The Strong Ought Bear The Infirmities Of The Weak
An editorial sermon argues strength must serve the weak, citing Lincoln and primitive Christian teachings. It rails against male spouses who unload burdens on wives, urging redistribution of domestic labor and for men to bear wives’ and children’s burdens with conscience and manly resolve.
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Moses
Jesus
Buddha
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Gautama
America
Brooks
Controversy Over County Stock Law in McLennan County
Special to The Light from Waco Texas outlines attorney Minor Moore challenging McLennan county stock law. He argues the 1897 act applied only to hogs sheep and goats and contends later finable offense provisions overstep local option rights, while cows horses and similar stock remain governed by later statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
McLennan County
Minor Moore
A. Campbell
Moore
Columbia phone records at 25c sale
A Columbus stoneware shop advertises the Columbia brand phone records for 25 cents, contrasting with a former 60 cent price. The notice appears from Lou is Book Store located at 521 B Houston Street.
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Graphphone
Columbia
Louis
B. Houston Street
Vin Roof or Gut repairs by G W Pillsbury nearby
G W Pillsbury offers new work and repairs for roofs or gutters. Located at 24 South Flores Street with a new phone number 785. Reliable service for satisfactory repair and installation.
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G. W. Pillsbury
South Flores Street
First Oil Car From South Bosque Shipped
Special to The Light in Waco Texas reports the first car of oil from the South Bosque field sent to Corsicana for refining. Promoter Bart M Moore notes ongoing shipments and a second well being drilled as the field expands. Oil grades are described as superior to Texas norms, with a price just over 80 cents per barrel. The field lies ten miles west of Waco and is described as modest but promising a strong future.
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Waco
Tex
South Bosque
Corsicana
Cotton Belt
Bart
M. Moore
Texas
Sponsor Named for Sons of Confederate Veterans Division
Miss Mattie Lastinger was appointed sponsor of the first division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans in Waco Texas. General W P Lane of Fort Worth announced the appointment and she immediately named her maids for the Louisville event.
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Waco
Tex
Mattie Lastinger
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Louisville
W. P. Lane
Fort Worth
Toastmaster for banquet at A and M College
Waco Texas June 10 Major H P Jordan of Waco leaves tonight for A and M college where Monday night he is toastmaster of the Alum ni association at a big banquet He has been chosen as alumni orator and always attends meetings A reunion of his class will be held and he will attend the ball on Tuesday night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
H. P. Jordan
A. & M. College
Governor Lapham Recovers in Texas Following Waco Stop
Special to The Light reports Governor Lapham traveling from Waco to Weatherford and planning to rest near there. He has not been well lately but believes the trip will restore him as he receives cordial greetings from local residents.
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Waco
Tex
Lapham
Weatherford
Valuable Hints on Irrigation From Government Agent
Judge H Culbertson, irrigation expert from Washington, toured Texas to promote modern irrigation methods. He advocates slow, Furrow-based irrigation that soaks soil rather than flooding, preventing surface baking and hard ground. His free guidance aims to boost truck farming prospects in Texas dry regions.
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Austin
Tex
Judge H. Culbertson
United States
Agricultural Department
Washington
Houston
Texas
Liano
California
Judge Culbertson
Culbert-s0n
Department of Agriculture
Sad Iron Foundry Begins Operations in Waco
The Wiggins Sad Iron Foundry company has commenced manufacturing sad irons and will ship in carload lots. The firm capitalized at $10,000 with James D. Williamson as president and R. D. Powell Oscar and C. P. Wiggins among associates. The item mentions local business activity and includes other ad-like clippings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Irrigation Agent Duties Offered Free by Dept of Agriculture
A Washington DC issued guide explains an irrigation agent will document irrigation needs, suggest modern methods, advise on water quantities and pump sizes, and provide dam and ditch design plans. The service, funded by the department, offers mail or in person consultations to help land prep and water access.
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West Central
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Capital City Personal Notes
In Austin Captain T P Kinsley current Hamilton county sheriff drew interest from state house visitors. Railroad Commissioner C B Golquist left for north Texas to mend political fences. Assistant Attorney General I Laven berg Jr traveled to Galveston on private business. Judge W S Banks of Temple appeared in Austin on higher court matters. Banks hailed from Washington county and Baylor University at Independence, now a leading Temple legal figure.
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Austin
Tex
State House
T. P. Kinsley
Hamilton
Hamilton County
C. B. Golquitt
North Texas
I. Lavenberg, Jr
Galveston
W. 8. Banks
Temple
Judge Banks
Washington
Baylor University
Independence
Death Follows Appendicitis In Austin Telegraph Chief
Theodore B. Sterzing aged 21 died yesterday afternoon at his home 1008 West Eleventh street from appendicitis after two days of illness. He was night chief operator at the Western Union Telegraph office, has long served the office, and is the son of Charlea Sterzing. He is nephew of City Tax Collector and Assessor Fred Sterzing. Funeral is this afternoon at 5 from the residence. interment in city cemetery.
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Austin
Tex
Theodore B. Sterzing
West Eleventh Street
Homer Hill
Sterzing
Western Union Telegraph Office
Charlea Sterzing
Fred Sterzing
Electric contractor promotes services at competitive prices
Martin Wright an electrical contractor advertises all kinds of electric work with prices that meet any competition. He emphasizes expert workmen and invites inquiries about a baby photograph at 203 West Commerce Street with Lewison as contact.
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Martin Wright
Lewison
West Commerce Street
Artists' supplies at Fred Hummert store
Local listing notes artists supplies available at Fred Hummert on West Commerce Street, covering stalls 204 to 206. Items include brushes, pigments, canvases, easels, and drawing materials.
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Fred Hummert
West
Commerce Street
Davison of Cuero Aims For Texas Lieutenant Governor
Austin June 10 Senator A B Davidson of Cuero DeWitt county a leading member of the upper house said he would be a candidate for lieutenant governor at the next general election He spoke as he returned from a conference on calling another extra session to address the Terrell election law He denied prior reports that he had agreed to run as second on the state ticket and said he would unveil his platform and views at an proper time
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Austin
Tex
A. B. Davison
Cuero DeWitt County
Texas
Davidson
de. Witt
Opinson
Real Estate Men Plan Waco Association
In Waco Texas on June 19 a conference of leading real estate men discussed forming a local association. They aim to work more systemically for the benefit of themselves and the city and expect to organize soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Downward Course of Kidney Ills Warns Against It
A San Antonio citizen H J Heitgen describes severe backache from a cold lifting episode and kidney pain. He touts Doan's Kidney Pills as effective after trying remedies, noting relief from soreness and backache following use and urging purchase from Fischer & Springalls and Bexar Drug Co. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY markets Doan's.
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San Antonio
H. J. Heitgen
Mason
Castro Street
Dean
Fischer & Springall’s
Bexar Drug Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan
Feed your cow on Dry Malt to increase milk supply
For sale only by Theo Maggott. Product promises improved milk production from dairy cows.
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Theo, Maggott
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