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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1920
Page
3
A brief ad notes Pope's Dianepsin neutralizes stomach acidity and stops souring ferment, relieving gases heartburn and fullness. A few tablets act fast once they reach the stomach and help regulate disordered digestion with foods. Costs listed at drug stores.
A terse wartime anecdote recalls a private with a red badge and a misfired weapon. An inspecting officer warns him, accusing the man of pointing an empty gun, only for the private to insist it is loaded. The exchange captures morale and humor just before a nation's entry into conflict.
A single nightly application of Roman Eye Balm is claimed to prove its merit for inflammations of the eyes both outside and inside. The advertisement asserts the balm benefits eye conditions with a simple regimen.
Dulgon notes an awkward moment as his wife speaks at length about a topic. He replies that she is a poor listener, yet he remains calm and engaged. The exchange highlights patience and diplomacy in social gatherings.
Weather damage to fruit trees and gardens near Austin noted after a severe freeze. UT fires cause $10,000 loss to the faculty club house, with about 75 percent insured. Texas banks granted charters to Commerce Trust Company Fort Worth and Security State Bank Bowie. Pink bollworm found in Harris and Jasper counties beyond quarantine. J. Henderson Fowler named chair of state industrial accident board. D. J. Woodward acquires Penn Radio field assets near Austin. Governor Hobby opposes Rhode Island challenge to Prohibition. Industrial conference set in Houston April 8 9. County funds may buy war savings stamps and treasury savings certificates. UT building damage from freshman-sophomore rush estimated at $500 with student collections suggested.
Washington hearing features Rep Fritz G Lanham of Fort Worth recounting the 1836 Texas independence convention on its eighty fourth anniversary. He notes delegates from multiple states and the Alamo message by Colonel Travis drawing applause from the assembled members.
A Wichita Falls storm toppled fifty oil derricks in the Burkburnett fields and damaged telephone lines across Wichita County. Seven people were mildly injured, 60 derricks fell, and losses exceeded 160000 dollars as 65 to 60 mph winds swept through. Texhoma Oil and Refining and Sinclair Oil were among heavy losers. former state senator Tom Testerman reported seeing 12 derricks fall near game time.
Will G. Fields of the department of markets and warehouses informs Sam H. Dixon that no frost damage occurred in the valley. Rio Grande shipments of cabbage and truck crops continue in several cars daily, avoiding potential frost harm.
A teachers union in Oklahoma City announced Friday its organization and plan to affiliate with the American Federation of Labor. The formation involves teachers from city schools and marks a step in organized labor within the district.
J. A. Larcombe reports that the strawberry crop near Beaupront, Texas, was damaged by last week’s freeze while some berries were still ripening.
In a testimonial from Dr J H Wagner of Skate Kentucky PE-RU-NA is praised for catarrh bloating after eating and other ailments. He reports personal use and recommends the remedy as effective for both old and young. The text notes quick improvement and availability in tablet or liquid form.
A newspaper advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a pure, non stimulant kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims vegetable ingredients and urges readers to obtain samples by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton NC.
Mrs Haverly and Sergt Oron B Haverly United States Marine Corps announce the birth of a daughter in San Francisco She will be christened Marine Cor Haverly The father sought a furlough to announce the birth and quoted Train up a child In the way It should go The family aimed to raise a good Marine in their new addition.
The reader recounts Barnum touring England with the greatest show on earth and a music hall prank. An usher jokes with ticketing seating cues and replies to Barnum with a quip that he should go to Hell. The note ends with a sharp aside about constant work.
Lawson Purdy, secretary of a charity, cites a New York tale about a gaunt beggar at a farmhouse door. The beggar asks for charity for Christmas, coughs, and is directed to fetch firewood and logs while the farmer offers sustenance. The story ends with a biting note on scandal and social pretenses.
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