Senate urged to study ending liquor licenses in dry areas
The United States Senate finance committee was asked to report on whether the national government can stop issuing liquor licenses in states counties and municipalities with local option. Critics say such licenses aid lawlessness by allowing sellers to violate state laws and seek federal sanction. The call argues that states enforce laws firmly while federal practice undermines them and urges a thorough Senate analysis.
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United States Senate
Finance Committee
Internal Revenue Law
United States
Treasury Department
Dry Territory
Internal Revenue
Senate
Bonham to Host Well Equipped Canning Factory Next Season
The Fruit and Truck Growers' association will supply ample resources to keep the Bonham plant operating, signaling one of the South’s best equipped canning factories coming online next season.
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South
Bonham
Fruit and Truck Growers’ Association
Bonham Seeks Wazon Factory Amid Holiday Afterglow
Local chatter in Bonham centers on securing a wazon factory, with residents claiming broad statewide benefits. A critic questions political ties to the peanut industry and hints at upcoming public statements by figures including Anna Held regarding President Roosevelt.
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Waa
Wazon
Bonham
Golden orange bounty sparks Texan skepticism
A whimsical Los Angeles Express note extols abundant oranges in Salubrious Sun kissed Southern California, claiming a honeyed harvest. Texans dispute the boast, arguing the claim lacks credibility and authenticity.
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California
Grand Old
Texas
Los Angeles Express
Lawson backs new party picks for president and VP
The Dallas News notes Mr. Lawson announces a new political party with named Presidential and Vice Presidential nominees. A reader asks why someone would propose Tom for the presidency.
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Lawson
Frank
Dallas News
Tom
Wood chopping trance sparks cross-state quips
Edward Shea of Montclair New Jersey reportedly chopped wood in a trance prompted by self hypnosis according to physicians. In Texas commentary the San Antonio Express and Brownwood Bulletin wittily contrast method and value, noting Bonham residents would support the idea and urging adoption to improve dirt streets with a split log drag.
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Edward Shea
Montclair
N. J
Houston Post
San Antonio Express
Bonham
Brownwood
Brownwood Bulletin
Texas
Churn dagger cure for chills in a rural tale
A Halletsville Herald reader reports a homespun remedy where a wife affixes a churn dagger to her ailing husband during severe chills and he must churn butter within fifteen minutes. The notice questions the ethics of such treatment.
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Halletsville Herald
Williams and DeArmond Box in Congress Session Readiness
The session featured a three round bout between Slugger J. Sharp Williams of Mississippi and Battling DeArmond of Missouri. Congressmen and sports enthusiasts witnessed the event as officials anticipated the championship belt award. Roscoe Doss traveled to Greenville after visiting relatives.
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J. Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Battling DeArmond
Missouri
Muskogee
Phemix
Congressional Record
Death of Roy Hill Prompts Community Bereavement
Our hearts were made sad by the death of little Roy Hill on December 18. He was the only son of W. E. Hill and had been ill a few days with membranous croup. He leaves a devoted father and other relatives, who share in the community's sympathy. Mrs Wu Hill has returned to Sulphur Oklahoma after attending her grandson's funeral. Various locals and travelers are noted visiting or arriving for the holidays, with multiple family and friend acknowledgments across the area.
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Roy Hill
W.E. Hill
Wu. Hill
Sulphur
Oklo
Charlie Maloney
Maccabee Ladies to Hold Regular Meeting Saturday
The Ladies of the Maccabees will meet Saturday at 2:80 PM to conduct year end business and urge all members to attend.
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Ladies of the Maccabee’s
Thanks to Ravenna for Liberal Pounding on Parsonage
A church group extends hearty thanks to Ravenna residents for a generous parsonage pounding last week. Rev. and Mrs. Hursey and others visited Ector to spend the day.
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Ravenna
Bro. Owen
Mrs. Hursey
Geo. Crittenden
Christabell
L. L. Tanner
Ector
Nut assortment and Christmas boxes on sale
A large assortment of nuts and a beautiful selection of Christmas boxes ranging from half a pound to five pounds are offered. The note invites Christmas trade and appreciation.
Prices Noted For Various Farm Commodities
Daily price ranges listed include Cotton 10 to 10.50 cents per pound, cotton seed 11.00, chickens friers 2.00 to 3.00, chickens hens 2.25 to 3.00, butter 12 1 2 to 20, hay choice 8.00, hay No 1 7.00, hay No 2 5.50, alfalfa 6 to 13.50, sweet potatoes 50 to 75, Turkeys per lb 7 to 9, Turnips 0.40 to 0.50.
How to Avoid Pneumonia and Useful Cures
Advertised remedies claim Foley's Honey and Tar stops coughs and heals lungs to ward off pneumonia. Springing from a Saunders Drug Co. layout, the piece promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment for rheumatism sprains and general ills with user testimonials from Navajo and others.
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Ballard
Agm Williams
Navagota
Acm
Versai
Saunders Drug Co
Weak Kidneys and Nerves Push For Restorative Help
The advertisement claims kidney weakness stems from controlling nerves like the heart and stomach. It promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative as a nerve targeting remedy for back pain urinary issues Brights disease and other kidney problems. It urges a month of tablets or liquid and notes druggists endorse and sell it.
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Shoop
Siacase
Cash on Policies Cleared for Old Life Policies
Advertisement offers immediate cash for old life insurance policies. Contact Box 154 to learn how much cash you can receive with no cost to investigate.
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Grippe Coughs Quickly
At this season la grippe and pneumonia cause more deaths than consumption. Foley's Honey and Tar cures la grippe coughs that may result in pneumonias over night. Do not take chances with a cold when Foley's Honey and Tar will quickly cure it. Saunders Drug Co.
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Foley
Saunders Drug Co
Saunders Drug Oe
Daily Favorite and Semi-Weekly Dallas News Offer
A promotional notice offers the Daily Favorite and Semi-Weekly Dallas News at a small annual price of 2.76 dollars. The deal targets readers seeking affordable newspaper access. The item highlights the cost and subscription options.
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Dallas News
Read Holland's and Daily Favorite One Year Offer
An offer advertises a combined one year subscription to Holland's magazine and the Daily Favorite for only $2.00. The promotion emphasizes superior South coverage and a bundled rate for readers.
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South
Daily Favorite
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Highlighted
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs and colds. The copy warns against imitations and notes the genuine aqua packaged product sold by Saunders Drug.
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Promises Quick Cough Cure
An 19th century style ad claims Ballard's Horehound Syrup cures coughs influenza bronchitis and pulmonary diseases. Advertises bottles at 25c 50c and 1 sold by Saunders Drug Co. A quip notes married men often lack chances to say anything after quarrels at home.
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Saunders Rug Co
Herbine Promises Relief for Constipation and Liver Ailments
A Mrs S from Columbia Tennessee praises Herbine for constipation and liver complaints. She says she keeps a supply on hand and is pleased with the relief, noting the health benefits and happiness from rising early. Sold by local vendors.
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Columbia, Tenn
Saunders Drug Co
Thought Freedom Versus Public Safety Debate Emerges
A debate arises over whether individuals may freely express personal opinions or risk imposing thoughts on others. Critics warn of potential social friction while supporters cite free discourse and personal autonomy as essential rights.
Favorite Vermifuge Promises Worm Cure For Children
A testimonial from Joe Daniel of Surmac Tennessee claims White's Cream Vermifuge kills worms and removes mucus that hosts nest in a child. He says after one dose the child passed 73 worms, noting the remedy is mild and leaves the child healthier. Sold by
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Joe Daniel
Surmac
Tenn
Saunders Drug Co
Reading club deal offers three magazines at special price
The notice advertises a bundled one year subscription to Ladies Home Journal The Saturday Evening Post and the Daily Favorite for 35.00. Readers are urged to send their orders to the office immediately.
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Ladies Home Journal
Saturday Evening Post
Daily Favorite
Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy for Children Advised
A promotional notice urges using Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy for children with coughs colds croup or whooping cough. It claims no opium or narcotics and lists J W Poeler as the seller.
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J. W. Poeler
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Female Ailments
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for a range of female maladies including period irregularities backaches and stomach distress. It claims it strengthens the system and may help avoid surgery and tumors when taken timely. Free consults offered and private correspondence guaranteed. health guides available by mail.
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Pierce
Lester
Buffalo
N. Y
Notice to Stockholders of Bethlehem Bank & Trust Meeting
Notice to stockholders of the bank to meet at the bank office on Tuesday in January 1908 at 3 p m for the election of directors for the acting year and to attend to other business that may come before the meeting Walter O Siler cashier
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Bham Bank & Trust Company
Walter O. Siler
Dr Shoop provides free trial Catarrh remedies by mail
Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin offers free mailed trial Catarrh treatment. The advertised remedy, Dr Shoop's Catarrh Remedy, is described as a scientific prescription proven valuable by druggists and available from all dealers without charge to customers.
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Annie Hamilton
Stetsonville
Wis
Cardus
Asd
Chattanoogs Mediine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Shoop
Racine
All Dea
Rest for money inspired plant ad in weekly favorite
A curious ad in the WEEKLY FAVORITE urges readers to obtain good rests for the money by buying an invented plant. The notice suggests a weekly rhythm with Thursday morning timing.
Final Praise Echoes At A Man's Funeral
Reflective remark notes that the highest compliments a man receives often arrive only after his death, contrasting public praise with the moment of passing.
Do Not Neglect The Children Remedy Advertisement
A 19th century health notice urges immediate care for a child's diarrhea and endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy followed by castor oil. Sold by J. W. Peeler.
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Chamberlain
J. W. Peeler
No Cordelia Gate Receipts Questioned by Spectators
A reader states that paying attendees at the gate are not issued gate receipts. The remark suggests confusion over ticketing practices and entry confirmation.
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Cordelia
Whooping Cough Remedy Promises Relief
Chamberlain's cough medicine is claimed to lessen whooping cough severity by liquifying mucus and easing expectoration. It also counteracts pneumonia risk and other serious results. Sold by J. W. Peeler.
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Chamberlain
J. W. Peeler
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