Texas newspaper notices mix in mumbled ads and politics
An assortment of notices and stray notes from a Texas paper mentions office details for subscribers at San Antonio, addresses changes, and contact numbers. It praises the upcoming International Fair in Texas, notes rattlesnake scarcity, and critiques insurance commissioner Toye while alluding to Bailey and Campbell song debates without clear context.
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Dolhold
Ether Telephone
Fpesker Toye
Texas
Labor Day Tribute to Honest Labor and Progress
The article extols Labor Day as a celebration of honest labor and the dignity of work. It praises organized labor for progress and unity, notes a broader gulf from industrial strife narrowing, and mentions ongoing strikes as a negative blemish on the holiday program.
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Gener
Morang Woll
Prosperity on the Farm Reports Record Farm Gains
The Manufacturers' Record forecasts abundant harvests easing fears of a cold spring. It cites rising crop values offsetting any yield declines, with wheat corn and cotton prices up. Last seven years show farm product gains near $2.283 billion, lifting per capita agriculture income from $287 in 1840 era to about $600 today, signaling broad prosperity.
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Saya
Cotton Up in South Promises Boon to Farmers and Banks
The South faces a favorable outlook as farmer prosperity grows with mortgage payoffs and bank deposits. The cotton and rosin seed markets are expected to bring about $800 million in South earnings, with Europe likely contributing at least $500 million to cover cotton bills, signaling a period of strong business activity.
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Europe
New York Denounced for Vice by Southern Newspapers
A Nashville editorial and Texas readers rebuke New York's alleged decadence after a San Antonio party's visit. Texan papers praise moral standards while criticizing sensational New York coverage and sometimes favorable toward Southern civility and respect for women.
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New York
San Antonio
Denisens
Thun
Madame ‘Mandelbaum
Apis
Bowery
Broadway
Nashville Tennesseean
Texas
Dr. Harrison
San Antoino
Harrison
Bronx
Coney Island
Lhw New York
Daily Record
J Douster
Local council inspects underground hall plan at chapel
The Yown Council of aanual Garman comailiully met to inspect a new alte for a hell at a chapel. A member suggested they leave their coats, while another urged all to go outside together, questioning the need for anyone to watch the eluthen.
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London
Aanual Garman
Towne-Young Roxley Learning Machinist Trade
The note discusses Towne-O, aged 16, pursuing a machinist career as Browne-Well praises the trade. It mentions a motor car and general desire to work, reflecting a small local item from Philadelphia Press.
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Philadedynia Press
Roxley
Browne
Perpetual Scintillations An Odd Verse by Jones Jr
In a fragment from Ainslee's Thomas Jones Jr presents a quirky verse note on perpetual scintillation and memory. The playful lines mix whimsical images of ants and glowing trees with longing for what might have been.
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Thomas Jones, Jr
Ainslee
Snake Charmer Story Baffles New Jersey Town
Readable notes depict Mrs. F P Scully in Balleville New Jersey whistling to The Wearing of the Green and a snake responding by gliding from wood pile and returning when the tune stops. Her husband repeats the whistle and the snake again appears.
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New
Scullys
Scraps of Global Hints and Odd Facts From Past Times
A miscellany notes unequal land ownership in Britain, a Japanese monopoly claim on watchmaking, Leopold’s prize for sleeping sickness remedy, and a US Universalist gathering expected in Boston. It mentions an English captain who died aged 800 with 30,000 Channel crossings, Manila electric science school, Belgium housework schooling, and vast transport stats. Also reports steel pinmaking in Birmingham, mare’s tails clouds, and a new Lehigh Valley coal seam at Lattimer with 500 tons daily, potentially lasting 250 years.
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S&s
Hazelton
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Lattimer
Larlimer
Drifton
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THE
SAN Antonio Light Publishing Co
Elmer E. Clarke
Frederick Logan
the & C
Beckwith
Representatives
Tribune Building
Chicago
Tribune
Buldine
Eadbie
Senator Bailey
Dallas
Campbells
Okea
Benatar Bailey
Labor Day
Tobh
Vulgar New York
Fiy
Philadelphia Record
New York Press
Dave
Anawars
Heney
Hig
Raststana
Nashville
Harper's Weekly
Ackpot
Meg
Rome
Neemen
Ano Indies
Amy
Hirminghan
Jace
United States
Great Britain
Leopold
Africa
International Council of Religious Liberals
Boston
Manila
Atugsia
Birmingham
England
Belgium
Eagland
Chile
West Texas Bank and Trust CO
Aus
Eeteesenn Renee
Tom
State Bank 6 Trust Company
Tex
Alamo National Bank
Chas. Zolleil Paul Ingenhuth
H. A. Schmeltzer
Pres
Gen. Mar
Seo Y and Tresk Merchants’ Transfer Company (Incorporated
Dolqrosa ST
E. B. Chandler
East Crockett Street
Peitet
Merrville
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