Texas figures in 1900s politics and a warning on kerosene
The excerpt mentions Jess Grant visiting Texas to back a presidential bid and declares Charles A. Culberson Texas' favorite son who addressed ex Confederates in Bastrop. It notes the death of lawyer A Cuestey in Bellville, and Col Joe Gunter's passing in San Antonio. It also includes commentary on William Jennings Bryan and political sentiment, plus a piece on youth inspiration and belief by teachers and families.
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Jesss. Grant
U.S. Grant
Texas
Charles A. Culberson
Bastrop
Democratic Party
Col
Joe Gunter
San Antonio
Col. Gunter
James 8. Hogg
Joseph W. Bailey
The Merchants Need for Printers Ink
A merchant with quality stock gains little notice without printers ink as the saying goes a hen never lays an egg without signaling the neighborhood. To boost trade one must use printers ink and thereby cackle to attract customers.
Petition circulates in Shiner against tax board action
Tue Eacie notes a petition in Shiner urging protest against the board of equalization. It urges every Lavaca County taxpayer to sign, opposing full county assessments. The state revenue agent’s authority to order re assessments is questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tue Eacie
Shiner
Board of Equalization
Lavaca
Eacuie
State Revenue Agent
Army marksmanship results highlight 1906 totals nationwide
Washington reports completion of the army marksmanship results for 1906. Southwestern division led with 72.28 percent. Colorado topped departments with 74.95. Fort Wingate New Mexico posted the highest post score 107.29. Fifth cavalry led regiments 81.77 and Twenty-sixth infantry 81.20. Individual troops top were Fifth cavalry 129.99 and Twenty-sixth infantry 105.21. Overall U S troops rated 79.5 vs Philippine 64.9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Colorado
Fort Wingate
N. M
Fifth Cavalry
Twenty-sixth Infantry
United States
Whole Man of Post Offices Sheds Strange Suit in States
The excerpt lists place names that spell a humorous anthropomorphic man made from post offices. It mentions Tow in Texas, Foot in Alabama, Leg in West Virginia, and a Spirit in Wisconsin, with related clothing items in Mississippi Alabama and North Carolina.
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United States Post Office Department
Texas
Alabama
West Virginia
Kentucky
Arkansas
North Dakota
Mississippi
Michigan
Indian Territory
North Carolina
Wisconsin
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College gains funding for key facilities
The legislature increases support for industrial education at the Agricultural and Mechanical College. Planned improvements include a new dormitory, administration and engineering buildings, a natatorium, a veterinary hospital, upgraded water supply, and extended sewerage.
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Agricultural and Mechanical College
Texas
No More Party Lines in Hallettsville Texas
The Southwestern Telephone company cuts business line rentals from 3 to 2.50 dollars and residence lines from 2 to 1.50 dollars, abandoning party lines for individual lines. The county clerk seeks bids for county stationery and blank books, with a bid date on the second Monday in August, and bids from local papers for quarterly financial statements. John M. Green gives a civil government lecture, visits his father, and county officials plus citizens attend Sublime for a barbecue as Prof. Guenther heads to Austin for a county superintendents meeting.
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Hallettsville
Texas
Southwestern Telephone Company
Commissioners’ Court
John M. Green
Yoakum
Lee Green
Witting Happenings From Witting Texas July Notes
Witting Texas notes a quiet week with social events. A dance at Wied occurred last Saturday and another is planned for July 27. Local residents host a Sunday night party at Mr and Mrs Nellkemper. Visits include Hy Striebeck at Henkhaus and Emil Heider with sister Bertha. Cotton conditions look fair despite prevalent boll weevil reports. Fractions of activity include cane mill work by Fritz Marburger and repairs by Aug Rogge.
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Witting
Texas
Wied
Nellkemper
Hy. Striebeck
Henkhaus
Emil Heider
Bertha
Emil Korges
Fritz Marburger
Rogge
Hallettsville Hardware Deal and Local News
Alfred Baessler and A V Riemenschneider acquire I A Hill & Son hardware stock with inventory soon. E H Mitchell leads inspections for the new Hallettsville creamery while a Cuero boy suffers a skull fracture after a horse mishap. County and district office campaigns surge as incumbents consider reelection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Texas
Alfred Baessler
A. V. Riemenschneider
I. A. Hill & Son
Baessler
Mr. Riemenschneider
Merers, Hill & Son
Naturalization Notice for Final Citizenship Certificates
Desiring second papers must appear before August 6 with their declaration and two witnesses five years in the United States. Blank forms available free. fill and file facts including full name birth details emigration and arrival data vessel name and family details. Fees: $100 for declaration $2 petition and $2 final certificate. deadline to avoid late terms is August 16. E T Lone Clerk Lavaca County District Court Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cigar Factory Proprietor Visits Moulton
Louis Ehlers of the Shiner cigar factory spent Wednesday in Moulton interviewing his enkwvoare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Ehlers
Shiner
Moulton
Land for Sale in Cuero Area With Multiple Homes
607 acres of choice black sandy mesquite farm land with 250 acres in field. Three houses and one artesian well. Located nine miles from Serasewa, 10 miles from Bello, and 16 miles from Cuero. Write or call Orro BuenEt, Cuero, Texas.
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Serasewa
Bello
Cuero
Orro BuenEt
Texas
Rev Kern and Swiss Alp daughter visit city
Reverend K. Kern and his daughter from Swiss Alp spent Tuesday and Wednesday in the city, visiting local churches and meeting residents. They stopped at several downtown sites and attended community gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. K. Kern
Miss Leona Richter and brothers depart for Flatonia
Miss Leona Richter and brothers Otto and Walter of Austin, after an extended visit to relatives in this city, left for Flatonia on Monday.
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Leona Richter
Otto and
Walter
Austin
Flatonia
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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Santa Maria
Cameron County
Hollis W. Randolph
Atlanta, Ga
Thomas Jefferson
Augusto Azzalia
Atlanta
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F. P. Guenther
State Association of County Superintendents
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E. H. Mitchell
William Muenster
F. W. Neuhaus
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E. T. Lone
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F. T. Fehrenkamp
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Philip Welhausen
Jno
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E. Studeman
Walter A. Wood
Lucas Rehmet
Severa’s
Severa
John Sulek
Johnstown, NY
Nervoton
W.F. Severa Co
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Vince Rehmet
Moullen Bottling
I_Corks
Albanig
F. A. Kubicek
Eilert & Sauer
Felix Tilicek
Official Directory
T. M. Campbell
R. V. Davidson
R. B. Cousins
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J. J. Terrel
O.B. Colquitt
L. Storey
Railroad Commission
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Lcotee
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August Eilers
John Kubena
C. J. Koerth
J. L. Bishop
Justice of the Peace
L. A. Meiners
Vincent Rehmet
Charles Lucke
T. Dickson
Tom Clarke
Hallettsvale
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