Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery touted for cough cure
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a quick cure for coughs and lung disease, claiming 98 per cent success even after neglect. Testimonials from Miss Dorcas and a Williamsburg Virginia resident praise relief and better sleep after use, with a note on Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for gentle laxative effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Dorcas Depen
24Th St
Molimoney
Williamsburg
Virginia
Rail timetable lists trains to and from Houston
The notice details arrivals and departures for multiple trains including Houston to San Antonio and California routes, with times such as Train No 7 arriving 8 45 am from North Texas and Train No 8 leaving 8 15 pm for Waco. It covers Sap Katy Flyers and M K T trains with connections to St Louis, Laredo, Mexico, and local Texas towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
California
Smithvile
Smithville
North Texas
Laredo
Mexico
8&J. Louis
Santa Fe
Frisco
Bt. Louis
San Antonio
Aransas Pass
Boerne
Kerrville
Hoo Cuero
Victoria
Yoakum
Mathis
Alice
Galveston
Cuei9
Beeville
Corpus Christi
Rockport
Giddings
Rockdale
Cameron
Waco
Sunset Depot
Fort Worth
Dallas
St. Louis
Kansas City
North
Stockdale
San Antonio Light on bonds for city improvements
The Terrell Daily Transcript notes The San Antonio Light opposed issuing $300,000 in city bonds for paving streets and schoolhouses, but contends many voters favored improvements and that future bond submissions will pass. It defends progress and criticizes misreading by The Transcript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrell Daily Transcript
San Antonio Light
Houston
Dallas
Fort Worth
Terrell
The
Light
San Antonio
Old City
New York Political Graft and Fiscal Plans Dominant
An August 9 New York report outlines a crowded field for the lieutenant governor nomination with Brooklyn backing Mothy Woodrut and Senator Higgins favored by Platt, while Odell campaigns on direct state tax abolition amid corruption fears. It notes Devery’s rising bid in the Ninth District, a looming Tammany leadership struggle, and moves toward a Brooklyn real estate trust and Collier paper interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chad
Odell
Brooklyn
Mothy Woodrut
F. Nortai Goddard
Platt
Frank Higgins
Senator Higgins
Higgins
Hill
Devery
Ninth
Hhis
Tammany Organization
Tammany
Croker
Republican State Committee Sets Delegate Conventions in Texas
Cecil A. Lyon announces resolutions from the Republican State Executive Committee meeting held in Waco on July 31 1902. Counties must hold delegate conventions on August 26 1902 or as fixed by the State chairman. Delegates to the State convention depend on county votes and McKinley results from 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Executive Committee
Cecil A. Lyon
Sherman
Texas
Waco
Manly
Wforesaid
Justice of the Peace
McKin Jey
Rep
Remarkable Cure for Cancer by Dr Harwell in Texas
Mrs. L. A. Stever of Stockdale Texas aged 72 reports a four year tumor and cancer struggle ending after one month of treatment by Dr J W Harwell without knife or blood loss. She confirms a complete cure with only a scar stating he has many testimonials on file at 80644 Dolorosa San Antonio.
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J. W. Harwell
Stockdale
Texas
Dolorosa Street
San Antonio
L. A. Stever
Bouthern
California Fruits Ad Offers Fresh Stock at Low Prices
Reilly Bros promotes fancy California fruits as a headquarters for fresh stock with daily filling capability. The notice urges readers to bend their orders for access to finest stock at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Reilly Bros
Ghost That Tim Saw by Edwin F P Fayne
A railroad story features Buck Conyers, a skeptical engineer on the C. G. railroad, who recounts seeing a white ghostly figure near Cripple Hill. Tim Powers and others debate the phenomenon as they run No. 6 express, with fear rising after repeated sightings on Saturdays.
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Daily Story
Buck” Conyers
Buck
Warners
Round House
John Bearsley
Dan” Ferguson
Ferguson
Express
Tim Powers
Marshville
Tiny
Cripple Hill
Tim
Jem
Cripp'e Hill
Ghost at Edge of Grove Haunts Train Ride
Passenger recounts a ghostly figure seen near a grove as a train paused to clear a ditch. Tim confronts the apparition, helps Mary Spook onto the property, and the trio boards the engine as the ghost watches from the trees.
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Tim
L.ceersee
Tim Lad
Al.l
Dyer
el Gaowe
Edgemowest
Mary
Mary Spook
Pim
Stearns
Pim/ J
Eye Opener aims to restore Southern status and expose Democratic misrule
The Eye Opener publishes a hostile critique of the Democratic party, blaming leaders for personal ambition and alleged deception from 1832 to the present. It denounces loss of Southern representation, accuses Democrats of undermining the Constitution, and urges Democrats to sever ties and seek genuine democracy. The piece is sharp, provocative, and historically charged.
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Has & New
Baer
Jrs
Democratic Party
South
Hoklets
W Lot
United States
Masked vacation health appeal for Hood Sar saparilla
The article argues summer vacations fail to strengthen students. It claims outdoor exposure heals little and produces only a tan. It promotes Hood Sar saparilla as a tonic that builds the whole system, improves digestion and sleep, and helps pupils and teachers observe a healthier break.
Advertisers use illustrations to mislead readers
A Mahin's Magazine writer argues ads show you do not want the product with a striking image and then use text to counter the impression by claiming the offer is not so bad after all. The piece critiques the dual tactic of allure and reassurance in advertising.
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Mahin’s
Aml
New suits filed in district courts for foreclosure and divorce
L C Mitchell sues B and Belle Flowers for 124 26 note and lien foreclosure on west half of lots 17 18 at Maia and Hawhberry streets Hills Burts sues Melina Burts for divorce in Forty fifth District Court Justice Adams to call civil docket tomorrow morning
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L. C
Hllls Burts
Melina Burts
Forty-fifth
Real Estate Transfers Reported From City Transactions
William Herpel transfers to William Reichart a west half of original city lot totaling 4.553 acres for 1785 dollars. Joseph Kohr Mary Kohr Albert Gueldner Elizabeth Gueldner transfer to Theresa Jausezen lot LH block 4 city block 692 Center Street 20 by 50 varas price 90608 dollars. Annie L Napier Colling and W G Collins to Walter Napier lot 8 block 7 city block 2540 Monterey Street price 250 dollars. W W and Mary Trumbs transfer to Bexar county a 15 foot strip for Harris road price 89 dollars.
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William Herpel
William” Reichart
West Hilf
Joseph
Mary Kohr
Albert
Elizabeth Gueldner
Theresa Jausezen
Center Street
Varas
Annie L. Napier Colling
W. G. Collins
Walter Napier
Monterey Street
W. W
Mary Trumbs
Bexar County
Harris
Mrs Schramm of Texas Dies Suddenly in Taylor
News reached the city that Mrs Peter Schramm wife of a well known wholesale tobacco dealer of Texas favorably known in the city died suddenly Friday in Taylor. The deceased was formerly Miss Norwald of Fredericksburg and the family is well known in this section.
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Peter Schramm
Ite
Texas
Cit
Taylor
Norwald
Fredericksburg
Positive Proof of Deans Kidney Pills Endorsement
A testimonial from M Farrell of 306 Morales St. credits Deans Kidney Pills with curing kidney and back pain caused by malaria fever. He describes relief from backache, reduced secretions, better sleep, and overall health improvement after a box from Bexar Drug Co. dealers sell for 40 cents. Foster Milburn Company distributes.
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Sam Ansoni
M. Farrell
Morales St
Dean
Bexar Drug Co
Foster- Milburn
Unitec de A
Roten and Williams Wed In Simple Ceremony
Seldom ceremonial figures unite in a quiet nuptial as P. T. Roten weds Belle Williams with J. W. Donohue and Nettie Prinkne serving as witnesses. Local merchants advertise an array of home furnishings including furniture, carpets, wall paper, paints and brushes.
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P. T. Roten
Belle Williams
J. W. Donohue
Nettie Prinkne
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Irs
White Owl
Peter F. Collier & Son
Collier's Weekly
McDonnell
Rome
Corrigan
Farley
Manhattan
A. D. Proctos Smith
League of
Smith
Woodbury
Board of Estimates
Major Woodbury
Myrvis
Allen Society of
California Fruits
BY Edwin’ F P. Fayne
Everthing
Remnaht Sale
News OF the Courts
Justice Adams
Mortuary
S. Wolfson
JH. & Maiec
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