Red Cross Drive Appeals for Bonham Support
Philp Wise, chairman of the Finance Committee, urges Bonham residents to donate to the Red Cross to aid wounded American soldiers in Europe and fund first aid and relief work beyond the seas. He warns that withholding funds could be considered a moral responsibility for casualties and stresses patriotic duty in the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
Bonham
Bonham Boys
America
Rhine
Austria
Helying
Philip Wise
Finance Committee
Bevo Bottling Plants Warn Public Against Imitation
A Bevo bottling firm announces strict measures to prevent imitation and evasion. The notice stresses selling only in bottles with crown seals and declares intent to defend its authority and protect the public from imposition.
You Know About Your Blood Supply
A vintage ad-like blurb touts blood purity and health, promoting S. S. S. as a long sold blood remedy. It claims the book explains keeping blood strong and free of impurities and offers free shipment to readers who write to Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
Abe
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Ford
Ford Cours
Bonham News and Offers Include Births Deaths and Auctions
Local notices list nine births and one death filed with the county clerk in Fann County. Entries include James R. Reese son. James M. Darling daughter. Will Gibson son. Esco Monroe daughter. Dudley Franklin daughter. Evert Lane child. plus Windom and Ambrose connections. Also shown: sale ads for Bonham property, a used piano, and a Pills remedy claim article snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fann
James M. Darling
Bonham
Will Gibson
Ector
T. Bo Denton
Esco Monroe
Wolfe City
M. Welch
Dudley Franklin
Evert Lane
Col) Windom
Local Red Cross listing omits Max Hermer despite signing
A published list of volunteers who would close their stories this afternoon inadvertently left out Max Hermer who had signed the list showing his support for the Red Cross. A heavy rain hit the county, with torrents for about an hour, flooding Bois d Arc bottoms near Leonard and extending east to Paris, while Bonham Motor Co. notes Sunday closure and offers gas oil and accessories on other days.
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Max Hermer
Red Cross
Ravenna
Edhube
Leonard
Bois d’Arc
Paris
Bonham Motor Co
West Fourth Street
Scrap iron bounty offered by Bowling and Peterson
Advertises a fifteen day scrap iron push with payment at a fancy price. Lists Bowling and Peterson in Bonham Texas and provides phone number 444 for contact.
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Bowling & Peterson
Bonham, Tex
Dr James Headache Powders Offer Fast Relief
An advertisement claims Dr James Headache Powders end headaches and neuralgia within moments. It boasts a low price of 10 cents per package and urges readers not to suffer, stating millions have found relief and encouraging purchase at any drug store.
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James
Suro
Pinkham Vegetable Compound touted as cure for female troubles
An Ogdensburg reader attributes sharp stabbing back pains and fatigue to female troubles, credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with full recovery after six bottles, and urges other women with similar issues to try it. The ad promotes consulting Lydia E. Pinkham Co. for free advice if complications exist.
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Ogdensburg
Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Etta Dorian Devenshark
Ae E. Pinkham
Freezone corn remover hailed as painless cure
A Cincinnati man’s discovery promises quick relief for corn and callous pain with a few drops of a sticky drying chemical. Claimed to lift the corn with fingers and prevent lockjaw infections from corn removal, the remedy costs a quarter at pharmacies.
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Cincinnati
Bids Opened for Army Motor Trucks Nationwide
The War Department invited bids for 35,000 army motor trucks and eighty seven bidders submitted offers. The total ready to contract exceeds government needs with prices from 1031 to 4600 dollars, reflecting one to five ton trucks. It notes 40,000 trucks on the western front would suffice for Allied forces.
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Washington
War Department
Europe
Quinine and Iron Tonic Ad and Hair Dresser Notice
The Old Standard Grove Tasteless chill Tonic touted as a general tonic with quinine and iron claims to enrich the blood and boost the whole system priced at 50 cents. A Bonham Ice Co. ad asks for all beer bottles. Madam Lindley the Hair Dresser at 508 West Second Street offers treatment for falling hair dandruff and itchy scalp.
Miss Moselle Cowden Hosts Midland Guest
Miss Moselle Cowden of Midland visits friend Miss Mary Alice Pritchett. John C. Saunders returns from New York where he attended a cotton mill meeting. Sam McKee and children with Mr. Dillingham and daughter went to Gainesville by car. Neal Palmer and Wyatt Robertson of Lannis were here on business.
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Moselle Cowden
Midland
Mary Alice Pritchett
John C. Saunders
New York
Sam McKee
Mr. Dillingham
Gainesville
Neal Palmer
Wyatt Robertson
Lannius
Bonham Horseshoers Advertise Pickup Service
Junk buyers in Bonham offer cash for all kinds of scrap and junk. Service posted by Bill Marcom and VIPGE Marcom, located first door north of City Hall.
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Bonham
City Hall
Bill Marcom
Vipge Marcom
Stated Communication Schedule for Constantine Lodge No 13
Stated Communication of Constantine Lodge No. 13 A F and A M held last Saturday night each month. James Anderson serves as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantine Lodge No. 13
A. F
A. M
Jas. Anderson
Sec
Palace Drug Store Dine Special Call Brick Tomorrow
The note advertises a dine special with a call to get a Brick for tomorrow. It highlights the best ore and sherbet combination and prices 40 cents per quart for delivery.
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Palace Drug Store
Two Used Cars For Sale Near A. A. Clark
Ford for sale one new 17 model and one Lelie model both in fine condition. Touring cars. Call 340-zen or see A. A. Clark.
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Phonvat
A. A. Clark
Evangelist Eld. Walker Starts Ten Week Series
Eld. Tom Walker left today for Cooper to begin a two week meeting tonight. He has obtained permission from his congregation to spend ten weeks in five evangelistic meetings at different places.
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Tom Walker
Cooper
Walker
Differen Places
Dodson's Liver Tone Promoted As Calomel Alternative
A vintage health ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, pleasant vegetable remedy to replace calomel. It promises bile regulation, relief from headaches and dizziness, and renewed energy without harsh side effects.
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Arning
Resnd
Revo
SER Busch Briwing Association
Milburn Co
Bired Merchant
Ham
N. Y
Oakland
Stoger Milling
A. Lo Mann
Carson
James R. Reese
Hughes, Ambrose
Nice
Julia C. Ingholt
Peacéa
Grove
Bonham Ice Co
Po Ee Eee
Texas
Alexander
Aubrey Adams
B. I. Maduns Allenson
Bonham Chapter
R. A
Bonham Council
Grand Lodge of
Enland
Variou
Ane
Will
Palm Beach
West Side Square
Dodson
Jace
Amd
Gabe
Devisom
Daver
Derdson
Ted
Eoodwar Co
Hadley
Aondea
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