Cattle Ranches in West Texas Draw Immigrants
An extensive Frisco system immigration push targets land in Texas and neighboring states. Ranch lands rise in price as farmers flood the region, with Oklahoma, Indian Territory, and Kansas gaining thousands of settlers monthly. Cattlemen shift to modern farming, expanding operations from Texas to nearby plains and easing reliance on open range.
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Bormcaevier
A. Singhes
Prisco
Vexas
Fristoe
Oklahoma
Texas
Indian Territory
Kansas
Tuwa
Wisconsin
Ohio
Nebra
Diinwis
Indiana
Kentucky
Corps Christi
Greer County
Oldahome
Eagle Cities
Weetérn Kansas
Xan
Ants
Nat Housax
Fielle
Youlay
Hamas
Wananga
Hann
Arnie
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Lore
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Faneany
A Bottle Frees Winn Will Restore Digestion
A garbled 19th century patent remedy notice touts a bottle that claims to restore digestion and stimulate appetite. The fractured text mentions a product name and implied cures, with references to temperate use and household medicine, but specifics are unreadable.
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Eortanii Cramanisca
P Lion
Nesiok
Baseball Moguls Meet on Monday in South Texas League
Special to The Light reports a Monday meeting of the South Texas Manewall league in Houston with high tension. Allegations of crooked play loom, with options including disbanding, resignations, or reorganization under new leadership. Key figures include Gorhath and Beaumont, San Antonio, and Galveston clubs.
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Houston
Tex
South Texas Manewall League
Gorhath
Annie
Beaumont
San Antonio de Jeysown
Galveston
Hoyeran
Eaphure
Alguna
Bern
Mercaurils Igagualé Triumph Over Trependents at San Pedroe Park
Mercaurils Igagualé defeated the Trependents in a Mercantile League match scheduled for 4:30 p.m. at San Pedroe Park. The event list includes a game between Mercantile League and Independents, with other entries noted amid garbled text.
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Mercaurils
San Pedroe Park
Mercantile League
Independents
Grinslayer
Arrivals at Leading Hotels Across Cities and States
A crowded list records arrivals at major hotels with names and origins spanning Boston to Dallas. Notables include George W Husled of Boston, J. Camperll of Gaveston, and M. Henderson of Dallas, among many others from New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Galveston, and beyond, marking a broad guest distribution in early 20th century hotel news.
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A. Blankney
le Seilisstthy
John Camperll
Gaveston
L. Mitchell
New Seterns
Wood Witwer
Goston
R.A Armstrath
Philydelphia
M. Russ
Pittahure
Nichardson
Corsicana
Cor Hol
Washington
Clase Aml
Freeman
Toledo
John Keishaw
San Latto Abisno
Cal
Saniers
Bh. Lewis
W. EB. Cole
St. Louis
M. Henderson
Dallas
F. Hendvicks
Galveston
George
Tines Wen
Houstons
Thea
Snyder
Dillag
Meg. G. A. HenVrex
Messen
Powell
Perths
Texas
Burgoyne
Cleinnally
P. Mamatag
Dapat Franks
Willebrand
Mw Vari
Sothern
Te Braleston
Geneva
Mina
P.M Ply
Sam Smith
Gores
Dan Me Dilfer
Boswell
Gerald Lebotl
Detrait
Tackle Anderson
Marin
Galananileh
Galvin
Olin
W. Ivey
Now
Yorks
Asiguethome
New Drautela
Q. Hobrey
Boorke
W. vi
Tarek Saint Mort Sarl
A. Gunit Pon
GMI Teevor
Pomraally
Ac Vidauert
Laredo
J. J. Wii
Talllings
Mira Ted
Tylies
Kerrville
Mia
Ine
Talon
Mitte
Vietaring
Mimbet
Chneinnay
Wo Marin
Santford
Joxeah Jones
Rio
Coit Devel
Teckett
Teh Laurie
Crystal Spelags
Miesieul
Judge Keftrell on Habeas Corpus in Sixty District Court
Judge Keftrell of the Sixtydistrict court this week eyed habeas corpus petitions as urgent, releasing prisoners held on minor charges while acknowledging rising numbers. He warned petitions must follow regular court procedures and threatened to defer to the criminal district court for further action. The episode highlighted concerns about jail practices and the urgency of speedy justice amid public funds constraints.
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Ise
Salmon
Kittrell
Torpton
Thiy
Local Socials and Notices Mention Maxwell and Anniversary Events
fragments report on Mr J Dewill Maxwell of New York and his secured lodging at the New Exchange hotel site in Montgomery Alabama, social events include Honor A U W anniversary ball at San Pedro Springs and Mr George Hamilton birthday reception on the sixth of the month at Tooker residence, with menu details and attendees.
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J. Dewill Maxwell
New York City
New Exchange Hotel
Montgomery
Ala
New York
Ryle
Maxwell i
Hellesinka
Leasantly Rénton
George Hamilton
Baindston
Princely Gut of General Palmer Camp Meeting at Waco
A colorful note from Waco Texas dated August 20 reports the General Palmer Holiness Camp Meeting drawing large crowds, with local option elections planned in McLennan County and a forthcoming meeting of newspaper men. The piece mentions park plans from the Antlers hotel to Palmer residence, church construction progress, and obituaries, highlighting civic and religious events, local politics, and social gatherings with multiple named figures and places.
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Tex
Joe
Thomp OR
Coloradio
Gener
Colorado Springs
Wiehowe
Whitney Messenesap
Wow
Damesan
ALM Chronicle
Hit
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Bowen
Pep Wen
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Uy Corti
Pepas
Chat Uno
Farth Street
Tie Senth
Huh
Wil Ke
Lendaye
J. dL. Appell
Apisit
Marrise
Glorton
Wedding Present Lost and Dogs Poisoned in Town
In 1802 a costly wedding present by Mrs A Z Rawne vanished, a valuable jewel case with diamonds reportedly lost somewhere near windows. Meanwhile D Hays mourns two watch dogs poisoned yesterday, dogs were large and fleet, all residents recall them and Mr Hays valued the animals highly.
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A. Z. Rawne
Wade
Hays
Seduction Charge Involving Mitchell Harris Case
Mitchell Harris a young man was arrested by Deputy Constable Green on a charge of seduction. The accusation centers on Laura Smallwood and was filed by William Smallwood, her father, in a case described by local officials.
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Mitchell Harris
Green
Laura Smallwood
Williiam Smallwood
Tive
An Inflected Glimpse of a Distant Misty Chorus
A fragmented, archaic sounding piece presents garbled civic or literary musings. Names and phrases drift as if from a late 19th century Philadelphia Press imprint, with scattered references to a “VORA” exclamation and a surreal, uncertain scene.
Improvements on Mouth of Mississippi
Special to The Light New Orleans reports a joint committee of janitorial and commercial officials studying improvements at the Mouth of the Mississippi near New Orleans. The goal is to lay out facilities and plans for a federal harbor project to modernize an access route and support commerce.
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Tradd
Tyago
Wwe
Fedarat
Slasippi
Cured Paralysix Myths From Local Ad Claims
An advertisement claims a cure for paralysis and various conditions using a remedy named Paralysix. It praises a rapid nighttime effect and markets related products from Fischer Spvlogall and Dodds & Co, urging readers to buy at 208 Moustin Street and 230 East Mauston Street.
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True
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Liniinent
Fischer & Spvlogall Nol Ucsar Drug Co
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