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Brookshire Times

Location

Brookshire, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1920

Page

6

Haterd at Brookshire post ofice ad

The Brookshire Times notes its post office as second class mail matter under the Act of March 3 1897 with a subscription rate of one year 1.50 and six months 0.75 in advance.

Dance at Starlight Ranch Honoring Misa Linsley

Mr and Mrs H D Cooper hosted a country home party last Tuesday night in honor of guest Misa Linsley. Guests included Helen and Elnora Muske Virginia Baronian Ora Mae Muske Louise Cooper Virginia Mills Chas Cater W J Cooper and couples E M Morgan and Adam Bijbijian. Refreshments of ice cream and cake followed dancing into the late hours.

H. D. Cooper Misa Linsley Helen Elnora Muske Virginia Baronian Ora Mae Muske Louise Cooper Virginia Mills Chas Cater W. J. Cooper E. M. Morgan Adam Bijbijian

Garner Mill Sells Rat Snap Says It Is Best

Garner Mill Gladstone N J promotes RAT SNAP a rat poison claiming no smell and petrified carcass. It comes in ready cakes with three sizes 25c 50c and 1 00 and is sold by Peoples Drug Store with a guarantee.

Garner Mill Gladstone N. J Peoples Drug Store

Forty-Two Club Dines at Savoy Home Event

The Forty-two Club was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Savoy last Tuesday evening. The gathering featured a congenial program and social activities reflective of the club’s community spirit.

H. N. Savoy

Prize Winners and Refreshments At Local Event

The event yielded a pleasant evening with a usual number of games and general good time. First prize an aluminum Berlin kettle went to Mrs. W. B DeWitt. Booby prize a Bandana handkerchief awarded to E H. Martin. Refreshments included chicken salad coffee ice cream and cake.

Alluminum Berlin W. B DeWitt E H. Martin

Normal Student Extends Invitation to Fortieth Anniversary

Huntsville Texas May 20 1920 a resident of Waller County and student at Sam Houston Normal Institute invites alumni to the Fortieth Anniversary Homecoming in Huntsville June 4 to 7. The letter urges all alumni to attend and notes a good time is anticipated.

Huntsville Texas the Times Brookshire Tex Anderson Waller County Sam Houston Normal Institute Patty

A Thought for the Week Sparks American Hope

A brief reflective column declares that in America lies the hope of the world and the fate of the coming era, urging readers to consider their responsibility and role in shaping the future.

America

Manila Carnival Big Attraction of Far East

The Manila carnival era begins yearly in February as the Philippines becomes a regional playground. The 1920 Victory Carnival is touted as the greatest Far East event with commercial and government exhibits and grand nighttime balls at the open air auditorium. It promises cosmopolitan spectacle with military bands and a showcase of archipelago resources attracting travelers to the Pearl of the Orient.

Far East Philippines Manila Wallace Field Pearl of the Orient

Rat Snap Ad Appeals To Farmers In New Jersey

An ad from Woodbridge New Jersey promotes RAT-SNAP poison for rat control. It claims seven large rats found after use and notes victims of rats among chicks. The cake bait comes in 25c 50c and $1.00 sizes, sold by Peoples Drug Store.

B. E. Carpenter Woodbridge N. J Peoples Drug Store

Rat Snap Hills Rats and Mice Eliminate Odorless Feeding

The RAT-SNAP product comes in cake forms with no bait or mixing required. Sizes include 25c for 1 cake, 50c for 2 cakes, and $1 for 8 cakes, suitable for pantries, chicken houses, coops, farms, storage and factory buildings. Sold and guaranteed by The People's Drugstore.

People’s Drugetore Peoples Drug Store

Fresh Fancy Groceries Store Ad by A M Highrabedian

An advertisement for Fresh Fancy Groceries touts fresh and choicest stock. The store promises a wide selection and convenience in supplying the table with the best the market affords from A M Highrabedian.

A. M. Highrabedian

Roosevelt quoted on Rat Sap rat poison ad then local notes

Theodore Roosevelt is cited praising Rat Sap poison with claims of no odor and effectiveness for rats and mice. The ad lists three package sizes 25 cents 50 cents and one dollar tailored for pantry kitchens cellars farms and factories. Local notices mention Miss Norma Frels visiting Welcome and James Patton visiting Hillsboro.

Theodore Roosevelt Norma Frels A. H. Muske James Patton Hillsboro

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