Veterans' Reunion Draws Massive Crowd in Dallas and Texas Progress
A Lancaster county reader recalls the Texas Veterans' Reunion in Dallas, noting about 30,000 vets attended and railroads sold around 184,000 tickets outside Texas. Observations praise Texas farming, prairie scenery, herds, crops, and modern improvements as the writer visits towns near Coriscana and Corst, and urges farmers to consider westward opportunities.
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Dew Ledger
Lancaster County
Texas
Dallas
Union Candidates Strike Special Over County Press Fees
The Union county Democratic candidates refuse to pay county press charges. At Monday’s meeting, candidates claimed the fees are excessive and the executive committee proposed a resolution: each candidate to be taxed 80 for incidental expenses plus 5 for county press advertising. If papers refuse terms, 25 is returned to each candidate. if both refuse, 25 is returned and no ads run. The plan aims to publish candidate homes at 2 Bleach. Edits note editorials may appear in defense.
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Union
Marten
Hanis
Ata Quested Troward
M.greall Goydi
Union County
Democratic Party
Democratic Party of
W.t.jeter
W.W. Dixon
Lidates
Saul
Union Times and Progress
Iise
Dresden Note Reveals Personal Farewell Message
A terse historical fragment shows a personal note thanking a recipient and signing off as a friend. It mentions May 5 and names M. Perry and Dresden Vexas in a brief, formal tone.
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M. Perry
Dresden Vexas
Two Girls Attacked Near Fort Mill After Twilight
Special to The State from Rock Hill reports that at about 8 o clock two girls ages 13 and 16, daughters of Jats Bailes, were confronted by a black man as they neared home. He seized at least one briefly. they fled and screamed. A party of six to eight men pursued with a hound but could not locate the assailant. The girls could not identify the attacker in twilight, and the incident caused limited alarm among neighbors.
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Texas
Prairie
Boeing
South Carolina
I. W
Tillman
J U. Blake
Corsicana
First Methodist Church
Corsteuna
Rock Hill
Jats. Bailes
Fort Mill
Robbers plunder postoffice and fowl house raids reported
Prosperity May 6 robbers forced the postoffice doors and blew open the safe, taking about 226 for Wheeler and Bowers and 80 for the government. Glass shattered, stamps, silver, and money orders dropped. They also raided Roffs smith shop using drills. In other news, a large fowl house break in at J W Burnside’s farm netted 50 birds, with a liberal reward offered for capture. A Chester Lantern letter analyzes Senator McLaurin’s withdrawal and political intrigue within the Democratic party.
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Knfe
Messes Wheeler and Bowers
Roffs Blicksmaith Shop
For Supervisor Announces County Post For Gudin
Voters are urged to consider M. CoGudn for County Supervisor. The notice claims he is familiar with county duties and capable of protecting local interests, arguing that many voters favor his candidacy.
Cook Seeks County Auditor Nomination in Democratic Primary
The statement endorses John A. Cook as a candidate for county auditor with emphasis on honesty and fidelity. It notes support from the Mary Friends group and expresses acceptance of the Democratic primary outcome.
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John A. Cook
Mary Friends
Union town votes for no license. prize beer contest ends night
In Union town, a large crowd gathered as certificates expired with no license in effect. A prize drinking contest crowned George Nimmons who drank forty four glasses of beer in an hour, winner receiving a gallon of whiskey. The event was organized by a standing committee. Anderson plans a new four hundred thousand dollar cotton mill, first of its kind in the South, confirming erection.
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Binghampton
Union Bist Fall
Lestershire
George Nimmons
Scott's Emulsion Aids Thin Bodies Hungry for Growth
An advertisement explains that while you cannot force a thin person to eat or use food, Scott's Emulsion stimulates hunger to make the body utilize nourishment. It claims the product converts appetite into energy and flesh, promoting weight gain for a frail frame. Sample offers and callouts appear within the muddled copy.
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Scott
WWE
Heian
Life of T. DeWitt Talmage Endorsed by Family
Rev Frank Dewit Tals mage and Christian Heeald announce a life of T DeWitt Talmage with family endorsement. Claims enormous profits for agents who act quickly. Booklet priced at ten cents. Clark & Co. 222 8th St Philo, Pa. Mention this paper.
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T. DeWitt Talmage
Frank Dewit Talsmage
Christian Heeald
Hawk
Talamge
Clark & Co
St. Philo
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