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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
3
An advertisement claims calomel sickens by causing salivation and cramps and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative. It promises to purify the liver without side effects and urges readers to avoid calomel for bilious or sluggish feelings.
List of enslaved men and alternates assigned to be sent to Camp Travis in San Antonio, Texas, under call 653, beginning June 10, 1918. Names include Ansley Arthur Collins, Alex Fields, Robert Johnson, Frank Rian, Ham Newson, Eura Yarborough, Andrew Jackson, Hugh Stewart, Saul Favors, Dennis Cullins, Nat Harris, Joseph Henslee, Leonard Smith, Henry McFarland, Dixie Maddrey, Willie Kirby, Henry Davis, Percy Smith, Atchison McFarland, Joe Peterson, Hoxia Exnia, Lee Byse, Eugene Williams, McKinley Williams, Sam Debrill, Allen Clark, Mish McFarland, John Jeffries, Willie Rose, Johnny King, Ray Harris, Jesse Smith, Henry Walker, J. W. Pendleton, Alberry McKee, George Capers, Will Dobbs and alternates Joe Bell, Dave Jones, Martin Bells, Moscoe Anderson, Cornelius Cullars, Lonnie L. Clark, Eugene McKinney, Richard Washington, Dave Johnson, Andrew Carter.
A brief health notice explains sour stomach as mild indigestion from fast eating or unsuitable foods. It advises eating slowly and lightly, avoiding meat at supper, and suggests taking Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion.
A noted tonic described as seaweed based and blood enriching claims to purify and strengthen the system. Advert says users feel invigoration and renewed energy from the tonic labeled 6c.
Bonham Texas June 13 1918 colored citizens organized a Colored Welfare League at Odd Fellows Hall electing S M Johnson president T M McKee vice president E W Cobb secretary and W L Knighten treasurer A five member committee was named to draft constitution and by laws with plans for democracy and improving mankind.
Boileau's Quaker Girls Company unveils a diverse Chautauqua program featuring light opera humorous sketches and colorful costumes. The troupe, renowned for popularity votes won in prior seasons, opens on opening day with up-to-date entertainment.
The piece urges water intake and Anaric tablets from Dr. Pierce for health, kidney care, and rheumatic relief. It cites claims from testimonials about backache, rheumatism, and longevity while promoting milk and vegetables and limited meat.
United Press reports War department may seek changes to draft law to include men aged eighteen to forty nine, aligning with British practice and easing inter allied draft treaties. Public notices warn of strict enforcement of underage driving laws in Bonham Texas with city police chief issuing warnings.
In a Peru Indiana letter Mrs P H Martin says her two daughters recovered quickly from whooping cough after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The note highlights ease of expectoration and loosened cough as key benefits.
On the anniversary of American troops arriving in France President Poincare sent a message to Wilson praising the American effort and extended congratulations. He also wired compliments to General Pershing. Chamberlain's Tablets praised by F B Tressey of Richmond Kentucky for indigestion and constipation relief.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Mother's Friend as a safe external remedy to ease pregnancy strain. It claims the preparation relaxes nerves, muscles, and ligaments of the abdomen, aiding painless childbirth and preserving health and strength. The Bradf ord Co of Lamar Building, Atlanta, offers the product and related literature.
Gus Roberts returned from a millers meeting in Indianapolis and, during his absence, visited his old home in Fulton Kentucky. It was his first return since he left thirty six years ago, where he reunited with a brother he had not seen since leaving.
A fragmented ad copy touts a vegetable based blood purifier called Seacere from Swift Labora. It claims reliability and offers medical advice via the Medical Director. The text references druggists and past sales, promoting the product as an older trusted medicine.
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