Shakespearean Calendar and Denton Politics Note
The piece notes a March 10 1909 calendar reference and marriage of Edward VII, then reports Denton county politics with Russ Cameron and WM Reilly on the Dallas city Democratic ticket. It comments on rain, state mood, and views on prohibition affecting North and South Texas races.
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Edward VII
Queen Alexandra
Denton
Dallas
Russ Cameron
Bill) Reilly
Texas
Denton County
Taft era cabinet pays honor over wealth in early 1900s
The piece notes Judge Dickinson and Attorney General Widekeham leaving large private practices for $12,000 public posts, illustrating concern for honor over earnings. It then urges Denton to join April 7 clean-up day to curb mosquitoes and house fires by clearing debris and rubbish, promising a thorough spring effort.
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Taft
Dickinson
Tennesse
Widekeham
Judicial Department
Bates
Denton
Prohibition Amendment Should Be Subm itted and Settled Early
The San Antonio Express urges submitting the prohibition amendment to settle the issue before the 1910 campaign. It argues a decisive vote now would avoid letting prohibition dominate future elections and affect state leadership and policy, regardless of the outcome.
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San Antonio Express
Chronicle
The
Xpress
Texas
Government laxness blamed as auditors flag double work
A report by special auditors faulted Land Commission Comptroller and Treasury departments for overlap and waste. It found 122 staff costing 150 085 annually could be handled by 68 staff at 87 400, citing systemic public sector inefficiency and weak oversight as the public bears the cost.
Wooldridge Endorsed for Austin Mayor at Mass Meeting
A mass meeting in Austin on March 10 endorsed Col. A. P. Wooldridge for mayor. The votes reflected strong backing from attendees as the campaign moved toward the upcoming election.
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A. P. Wooldridge
Austin
Col
Col Wooldridge Leads Board of CIA Regents in Denton
Col Wooldridge, first president of the board, is well known with many friends in Denton and the foregoing will be read with favorable interest here.
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Col. Wooldridge
C. I. A. Regents
Denton
Meeks Denounces State in Carmack Murder Trial
Nashville March 10 A crowded court hears General Meeks defend Colonel Cooper in the Carmack murder case. He denounces the state's tactics, defends Cooper against motives to ruin him, and argues the case targets public disgrace rather than justice. He assails use of press liberty when used to defame private citizens.
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Nashville
Tenn
Cooper-Sharp
Carmack
Buildi Ug
General Meeks
Colonel Cooper
Fitzhugh
Senator Carmack
Dr King’s New Life Pills Claim Health Benefits
An ad asserts the pills prevent appendicitis by stimulating the stomach liver and bowels. It claims work against constipation biliousness chills malaria headache and indigestion. Sold for 25 cents at J. F. Raley & Co.
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Dr. King
J. F. Raley & Co
Held-Colland syndicate Buys Glenn pool for 450000
Tulsa on March 9 reports another record oil land deal as the Held Colland syndicate accumulates Glenn pool holdings totaling 450000 and assumes control of the Reese Oil Company of Kansas and Oklahoma City.
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Tulsa
Okla
Held- Colland
Glenn Pool
Reese Oil Company
Kansas
Oklahoma City
Lurid Glow of Doom Cures Boy With Electric Bitters
The red faced sickly son of H M Adams of Henrietta Pa recovered from eczema after five years of failed remedies and supposed lung damage. His mother credits seven bottles of Electric Bitters as the cure. The tonic is advertised for eruptions eczema salt rheum sores blood disorders and rheumatism priced 60 cents and guaranteed by J F Raley Co.
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H M. Adams
Henrietta
J. F. Raley , Co
RoadContract For New Line From Acme To Paducah
A contract was awarded to Johnson Construction of St Louis to build a railroad from Acme Oklahoma through Quanaha to Paducah Texas. The fifty mile line will begin immediately with St Louis capitalists backing the project.
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Acme
Okla
Paducah
Texas
St. Louis
Johnson Construction Company
St. Emo
Ils
Quanaha
Foley’s Oring Laxative credited for child’s recovery
A Wisconsin parent reports a three year old boy suffered severe constipation and fever until two doses of Foley’s Oring Laxative were given. The next morning the fever vanished and the child was described as entirely well.
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Foley
Snow Brings Panhandle Relief for Crops
Or t Worth reports two to four inches of snow fell over the Panhandle this morning helping crops. Planting will likely begin as soon as the snow melts.
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Panhandle
Ort Worth
Tex
Special Pension Bill Signed for Wm Lanham
At a Sunday afternoon meeting the Confederate Veterans voted mainly on routine business. They announced that President has signed a special pension for Wm Lanham, granting $30 per month. Lanham served in the Federal army and is bedridden, prompting the local camp to petition Congress.
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Wm. Lanham
Simmons Sarsaparilla Promises Appetite Boost and Laughter
An advertisement touts Simmons' Sarsaparilla as the king of tonics that will restore appetite and energy. It claims the drink will make you eat to pay for it and end with you laughing again.
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Simmons
Body Identified as Jesse Cole of Fort Worth
Fort Worth authorities identified the body found near the Medlin mills as Jesse Cole a former mill employee. Police say he was found with his throat slashed and investigators are pursuing a lead in the murder case.
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Jesse Cole
Fort Worth
Tex
Medlin Mills
Jess Cole
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Cure for Kidney and Bladder Troubles
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy cures kidney and bladder issues not beyond medicine. It states relief for backache and irregularities that could lead to Bright's disease or diabetes if neglected.
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Foley
Bright
Garrison & Kimmins
Ruth Bryan Leavitt Granted Divorce in Lincoln
Mrs Ruth Bryan Leavitt daughter of William Jennings Bryan won a divorce from William Homer Leavitt in Lincoln Nebraska with custody of two children Ruth and William Bryan Leavitt. Leavitt, an artist living in Paris, did not attend the hearing and was not represented. Mrs Bryan testified Leavitt contributed nothing toward family support during the year prior to suit.
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Leavitt
Lincoln
Neb
Ruth Bryan Leavitt
William Jennings Bryan
William Homer Leavitt
Ruth
William Bryan Leavitt
Paris
Bryan
Hyomei Proves Cure For Catarrh In Michigan Woman
Mrs. E Karberg of Ann Arbor Michigan reports a complete cure of catarrh using Hyomei. The dry antiseptic inhaled air relieves nasal inflammation stops snuffles and coughing. Complete outfit with inhaler costs $1.05 at O M Curtis.
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M. Curtis
Karberg
Michigan
O. M. Curtis
Frisco Plans New Station In Paris Texas
President Davidson and General Manager Nixon announced Frisco railroad will build a new station in Paris Texas after arriving late last night. They said they also traveled to Sherman on the trip.
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Paris
Tex
Davidson
Nixon
Frisco Railroad
Frisco
Sherman
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Cures Eczema After 10 Years
J A Swenson of Watertown Wisconsin credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing ten years of eczema after fifteen doctors failed. The ailment, described as skin eruptions, eczema, salt rheum, boils, fever sores, burns, scalds, cuts and piles, was relieved. Available for 25 cents at J F Raley & Co.
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J. A. Swenson
Watertown
Wis
Bucklen
J. F. Raley & Co
Oliver Named Republican Candidate for U S Senator
Harrisburg March 19 George T. Oliver of Pittsburg was named as Republican candidate to succeed P C Knox as U S Senator to become Secretary of State in Taft's cabinet.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
George T. Oliver
Pittsburg
U. S
P. C. Knox
Taft
Land of Content and Hidden Gold Drives Two Lovers
Necia and Poleon discuss a future beyond mining as their claim yields a promising strike. He dreams of a distant homeland while she teases a possible marriage with others, yet hints at a deeper bond. Runnion arrives praising the find, while Necia remains cool to his familiarity.
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Necia
Wiley
Poleon
Quebec
Vancouver
Mississippi
Hudson Bay
Fader Barnum
Constantine
Squaw Man Ignores Warning as Love Hangs on Bargain
Necia confronts Rannion's coercive advances and doubts his marriage intent. Poleon proposes a bargain: if Rannion agrees to marry, Necia is safe from mockery. if not, he must face consequences. Necia plans to marry someone Sunday to stop rumors, then agrees to marry Poleon under pressure to avoid ridicule.
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Poleon
Rou
Shine
Rannien
Eden
Stark
Rannion
Coret
Necla
Wenyen
Necia
Derek
Father Barnum
Doret
Tangled Skein and a Vexed Claim in New Wealth Tale
Chapter opens with Zik and Burrell trading greetings after news of a strike and a claim that Necia will become a rich gal. Poleon pledges he is a good man and willing to help, seeking to resolve trouble without breaking up others business. To be continued.
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Burrell
Necia
Poleon
Prooruise
Poieou
Atal
Mel
Coret
Hunt's Lightning Oil Triumphs Over Aches and Pains
Advert copy touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as instant relief for aches pains burns cuts and sprains urging readers not to suffer or delay. Claims of quick cures and universal applicability underscore the product's promise and urgency.
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Hunt
Cotton seed meal for sale by W T Johnson
W T Johnson offers cotton seed meal for sale. Contact details not provided. Government or business listings not indicated. Local market item with brief vendor note.
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W. T. Johnson
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