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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1920
Page
8
An old time ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a world leading stomach antacid and regulator. It claims rapid relief from indigestion and dyspepsia caused by fermentation, gas, sourness, and stomach discomfort when tablets contact the stomach. The copy hails the product as harmless and inexpensive to buy at drug stores.
The article notes Knicker favorite sons and plentiful supply. It references Bocker with a yes vote and mentions some states having twins.
An old advertisement claims catarrh is incurable locally but cure is possible by Hall's Catarrh Medicine taken orally and acting through the blood on mucous surfaces. It touts tonics and blood purifiers from B J Gleary Co Toledo Ohio and ends with a proverb about sowing and reaping.
A flood of testimonials from diverse U S locations proclaims PE RU NA cures for chronic catarrh and related ailments. Endorsers report relief from stomach and bowel catarrh, head and throat congestion, liver trouble, rheumatism, and general health protection, with tablets or liquid available nationwide.
Austin merchants use mislabeled gasoline products as gadolifia, found across the state per Food and Drug Commissioner R. H. Hoffman Jr. The issue highlights unsafe dealer practices and ongoing market surveillance.
A squad of state rangers departed Austin last week not for Red River lands but to curb gambling and bootlegging near oil fields in northwest Texas.
The state highway commission plans a meeting in Dallas to discuss road matters with Dallas county commissioners and road advisory committees, date to be announced by Highway Commissioner C N Avery.
James A. King the Austin-State Tax Commissioner completed a bill establishing a state board of equalization. The new board is given powers and duties to equalize assessments across Texas and oversee statewide tax assessment uniformity.
The Attorney General rules that female barbers and manicurists employed in barber shops fall under a nine hour per day limit. If manicurists merely buy a shop privilege and are not employed, the law does not apply.
The State Banking Board approved three banks to operate locally. State Trust Company in Wichita Falls with capital stock of 150000 dollars First Guaranty State Bank in Cross Plains Calahan county with 30000 dollars capital stock Citizens State Bank in Dalhart with 60000 dollars capital stock
Austin reports District Judge George Calhoun issued temporary injunctions against G. Druce of Galveston H Weldman of Houston W Gleason of Beaumont and L L Wilson of Port Arthur forbidding them to manufacture sell transport or receive beverages with alcohol over 1 percent in excess of the limit.
Nueces county receives 200000 for Corpus Christi causeway reconstruction damaged by last September hurricane. Stephens county gets 100000 for highway construction within its borders, as approved by the state highway commission.
A conference between Adrian Pool from Taso county and state highway commission discussed creating a continuous modern highway along route No 1 from Fort Worth to El Paso and financing the project.
The annual report by Dr. Oscar Davia shows from Aug 1 1918 to Jan 1 1920 the bureau of venereal diseases reported more cases than all other reportable diseases combined. The Austin bureau emphasized the surge in venereal illnesses as part of its health statistics.
In a Tarrant county case the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals dissolves the law against glaring lights. Associate Judge Morrow writes that the act’s terms are 530 vague making the statute inoperative and unenforceable as a crime denouncer.
The attorney general approves $1,250,000 Kaufman County road bonds 10-408 5s with precinct allocations to No. 1 $700,000 No. 7 $466,000 and No. 8 $150,000. Also approves $170,000 San Augustine county road bonds serials 68 with road district No. 6 $35,000 and No. 8 $135,000.
An advertisement urges readers to buy Danderine at drug or toilet counters to apply to the scalp. It claims after several applications hair stops falling out and dandruff disappears, with hair regaining life brightness thickness and color.
A girl asks if shifting chewing gum in her mouth makes a canoe ride safer while an elder warns that canoes tip easily. The dialogue centers on safety and timidity during a river trip.
An old advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as instant relief for nasal congestion from colds or catarrh. It claims the antiseptic cream penetrates air passages, soothes inflamed mucous membranes, and frees breath after a single application. The copy urges readers to obtain a small bottle from their druggist.
A proverb-like notice suggests a man maintains an untarnished image by keeping his doorplate polished, implying personal reputation depends on outward details.
A 1960s style note cites the Journal of the American Medical Association and ad copy praising Roman Hye Balsam for overnight relief of granulated eyelids sites and inflamed eyes. It mocks the idea of infallible cures and urges careful speech and sign wording.
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