Texas Agriculture Boom Promises Abundant Cattle and Crops
The Dai dy Post reports Texas near self sufficiency in crops and cattle with new irrigation and settlement expanding land use. Cotton corn and fruit yield high though seasonally off last year. A separate accident story notes a boy’s leg amputation after a severe injury in Smithboro with medical teams to the scene and expected full recovery. Prudential policy urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Daidy Post
Texas
Sea Island
Georgia
Carolina
Sersey
Rest and Labor from the Outlook
The article argues that rest is less productive and that six days of work a week, if used well, yield more than seven. It praises modern discoveries boosting life quality, claiming a year of intense labor plus recreation outvalues a year of constant toil. It stresses the growth of healthful pleasures and recreation.
Boy Run Over by Train Near Pleasant Mound Farm
Eleven year old son of Supervisor Gus S Nay of Pleasant Mound township was playing with other boys as a noon train passed near his father’s farm south of Smithburg. He was run over while jumping on and off the train, and bystander efforts followed as officials investigated the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus S. Nay
Pleasant Mound Township
Nay
Smithburg
Name origins of major rivers and their meanings
A collection of river name etymologies explains that Roanoke means sea shell while Merrimack denotes swift water and Muskingon implies elk face. Others cite Mohawk and Monongahela as river with bends or islands, while languages from Miami to Yazoo yield stony, deadly, or red river meanings.
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Roanoke
Merrimack
Nebraska
Suwanee
Miami
Kentucky River
Louisa
Duchess of Cumberland
Atchafalaya
Louisiany
Colorado River
Yazoo
Bucklen's Armor Salve advertised with claims
An early 20th century advertisement touts Bucklen's Armor Salve as the best cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped skin corns and all eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money back. Price is 25 cents a box and sold by S. Kingston. Also promotes The Weekly Cac subscription at 1.00 per year in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Colli
Coll
Cott Gurus
Golli-Remsdy
Higgineville
The Lady and the Candy Store Scene
A young woman in refined attire drew attention in an uptown candy store last Saturday with persistent behavior. Her demeanor suggested wealth and polish as onlookers watched the interaction and manner of her purchase.
Purity of Candy Question in New York Recorders Test
A woman questions a candy shop about purity and freshness. The clerk assures the customer that the plain white sugar drops are pure and made today. She asks for ten cents worth for her late dog, stressing Sam's exacting standards.
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Sworth
New York Recorder
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Treas
California
Morton
Post Dispatch
Smithboro
Beech
Vandalia
Béech
Mabry & Wilkins
Greenville Sun
Prudential
Bucklen
MAY
Yukesry
Rochester
Julius Henricks
Collinsville
F. Kuntzmann
Julius Barth
Farmers Exchange
Troy, Ill
the Central Hotel
WY. Meiners
Scientfic American Agency
Tat
Vin
Broadway
New York
Patates
Scientific Americae Ponths
Strenhans
the Undertaker
Eiouse FE Furnisher
Estey’& Camp
Wm. Busse
Chris, Busses
Troy Lumber Yard
Troy
Troy Exchange Bank
W. W. Jarvis
Banker
A. Heddergott
General Merchandise
Aug. Droll
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