Pellagra and Hookworm Debate On Southern Diet Claims
The Washington Post questions the link between pellagra and corn products citing centenarians in the South and noting regions where corn is staple. A census bulletin downplays anemia and hookworm deaths. The Kansas City Journal reports skepticism about new diseases and Southern blame. San Antonio Express notes lingering lay doubts on diagnosis and causes.
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The
Washington Post
South
Kansas City Journal
San Antonio Express
Electric Bitters restores 70-year-old woman’s health in Haynesville
Mrs. James Duncan credits Electric Bitters with curing her decade long dyspepsia after other remedies and doctors failed. She claims the tonic let her eat freely and regain strength at age seventy. Also notes a San Antonio lawyer shot by his wife leaving a $40,000 estate.
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James Duncan
Haynesville
R. B. Slight & Co
Jones
San Antonio
Arnica Salve Said to Cure Severe Scalds in Nebo Boy
Mrs. Maria Taylor of Nebo Kentucky reports her scalded grandson was saved by Bucklen's Arnica Salve after all hoped he would die. The seller, R B Slight & Co, claims the salve is infallible for burns, cuts, wounds, skin eruptions and related conditions.
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Maria Taylor
Nebo
Bucklen
R. B. Slight & Co
Seventh Grade Agriculture and New School Grounds Plans
The seventh grade will begin Agriculture and Horticulture with a winter garden at the school building and soon a practical program on the new grounds. The tenth grade studies Cicero and Vergil, and the school reports renewed vigor after affiliating with the State University. A Thanksgiving theatre, a new auditorium piano, and a hoped for dormitory are outlined as major improvements.
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Department of Manual Training
Cicero
Cataline
Vergil
State University
Teachers Institute
Notice to trespassers at Altura ranch pastures
Notice posted at the Altura ranch pastures warning against hunting wood hauling and other trespass activity. Bird pasture is included in the posted properties. Signed by Jason W. James.
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Jason W. James
Acorn flour at Hord If you try it you will say
A brief local note mentions Acorn flour product at Hord store inviting customers to sample and compare. No clear names beyond Hord appear in the text.
Heletrop Flour Offered as Quality Or Anteed Perfect
Unclear note claims Heletrop Flour is high quality or guaranteed perfect. Mentions Sumner and Measdav as possible names or dates but the text is fragmentary and lacks verifiable details.
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Sumner & Measdav
Forced Into Exile and Return Ends in Death
Wm Upchurch of Glen Oak Oklahoma left home seeking mountain air to cure a two year lung cough. After six months he died en route back home. He later used Dr Kings New Discovery and claimed cure after six bottles. Advert says it saves from lung diseases and offers free trial.
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Wm. Upchurch
Glen Oak
Okla
Dr. King
R. B. Slight & Co
Ike Pryor Declines Name as Governor Candidate
Ike Pryor refuses to permit his name on the ballot for governor, stating he will not run and has not endorsed a candidate. No campaign or party involvement indicated.
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Ike Pryor
Early Morning Dinner Orders Prompted for Sunday
Mazaspay & Co. Uvalde plans a prohibition election in a few weeks with a close potential outcome. The notice urges ordering meals early in the morning, especially on Sundays.
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Mazaspay & Co
Uvalde
New Life Pills Claim Quick Relief for Headache
Advertisement asserts Dr King's New Life Pills cure headaches for girls and women, claim to purify blood, strengthen nerves, and boost health with a 25 cent price at R B Slight & Co.
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Dr. King
New Life
R. B. Slight & Co
Hinson's Confectionery Ad in Alpine
B E Hinson proprietor invites readers to Alpine to find a wide selection of candy nuts fruits and other confectionery items with a call to visit or call for details.
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Alpine
Local Grocer Offers Fresh Produce and More
Fresh vegetables constantly on hand along with fruits candies and nuts. Everything usually sold by grocers. Please phone us a trial order. Phone 116.
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J.C. Brooke Lawyer
Court House
Texas
G. W. Terry
VV. HT
Ragin
Brewster County
W M Sanford
Notary Public and Conveyancer
Arewster County
Bean & Blackburn
Palace Psarmagy
S.A. Starr
Lea Ao
Govae Masai Aie
Slight & Company
Just
J. M. Watts
SSM Ctc Ae Ceortemme Trong
Eros
Cottonfield
N. K. Fairbank Company
C. W. Livingston
Mexico
California
VIA
G. H
S. A. Ry
T. J. Anderson
Houston, Texas
Hinson
B. E. Hinson
Propr
Hord & Co
J. T. Gardiner
the City Meat Market
Measday & Co
Holland Hotel
Paul J. Vogt
Dean Mfg
Atpine
Golden Gate
HO VY Groceries
Colins
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