Hiram Maxim Dies Noted Inventor of Automatic Gun
Sir Hiram Maxim, famed inventor of the Maxim automatic gun, died at his London home on a Friday. Born February 5, 1840 in Bangor Maine he later became an English citizen and was made a baronet. He also contributed early aviation ideas and served on a wartime invention board in 1915.
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Hughes Congratulates Wilson On Re-election
Charles E Hughes, the republican nominee, sent a telegram to President Wilson congratulating him on his re election after the California count. Wilson replied with thanks and best wishes for the years to come in a telegram from Washington.
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California Vote Complete Shows Narrow Presidential Plurality
Sacramento report states President Wilson leads California with a 3 773 vote plurality as shown by new secretary Frank Co. Jordan figures. The tally includes one previously contested Granga county precinct and shows Heney at 466 289 and Carlstron at 462 516.
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Farmers Close Convention Elects Officers
The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America adjourned its annual convention in Palatka Florida after electing officers. President Charles B Barrette Union City Georgia. vice president A V Swift Baker Oregon. secretary treasurer A C Davis Gravett Arkansas. Executive board members L M Rhodes Tennessee J L Shepard Florida O F Dorabdlazer Texas and George H Bowles Virginia.
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Texas News Briefs From The Lone Star State
Cotton sold for 60 dollars per ton at Sulphur Springs and Clarksville. Durant banks report 155 985.67 in clearings, largest on record. Breckenridge oil field development by several companies signals potential major growth. San Angelo to build a tourists hotel. citizens offer 35 000 dollars if contract met. Texas A new land office building plan approved. bid opening set for December 15 with around 300 000 dollars cost. University of Texas plans wireless telegraphy study and Corpus Christi test group with instruments and lectures. Lampasas pecan crop near total failure. few nuts reaching market. War department buys turkeys for 160 000 men along the Mexico border. Denton group backs a road bond issue of 400 000 dollars for a 20 by 16 mile district. Texas Fraternal Congress elects Dallas leaders. Houston to host next convention. Lamar County Fair buys 42 acres near Paris for 10 000 dollars to host exhibit buildings. Waco fire damages Interurban hotel and Sanger Bros store, losses about 160 000 dollars with five injured. Attorney general approves Port Arthur pond and waterworks extensions worth 100 600 and 80 000 respectively. Goldstein Brown Ty ler department store fire causes 75 000 dollar loss. insurance covers 50 000. Milk price investigation announced by attorney general. Quanah sewerage plant contract let for 24 358.25 dollars after eleven bids. 100 blocks served on a unit system.
New Ruler of Austria Vows War Continuation
London reports Emperor Charles of Austria pledges to continue the war until a peace preserves the monarchy. The proclamation notes his ascent after Francis Joseph's death and vows to end wartime horrors when possible. Mourning for six months follows the funeral plan and will restrict theaters.
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Plan Egg Boycott Called By New York Mayors
Officials announce a statewide egg boycott plan with mayoral sanction to urge residents to avoid eggs for two weeks except for the elderly infirm sick and children. Troy Mayor Burns, head of the state mayors conference, telephoned to urge proclamations across cities.
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Stop That Hacking Cough Manefield Cough Nassam Ad
An old remedy named Stop That Hacking Cough by Manefield and described as Hungarian Cough Nassam promises to heal inflamed membranes and quiet irritated nerves. Marketed as invaluable for babies with a price of 25 cents and 60 cents for advertisement copy.
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Seldom From the Boy
When a boy begins studying for the ministry the idea often comes from his mother guiding his path.
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Bond's Liver Pills Promised To Cure Various Ailments
An old advertisement urges taking Bond's Liver Pills at bedtime to relieve dizziness headaches biliousness constipation and sour stomach with a claim of waking up well. It markets the pills as small mild safe inexpensive and 25 cents at all druggists. The ad, plus a stray line on starting conflagration and a remark about men and women, appears as social filler in a newspaper page.
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Death Lurks in a Weak Heart and Renovine Remedy
An old ad warns that death lurks in a weak heart and early symptoms can be cured with Renovine priced at $1.60. The notice urges prompt treatment to avoid penalties and claims Renovine as the heart remedy. It also notes Advantalians cutting olive trees for fuel and ends with a proverb about fainting and achievement.
Capudine headaches remedy and other remedies ad
An old advertisement fragment promotes Capudine for headaches and body aches, claims natural healing aid, and highlights a liquid ease of use. It also mentions a voice magnifier invention, Roman Eye Balsamis antiseptic ointment with externally applied relief, and care tips for washing Tussore silk in bran water without soap.
Kilmer Swamp Root Praised by Texas Druggists
Druggists Frank Jenkins of Pilgrim Texas and partners report long term, high satisfaction with Kilmer Swamp Root. They claim relief for back pain and various bladder and urinary conditions, noting no dissatisfied customers in fourteen years of handling the product.
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What Swamp-Root Will Do For You Advertisement
Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You Bend ten cents to Dr Kilmer and Co for a sample size bottle It will convince anyone You will also receive a booklet of valuable information telling about the kidneys and bladder Regular fifty cent and one dollar size bottles for sale at all drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
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