Weather forces shift across Cotton States this week
Sunda Feb 28 forecast from Carothers Observatory Houston Texas notes a cool wave No 6 spreading across the South with a 10 degree drop and light frosts in the Eastern Belt while the Western Belt faces rain by Thursday and a cooling trend into the weekend.
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Carothers Observatory
Cotton States
Northwest Unit
Mississippi
Ohio River
New End
Sunda
Gulf
Atlantic
No.k
Houston
Texas
England Replies to U S Note on Flag
London reports the British foreign office issued a note replying to U S protests over flag use by British ships. It cites the Cunard Lusitania raising the American flag from New York to Liverpool to protect noncombatants and says Britain did not advise the ship on hoisting the flag.
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London
British Foreign Office
United States
Cunard Line
New York
Liverpool
Lusitania
Controversial British Seizure Policy Amid World War I Strife
The British government stated it will hold the American steamer Wilma for prize court and declares foodstuffs contraband. Sir Edward Grey asserts Britain may act against German trade as reprisals, expecting neutral states will not challenge the measures under current international law. The report also recalls the James brothers era, noting an 1882 ambush that killed Archibald James and details postwar trials of Frank James and Jesse James, including acquittals and relocations to Oklahoma.
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Wilma
Sir Edward
Britain
I Edward
Battle in Graham Court House Ends in Guard’s Death
Tom Cherryhomes was killed and Riley Collins was unharmed when five or six masked men attacked guards protecting records in the Graham Texas court house. Pat Carlton and Pete Fry were arrested after the shooting. Carlton had been shot through and through.
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Graham, Tex
Tom Cherryhomes
Riley Collins
Commissioners Court
Graham
Coeice
Riley ‘Collins
Pat Carlton
Pete Fry
Carlton
Woman Jumps From Elevator Shaft at Washington Monument
Mrs. W. F. Cockrell of Delray Virginia leaped into the elevator shaft near the top of the Washington Monument on a Tuesday and fell more than 500 feet to the bottom. She left a note for her husband saying she could not recover from an illness.
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Washington
W. F. Cockrell
Delray
Washington Monument
Oil Well Near Thorndale Opens With Spurting Oil
An oil well four miles southwest of Thorndale is producing good quality oil with a mineral gush every twenty to thirty minutes, signaling a productive strike.
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Thorndale
Tex
Kadero Honored In Memorial Demonstration
A memorial demonstration honors the memory of Madero with a large turnout. General led memorial services and paid tribute to the late figure in a solemn public event.
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Ito
Madero
Gen
Frank James Dies at 74 Last of James Gang
Excelsior Springs Missouri Frank James 74 longtime member of the James Younger gang died on his farm after months of ill health and a stroke He had led a quiet farm life for more than three decades and fought in Quantrells guerillas during the Civil War with his brother Jesse The gang carried out several major robberies across Missouri Kentucky Iowa and Illinois during the unsettled postwar era and aroused terror in many communities
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Excelsior Springs
Frank James
James
Quantrell
Jesse
Lawrence
Kaw
James-Younger
Cole Younger
Lees Summit
Commercial Bank
Liberty
Russellville
Gallatin
John W. Sheets
Columbia
R. A. G. Martin
Corydon
Iowa
Rock Island and Pacific
Council Bluffs
Fairgrounds
Kansas City
James Boys
Dandruff Ad Claims Hair Revival With Danderine
An old advertisement warns dandruff causes hair loss and recommends Knowlton's Dandeline at 25 cents. It promises lustrous, fluffy hair and new growth after a few weeks of use, claiming the scalp becomes healthier and hair grows densely.
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Knowlton
Adv
No Task for Tyros: Milk Attempt Meets Frustration
An unnamed front line man recalls trying to milk a cow with little success, noting it is hard for the unpracticed. Leslie Stephen and Dr Morgan once trekked in Switzerland and, after hours of effort, failed to milk a cow, Georgiaing their hunger. Morgan calls it one of the few times he saw Stephen thwarted.
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Tyros
Leslie Stephen
Switzerland
Doctor Morgan
Stephen
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Rheumatic Relief
An old ad touts St Jacob’s Oil as a harmless, fast acting remedy for rheumatism. It claims instant relief from tender areas and promises it won’t burn the skin, with benefits for sciatica neuralgia lumbago backache and sprains. A small trial bottle is available at stores.
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St. Jacobs
RUB-MY-TISM and RA-BA-NETEads for sale and cure
An old newspaper ad promotes RUB-MY-TISM a 25 cent cure for rheumatism and pains with a humorous classroom dispute about a dirty face. It also advertises RA-BA-NETE Liver Tablets a calomel substitute, a purely vegetable remedy priced at 25 cents. A short jab about a love letter ends the snippet.
Hicks CAPUCINE Claims Quick Headache Cold Relief
An advertisement touts Hicks Capucine as easy to take and offering quick relief for headaches and colds. The copy emphasizes a “golden rule” being correct, while noting many people use only plated options.
Gift Desires Cast Light During Evening Gathering
In the drawing room after dinner the ladies share their dream treasures. Mrs. Wellman wants the finest jewels, Mrs. King seeks top fashion, Mrs. Crayton longs for the grandest turnout, and Mrs. Smith craves popularity. Robinson protests beauty as a shared aim.
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Mrs. Wellman
Mrs. King
Mrs. Crayton
Pa's Vindictiveness in Stray Stories
In Stray Stories from the Boston Transcript a tale centers on a self-made man whose actions are driven by vindictive plans against his child’s marriage. A daughter laments her father’s interference while a partner voices concern over his scheming character.
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Boston Transcript
Trade prospects improve and health advice from 1900s ad
The passage claims trade prospects are improving after Depression lows and urges attention to stomach liver and bowels to avoid headaches indigestion and biliousness. It touts Hostetters Stomach Bitters as a trusted tonic and first aid for stomach liver and bowel ailments with a warning to check the private neck stamp to avoid imitations.
Winter Chills Bring Kidney Ills
A advertisement extols Deans Kidney Pills to treat kidney problems caused by cold damp weather. It includes a personal testimonial from D. O. H. Coston of Bay City Texas claiming long term relief and a free trial offer.
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Dean
Bright
D. O. H. Coston
Avenue F
Bay City
Tex
Doan
Noted Quotation Reflects Odd Court Exchange
A courtroom exchange centers on a man described as frightened, with an exchange in which the judge asks what he knows about a case and the respondent replies that he was present at the scene. The quoted exchange is attributed to Creen Bag.
Indictment Links Times Owner to Neutrality Violation
Los Angeles magnate Harry Chandler and six others were indicted by a federal grand jury on conspiring to violate U S neutrality. They allegedly recruited soldiers to help invade Mexican territory of Lower California.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Harry Chandler
Harrison Gray Otis
Los Angeles Times
Federal Grand Jury
United States
Lower
California
Ailing Wot Lectured By Doctor Over Five Dollars
The man Wot moans about health asks for advice from a physician. The doctor prescribes fresh air and then charges five dollars, delivering a terse exchange about remedies and payment.
Major land seizure suit targets Kern County holdings
United States files a landmark action Friday against Southern Pacific Railroad Associated Oil Union Oil and Standard Oil of California plus 86 other defendants to recover lands in Kern County valued at over 100 million dollars.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Associated Oil Company
The
Union Oil Company
Standard Oil Company of California
United States
Kern County
California
Cuticura Ad Promotes Self Shampooing and Emollients
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment and related emollients for scalp skin and hair care. It invites readers to sample by mail with a postcard to Cuticura Dept XY, Boston, noting availability “Sold everywhere” with an advertising endorsement.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Fire Destroys Kiel Barns Stables and Silo Near Deanville
Caldwell Texas fire wiped out the stables barn and one silo of Louis Kiel near Deanville. Four hundred bushels of corn, harness, and farming utensils were burned. Investigators seek cause.
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Caldwell
Tex
Louis Kiel
Deanville
Internal Revenue Agent Named for Houston Appointment
Houston Tex Louis W Elliott formerly deputy internal revenue collector was Friday notified by Congressman Hagle of his appointment as internal revenue agent.
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Houston
Tex
Louis W. Elliott
Internal Revenue Collector
Hagle
Internal Revenue Agent
Statewide Prohibition Resolution Passed in South Dakota
The South Dakota senate adopted a resolution Thursday calling for statewide prohibition and the submission of the issue to voters at the next general election. The move aims to place the question before the electorate for a final decision.
Fire Hits Gurley Mercantile in Seadrift Visit
A Wednesday fire in Seadrift Texas destroyed the Gurley Mercantile Company stock, valued at about 5 000 to 6 600 dollars, causing significant loss to the store.
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Seadrift
Tex
Gurley Mercantile Company
Two-dollar bills counted, not straw votes in elections
A reminiscence recalls past political tactics as a joke about straw votes versus two-dollar bills. The speaker notes that monetary influence rather than public sentiment dictated perceived election directions.
Careless Cassarets Headache Cure Adverts Headlined
A 10 cent box claim for Siliqug Cascarets promises relief from sick headaches biliousness dizziness coated tongue foul breath and digestive woes by cleansing the bowels and purifying the liver overnight. The ad asserts poisonous matter re absorbed into blood causes headaches and that Cascarets remove waste for months of regularity.
Murine Eye Remedy Ad Highlights Care and Use
An old advertisement urges use of Murine eye medicine for red weak or sore eyes and grannulate eyelids. It claims doctors’ practice endorsement, non patent status, and public sale by druggists at a dollar per bottle. It notes aseptic tubes and invites readers to request the Free Book of the Eye from the Marine Eye Remedy Company in Chicago.
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Acta
Marine
Marine Eye Remedy Company
Obicago
The Female of the Species in a Humorous Exchange
A social cartoon dialogue features a sad-eyed passenger and a booth attendant debating women and gambling. The passenger asserts women are born gamblers and the attendant agrees that they often gamble in hearts to catch diamonds.
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Assenger
Ummer
Colds and LaGrippe Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An advert claims 5 or 6 doses of 666 will break chills fever and LaGrippe, noting it acts on the liver better than Calomel and does not gripe or sicken. Price 2 50 cents. Adv.
High spots knock out the relling stones
A brief note highlights that the notable high points overpower the duller stones in an unspecified context. No further details are provided.
The Proof Conclusive Sunday School Exchange
A humorous exchange in which a Sunday School teacher asks for the outward sign of baptism and Johnny answers with a playful remark about the baby and mum.
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Johnny
Senator Williams Refuses Cigar From Reporter
John Sharp Williams exits the senate chamber after Washington correspondent Bob Gates asks for a cigar. Williams admits he has one left but bites the end off it to avoid sharing, joking that he started out with the bite in case the question came. Gates quips about arriving earlier.
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John Sharp Williams
Senate Chamber
Bob Gates
Washington
Bob
John Sharp
Senator
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy News Ad
An old home mixture for darkening gray hair is advertised as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. The ad claims natural color restoration, relief from dandruff and itching, and invisibility of hair darkening after use.
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Wyeth
Bold Prosecutor Courage in Court Draws Comment
Readers note remarks about the prosecuting attorney described as bold in handling cases. Statements imply a strong conviction and frequent courtroom courage.
Society Girl’s Inconsistent Womankind Noted at Debut
A society girl’s behavior at her coming out highlights the era’s double standards. Her public persona contrasts with private expectations, revealing tension between tradition and modern social roles.
Smallpox Immunity Cited Across Regions
The article notes the global toll of smallpox, citing 3,164 Montreal deaths with 85 percent under ten, and an estimate of 60,000,000 European deaths in the 18th century. It claims widespread stamping out in civilized nations, and Boston reports no child deaths from smallpox in 15 years among the vaccinated.
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Europe
Doctor Rotch
Boston
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