Texanette News Roundup of Local Incidents
A compilation of Texas items: injuries from a Bonham runaway, the death of Rabbi Sodovsky of San Antonio, a white squirrel sighting in Files Hill County, inmates’ altercations in Rusk penitentiary, county convict road work plans, Cobb withdraws suit in Paris Federal Court, a burglary beating in Galveston, Bal lingers Confederate reunion picnic, Gainesville wagon accident, Eastland water works contract, Col E B Smyth death in Mart, Dr Douglass Harris dies in Hill County, Bettie Coplin preaching in Henrietta El Paso, Texarkana shop thefts, Santa Fe engineers in Fort Worth, Wille steamer arrival in Galveston, moonshiners jailed in Texarkana, Woodmen monuments in Whitesboro, Bowie summer normal for Montague Clay counties, and church installations in Lockhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglass Harris
Hill County
Alabama
Bettie Coplin
Henrietta
el Paso
Louisiana
Webster & Petrie
Texarkana
Santa Fe
Fort Worth
Wheat and cattle activity across Texas regions
Farm notes report impending harvests for wheat and oats, new gins planned at Franklin, and widespread cotton planting near Iowa Park. Texas ranks sixth in corn acreage and production, with large cattle shipments from Abilene and Merkel and extensive range-horse losses followed by rising demand. Strawberry crops around Mineola show resilience after cold, with strong shipments and good flavor.
New York Central Passenger Earnings Lead All Railroads
The New York Central system including leased and controlled lines reports the world’s largest passenger earnings, surpassing the Pennsylvania system with 15 214 000 for New York Central and 11 200 000 for Pennsylvania lines, totaling 61 585 758 across the two major systems. Other lines like Michigan Central Lake Shore and Southern Pacific also show substantial figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
New York Central
St. Louis
Chicago
Poor’s
Manuel
Canadian Pacific
Milwaukee ‘& St. Paul
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Union Pacific
Great Northern
Ses
Chicago & Alton
Burlington & Quincy
Southern
R’y System
Boston & Albany
Delaware, Lackawanna & We
Lehigh Valley Coeeenes &Guy
New York
Chicago & St. Louis
Ontario & Western
New Haven & Hart
Ccccenestane
Michigan Central
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
Boston & Aidamy
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Faultless Starch and Patent Medicine Ad Preview
An old advertisement promotes Faultless Starch with instructions to dissolve in water and add to boiling water. It also markets FITS Permanently Cured and Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer with a free trial offer from Dr. R H Kline Ltd in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kline
de. R. H. Klane, Ltd
Areh St
Hiladelphia
Local Workers Unite In Effort To Form Trust
Paragraph hints at labor groups seeking to establish a trust after work, uniting loafers and Mars in a shared venture. The fragment suggests collaboration among citizens to create an economy aligned with common interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loafers
Mars
Pure Vegetable Compound Casca Candy Cathartic
Ad text promotes Casca Candy Cathartic as a pure vegetable laxative without minerals. Claims medical discoveries support its safety. Mentions a parent recalling youth and criticizing offspring. No concrete events or people verified.
Woman’s arbitration idea hinges on a man’s shift in thinking
A wry observation notes that arbitration in relationships often means a man adjusting his views to align with a woman’s perspective. The quip frames compromise as a personal persuasion process rather than formal dispute resolution.
Public testimonials tested for authenticity
An advertising notice from Te Piso Co. of Warren Pennsylvania warns readers that the company will forfeit $1,000 if any published testimonials are proven not genuine. The terse notice emphasizes the company’s confidence in the honesty of its endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Blackmon
Howe Land and Cattle Company
Te Piso Co
Warren, Pa
A Good Scare Outranks Advice For A Man, Says Proverb
A teaching proverb claims a strong scare is more valuable to a man than sound counsel. The saying underscores practical caution over theory in shaping behavior.
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Teething Syrup Notice
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure for internal use at 75 cents and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething at 25 cents per bottle. A quip notes preferred creditors are often those who never trouble you.
Woman1 Roasts Man With Sharp Wit At Local Event
A lighthearted scene unfolds as a woman delivers a witty roast to a man during a community gathering. Patrons enjoy sharp humor and playful banter in a friendly, upright tone.
Teething Powders Praised By Reverend Bishop Key
Reverend Joseph O Key writes that TEETHINA teething powders gave his grandchild the happiest results. He calls the effects almost magical and more satisfactory than any previous remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Key
Quote on money buys fun not time to earn
A reflective remark about pleasure and wealth noting that spending quickly is easier than earning, suggesting a wish for spending to take the same effort as earning. The line implies a critique of instant gratification and value.
Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic Best Prescription
An old line touts GROVE’S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC as iron and quinine in a tasteless form with a no cure no pay offer. The ad notes bricklayers and mentions Finland with women employed in that trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Finland
Blood Poison Cure Claim By Swift's Specific
A testimonial claims blood poison is incurable by doctors but says Swift's Specific cured a six year ordeal of sores and ulcers. The writer credits two bottles of S S S for a complete recovery after failed mercury and potash treatments and cites Mrs T W Leg of Montgomery Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
T. W. Leg
Montgomery
Ala
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta
Georgia
Edna Jackson Letter to Mrs Pinkham
Mrs Edna Jackson of Pearl Louisiana writes to Mrs Pinkham in letter number 46970 seeking guidance on personal or marital concerns. The brief item notes the sender and location without further details.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. W. Haden
Bonham
Rabbi Sodovsky
San Antonio
B. T. Tuzzle
Files
Rusk
Johnsson County
Paris
U. S
Cobb
Houston and Texas Central Railway
Galveston
Vincent Montelenona
Ballinger
Gainesville
Frank Bridges
Eastland Coughty
Col
E. B. Smyth
Mart
Hogg
Wille
Bremen
United States
J. H. Bickley
Federal
Ark
Fort Smith
Woodmen of the World
Whitesboro
J. E. Hammond
J E. Brazington
Rice Maxey
G. P. Webb
Sherman
Montague and
Clay Counties
Bowie
J. M. Purcell
Austin
Presbyterian Church
Lockhart
A. J Jones
J. P. Robertson
Cuero
T. M. Harwood
Gonzales
Franklin
Iowa Park
Texas
Lee Bros. of
San Angelo
Seaton Keith
Grayson County
Crisp
Ellis County
Hopkins County
M. Halff & Bro
Inez
Pearsall
John E. Owens
Wills Point
Pale Bros. of
Knox County
Maj. Wickman
Bean Bros
Independence
Pecos County
T. T. Downey
Duncan Campbell
I. B. Kimbrough
Blue Grove
D. C. Hill
McKinney
J. J. Hutson
Abilene
T. J. Croggin
Merkel
Casas Grandes
Mex
Panhandle
Pecos Valley
Mineola
Central
Saan
Pennsylvania Railroad
Penn
Buffalo Commercial
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Illinois
Stearns
New Orleans
Stearns Electric Paste CO
Ane iv
Javelle Mfg. Co
Parsons, Han
Hall
Price
Hesters Wi Net
Winchester Repeating Arms CO
Winchester Avenue
New Haven, Conn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mirs
Edna Jackson
Pearl, la
Atkindst
Tortworth Well
Arsene van Worth Bonks Company
Work Worth
Santa Fe Rouse
California
New Mexico
Colorado Resorts
National Education Association
Los Angeles
W.S. Keenan
G.P. A
Western
Canada
Department Interior
Ottawa
E. Barrett
Houston
O’farrell
New York Avenue
Washington, D.C
Ripans Chemical Co
ELF
Ween
Universal
Flushing Avenue
Brookl
G Co
N.Y
Woolley M
Atlanta, Ga
EMA Mma
Rho
van Vleet-Mansfield Druc CO
Memphis, Tenn
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