Dawes Denounces Klan in Augusta Speech
Charles G. Dawes Republican vice presidential candidate opened his speaking tour in Augusta Maine with a strong attack on the Ku Klux Klan and on labor leaders allying with Socialists. He urged political independence and warned against prejudice based appeals and religious and racial issues in politics. The crowd reacted with a mix of applause and surprise amid Maine’s noted Klan strength.
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Augusta
Charles G. Dawes
Oklahoma
Williamson County
Ill
United States
Maine
Aldrich Blake Says Klan Is Past Issue In Oklahoma
Aldrich Blake former private secretary to ex Gov J C Walton of Oklahoma spoke at Kunk s Lake near Hillsboro Illinois declaring the Ku Klux Klan a craze akin to bobbed hair mah jong and the cunepiece bathing suit He warned the era of the Klan is ending as public opinion erodes its influence and Oklahoma farmers reject Klansmen voting for masked candidates. He urged the public to move beyond the Klan as it loses power across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Ill
Aldrich Blake
J. C. Walton
Oklahoma
Kunk’s Lake
Here
Blake
Ada Guard Band 13 Praised by Lawton
Lawton residents enjoyed a 160th Field Artillery band concert by the Ada based Oklahoma National Guard. The 40 piece ensemble played a mix of march and concert numbers with little intermission. Major Hightower thanked Lawton citizens for their hospitality during their stay on the reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
160Th Field Artillery Band
Oklahoma National Guard
Ada
Hightower
Guardsmen
Eight of Ten Children Start Life Thoroughly Healthy
A health report notes eight of every ten children are healthy at birth with good early development. It discusses factors influencing newborn well being and highlights early-life care importance for long-term outcomes.
Hickory Resident Recovers After Surgery at Castleberry Sanitarium
Mrs. E. S. Steidham is convalescing following an operation at the Castleberry sanitarium. Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Jeter return from Springfield, Mississippi where they conducted business for six to eight months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Steidham
Hickory
Castleberry Sanitarium
Neathery Family Returns from Boulder Visit
Will Neathery returned today from Boulder Colorado where he has been with his family for the last month. Mrs Neathery who has been working at the state university there for three months will return when the current school term ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Neathery
Boulder
Colo
Croxtons Visit Former Ada Residents Friends in Arkansas
Mr and Mrs A M Croxton formerly of Ada are visiting Mr and Mrs C T Barney. Doctor Croxton has spent eight years on the Ouachita College faculty in Arkadelphia Arkansas a leading Baptist college in the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Croxton
Ada
C. T. Barney
Doctor Croxton
Ouachita College
Arkadelphia
Ark
Mrs Johnson Returns Home After Week With Sister
Mrs P Johnson of Allen leaves Friday for home after visiting her sister Mrs J H Mathews for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Johnson of
Allen
J. H. Mathews
Dallas musician Maria Cruz Irby leaves with son Billy
Mrs. Maria Cruz Irby a noted Dallas musician and her little son Billy departed this morning after an extended visit with her aunt Mrs. Alfred Vaden. The trip follows a stay in the city during which Mrs. Irby performed locally and shared time with neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Cruz Irby
Dallas
Billy
Alfred Vaden
Grandbury Guests Visit Local Family in Texas
Mr and Mrs George Wornes and their young daughter of Grandbury Texas are guests of Rev and Mrs R T Blackburn. Mr Jones brother of Mrs Blackburn has long served as cashier at a Granbury bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W.ornes
Grandbury, Texas
R. T. Blackburn
Jones
Blackburn
Granbury Bank
Farm congress trip praised as profitable by Case duo
John L. Case and his son Charles with Hubbard Lowery returned Thursday from Stillwater where they attended the farm congress. Case called the meetings very profitable and urged many others to attend who have not yet been.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Case
Charles
Hubbard Lowery
Stillwater
Farm Congress
Mr. Case
Mrs Pat Straughn and Geraldine Shop in Ada
Mrs Pat Straughn and her daughter Geraldine from Roff were seen shopping in Ada on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Straughn
Geraldine
Roff
Ada
Dorothy Bowman leaves for Iowa Falls to visit father
Miss Dorothy Bowman departs Thursday for Iowa Falls Iowa to visit her father and spend time at his home amid a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Bowman
Iowa Falls
Iowa
Miss Eula Barton Leaves Globe for Norman Oklahoma
Miss Eula Barton who had been employed at the Globe for a year left Saturday night for Norman Oklahoma where she will make her future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula Barton
the Globe
Norman
Oklahoma
Mrs. W. P. Chism and family travel to Arkansas
Mrs. W. P. Chism and her children left Saturday by overland route for points in Arkansas to visit friends and relatives for about a week or ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Chism
Arkansas
Miss Viola Parker Plans Wynnewood Teaching Post
Miss Viola Parker of Foreman Arkansas arrived in Ada to visit friends before heading to Wynnewood to teach for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Parker
Foreman
Arkansas
Ada
Wynnewood
Mrs Hawkins Heads to Texas Tour to Visit Kin
Mrs. E. L. Hawkins traveled Saturday to Fort Worth Post Lubbock Sherman Commerce and other Texas towns to visit friends and relatives. She was joined by her grandson Aubrey Edwards as far as Post where his home is located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Hawkins
Fort Worth
Post
Lubbock
Sherman
Commerce
Texas
Aubrey Edwards
Ada Couple Leaves for Henryetta School Post
Prof and Mrs E E Morris depart Ada for Henryetta where Prof Harris will lead a large consolidated school with several teachers. The Morrises, longtime Ada residents, are mourned by friends as Mr Harris chose the Okmulgee county posting for better pay over Ada schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Morris
Henryetta
Harris
Ada
Okmulgee County
Stephenson Departs for Stratford
H. A. Stephenson left today for Stratford, accompanying travel plans noted in the Monday Daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Stephenson
Stratford
Durant Visitor Andy Huber Attends Local Business Event
Andy Huber of Durant visited here today as a business guest, meeting local officials and discussing regional commerce opportunities. He toured facilities and spoke with business leaders about potential collaborations and investment in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Huber
Durant
Mrs Sturdevant Visits Stratford Guests With Norrells
Mrs M J Sturdevant spent Sunday in Stratford with her daughter Mrs J R Forrest. Rev and Mrs R O Stewart and three sons are guests of Mr and Mrs Paul V Norrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Sturdevant
Stratford
J. R. Forrest
R. O. Stewart
Paul V. Norrell
Local Notables Visit Konawa and Nearby Towns
Miss Grace Mooney departed this afternoon for Konawa to visit friends and relatives this week. Dr Rogers and Frank Norris of Connerville were visitors here today.
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Grace Mooney
Konawa
Doctor Rogers
Frank Norris
Connerville
Will Hays Visits Ada From Roff
Will Hays once owner of Hays Cottage in Roff is visiting Ada in the early days of the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Hays
Roff
Hays Cottage
Ada
Ada Visitors and Teaching Assignment Noted
Miss Willene Hunt of Wapanucka visits Ada to see Miss Lucille Smith at 823 East Tenth Street. Miss Beulah McCarty leaves Saturday for Marietta to take a teaching position.
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Willene Hunt
Wapanucka
Ada
Lucille Smith
East Tenth Street
Grindstaff Family Visits Friends in Sulphur
C Grindstaff and family spent Saturday and Sunday visiting friends in Sulphur.
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C. Grindstaff
Families Enjoy Weekend in Sulphur
Mr. W. 8S. Escue and family and Mr. Lovett and family spent the week end in Sulphur enjoying leisure time together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovett
Mrs Maulden Leaves Wewoka After Week at Sloan Home
Mrs Maulden of Wewoka departed Sunday for her home following a week spent visiting at the J E Sloan residence.
Hale family returns from extended western Oklahoma tour
J. E. Hale and family came back Sunday after a lengthy trip through western Oklahoma, reporting experiences and observations from their travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Hale
Oklahoma
Ruth Barnes Returns Home From Breco Hospital
Miss Ruth Barnes of Stonewall returns home today after a stay at Breco Hospital, ending a period of hospitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Barnes
Stonewall
Breco Hospital
Miss Nina Harris Returns From Lone Wolfe Visit
Miss Nina Harris returned Saturday from Lone Wolf Oklahoma where she had been visiting friends. Mr and Mrs C H McKellar and children returned Sunday from the same trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Harris
Lone Wolfe
Oklahoma
Local visitors call on Shawnee residents
Shawnee hosts Mr. and Mrs. Gene Wyatt of Chicamauga Georgia who left after a short visit with his brother Tom Wyatt and family. Lester Medlock and his mother are in town to handle business before moving for school. Miss Martha Ellen Gregory of Musckgee and Miss Eva Mae Mc Caskell of Oklahoma City are guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Emry at 500 West Fifteenth.
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Gene Wyatt
Chicamauga, Georgia
Tom Wyatt
Lester Medlock
Mother
Martha Ellen Gregory
Musckgee
Eva Mae McCaskell
Oklahoma City
J. T. Emry
West Fifteenth
Peaches Weigh Half Pound Each in Dry County Yard
Joe B. Hill county demonstrator reports peaches in his yard weighing about a half pound. Despite dry weather, locals say the county is producing wonderful fruit.
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Joe B. Hill
McDonald Family Leaves After Visit in City
J. M. McDonald and family departed for Blanchard Oklahoma following a brief visit with his sister Mrs. L. E. Franklin at 509 East Twelfth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. McDonald
Blanchard
Okla
Mr. McDonald
L. E. Frankling
E. Twelfth Street
Sapulpa Visitor Ida Enloe Returns From Ardmore
Miss Ida Enloe of Sapulpa arrived today from Ardmore where she had been visiting relatives. She plans to stay here briefly before returning to Sapulpa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Enloe
Sapulpa
Ardmore
Forest Harris Visits Parents Before Returning to Standards Bureau
Forest Harris of Washington DC visits his parents at 801 East Eighth Street before resuming duties in the Bureau of Standards.
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Forest
Mrs Moser and Daughter Visit City from Skiatook
Mrs W G Moser and her daughter Miss Helen of Skiatook are in the city visiting relatives and friends. They report they are well pleased with their new location. Miss Helen will teach in Skiatook schools during the coming term.
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W. G. Moser
Helen of
Skiatook
Helen
Tomato Man Showcases 13-Ounce Portland Park Produce
Mr. Neal of Portland Park displayed a 13 ounce tomato today. The fruit impressed with its beauty and full maturity. His field this year yielded abundantly.
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Neal
Portland Park
Revival Preacher C C Morris Heads to Purcell for Two Week Meeting
Rev C C Morris leaves today for Purcell to hold a two week revival at the First Baptist church. While away, services will continue in the local church. He just closed a Vaness meeting lasting two weeks with over 50 professions of faith and 35 additions to the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Morris
Purcell
First Baptist Church
Vaness
Remarkable Crawford Peach Grown in Ada by Roy Burroughs
One of the finest peaches seen in Ada was grown by Roy Burroughs at 521 West Second Street. The fruit is a late Crawford semi cling variety of the Arkansas strain.
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Ada
Roy Burroughs
West Second Street
Crawford
Arkansas
Ada Resident M Levin Returns After East Tour
M Levin returns to Ada after several weeks in New York and the East he finds Ada lively but welcomes being home. He travelled widely before coming back and expects to resume local activities.
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M. Levin
New York
East
Ada
Moss Wimbish Accepts History Sociology Professorship
Moss Wimbish left today for La Jara Colorado to assume a professorship in History and Sociology. He is a graduate of the local college and was a member of the debating team that won the state championship last year.
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Moss Wimbish
la Jara
Colorado
Moss
Braly Family Returns Resuming City Business After Vacation
Leonard A Braly and his family return to the city after a ten day trip to Sulphur and other places. He says the vacation refreshed him and he is now prepared for a big fall business season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard A. Braly
Leonard
Miss Virginia Abney Accepts Latara Colorado Post
Miss Virginia Abney left for Latara Colorado to teach fourth grade and direct the orchestra. She earned a life certificate at spring term close and is an active Phi Kappa Sigma Sorority member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Abney
Latara
Colorado
Miss Abney
Phi Kappa Sigma Sorority
Ada To Welcome Miss Knight Home From Vanderbilt
Miss Kate K. Knight assistant professor of mathematics at East Central State Teachers College will receive her Master’s degree from Vanderbilt University next Friday and arrive in Ada about September 5. She has been away from Ada for a year on leave and will reside at 409 South Townsend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate K. Knight
East Central State Teachers College
Vanderbilt University
Ada
South Townsend
Marrison Daughter Mary Visits Ada En Route Home
Mrs D Pp Marrison and her husband visit Ada as their daughter Mary from Stonewall travels homeward after a stopover in the city.
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D. Pp. Marrison
Mary
Stonewall
Ada
Collins sisters travel to McAlester to visit relatives
Misses Nina and Viola Collins left today for McAlester to visit relatives. Miss Josephine Cunningham of Coalgate is visiting her brother Gus Cunningham and family.
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Nina
Viola Collins
McAlester
Josephine Cunningham
Coalgate
Gus Cunningham
Ada Woman Visits Brother Hospitalized Guard Member
Mrs. Robert Bennett returned from Oklahoma City where her brother lies in University Hospital with a serious blood poisoning. He is identified as a National Guard member from Ada.
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Robert Bennett
Oklahoma City
University Hospital
National Guard
Ada
Local Girl Teacher Earns Post Near Chattanooga
Miss Violet Knight trained at East Central State Teachers College and Vanderbilt University, becoming the youngest graduate from Vanderbilt. She has been elected to a large high school near Chattanooga Tennessee. Knight is one-fourth Choctaw and the daughter of Hon James R Knight of Ida Oklahoma. She lived with her aunt at 1016 East Ninth Street Ada after her mother died in 1911.
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Violet Knight
East Central State Teachers College
Chattanooga
Tenn
Violet
Vanderbilt University
Old Southern University
Miss Knight
James R. Knight
Ida
Oklahoma
McCurtain County
Kate R. Knight
East Ninth Street
Ada
Davis says Coolidge failed to confront public office corruption
Claims Davis comments that President Coolidge did not meet the corruption issue in office. He cites oil scandals, the veterans bureau, and prohibition cases as proof the Republicans bear responsibility for officers they elevated to power.
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Seagirt
N. J
John W. Davis
Coolidge
Veterans Bureau
Republican Party
Conflicting Views on Scandals and Economic Policy
The speaker attacks officials for alleged scandals as mere indiscretions and criticizes public apathy. He denounces selective privilege, tariff protection, and political leadership, while promising United States enrollment in the court of international justice once power is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Davis
J W. Davis
United States
America
Court of International Justice
Congress
Davis Calls Out Ku Klux Klan in New Jersey Speech
In Seagirt New Jersey on August 22 1924 John W Davis Democratic presidential nominee named the Ku Klux Klan calling for its condemnation by all who share American ideals He urged President Coolidge to declare in writing that the Klan has no place in political debate and stressed that the issue should not divert attention from pressing national questions.
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Davis
Escaped Prisoner Captured Again in California Town
Alfie Walden alias Robert Eizey a 29 year old fugitive from the Oklahoma state penitentiary was arrested in El Centro California. He had escaped from the Oklahoma City prison camp on August 1 1922 and was serving a 30 year manslaughter sentence from Jefferson County. He was linked to Richard Birkes who was to be executed on September 5 after escaping from the capitol grounds convict camp.
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Mcalester
Alfie Walden
Robert Eizey
el Centro
Cal
Oklahoma State Penitentiary
Oklahoma City
Jefferson County
Oklahoma
Walden
Richard Birkes
Capitol Grounds
Steamer Lady Kinderasly Reported in Peril with 15 Aboard
A radio message to the army signal corps at Winnipeg Manitoba asked the government for aid for the steamer Lady Kinderasly which was declared in danger of sinking with 15 passengers on board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army Signal Corps
Winneper
Manitoba
Oil well in 34 56 area flows about fifty barrels daily
Bowles and Smith continue to report their well in section 34 56 flowing at roughly 50 barrels per day for weeks. Projections suggest continued production for years, with nearby wells likely to start within frost season. Drilling resumes on the Mecca well near Stonewall, at about 1400 feet deep.
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Bowles & Smith
J. Edgar Smith
Smith & Bowles
Rev
Oklahoma Pipeline progress and regional drilling report
The Oklahoma Pipeline Co reports progress on its pumping station at Francis and has bought a 50 acre tract near Sulphur for a new station. A Canada river pipe, laid during low water, could be completed by Saturday. 300 workers are on site. Other wells in the area show active drilling and casing operations with various depths and locations including Frisco to Stonewall, Fitzhugh, Francis, Center and Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Pipeline Co
Francis
Empire Company
Frisco
Stonewall
Thompson and Issack
Fitzhugh
Jack Lloyd
Howarth
Sec. 19
Wrightsman
Center
Pilgrim
Ada
Norman Ada Legion Post Finances Stable After $1100 Debt Reduction
The Ada Norman American Legion post reports strong finances after slashing a $1100 debt, funding a $650 furniture purchase for the Legion hall, and guiding a July Oklahoma Departmental convention with about $3000 in local contributions. A remaining $259 debt will be paid by summer’s end, with a $25 to $50 convention surplus noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Howard Post
American Legion
Oklahoma Departmental Legion
The
Post
Legion Hall
Legion
Legion Convention
Ada
Committee of Business Men
Baptist meeting opens as Grandma Crawford marks 74th birthday
The Baptist gathering began Saturday night with Rev. Williams preaching. Grandma Crawford celebrated her seventy four years with a large family dinner. Relatives gathered as Mrs. Sloan and children of Wichita Falls visited. Norris Wesson and family from Dodsonville Texas, former locals, visited parents and Stonewall. Miss Beryl Simpson flew to Francis and Allen Sun. Floy Barnard made a business trip to Fitzhugh. Fatisse Land spent Thursday night with Iant Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Williams
Grandma Crawford
Sloan
Wichita Falls
Norris Wesson
Dodsonvile
Texas
Stonewall
Beryl Simpson
Francis and
Allen
Libraries to Be Established in Pan ama Provinces Towns
As part of school extension work popular school libraries are to be established in the townships and capitals of the Provinces of Pan ama as centers for community culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Russell Faces Dilemma Over Oklahoma Senate Withdrawal
Oklahoma City voters are being asked if Campbell Russell should stay in the U S Senate race as an independent or withdraw. Russell plans a 12 000 voter survey and may follow friends’ wishes. His withdrawal could aid Republican nominee W B Vine while Pine would oppose Walton. Russell has spoken at Bridgeport and taught citizenship in Guthrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
United States
Campbell Russell
J. C. Walton
Russell
Pine Russell
Bridgeport
Guthrie
Epworth
Walton
W B. Vine
Pine
Geary
George Wilson
Farmer-Labor Party
la Follette
Oklahoma
Jewett
Democrat as Dragon Shifts Klan Support in Ardmore Meeting
Kirby Fitzpatrick of Ardmore says backing Pine would be easier for the Klan if a Democrat led the group, condemns Walton for campaigning on the klan, and claims Walton’s stance splits the party. He argues Davis errs while Walton’s stance is malice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Klan
Pine
Kirby Fitzpatrick
Ardmore
Democratic Committee
Walton
John W. Davis
Waiton
Fitzpatrick
Revival closes at Rosedale schoolhouse meeting
The close of the revival at the Rosedale schoolhouse in Fitzhugh last night marked a total of 15 conversions. The event highlighted a successful gathering with strong community turnout and spiritual renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosedale
Fitzhugh
Kansas Braces as Storms Drench Eastern State
Severe thunder storms and a cloudburst drenched eastern Kansas last night ending a week of heat. Rain overwhelmed Union Pacific washouts at Manhattan delaying traffic while Abilene reported heaviest rainfall of the summer with floods, damaged trees, and low areas flooded amid strong winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Union Pacific
Manhattan
Abilene
In Memoriam Willie May Luper 1924
Obituary notice for Willie May Luper born 1922 died 1924 at Francis Baptist Church Cedar Grove interment. parents Cr Luper and family cited. Full of religious sentiment, praises and comforting verses from E M Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr. Luper
Willie May
Francis Baptist Church
E. M. Johnson
N. O Hornsby
Cedar Grove
Meeting to Launch Colbert Service by Ada Pastor
Rev J A Grimes of Ada led additions to the church and the Vanosseireuit of the Methodist church conducted the meeting. He will launch a meeting at Colbert tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Grimes
Ada
Vanosseireuit
Methodist Church
Grimes
Colbert
Mother’s Friend booklet offered by Bradfield Regulator Co
Bradfield Regulator Co in Atlanta Ga offers a free booklet mailed in a plain envelope containing valuable information for expectant mothers. The ad notes that "Mother's Friend" is sold by drug stores and that full directions accompany each bottle. Begin now to realize the wisdom as weeks pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
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