Old Matagorda and Political Currents Across Counties
A column recalls a decade old Matagorda visit by Deputy Sheriff W. M. Conner and a failed oyster outing. It then shifts to political notes from Colorado and Lavaca counties, noting Bryan's wavering stance, candidates for county judge and sheriff, and the Ninth District race with support for river improvements and hustings.
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Eagle Lake
George Burgess
Colorado
Bay City Tribune
W. T. Bagby
Lavaca
Drummers of Texas rally against Southwestern rate hike
The drummers of Texas protest a long distance rate increase by Southwestern Telephone Company. They accuse the firm of declaring healthy dividends before the raise and urge the legislature to curb the company.
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Texas
Southwestern Telephone Company
Southwestern
German Press Weighs Bryan Resignation Motives
The Tageblatt hints politics influenced Bryan's step, but the article notes Bryan is now politically dead. It argues a man who deserts his post in danger earns little from Americans.
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Bryan
Tageblatt
Editorial Opinions on Oil Puncturing Texas and China Japan Debate
The piece notes Texas oil expansion with fields and drilling in Corpus Linto n Orange Grove Piedra Negras and other Southwest towns. It comments on persuasion doctrine and recalls past torpedoing debates linked to Nebraskan and quotes writers from the Houston Post and Springfield Union.
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Texas
Corpus
Linton
Skidmore
Orange Grove
Piedra Negras
Doclrine
China
Joan
Japan
Grover Cleveland Wuld
Geo. Baily
The
Houston Post
Nebraskan
Rody McPhee
Springfield
Restored to Good Health After Stomach Trouble
Mrs Otto Gans of Zanesville Ohio says she suffered four years with stomach trouble and, after two bottles of Chamberlains Tablets, she regained health and strength. The ad notes the product is obtainable everywhere.
Dig Determine Deliver Tyler Commercial College pitch
An upbeat promotional piece urges readers to seize opportunity by digging determining and delivering. It champions practical training at Tyler Commercial College Tyler Texas in bookkeeping shorthand business administration finance cotton grading classing and telegraphy to boost earning potential.
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Tyler Commercial College
Tyler
Texas
R, Texas
Chamberlain's Liniment Praised for Rheumatic Relief
Mrs. Florence Slife of Wabash Indiana reports great benefit from Chamberlain's Liniment for sprains bruises and rheumatic pains. The ad promises prompt relief and wide availability.
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Chamberlain
Florence Slife
Wabash
Ind
Lavaca County road bond election ordered for 150000
The Lavaca County Court orders a June 29 1915 vote in Road District No 2 to issue bonds totaling 150000 at five percent interest over forty years with redemption after ten years and a supporting tax. Ballots read For Issuance of Bonds and Levying of the Tax or Against Issuance. Election officials named and publication and posting rules set.
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State OF
Texas
Lavaca
Lavaca County
Leveslnanty
eTne
Uch
Shiney
Oe West
Shineast
Charlotten
House
Weld
Shiner West
Chas
Eschenburg
Jim Lahodny
A. J. Berckenhoff
Arthur Fischner
Shiner East
J. H. Huebner
Joe Kram
D. Othold
Joe Kunetka
Charlottenburg
Gus Nollkamper
Ad Breitkreutz
Wied
A. J
Cause T
P. H. Green
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as thoroughly reliable for family use. It claims quick relief during summer months and emphasizes the remedy's universal availability and usefulness.
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Chamberlain
Thanet
Farm and Ranch ad in Holland’s Gazette for $1.50
An advertisement appears in the Farm and Ranch section of The Gazette offering a subscription or product for $1.50. The snippet references the Holland facility or distributor and points to online access at Gazette com for purchase.
The Devil's Soliloquy Noted in Lufkin News
A devil narrator recalls his 6000 year reign of misdeeds while listing human miscreants from merchants to politicians and media, then condemns the one evil figure who cannot enter his hell. The piece ends with the devil lighting an asbestos cigar and asserting self respect.
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Lufkin News
Smith's Studio Promotes Home Portraiture Trend
A studio ad invites clients to have portraits done at their home, highlighting home portraiture as the latest trend. The offer emphasizes convenient on-site sessions and personalized service for households seeking custom artwork.
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Smith
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Equa E. Lane Ephors
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Laws of
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W. M. Conner
Matagorda
Conner
Old Town
Matagorda Bay
Meyer
Mr. Bryan
Mexico
Gen. Huerta
Viuda County
Congress
Colorado County
Hell
Dolores
Sihortatir
G. & C. Merriam CO
Mass
F. P. Luck
Shiner
Joe Mikulik
C. L. Williams
Lumber Man
L. B. Richter Meat Market
A.G. Lichey
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