales of cotton from Bexar county were ginned at Macdona, eighteen miles west of San Antonio, on Saturday. The bale was produced by J. B. Watson and is three weeks earlier than last year. The early picking shows a very good crop but will need rain for a second growth.
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San Antonio
Tex
Bexar County
Macdonna
J. B. Watson
Garden of Eden playtime tears quoted by children
A Philadelphia matron discovers her three children in the playroom reenacting Eden. Nine year old Thomas sits on the table with his mouth full as Ethel and Jack cry out Bo-o-o God s eat the apple. The moment captures child realism and biblical storytelling in a domestic scene from Bohemian Magazine.
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Philadelphia
Jack
Ethel
Thomas
Tom
Bohemian Magazine
Marine Eye Remedy Promises Quick Relief for Irritated Eyes
Marine Eye Remedy Co. of Chicago advertises a product to soothe red weak weary and watery eyes. Each package includes a 48 page book and sells through druggists at 50 cents.
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Marine
Your
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Paxton Toilet CO
Boston
Mase
Tank Fire Destroys Guffey Oil Tank at Alvesta
A Guffey Oil Company tank in Alvesta, three miles southeast of Nederland, containing 25 712 barrels of Spindle Top Oil and valued at 55000 dollars was destroyed by fire after a lightning strike at 12 10 Wednesday. The oil loss was far less than the tank loss.
Water swells wood in desert isle tale
A dialogue-like snippet contrasts water’s effect on wood with a novelist’s craft. The speaker notes how a wrecked skiff could be salvaged into timber to construct a town on a desert isle, suggesting a metaphor for resourceful fiction building.
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Desert Isle
Old Standard Tonic Promises Malaria Aid and Iron Boost
An advertisement promotes Old Standard OVESTASTELESS CHILL TONIC as a tasteless quinine and iron tonic. It asserts the formula is printed on each bottle and claims effectiveness for both adults and children in malaria prevention and system improvement.
Aristotle on suffering and great mind in adversity
A concise reflection attributes beauty to heroic endurance. It cites suffering as transformed by cheerfulness, not numbness, emphasizing greatness of mind guiding response to calamities.
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Aristotle
Hunt's Lightning Oil Prescribed for All Ailments
An advertisement proclaims Hunt's Lightning Oil as a universal remedy used by the entire family for rheumatism cuts sprains burns catarrh chilblains and aches. It claims the product instantly relieves pain by yanking it out by the roots.
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Grand Pop
Dad
Mamy
Sis
Hunt
Distrust of Judgment Over Marriage Recalled
A brief exchange quotes a couple arguing about trust and memory. One partner notes the other’s distrust, linked to a past marriage, while the other concedes the point as deserved. The dialogue appears in a Houston Post excerpt.
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John
Houston Post
Cheatham's Chill Tonic Promises Cure or Refund
An old advertisement touts Cheatham's Chill Tonic as a proven remedy for chills. It claims to cure any one case and offers a cheerful refund if it fails, noting it cured previous generations.
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Cheatham’s
Woman Killed by Lightning in Texas Thunderstorm
Martha Johnson, 12 miles southwest of Mount Pleasant, Texas, was struck by lightning while cutting wood during a thunderstorm and seeking shelter under a tree. The bolt hit on the side where she stood, causing instantaneous death.
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Mount Pleasant
Tex
Martha Johnson
Here
Capucline Cures Indigestion Pains
Spear stomach and heartburn relief from various causes with immediate results. Prescribed by physicians as pure and effective. Trial bottle 10c large size 2c and 5c at all druggists.
Bonham Youth Dies After Ball Strikes Heart
Claude Brewer about 20 was struck in the heart by a foul tip while catching in a Bonham baseball game and died almost instantly. He was buried Tuesday after the tragedy in South Bonham. Seguin notes the Guadalupe County summer term opened Monday with Judge H M Wurzbach presiding and Mychel Woods as county attorney.
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Bonham
Tex
Claude Brewer
South Bonham
Young Brewer
Seguin Tex
County Court of
Guadalupe County
H. M. Wurzbach
Mychelon Woods
Reverend Goodman Sparks Lively Atlantic City Sermons
The Men’s church led by Rev. Sydney Goodman is famed for bright sermons and entertaining beggar talks. A member recalls his beggar sermon starting with a deacon asking his wife why he begs for money, and the wife’s quip about not giving.
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Sydney Goodman
Atlantic City
Goodman
Different Now Athlete Sees Gains From Grape-Nuts Diet
A Michigan reader promotes Grape-Nuts and Postum as superior training foods replacing meat and coffee. He notes weight gain from 124 to 140 pounds after adopting the diet, improved morning well being, and claims the letters are genuine and full of human interest.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Stock law election carried in Brenham county vote
Brenham Texas held a stock law election last Saturday to decide if stock should run at large. The measure passed 571 to 207.
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Brenham
Tex
Weather beats warmer than last week in Mexia Texas
In Mexia Texas the weather turned warmer than the prior week with a heavy thunderstorm on the 25th followed by heavy rain on the 26th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexia
Tex
Prisoner Struck in Both Thighs by Officer in San Antonio
During an attempted arrest in San Antonio Texas Bob Williams a Black man was struck in the fleshy part of both thighs by Police Officer Green. He was not seriously hurt and after being dressed was placed in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Bob Williams
Green
Greenville Teen Killed in Hunting Accident
Ollie Taylor age 16 son of Mrs. Jane Taylor was hunting Saturday in the Dixon community when he accidentally shot himself through the breast. He died at 1 pm Sunday from his injuries in Greenville Texas.
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Greenville
Tex
Ollie Taylor
Jane Taylor
Dixon
David James vs Missouri Kansas & Texas Railroad judgment
In Bastrop Texas a judgment favors plaintiff David James against the Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad of Texas for 1000 dollars from a 25000 dollar claim.
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Bastrop
Tex
David James
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad of Texas
The Kind to Suffer Car Joke Exchange
A brief comic exchange features a speaker remarking on a bothersome automobile and a witty reply about motor nerves. The humorous back and forth captures a light moment between two people.
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Congers
Campau
Colorado River
Carnegie
Baby
Grandfather
Ida
Nather
Lord Chesterfield
St. Vitus
John R. Dickey
Winston
A. S. Olmsted
le Rey
N.F
Lydia E. Pinkham
Maggie Gilmer
West Union
S. C
Mrs. Pinkham
Josephine Hall
Bardstown
Mamma
Dodds
McCane’s Detective Agency
Texas
H. H. Green
Box RK
Atlanta, Ga
California
Carters
Carters Tittle
Mareld Somers
Delalb Ave
N.Y
J. Jd
Winchell, Tex
Paxtine
Johnny, Morris
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