Twins Born Under Two Flags in Eagle Pass
In Eagle Pass Texas on November 1 a baby boy became the first American citizen despite birth under a dual flag. Francisco Hernandez and his wife welcomed their younger son who was born after crossing the border from Mexico as federals pressed near Piedras Negras. The elder sibling is older by one day.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Francisco
Hernandez
Mexico
Francisco Hernandez
Piedras Negras
United States
Poslam Promises Rapid Skin Relief and Clearing
Poslam treatment claims quick relief from itching burning and inflammation when applied to diseased skin. It targets eczema acne tetter salt rheum and minor blemishes with Poslam Soap improving color and texture. Available from druggists with prices stated and free samples via Emergency Laboratories New York.
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West 25Th Street
New York City
Man on Death Row Reads Bible in Court to Provoke Pardon
Ed Long, a man of mixed Mexican descent, pleads for life before Judge Seay claiming innocence in the murder of Special Officer Henry Bennett in 1910. He cites Deuteronomy and points to alleged false evidence while a heavy sling shot is found in his shirt and later seized by Sheriff Brandenberg after the sentence of death is pronounced.
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Dallas
Tex
Ed Long
Brandenburg
Brandenberg
Texas and Pacific
Fairgrounds
Doubt and Consequences in Newspaper Commentary
A compact note reflects on the balance between leniency and strict punishment in public judgment. It suggests that while some cases merit mercy, others deserve firm, unequivocal action to deter wrongdoing. The tone captures a debate over justice and accountability.
Edison’s Son May Not Face Trial Over Unlicensed Driving
Theodore Edison, son of Thomas A. Edison, was arrested in Montclair New Jersey for driving without a license. He reportedly had a chauffeur with him. The state allows an unlicensed person to drive under certain conditions.
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New York
Theodore Edison
Thomas A. Edison
Montclair
N. J
Prosperity of the Southeast Shifted to Diversified Farms
President Finley of the Southern Railway reports from Knoxville on October 21 that farmers east of the Mississippi are successfully producing cotton amid boll weevil pressure by following field agent and agricultural department guidance. He notes diversification into forage crops and corn, rising corn output, strong livestock and dairy development, and robust regional manufacturing and railway traffic signaling continued prosperity with optimistic long term prospects.
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Washington
Finley
Southern Railway Company
Knoxville
Tenn
Department of Farm Improvement Work
Agricultural Department
Mississippi River
United States
Atlantic Seaboard
Southeast
See- Southeast
Man cites wife’s baseball devotion in desertion case
James Cooper of Larksville testified before Judge O'Boyle that his wife attended a ball game almost daily last season and that he was forced to cook his own supper. He said she talked baseball constantly and that he had no interest in the sport, leading to his desertion.
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Wilkesbarre
James Cooper
Larksville
O’boyle
Government reveals Hopping John recipe in Farmers Bulletin
Washington reports Farmers Bulletin No 559 discloses the true Hopping John recipe. Soak cowpeas overnight, simmer with rice, butter and salt, with optional beef or pork in the cooking water. Also includes cowpea sandwich filling, cowpea salad, baked cowpeas with salt pork and molasses, plus recipes for Indian and kaffir corn meal dishes.
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Washington
John
Dixie
Department of Agriculture
Mason and Dixon
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic Claims Health Boost
Advertisement-copy style note touts Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general strengthening remedy. It promises to drive out malaria and build up strength with a “true tonic” claim, reflecting old patent medicine language.
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Ieee
Looking for Work and Not Finding It
A reflective meditation on the difficulty of securing employment. The piece traces the emotional toll of prolonged job hunting and the resolve of an individual pressing onward despite repeated rejections.
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles dissolves gravel cures various ailments in men and women regulates children's troubles If not sold by your druggist send by mail for $1 Dr B W Hall 2926 Olive Street St Louis MO Sold by druggists and V
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Texas
Alabama
B. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis, MO
Andv
Young Kreimer Buys 160acre Farm in Will County
Werner Kreimer, nineteen, son of farmer J F Kreimer of Jackson township, Will county, purchased 160 acres for 40000 from his share of his father's profits. A student of scientific agriculture, he studied at home and University of Illinois, applying methods that increased the farm earnings by 40 percent, making the Kreimer farm highly profitable.
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Joliet
Werner Krehmer
J. F. Kreimer
Jackson Township
Will County
University of Illinois
Kreimer
Name Change Granted to Max Goldstein to George Gould
In New York City, Max Goldstein sought to assume his birth name George Gould born in Kiev Russia. Justice Newberger granted the petition, allowing him to use his original name from 1907. He stated the real name would aid his business pursuits and then returned home.
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New York
Gould
Goldstein
Max Goldstein
New York City
Justice Newberger
Supreme Court
George Gould
Kiev
Russia
Ministers Hand In This Family Convincing Tale
Chicago report notes a family of ministers involved in multiple marriages among siblings and relatives. Rev. McLaughlin of Munroe Wisconsin cites his brother Rev. Laughlin in Webster City Iowa, marrying Rebecca Cockey at Robey Street Universalist Church. The piece ends with a quip about grumbling.
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Chicago
McLaughlin
Munroe
Wis
L. C. Laughlin
Univ Church
Webster City
Rebecca Cockey
St. George's
Universalist Church of the
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