Harrisburg saloonkeeper sues over prohibition vote
Joe Buckner of Harrisburg sues a Harrisburg saloonkeeper and a New York surety company in district court seeking 5900 damages. He alleges the town's atmosphere, stirred by the defendant, has led to prohibition sentiment and violations of the liquor law since July 12 1969.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Joe Buckner
Harrisburg
District Court
Gaioon
New York
Buckhher
Electric Bitters Promoted as Health Builder
The advertisement extols Electric Bitters as the best health builder, claiming it strengthens stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels, purifies and enriches blood, and invigorates the body and mind. It urges the sick or weak to use it, noting a guarantee by J. F. Raley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Raley
Steamer Minneapolis Fire Smolders Four Days
Aboard the Atlantic steamer Minneapolis a hold fire raged for four days while the crew battled flames unseen by passengers until the ship reached Tilbury. The incident occurred at sea near New York on September 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Minneapolis
Tilbury
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Constitutional Remedy
In the advertisement the claim is made that catarrh is a constitutional disease and Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio is the only constitutional cure on the market. It is taken internally and promised to cure with a 100 dollar reward for any failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Mysterious theft partially solved bilis returned
A thief wrapped 1200 dollars in a newspaper and left it on a mailbox at the Manhattan entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge claiming he could not face his priest. Three weeks earlier 1200 dollars was stolen from Aiken Lambert Fountain Pen Co. cash desk. officers found no trace of money or culprit.
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New York
Manhattan
Brooklyn Bridge
Aiken Lambert Fountain Pen Company
Baseball Results Across Texas and National Games
Baseball results from Texas include Dallas 0 Oklahoma City 0 after 11 innings darkness and Houston 5 Galveston 0. Shreveport 7 Fort Worth 2 San Antonio 1 Waco draw. National scores show Pittsburgh 9 Boston 7 postponed Cincinnati 7 9 Philadelphia 6 4 Chicago 12 Brooklyn 0 New York 9 St Louis 6. American Detroit 5 Boston 4 St Louis 7 Washington 6 Chicago 6 Philadelphia 2. Other games: Cleveland New York postponed. Southern: Memphis 1 Atlanta Birmingham 4 Little Rock 9 New Orleans 2 Nashville 0 Montgomery 7 0 Mobile 2 1.
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Dallas
Oklahoma City
Houston
Galveston
Shreeport
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Waco D. National
Pittsburg
Boston
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Chicago
Brookly
New York
St. Louis
American
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Southern
Memphis
Atlanta
Birmingham
Little Rock
New Orleans
Nashville
Montgomery
Mobile
Transfers of vendors at R. & C. office noted
Brief entry records transfers of vendors at the R and C office with a note showing a zero dollar fee and unclear asset details. The fragment lacks names or dates but indicates a formal transfer action within the vendor roster.
Far reaching ruling exempts many fraternal societies in Texas
Texas affairs unfold as a new fraternal beneficiary act may repeal the 1899 law and its amendments. Burial associations and single county or narrowly scoped groups appear exempt, leaving a gap with no governing statute. Charters filed are paused as officials seek a solution, likely via consultation with the attorney general's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Hawking
Townsend
Secretary of State
State Department
Gregg
Attorney General’s Department
Attorney Generals Department
Best in Existence Hunt's Lightning Oil Endorsement
G E Huntington of Eufala Alabama declares Hunt's Lightning Oil the most useful household remedy for cuts burns sprains and insect bites. He asserts no equal among remedies based on his experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
G. E. Huntington
Eufala
Ala
Giant Stingaree Traps Fisherman in Jamaica Bay Fight
A stingaree, landed by a Brooklyn led party in Jamaica Bay, attacked Armandy Muller as the fish flung itself into the boat. Muller, fishing for bass, suffered a serious leg wound from the stingaree's tail spike and was hospitalized at St. Mary's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jamaica Bay
Armandy Muller
Brooklyn
St. Mary's Hospital
Muller
They Should Contact Hunt's Cure for Itch Relief
A quote from J. O. Monroe of Atchison Kansas advocates Hunt's Cure claiming it will cure a larger percent of skin troubles, especially itching, than other remedies. He urges those with itch to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
J. O. Monroe
Atchison
Kas
Nervy Girl 16 Holds Prisoners in Jail Break
Lawrenceburg Indiana September 2. While Sheriff White was away his 16 year old sister Alice White heard a noise in the jail corridors and saw three desperate prisoners sawing their way out. She secured a revolver and held the escapees at bay until help arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Sheriff White
Alice White
Bucklens Arnica Salve Sold by J F Raley Co
A promotional call claims Bucklens Arnica Salve cures burns cuts boils and skin ailments for the family. The plea includes various injuries like burns scalds piles and corns and urges quick purchase through J F Raley & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Bobby
Johnnie
Mamie
Billie
J. F. Raley & Co
Emma Eames Announces Retirement From Opera Stage
Paris reports Mme Emma Eames, renowned grand opera star, has retired permanently from the stage and will not sing again unless she undertakes a final American tour in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Mme
Emma Eames
America
Hunt's Cure Skin Disease Guarantee Box Claim
An old advertisement touts Hunt's Cure as a universally effective skin disease treatment. It promises complete cure of eczema tetter ringworm and all itching with a single application from one box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Chinaman Found Dead in Georgia Likely Suicide
Lee Tong, a Chinese laborer, was found dead in his hovel in Atlanta. Authorities believe he died from self-administered poison, marking what may be Georgia's first recorded Chinaman suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Lee Tong
Georg'a
Stop waiting for a buyer to come along arvertira
An item urges action on an offer or sale, signaling urgency to prospective buyers. The phrase frames a push to close a deal rather than lingering for ideal bidders. No further details about property or terms are provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvertira
Little News Briefs From Across Texas
W. J. Bryan to speak twice at Abilene. Levy deFee killed by lightning near Greenville. Taylor seeks Williamson County seat. Chicago straw hat season extended to Sept 15. Parker County near Dennis in lightning death of Marshall Nash. Uncle Sam to print own postal cards next year three and a half billion. Wichita Falls to Elk City or Sayre route extended from Mangum. Body of painter C. A. James found at Hico with bullet wound. no arrest. Liberty County votes wet by 131 with two boxes pending. Haggards celebrate golden wedding at Plano with 1,990 guests. Beverly says Texas census supervisors split Dems/Repubs. Rio Grande at Brownsville rising to record level. San Miguel flooded. Fort Worth meeting protests inflammatory talk about the acre. A lone man commits two daylight burglaries in Fort Worth. $14.50 cash and $1,500 in jewelry taken.
Amarillo School Opens With Brooks and Long at Helm
Prof. J. R. Brooks the science teacher at Amarillo high school arrives to prepare for the opening of school September 9. Prof. W. H. Long, formerly of North Texas Normal college, serves as superintendent already on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Brooks
Amarillo High School
Justin
Denton County
Amarilo
W. H. Long
North Texas Normal College
Amarillo
Explorer Dr Cook’s Pole Discovery Sparks Debate
The article notes Dr. Cook’s North Pole claim provoking global comment and cites published figures tallying 753 deaths from polar expeditions from 1553 Sir Hugh Willoughby to 1898 Andree balloon mission.
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Dr. Cook
North Pole
Pole
Hugh Willoughby
Andree
Texas Confederate Pensioners Benefit Plan Totals Announced
Texas retirees under the Confederate pension program will get 11.25 dollars per quarter for the first two quarters ending March next year. Three hundred eighteen will receive eight dollars per month under the total disability provision. The total pensioner roll for the coming quarters is 10,750, with 8,100 on the rolls before the present law’s passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Southern mills lead in raw cotton consumption for second year
For the second straight year Southern mills consumed 2,560,000 bales of raw cotton against 2,500,000 bales in the North. The figures surprise many as Southern spindles were rising faster than the North, though the extent of the increase was not expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asedd
Winter and Summer Ailments Mentioned in Medical Note
A fragment discusses winter cold and summer illness affecting the bowels with terms like colon and appendicitis. It mentions pain relief with a painkiller dissolved in warm water and cites a few unclear names or terms, ending with a garbled note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domin
Evan
Perry Terie
Davis
French Cruiser Accidently Hit by Own Shells
In Loriet France on September 2 six shells fired during target practice from the French armored cruiser Glote reportedly struck the cruiser Marsellaise. Authorities believe the incident resulted from an aiming error and caused no reports of casualties.
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Loriet
France
Glote
Marsellaise
Market report from Denton details cotton prices and receipts
Denton reports mixed cotton futures with open and close prices for Liverpool New York and New Orleans shown. Spot prices rise for lint to 12.25 and seed 4.28, with 51 bales on hand last night and 20 more today. Oil mill not yet operating, preparations begin next week. Local miscellaneous dull and unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Commodity price ranges and sales figures list
The notice lists wholesale and retail prices for cotton lint corn feed bran hay and straw products. It includes per bushel per 100 pounds per ton and per bale rates with figures from 4 to 106 dollars and various cents adjustments. It shows mixed market pricing for grains forage and feed products.
Groceries Price List From Local Market
A historical price rundown lists TRISH POTATOES at wholesale 1.19 per bushel and retail 1.50 per peck, sweet potatoes new crop wholesale 1.25 per bushel and retail 2.90 to 3.15 per 100 pounds, corn meal 35 pound sacks wholesale 65 cents retail 70 to 75, half sacks 33 cents wholesale 40 cents retail, lard country wholesale per pound 13.5 cents and kettle rendered 19-pound bulk 16 cents, bacon retail dry salt 15 cents smoked sides 15 cents wrapped bellies 17 cents breakfast bacon 25 to 26 cents, onions wholesale 2.5 cents per pound retail 4 cents, peas wholesale per bushel 60 cents.
Local Market Egg and Butter Prices Range in Wholesale and Retail
Eggs sold wholesale at 10 to 12 percent discount with cash or trade terms. Retail eggs priced at 2 for 25 cents. Butter offered country wholesale at 12 to 20 cents per pound cash or trade delivered to residences, hotels, and boarding houses at 20 to 25 cents. Creamery butter per pound 25 to 30 cents. Butter fat priced at 5 cents per pound.
Local Market Prices for Poultry and Livestock
Poultry and livestock prices listed: Turkeys seven cents per pound, hens seven to seven and a half cents, fryers from nineteen to twelve and a half cents, old roosters ten to twelve and a half cents each, guineas at 1.59 per dozen, ducks three dollars per dozen, geese no market. Hogs five to six cents per pound gross for light, six to six and a half cents for heavy, cows two and a half to two and three quarters cents per pound gross.
Hides Market Rates Reported for Green and Dry Hides
Classified note lists green hides at 7 to 8 cents per pound and dry hides at 9 to 18 cents per pound depending on weight and condition.
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Denton Resident
Denton resident L. T. Fowlkes testifies to the efficacy of Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble. He cites symptoms like cloudy urine backache and fatigue and notes past endorsement in February 1995. The remedy is sold by dealers for 50 cents with Foster Milburn Co. as sole agents.
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Bright
Doan
Denton
L. T. Fowlkes
E. Mulberry St
Texas
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
Unice Ber
Capudine for That Headache headline blurb
Capudine for That Headache promotes Capudine as a quick relief for headaches and nervous tension. The short ad urges readers to buy at local drug stores and suggests the product clears the head and nerves for business readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capudine
Lumber Purchases Hit Three Million Feet for Mexican Railroads
Souston, Texas, Sept 2 John H Guess general purchasing agent of the allied Mexican railroads arrived and purchased 3 000 000 feet of lumber to be shipped to Monterey for repairs after recent floods.
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Souston
Tex
John H. Guess
Mexican Railroads
Monterey
A Narrow Escape
Edgar N. Bayliss of Robinsonville Del describes a near consumption and cure after using Foley's Honey and Tar. He claims the cough stopped, he recovered, and gained twenty eight pounds. Garrison and Kimmins endorses the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar N. Bayliss
Robinsonville
Del
Foley
Garrison & Kimmins
Not Advertising Bad Habit Warned by Editorial
An opinion piece criticizes the habit of failing to advertise as a costly and lasting flaw for businesses and communities. It argues that proactive promotion builds visibility, drives engagement, and supports growth across markets and institutions.
National Geographic Voices Joy Over Cook Pole Discovery
Washington officials cheer Dr. Cook for reportedly reaching the North Pole on April 21, 1908. The news recalls his Arctic work from 1891 to 1899 and his roles with Peary expeditions, with prior searches and joint theories noted alongside Etah and Etah’s northern reach.
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Washington
National Geographic Society
Cook
North Pole
National Geoumane Society
Cok
Geological Societies of Europe
Ing
Peary
St. Johns
Pole
Cape Hubbard
Etah
Arctic relief ship Jeanie sails for Peary and Cook expeditions
The relief ship Jeanie departed St Johns New Brunswick in early summer 1909 in search of Arctic exploration teams led by Robert Peary and Dr. Frederick Cook, reviving speculation about the fate of the polar ventures.
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Jeanie
St. Johns
N. B
Robert B. Peary
Frederick A. Cook
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J. E. McCabe
Garrison & K‘mmins
Noss & Blankenship
Attorneys-At-Law
F. & M. Bank
Pilot Point
Jim Goode
Old Roark
North Locust Street
Eli Buyher
Jim Gooode
Wells & Bass
J. W. Fralin
South Side Square
Sherman Steam Laundry
New
Sailes Livery Stable
J. W. Skiles
Harry Clayton
M. E. Myers
Sue
Daily Record Aang Chronicle
Record and Chronicle
George Roar
Dr. P. Lipscomb
Chas
Smoot
REAL
Oakland Avenue
North Locust
J. W. Jagoe
Atty
J. W. Jagoe, Jr
Fritzlen
Livingston, Mont
South Second St
McKinney
Ivo
C. Lipscomb, Jr
N. Locust Street
J. K. McKelvy
Court House
Duggan Abstract Co
Bath
W. Maple St
J. McGinnis
McKinvey Street
West Hickory Street
J. W. Cook
M. G. Roberts
Court Square
C. H. Davie
A. R. McGintie
Wiley Smith
Postoffice
Orth Ang
L. Fulton
Surrey
S. W. Warren
N. Elm St
Frank Pierce
T. J. Goodwin
S. W. Kanady
W. EB. Botts
Owens’ Wagon Yard
Frank Wilkinson
BEN Sullivan
R. R. Turner
West Oak St
Typewriter
O. M. Curtis
P. Lipscomb
Curtis Drug Store
Hester
Lester & Brownlow
Bilis
J. A. Minnis
Georgia
W. J. Bryan
Abilene
Levy deFee
Greenville
Taylor
Williamson County
Dennis
Parker County
Marshall Nash
Sam
Wichita Falls
Elk City
Sayre
Mangum
C. A. James
Hico
Liberty County
Mr. Ang
Clint S. Haggard
Plano
Lyon
Beverly
Rio Grande
Brownsville
San Miguel
Acre
H. Gooch
West Seventh
E. H. Keller
West Second Streets
Mar
Orlente
Pte
Encou
Fied
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