Many Texas counties report varied local news
In Atascosa and surrounding counties reports show no inmates in the local jail while crops and prospects improve in Gonzales. Other notes include a fire destroying Dr. Henry Witt's Holdy residence, drownings near Corsicana, a Dallas bar member's death, fair efforts in San Antonio, and multiple weather and crime items across Bell, Uvalde, Travis, and Williamson counties.
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Gonzales County
Henry Witt
Holdy
Clarke Flax Cough Cure and Soap Sold Locally
Clarke's Extract of Flax Cough Cure is advertised as an effective remedy for whooping cough and bronchial cough, claiming to stop the whoop and help breathing. Also offered Clarke's Flax Soap to soften and whiten skin, priced at 25 cents and a large bottle of the syrup for $1 at Tristrasis drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Tristrasis Drug
Mrs Mary Thomas Wins $10000 Verdict in Palestine
Mrs Mary Thomas recovered a verdict last week in the District Court at Palestine against the International railroad for 10000 dollars damages on account of the death of her husband who was killed while in the employ of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monkstown
Fannin County
Montgomery
Raines County
Johnson and Wife
Col
Shumute
Santa Fe
Galveston
Purcell
Indian Territory
San Antonio
Noel Chapman
Palestine
San Marcos
Tate Bost
del van Avery
Abilene Hotel Company
Wichita Valley Mill and Elevator
Wichita Falll
American Building and Loan Association of
Corsicana
Cornelius Markom
P.S. Humble
Harris County
Mary Thomas
International Railroad
Who Is Mrs Winslow S Soothing Syrup Story
A historical notice extols Mrs Winslow for forty years of child care as nurse and physician, praising her Soothing Syrup for babies. The ad claims it brings rest and health, says it saves countless children, and notes it is sold by druggists for 26 cents a bottle in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
Preston's Hed-Ake Cure advertised for headache relief
An old advertisement touts Preston's Hed-Ake as a certain immediate cure for nervous and neuralgic headaches with claims of rapid relief or money back. Mentions W H Smith building a church at Portsea for over 10000 dollars and notes a child named Little Fauntleroy developing consumption. Frances Hodgson Burnett’s friends express concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Little Fauntleroy
Eri
Frances Hoison Burnett
Shilohs Cough Cure and Local Remedies Promoted
An 19th century ad style summary notes Shilohs Consumption Cure praised as best cough medicine for croup bronchitis and consumption with prices 10 cents 50 cents 31.00. Also promotes Shilohs Porous Plaster Salvation Oil Dr Bulls Cough Syrup and other remedies. Mentions sheriff salary debate New York and a quip about broken horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
J.D. Bowens
Thos. Watson & Co
Burton
Hed-Ake hailed as best headache cure by judge McLeary
Preston's Hed-Ake advertised as the best medicine for head ache, praised by Judge J H McLeary ex-Attorney General of Texas and Grand Master of Masons. Sold by druggists for 50 cents. Also a note from a concert with a cue line about questions before the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Simon
Simon.& Gee, Brenhem
Preston
J. H. McLeary
Texas
Grand Master of
Masons
Dramatic Claim on Pneumonia and Bronchitis Deaths
An old advert claims pneumonia and bronchitis kill one third of humanity due to neglect of a common cold. It promotes Ballant’s Horehound Syrup as the best remedy for throat and lung troubles and urges readers with any throat issues to use it, naming D Rotwins as agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballacd
Ballant
D. Rotwins
Kind Father Forcibly Restraints Boy Over Animal Mercy
A conflicted scene shows a father knocking his ten year old son to teach kindness to animals. An old advertisement promotes Verdigris malt whisky claiming health benefits, with Grassuvox as sole agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase's
Grassuvox
Wedding Suit From 1832 Linked To Notable Journeymen
Nathan Harvey of Topeka Kansas owns a wedding suit made in 1832 in Richmond Indiana. The suit was crafted in a shop where Schuyler Colfax General Burnside and ex-Congressman Shryock were journeymen. Dreier's Lung Buttons advertised for coughs hoarseness heavy breathing and croup for sale by J D Regars.
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Nathan Harvey
Topeka
Kan
Richmond
Ind
Schuyler Colfax
General Burnside
Shryock
Dreier
J. D. Regars
Wives Wealth and Folly in a Comical Exchange
A brief 17th century dialogue depicts a husband accusing his wife of extravagant spending while admitting he never provides money. The wife’s supposed actions are left to the imagination, underscoring themes of trust, control, and commentary on marriage economics. The exchange reads as a wry social vignette from a domestic scene.
Noteworthy Cham berlain Cough Remedy Ad
Local endorsement highlights Cham berlain s Cough Remedy as effective for influenza related coughs. Claims personal and community cure successes this winter and notes sale by BE. E. Luon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
BE. E. Luan
Fragmentary Proverb Dialogue On Hair and Skin
The reader glimpses a terse exchange likening hair worn on the head to skin worn on the hands with a probing cultural edge. The compact quarrel hints at vanity and boundary crossing.
Shilohs Catarrh Remedy Widely Promoted in Ad Form
An array of early 20th century ads tout Shilohs Catarrh Remedy as cures for catarrh diphtheria canker mouth and headache with a metal injector included at no extra charge. The ad mentions a price of 0 cents and credits J D Rogens and a Brentam Texas outlet. It also notes imperial naval invitation to the Prince of Wales and a personal testimonial for panel pills. The Cav es of State weigh on President Carnot as he begins his term losing weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
J. D. Rogens
Thos. Watson & Co
Burton
Carnot
France
Local patent liver pills praised by Texas reader
Davin E. Fry and Co receive a testimonial from W H Sixezac of the G R R Co stating Ej Pills are the best for liver troubles. Sale is specified by R E Lowy in Brendan Texas. Mme Pierre Marie enters Paris Bureau of Public Assistance physician competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatyeros
Davin E. Fry, & Co
W. H. Sixezac
R. E. Lowy
Brendan
Texas
Mme
Pierre Marie
Bureau of Public Assistance of
Paris
Extraordinary Bone Scratching Cure Sold at Drag Store
Herbert Sperry of Tremont Hl suffered intense itching in both legs for two years. After trying many remedies he found Clarke's Extract of Papillon Skin Cure effective and now reports full recovery. Clarke's Flax Soap and Skin Cure priced at $1 and 25 cents are sold at J. Tristram's Drag Store.
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Herbert Sperry
Tremont
Clarke
J. Tristram
Ethel Sprague Abandons Actress Career Plan
Ethel Sprague, daughter of Kate Sprague, has decided to relinquish her idea of adopting the profession of an actress. The shift marks a change in her career aspirations and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Sprague
Kate Sprague
Dreier's Lung Buttons Sale Promises Influenza Relief
A historic notice touts Dreier's Lung Buttons as a relief and prevention for LaGrippe Influenza. The advertisement notes the new remedy is for sale by J. D. Rogers, urging readers to obtain the product to combat the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreier
J. D. Rogers
Compass from 1756 Troy survey still owned by Feit family
The compass used in the original 1756 survey of Troy N Y is held by George K Feit Jr a great grandson of Flores Bancker who conducted the survey The artifact links to colonial era surveying and local history in Troy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
George K. Feit, Jr
Flores Bancker
Ballard’s Snow Liniment Offers Wide Healing Claims
This advertises Ballard’s Snow Liniment claimed to cure rheumatism neuralgia sprains bruises wounds sores burns sore throat sore chests and many inflammations after others fail It also claims to heal barbed wire cuts proud flesh and serves animals Price 60 cents sold by J De Rogiss.
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Ballard
Atlantic
Pacific
Lakes
Gulf
J- de Rogiss
Conversation Echoes Clergy Salary Question
A fragment shows Rev. Mr. Choker asking if a congregation raised salaries lately and Brother Thirdly replying that raises rarely exceed half in any given year. The exchange hints at wage discipline in a rural context.
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Mr. Choker
Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Superior Cure in Lirwell
Advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the preferred medicine prepared in Lirwell Mass. claiming its ten year record of satisfaction and superior results for impure blood. A separate humorous dialogue features a man being advised to lose weight and get shaved after a bite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Lirwell
Mass
Shiloh's System Offered For 75 Cents By Rogers
A garbled ad fragment touts Shiloh's System to cure indigestion constipation loss of appetite and related symptoms mentioning a 75 cent price and seller D B Rogers. The text reflects a historic medical elixir pitch with unclear context or efficacy details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
D. Rogers
Thos. Watson & Co
Burton
Mucilage Jolts Mr Jason in Wry Quip
A brief exchange between Mr Jason and Mrs Jason turns on a bottle of mucilage. He declares he saw something to day that would make a man's hair stand on end. She reacts with astonishment and asks what it was.
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Brazos
John Walter
Willow
Harris County
John Noonan
Dundas merchant touts Chamber Ninety Cough Remedy
Mr K L Smith of Dundas Maine promotes Chamber Ninety Cough Remedy as a trusted cure for croup and night coughing fits. The product claims to give relief and satisfies customers, with Ri hy Luhn listed as the seller.
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Atascosa County
Win Ca Iity
Oliver Waters
Dewittunty
J.ia Collier
Punty
Uvalde County
Fist Church
Lockhart
Orado River
Iton
Austin
Parnell
Houston
Ing
Travis County
Sheldon
Pares
Congregational Church
Walker County
Or Miller
Rusk
Hugo
McKinney
Vernon
Ennis
Welling
W. P. Knight
Ty Council of
Hogg
Fox
Aton
Menard County
Floresville
Stockdale
Wilson County
Garrison
Homer Eads
Aransas Pass
The
International
Columbus
Southern Pacific
C. L. Maxwell
Forrestburg
Gainesville
Weatherford
Parsons’ Brigade
Joseph Hodgeson
Caddo Creek
Blooming Grove
Black Dack
Hibrook & Smith
Main Street
W. M. Shumate
Rains County
Emory
Montgomery County
Thos. Ball
Muldoon
Vicenta Gonzales
Gracia Corona
T. M. Jones
Wharton County
Western Union
Angus
Dallas
Jasper Brumley
Sulphur Springs
Robert Newsom
Balcones Creek
Boerne
Blum
Spencer Ware
Cook County
Gaimesville
Perkins
District Court of
Shelby County
R. H. Herring
Navarro County
Jesse L. Driskill
Driskill Hotel
Hanses
Wyoming
Women's Christian Temperance Union
John Walker
W. C. Walker
Waco
A. H. Thomas
J. H. Cox
Faorly
Tom Green
C. B. Metcalfe
Belton
Temple
J. P. Lingworth
Capital
Southwest Stockmen’s Convention
Corpus Christi
Aranses Pass
M. B. Crenshaw
Bowie County
George Miller
Tulsa
Swisher County
Irving Taylor
Miller
Plainview
Hale County
Taylor
John Page
Hill County
Cleburne
Page
Sherman
John Gandin
Father Moore
Cuero
New Orleans Times-Democrat
New York
Kemmler
Mrs. Winslow
W. H. Smith
House of Commons
Portsea
New York Senate
Salvation Oil
Bryan W. Proctor
Dr. Bull
Preston's “Hed-Ake
William of
Germany
Prince of Wales
Holstein
of L.&.h. Brox
R. Loos
Brentam
Williams
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