Advertising lines and wartime notes on voters and markets
A collage of brief items notes advertising rates, White Man's primary nominees, Philippines costs, a quoted saying about the pen and sword, port Arthur casualties, a Lancet style Sunday edition boast, campaign literature by Carll Lyon, reflections on married life, the San Antonio International Fair opening with awards from Texas exhibits, a call for a special school tax, Baltic fleet actions near the North Sea, Russia’s demand for explanations, and a fable about a farmer dreaming of selling wheat to a thousand buyers and waking to a lost fortune.
Lavaca Campaign Quiet Amid Nomination Dispute
Halleteville October 93 Hon J F Wolters cannot meet Colonel St B Allen in joint discussion as his time is full. The attorney general says Lavaca county did not properly nominate a representative for either party. The Lavaca campaign is the quietest yet with no county contests and only two commissioners and two constables in dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halleteville
J. F. Wolters
St. B. Allen
Lavaca County
Washington Letter Ephor Engin on rifle practice push
The piece notes a push to expand rifle training for citizens under the big Stick policy. It says Congress will face petitions to fund rifle ranges loaned army rifles to schools shooting galleries and instructors for militia and rifle clubs nationwide. It casts Roosevelt's peace stance as political theater while highlighting public outdoor exercise appeals.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Resignation and plans unfold in Hallettsville district
Pastor Rev. A Hild resigns from the Lutheran church effective January 1 to join Rev. A Fuenning in opening and running the Bethesda sanitarium in Comfort modeled after German Swiss inns. Jury commissioners for April term named with J M Young F Jakubik and W L Tooley to report Monday. Congressman Burgess travels to San Antonio for district appointments. Cotton market quiet while gins close. pecan crop below expectations with three cars shipped so far. Court resumes with five venire cases. Lige Carroll on trial for killing a man near Sweet Home. Motions filed in two civil cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halletsville
A. Hild
Lutheran Church
Comfort
Rev
A. Fuenning
Bethesda
Germany
Zwitser-land
Kennon
Messrs
F. Jakubik
J. M. Young
Yoakum
W. L. Tooley
Moulton
Geo. F. Burgess
San Antonio
Lige Carroll
Sweet Home
Carpet care advice for moth prevention in homes
A Texas Farmer letter advises how to lay a carpet with powder and straw to deter moths. It suggests scattering powder on paper then placing a one inch straw layer, stretching and tacking the carpet tightly. The method keeps warmth in and prevents wear on the floor and carpet while allowing dust to settle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Freyburg Brothers Willie and Ben Warnken Visit Family in Victoria
Willie and Ben Warnken of Freyburg Fayette county traveled Saturday from Victoria after visiting their brother Aug Warnken's family. They stopped en route home, returning to Fayette county.
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Willie
Ben Warnken
Freyburg
Fayette County
Victoria
Aug. Warnken
Death of Mrs Mollie Blakeman in El Paso
Obituary recalls Mollie Blakeman born near Moulton, daughter of J J M and L C Woodley. Family notes include Civil War soldier James Belser, siblings in Texas and Kansas, and her final illness Peritonitus from tumors. Brother fondly recalls their childhood bond and daily affection in a heartfelt tribute.
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Mollie Dlakeman
E. W. Blakeman
el Paso
Carrie
Mildred Woodley Keesee
Thomas
Pidcooke
Oscar
Kansas City
Bascom
H. B. Woodley
San Antonio
Mailie
Mallie Doc
Mary
Ida Mamgam
Uvalde
Jno. Turman
C. L. Woodley
Mollie
Dever Paint Co Letter on Baldwinsville Church Jobs
A letter from F W Dever & Co of New York notes three Baldwinsville churches using Devoe paint. Osterbont Lockwood painted the Presbyterian parsonage, Singerland and Shutter painted the Episcopal church, and others painted the Catholic church. Estimated gallons and prices cited. total savings of $125 to $150. Fehrenkamp is named as a local paint seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Texas
Baldwinsville
N. Y
Devoe
Messrs
Osterbont & Lockwood
Singerland
Shutter
Episcopal Church
F. W. Dever & Co
New York
P. S
F.T. Fehrenkamp
Honor Roll Readers Contribute Since Last Report
The following readers have favored us with financial assistance: Aug Kuehn Jr Moulton Ww Kneisler Port Arthur C J Pustejovsky Moulton P J Biedermann Moulton O B Kilert Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aug. Kuehn, Jr
Moulton
Ww. Kneisler
Port Arthur
C. J. Pustejovsky
P. J. Biedermann
O. B. Kilert
Dick Meyer and Sophie Aschenbeck Wed at Live Oak Hill Church
Dick Meyer leader of the Live Oak Hill brass band married Sophie Aschenbeck Tuesday at the Live Oak Hill church. The band hosted a dance at A. W. Qlindt's hall following the ceremony with all ages enjoying the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Meyer
Live Oak Hill Brass Band
Sophie Aschenbeck
Live Oak Hill
A. W. Qlindt
LaGrange Journal
Captain John T. Nixon Dies After Short Illness Near Gonzales
Captain John T. Nixon, a long time Gonzales county resident, died Sunday morning at his home after a short illness. He was about 63, leaving a wife and daughter and many relatives. Remains were taken to Rancho for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Nixon
Gonzales
Nixon
Rancho
Milam County visitor reaches Baursville in August
Der lange Aug Boehning of Milam County arrived in the city on Monday. He went to Baursville to visit his friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
der Lange
Boehning
Milam Co
Anto Baurs
Ville
Dr King’s New Discovery Salvation From Disease
Mrs K Haviland of Armonk New York reports a child recovered from a near fatal whooping cough and bronchitis after using Dr King’s New Discovery. Her niece with advanced consumption also recovered. The ad claims the medicine cures coughs and colds with trial bottles free and 50 cent to 1 dollar bottles guaranteed by druggists.
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K. Haviland
Armonk
N. Y
Dr. King
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