06 Dec 1890
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Newspaper
Paradise Messenger
Location
Paradise, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1890
Page
1
Westerner writes from Plainview Hale County Texas about 80 years in Wise County, describing vast prairie land with abundant vegetables and sorghum. He notes recent settlements, potential as a wheat country, healthy climate, and open land for settlers including railroad and state lands.
A cure-all patent remedy ad from It A Slocum of 181 Pearl St New York claims a positive treatment for consumption. The offer includes sending two free bottles to readers who mail their express and post office addresses.
A Fort Worth reader from November 27, 1890 writes to Mr Forster praising the paper as a weekly link to home and old friends. The missive expresses warm memories and gratitude for connectivity through the publication.
A Decatur freight record shows four dollars in charges at the Decatur depot last Saturday for Decatur merchants. The day was not unusual for freights, highlighting whether the city has significant business activity.
The Fort Worth area becomes the headquarters for the 11th division of railway mail service with a large staff and weekly clerical newspaper. W. S. Russell resigns, plans a grocery venture with J. Luther and the Luthers, Wise County natives. Hogs and cattle prices surge as Kansas City rates are quoted. Other notes cover Mullion stalk remedy claims, Sam Tankersley’s home addition, Sheriff Racker moving, and South Side civic improvements. Deputy O. C. thine appointed. Bridgeport coal offer of five dollars. Bramlow district buys a new bell. Baptist Elders schedule a church meeting starting the 12th.
The readable fragments describe a general wellness claim promising liver cleansing and improved appetite. It cites a product or remedy associated with vitality and relief for weariness, but details are incomplete and names or specifics are not legible.
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