Origin of Ravenna Town Story in Texas Remains Alive
A narrator recounts Ravenna Texas origins from Ravenna heights above Red River and Caney Creek, crediting founder Dr. John Cunningham. He notes the town was named after Ravenna in Italy and praises the region as a healthful prairie setting. Mrs. Fannie Cunningham, widow of the founder, remains in good health and spirits.
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Ravenna
John Cunningham
Sandy Creek
Ravenna Heights
Red Rvm
Caney Creek
Italy
Texas
Fannie Cunningham
J. ©. Dupre
Bribery Exchange Over Organ Printing Wages
A magistrate questions an Italian organ printer about weekly pay. The printer quips four pounds for the shut up and go away as doctors prescribe buttermilk. Public notice: call 512 291-2wk.
Star Parasite Remover for Chickens Promises Health Boost
Bonham Drug Co advertises Star Parasite Remover to keep chickens worm free, control insects, improve health and egg production. Baby Chicks Star Roupe Tablets claim to prevent and relieve diarrhoea and bowel troubles with money back guarantee.
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Bonham Drug Co
German Spy Tricks of World War II Trade Secrets
A compilation by Felix Baumann recounts spy methods used to smuggle dispatches during the World War era. Invisible ink in clothing items, book covers, false teeth, corsets, garters, and umbrellas carried hidden messages. The most daring method involved sending messages from outside the home country via a dining table cloth or toothpick with invisible ink, later retrieved by a confederate.
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Berlin
Felix Baumann
Imperial Secret Service
Serret
Thaere
Pimples and skin care ad offer Black and White Ointment
An old advertisement touts Black and White Ointment to treat pimples and blemishes claiming safety and high benefit. It promotes a sale at Reynolds Cash Store with a one dollar offer on summer coats for a Saturday deal.
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Reynolds Cash Store
Notice of Probate Will for Jean BENOIT in Texas
Notice instructs sheriff and public to publish probate for will in Fannin County Texas. It names executors and dates for filing and publication. The fragmented text references a clearning sale and July dates, with signatures of officials and a newspaper notice.
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Fannin
G. O. P. Leaders Confer at 25 Cent Gingham Store
Republican leaders meet at a local gingham shop advertising 25 cent values. Officials discuss campaign aims and community support in a brief public gathering.
Drug Store Change At Ladonia
E. G. Burroughs sold his southeast Ladonia corner drug business to C. A. Morehear of Len Franklin. Morehear plans to move his family to Ladonia soon and run the store. Burroughs will stay in Ladonia with property holdings as he and his wife prepare for a North Carolina visit.
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E. G. Burroughs
C. A. Morehear
Len Franklin
Morehear
Pecan Gap
Burrouds
Ladonia
Laconia
North Carolina
Laconia News
New Shipment of Boys 2piece Wash Suits Arrives
New shipment of boys two piece wash suits in patterns for children aged four to eight years is on sale at Schnabel's with prices around 63 and 98 cents.
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Schnabel
Schnabel’s
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