Oldest Texas Mason Frank R. Lubbock Celebrated
Texas Free Mason Grand Secretary recounts Frank R. Lubbock born 1815 in Beaufort South Carolina and made in Holland lodge Houston December 1837. He held multiple public offices from clerk to governor and later served in the Confederate Army while remaining active in Masonry.
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Texas
Watson
Texas Free Mason
Frank R. Lubbock
Houston
Grand Lodge of
Louisiana
Sam Houston
Anson Jones
Holland Lodge
G. H. Winchell
Francis R. Lubbock
Grand ‘Lodge
Brother Lubbock
Beaufort
S. C
New Orleans
Velasco
House of Representatives
Harris County
Charleston
Richmond
Galveston
Board of Pardons
V. Hogg
Lubbock
Confederate States Army
Stewart pardoned by Chihuahua governor in death penalty case
Gen. C. C. Beavens and Mr. A. A. Brinsmade report from Mexico on Mac Stewart, the Confederate veteran sentenced to death in Chihuahua. They say three courts upheld the sentence, appeals were exhausted, and Governor Ahumada granted a pardon commuting the death penalty to the shortest term of imprisonment.
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Stewart
Diaz
Ahumada
Sayers
Hogg
Texas
Barnes
Oklahoma
J. B. Gordon
Fitzhugh Lee
Joseph Wheeler
Mac Stewart
Beavens
F. R. McCreery
Mexico
Ambassador Clayton
Col. W. W. Mills
Chihuahua
Gen. Beavens
C. C. Beavens
A. A. Brinsmade
Houston
Gov
Congress
The Art of Listening to a Sermon by Ian Maclaren
Ian Maclaren argues that regular churchgoers grasp sermons better than casual listeners because far of the sermon’s beauties are lost on untrained ears. He notes hearing demands equal effort to preaching and urges listeners to give their full strength to grasp the message.
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Ian Maclaren
May Ladies’ Home Journal
Large Beaver Killed Near Seward Oklahoma
George Jackson living north of Seward Oklahoma killed a large beaver weighing 25 pounds and measuring 3 1/2 feet. Beavers had not been noted in that part of the territory by settlers, with beaver dam traces seen only in the western area. The kill site lies near the area Washington Irving described in 1832.
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George Jackson
Seward
Oklahoma
Washington Irving
Prairies
Wolves Ravage Sections Prompt Ongoing Complaints
Residents report ongoing wolf damage in certain areas with continuing complaints. Local officials urge vigilance and record keeping as sightings and incidents persist.
Rheumatism Cured by Chamberlains Pain Balm
W J Cuyler of Red Creek New Jersey praises Chamberlains Pain Balm as a splendid liniment for rheumatism and household use. The endorsement notes his prominence as a local merchant and mentions the product is sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
W. J. Cuyler
Red Creek
N. J
Cuyler
W. G. Phippin
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Bestselling In Elkton Ad
Mr W M Terry, a twelve year drug dealer in Elkton Kentucky, testifies Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy gives better satisfaction than any other cough medicine on the market. He has sold hundreds of bottles and endorses it as the most satisfactory to the people. For sale by all druggists.
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W. M. Terry
Chamberlain
Elkton
Chambérlain
Queer About Clara's Wedding With a Plumber
A Detroit Free Press item notes the unusual queer behavior surrounding Clara's wedding to a plumber. The piece highlights the plumber arriving exactly on the declared wedding day and hour, prompting curiosity about the timing and motives.
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Clara
Detroit Free Press
Automobile Jokes Spark Civic Wit in Cleveland Paper
A humorous exchange from the Cleveland Plain Dealer features a sharp quip about a “mob ile” face prompting the retort that he “ought to” be an automobile. The line captures a snapshot of local humor and wordplay.
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Cleveland Plain- Dealer
Chamberlain's Colic Remedy Ad Featured in Worcester Enterprise
A Worcester Enterprise ad cites W. A. Stroud of Popomoke City Maryland praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The endorsement claims quick relief with one or two doses for colic and diarrhoea in adults and children, and the note invites purchase from all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Worchester Enterprise
W. A. Stroud
Popomoke City
Gale
Hornet life and nest building described by scientists
The article explains hornet behavior from emergence to nest construction. It notes workers establish territories, a sentinel guards the nest, and stings are highly dangerous with a three-part venom apparatus. The queen builds the nest in spring using wood fibers and creates twenty four initial cells before laying eggs.
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Scientific American
A Maiden's Philosophy
Millicent spends half the night making paper flowers in a rush to finish. She hopes hurrying will prevent dulling her shears after papercuts.
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Millicent
Rheumatic Pain Balm Brings Instant Relief Says Santa Ynez Couple
In 1888 a wife traveled east and suffered rheumatism until trying Cham berlain's Pain Balm. Since then never without it, providing instant relief for rheumatic and neuralgic pains. D C Brant Santa Ynez Cal reports its efficacy. sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
D. C. Brant
Santa Ynez
Cal
Potterer in Shabby garb contrasts with wife’s finery
In a wry quip from Ally Sloper, Potterer appears shabby while his wife is described as beautifully dressed, highlighting social irony and comic costuming. The line plays on appearances and marriage dynamics typical of the humor strip.
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Potterer
Ally Sloper
When I Sit With Clara My Wife Becomes Possessed
A speaker recalls longing for Clara who always had a chaperone. Now with Clara as his wife he notes her agitation at the idea of a guest, revealing underlying tension about privacy and social expectations.
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Clara
Detroit Free Press
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Scharf
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E. T
Austin
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Hiome
The
Hornet
Fayette County
Chas. S. van Nostrand
Lagrange, Texas
O. H. Hebbner
J. M. Krueger
H. T
Ware Sewine Macune Co
Cleveland
Eschenburg & Blohm
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K. B. Mead Cycle Co
Chicago
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