Personal notices from Denison and nearby towns
Mot Spivy travels Denison on business while Kennedy leaves for Ita. M Granberry heads to Paris newong. A Nichols to Paris. Spears Dorset visits city from Texakana. A W Donaldson vacand. M Matt Mitchell leaves for Dallas. Ki l Steele travels to Anna. HK Scarborough to business. M Walter Knight departs Sherman. Myrtle Smith leaves Bloom. Joe Whitt bound for Dallas. T Sims to Sherman and Me. Mime Morrison serves as actor pastor. M L Breeland goes to visit relatives. Charles Erwin to Ds leaving this morning. E Dicus departs for Henryetta to visit daughter. John A Owens and two sons in city from Tulsa to visit Mrs Retta Sweet on West Fifth Street. Mrs Dorset, once Miss Birdie Dorset, mourns friends in Bonham.
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Steele
Anna
Texas
Scarborough
Walter Knight
Sherman
Myrtle Smith
Joe Whitt
Dallas
T. Sims
Mime Morrison
M. L. Breeland
Charles Erwin
E. Dicus
Henryetta
Okla
E. J. Kersting
John A Owens
Tulsa
Birdie Dorset
Bonham
Grandma Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Revival Ad
An old fashioned hair darkening recipe resumes popularity as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. A downtown druggist touts natural, even color, dandruff relief, and a glossy look after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Liver Tone Advertises Dodson’s as Calomel Alternative
A period newspaper feature promotes Dodson’s Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel. It claims calomel is mercury, causes bone necrosis, and warns bilious or constipated readers to switch to the vegetable tonic with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodeon
Deodson
Dodson
Doeun
Ladonia Hosts Three Day Picnic With Noted Speakers
Ladonia announces a three day town picnic starting June 29 featuring speeches by orators and notable men from across the country. The event promises diverse attractions and a lively public gathering organized by local neighbors.
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Ladonia
Sid Smith & Co Advertising Seed and Supplies
Local supplier promotes re cleaned cane seed for planting along with cotton seed, meats and hulls, oats for feed. Also offers binder twine hay ties and oat bags for harvest. Phone number listed as 5. Sid Smith & Co. 71 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Smith & Co
Lawn Mowers For Rent In East Side Square
Local ad offers lawn mowers for rent from one to five hours at 25 cents per hour with overtime charged at one extra dollar. Contact W. Y. Thoman on East Side Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Y. Thoman
East Side Square
Food Problems of the Germans
Reporter Shepherd travels to Rotterdam to collect first hand food stories from travelers leaving Germany. The notes describe how the food stringency affected civilians and promise more installments in subsequent issues.
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Germany
Shepherd
Rotterdam
German wartime baby feeding shock in Rotterdam report
A Rotterdam observer describes German wartime policy forcing babies to receive meals via spoon power and fortified milk. Mothers report doctors suppress milk access, while infants grow accustomed to apples, carrots, and spinach as standard fare. The piece notes mothers struggle with forced nutrition and the baby’s preference for milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotterdam
Holland
Germany
Senate Bid by F M Gibson for Second Term
F M Gibson asks for re election to the State Senate asserting familiarity with upcoming legislative issues. He cites amending the Warehouse and Marketing Law and Robertson Insurance Law as priorities, supports or opposes Gibson Bill depending on voter vote, and pledges to advance highway, education, and compulsory schooling measures if re elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Senate
Lamar
Fannin County
Texas
Senate
F. M. Gibson
Texas National Guard Fully Mobilized for Mexican Border duty
Austin Texas June 20 The Texas National Guard already federalized and stationed at border points reports Adjutant General Hutchings. He says the force will reach about 6200 officers and men after completion of rapid strengthening and that no second call is expected. Recruiting officers are organizing nine additional units as part of the Fifteenth Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Texas National Guard
Wilson
Texas Guard
Hutchings
Adjutant General
United States Army
Chamberlain's Tablets Restore Liver and Stomach Function
A public health ad claims bilious attacks mean a failing liver and fermenting food causing nausea vomiting and headaches. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to tone the liver and cleanse the stomach, promising quick recovery for a cost of a quarter and availability everywhere.
Second Baptist Church Meeting Thursday Night
The Second Baptist church invites members to a Thursday night conference with Rev. Helen Coffman appearing. The gathering emphasizes church business and community discussion.
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Second Baptist Church
Helen Coffman
Lower California to secede and declare republic
United Press reports rumors that Lower California will secede from Mexico and proclaim a republic. The plan is said to be led by Governor Cantu, described as the district’s virtual dictator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
San Diego
Calif
California
Mexico
Cantu
All Day Meeting at Bailey
An all day missionary meeting will be held at Bailey on Thursday June 22. All Methodist missionary societies are invited to attend with a planned program and dinner on the ground. Mrs. B. L. Adams is District Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
All Methodist Missionary Societies
B. L. Adams
Sports Notes Link Pirates and Measured Runners to Champions
Al Mamaux shows resolve for Pittsburgh as Monongahela waters loom. Willie Hoppe claims California lightweight crown while Arthur Pelkey could be heavyweight champ in one round. Kolehmainen brothers pace running pay. Minooka and sons shine in the season start. Gilbert Gallant plans a tilt with Welsh and others. John L Sullivan backs Oran Kirkpatrick as a potential world beater after Harvard boxing form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Mamaux
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Monongahela
Willie Hoppe
California
Arthur Pelkey
Willie Kolehmainen
Hannes Kolehmainen
Willie
Minooka
Penny
Mike O'Neill
Mike McNally
Red Sox
Alec McLean
Gilbert Gallant
Gallant
Messrs
Welsh
White
Dundee
Griffiths
Gilbert
John L. Sullivan
Oran Kirkpatrick
Harvard
Kirkpatrick
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Constitutional Remedy
There is more catarrh in this region than any other disease and it was long deemed incurable. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo is presented as a constitutional treatment taken internally and said to act through the blood on mucous surfaces. A $100 reward is offered for proof of failure to cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta
Georgia
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
J. Cheney & CO
T.c. Hall
City Dye Works Offers Thorough Suit Brushing and Pressing
We apot your suit and give na thorough brushing before pressing. Our steam press is a dirt remover and a germ killer. We guarantee satis faction. Phone 217 City Dye Works, G W Blake, Prop. 72-6.
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City Dye Works
G W. Blake
Sheriff Sale in Fannin County Texas 1916
A 4 July 1916 sheriff sale in Fannin County to satisfy a $3,596 judgment in favor of A. C. Pedigo against R. B. Smither man and J. A. Duke. The property includes 154 8 10 acres in Samus M. Dalton survey plus a 2 acre triangular tract with metes and bounds described, located at Wenham near the Dallas line. W. E. Biggerstaff, Sheriff. Deets Dorough, Deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Fannin
District Court
Dallas County
A. C. Pedigo
R. B. Smitherman
Court House
Fannin County
Wenham
M. Dalton
Texas
N. W
S. E
S. W
J. A. Duke
A. D
W. E. Biggerstaff
Deets Dorough
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Mary Gass Deceased
Notice is given that original letters of administration for the estate of Mary Gass, deceased, were granted to A. L. McRae on the Sunday of April, 1916 by the County Court of Fannin County Texas. Creditors must present claims within the legal period. Administrator address: Bonham Texas. The post office address listed is Bonham in Fannin County Texas.
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Mary Gass
Fannin County
Bonham
Fannin
State of Texas
A. L
Joseph Pea
A. L. McRae
Estate of Joseph Pea Deceased Notice Granted
Estate of Joseph Pea deceased granted to administrator in Fannin County. All persons with claims against the estate must present them to the administrator within the deadline per county court proceedings.
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Prince Albert
Vegies Cioanert
P. A
Prince Albert Tobacco
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
Winston-Salem, N. C
Mot Spivy
Denison
Busi
Nco Og
Spears Dorset
Texakana
A W. Donaldson
Vacand
M. Matt Mitchell
Specifi
USA
Wang
Price
Will H. Evans
Bonham, Tex
William G. Shepherd
Gibbon
State Guard
General Hutchings
Eaton
Beacon
Max Hermer
Bonhawm’s New Store
West Side Square
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