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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1920
Page
8
Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills claim to restore regularity without griping Adv. The ad-like text presents a medical problem attributed to stomach liver and bowels and offers a remedy as a quick constitutional solution.
A Buffalo reader testifies that Petersons Ointment cured a long standing ulcer after nine dollars worth used. Mrs Albert Southcott of Medina New York reports relief and full healing. Mail orders handled by Peterson Ointment Co Buffalo New York.
An advertisement touts Eaton ic as a sure remedy for harmful stomach acids and gases. It promises relief from bloating indigestion and sour stomach, claiming over half a million users benefited and that a druggist will refund if not satisfactory.
Governor Hobbs issues proclamation for a Thursday May 20 session to address pink bollworm eradication zones cotton regulations public school maintenance higher education funding and state government deficiency appropriations with authority to add matters per the state constitution.
The Texas attorney general drafts a proclamation to establish a single large non cotton growing zone, bounded by Galveston Harris Orange and Liberty counties, to destroy infested cotton crops. Nine counties are affected though some pockets remain. The plan aims to await legislative action and provide reimbursements to farmers, with June 15 as a potential effective date.
Hannah Peru of Leavenworth recounts six years of severe pain nervous distress and sleepless nights from female weakness. After regular Cardus use she improved significantly and urges others to try the remedy as druggists sell it. The passage includes a quip about dancing girls as a lighter aside.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a painless remedy to lift corns and calluses from feet. It claims instant relief with a small bottle sold by druggists, featuring a Cincinnati inventor named Ady and promising no pain or irritation.
A vintage advertisement touts Danderine promising minimal hair loss after use, no dandruff, and shinier thicker hair. A separate dialogue features Madge and Agnea discussing a marriage proposal sparked by claiming to be sixteen.
The first passenger train over the Dublin to Ranger railroad ran Thursday. The consist included one coach and two special cars carrying Frisco officials President J. M. Kern and General Manager Schleyer.
El Paso reports Obregon forces crossed into Juarez Monday night. General J Gonzales Escobar announced the revolution as peaceful and was met with a popular celebration. Juarez now under Obregon control.
Heavy shipments of tomatoes are being sent from San Benito Texas as the harvest moves quickly to markets. Local growers report strong demand and steady shipments to regional distributors.
Mrs. Nellis Atkinson named by Secretary of State O D Mine to fill Hatgon’s vacancy as state official. Hop King County reclamation plans for White Oak Creek aim to reclaim 26 miles of valley with a 30 to 40 mile teeye and 10 000 acres of land to be saved. Charters granted to Citizens Site Bank of Greenville and Briscos County State Bank of Silverton with guaranty fund plan. Rail traffic improving for cabbage and vegetables from Rio Grande valley after inspection by Railroad Commissioner Farle B Mayfield. Scott Read appointed collector of internal revenue for new Texas district. Dallas headquarters. Carranza government permit allows two Mexican officers to cross U S territory en route to Mexico City but not Texas soil. Public hearing on 25 percent rate increase for express companies set in Houston June 14 by Interstate Commerce Commission. Co B Anderson resigns as postoffice inspector in charge for Texas and Oklahoma after 39 years of service. Texas industries report average female living costs at 14.78 per week. breakdown per industry listed. Druggists profiteering under Prohibition penalties investigated by R V Nichols. Attorney General drafts proclamation for a noncotton growing zone in Texas awaiting special legislative session May 24. Federal surplus road-building equipment distributed to states under Feb 28 1919 act via Bureau of Public Roads.
Testimonial from Morse Oklahoma womanCh Raney age over 60 praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for change of life symptoms. The ad urges readers to write Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts for confidential advice.
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