Heroic Struggle Endures as 2nd Texas Keeps Hill Line
In a Civil War narrative, the 2nd Texas regiment holds the line against Union breakthroughs near Vicksburg. General Waul's Legion joins saving action after a breach forms, regiments clash with heavy losses, and improvised hand bomb shells disrupt Yankee advances. The night ends with mine threats countered and 22 comrades fallen, including 4 Vicksburg volunteers.
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2Nd
Texas Regiment
Jackson « V. A. R
Texas
Waul
Col
Timmons
la Grange
Bluecoats
Vicksburg
Attention Farmers Cattlemen Chance to buy land near Waelder
Law near Waelder Gonzales county offers four tracts for sale at sac rifice prices. Tract 1 1760 acres at 5.50 an acre with one tenet 100 acres cultivation three new houses posta oak and mesquite located 12 miles southeast of Waelder. Tract 2 158 acres two miles south of Waelder 25 acres cultivation fenced all for 8 an acre. Tract 3 411 acres five miles south of Waelder 150 acres cultivation two houses at 8.50 an acre. Tract 4 112 acres nine miles south of Waelder 90 acres cultivation three houses at 13 an acre. For further information apply to
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Waelder
Gonzales County
Postoak
Mesquito
German Order for Mules and Health Wallpaper Notice
W J Wilson of Galveston claims a reliable source says Germany will contract for many mules in the United States and the US government may buy soon. Britain will not contract further for mules now. Wilson notes 43 000 mules and 7 000 horses will be shipped to South Africa for Britain, about two thirds from Texas. Also a Philadelphia union warns wallpapered walls harbor dirt and disease. stripping walls before new paper is preferable. We report Mr H Saturnus of Holman suffered a serious paralysis stroke last week and is confined to recovery.
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W. J. Wilson
Galveston
Charles L. Hicks
United States
Mr. Wilson
South Africa
Texas
Brenham
H. Saturnus
Holman
Lagrange News
Boy Killed by Lightning Near Shiner Texas
Vladi mer Kopecky age 15 was struck by lightning at 11 30 am while picking cotton on the Josef Ondry farm four miles south of Shiner Texas He died instantly Two companions sheltered under a gallery and were unharmed The boy was a local favorite and the death shocked the community.
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Shiner
Texas
Vladimer Kopecky
American woman in London cherishes maple sugar and ice cream freezer
A clever American woman, after ten years in London, visited New York last week and sailed for England with purchases. She guarded two bags closely a freezer and a large Vermont maple sugar box. She said the trip was worth it to obtain the freezer and maple sugar she values less available abroad.
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London
New York
England
Unconscious Plagiarism Case Highlighted In Magazine
A writer faced alleged unconscious plagiarism when another author published his story with the same plot after he had already sent it to a magazine. By the time he reacted, two hours mattered and the form held the story, risking publication.
Ugly Girl and the Promise of Art in Adversity
An essay contrasts beauty and talent in career ascent, arguing that ugliness can shield a beginner from biased praise while perseverance and skill finally win recognition. It cites Maxine Elliott on beauty as a risky asset and emphasizes temperament, intelligence, and industry as true drivers of success. Also reports sailors ignore Friday departures as unlucky and ships finally sail after midnight, noting Milwaukee tides.
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Forsooth
Maxine Elliot
Leslig
New Silk Market Lead and Oil Fuel Ship Tests
The Silk Association notes the United States as the top raw silk consumer after China and possibly Japan with New York City leading global markets aside from Shanghai. In Brooklyn Navy Yard a tested oil burner for warships showed promise, offering quicker steam, cleaner use, and compact storage, with potential Navy adoption if durability tests succeed.
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United States of America
China
Japan
New York City
America
Shanghai
France
Europe
Brooklyn Navy Yard
United States
United States Navy
Platt Seizes Seat Once Held by Quay in Senate
Senator Platt of New York has taken possession of the long held seat once occupied by Mr. Quay. After a Harrisburg caucus refused to back the Pennsylvania boss for election, Platt filed an application for the coveted seat, believing Quay doomed.
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Platt
New York
Quay
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Senate
Death of Guatelli Pasha Former Sublime Porte Music Director
Guatelli Pasha, longtime director of military music for the Ottoman Empire, died in Constantinople at age about 56. A Parma native, he succeeded Giusepe Donizetti, brother of the renowned composer, in the post.
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Guatelli Pasha
Sublime Porte
Constantinople
Parma
Giuseppe Donizetti
Instrument maker family founder and longtime piano worker dies
David T. Haraden from Roxbury Massachusetts died recently. He belonged to a family that for five generations built musical instruments and he spent seventy six years with a single piano manufacturing firm.
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David T. Haraden
Roxbury, Mass
Haraden
Six-Governor Kellogg Prepares Memory Volume on Reconstruction
Six Governor Kellogg of Louisiana, a national political figure in Reconstruction, works on a memoir volume recounting that era.
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Kellogg
Louisiana
Senator Depew Seeks Fresh Senate Anecdotes in Washington
Senator Depew lamented that the United States Senate is the last place for stories, expecting cloakroom chatter to yield pithy anecdotes, but finding the chamber a barren field. For sale: One of Texas’ best farms near town with new land, rich soil, and no cotton losses last year. details at Sticker office.
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Depew
Senate of the
United States
Washington
Senate
Texas
Daily Constitution offer for new subscribers in Atlanta
The Atlanta Constitution prints a campaign priced offer for new subscribers to both daily and Sunday editions, valid until November 10. The promotion promises full presidential election coverage and ongoing foreign, Cuban, Philippine, and South African news, aiming to attract readers for a dollar.
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Constitution
Atlanta
Cuma
South Africa
Cuba
Philippines
I and G N R R Monthly Magazine Advertisement
An illustrated monthly magazine by the I N G N R R promoting Texas resources and opportunities. Each issue highlights a county or region from March 1899 through April 1900 with a general review. Subscription price 25 cents per year. back issues available. address requested.
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Texas
Houston County
Montgomery County
Cherokee County
Leon County
Anderson County
Palestine
Rusk County
Walker County
Bexar County
San Antonio
Brazoria County
Harris County
Houston
Fort Bend
Trinity
Gregg
Wood Counties
Farm and Ranch and The Eagle Offer
Newspaper subscription notice offers Farm and Ranch and The Eagle combined for one year at 1.75 dollars. The ad targets readers in thousands of homes and promotes the farm oriented titles as a bundled deal.
Good Newspapers Offer for The Semi-Weekly News
The Semi-Weekly News of Galveston or Dallas published Tuesdays and Fridays spans eight pages with departments for farmers ladies boys and girls and general news. An Eagle 12 month club price is $1.75 cash for three papers a week 156 yearly. subscribe now.
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Galveston
Dallas
Eagle
Residence for Sale in Corner Lot with Barn and Well
A new residence with lot 100 by 150 feet, good barn, buggy and seed house, cistern and well on a corner lot. Priced at 1500 dollars. Inquiries at Sticker office.
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