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Robert L. Odom
Associated Press
Washington
American Press Association
S. C. Theis Co
New York
Secret orders seek Kaiser exile and Johanniter influence
The excerpt reports a secret Johanniter order among Dutch and German nobility led by figures like Herr Hohenzollern, Count Bentinck, and a Dutch knight. It contends the Kaiser could reside in Holland, critiques his rule, and cites pacific and naval influences on German policy, with quips from other papers.
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Knights of St. John
Herr Hohenzollern
Prussia
Count Bentinck
Holland
Kaiser
Lord Haldane
Berlin
von Tirpitz
Ludendorff
Buncombe
Burleson Blunders Stir Houston Protest
Postmaster General Burleson faces strong Houston opposition over proposed telephone rate increases and his handling of testimony. Citizens warn of 50 to 75 percent raises if protests fail. The dispute expands as Burleson faces criticism for appointing Newcomb Carlton to a role overseeing wire companies, drawing sharp local condemnation.
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Burleson
Houston
Newcomb Carlton
Western Union Telegraph and Telephone Company
Carlton
Topics in Brief Dispatches Satirize Wartime Attitudes
A digest of brief quotations from multiple papers lampoons wartime diplomacy and leaders. It cites Germany’s reparations, secretary Glass, Bliss at the peace table, and a humorous note about a lunch outing for German delegates, reflecting public sentiment on policy and personalities.
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Springfield Republican
Germany
Greenville
S. C
Piedmont
Glass
the Treasury
Newark News
General Bliss
New York Sun
George Washington
Gen
Washington
Washington Post
Montene
Packers Move to Influence Public Opinion in Advertising Campaigns
The article critiques a rising series of advertising efforts by Armour and Swift meat packers. It accuses them of manipulating public perception, pressuring consumers and producers, while hiding legal and economic power under the guise of information. It notes past investigations and court battles over control of incriminating papers.
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Francis J. Heney
Heney
Chicago
Federal Trade Commission
Swift & Co
Armour & Co
Middle West
Armour
Packing House
Christmas Offer for Rural Subscribers
Rural readers are offered a Daily Chronicle subscription deal: one year for four dollars or six months for two dollars and twenty five cents. Delivery occurs the same day the newspaper is received at the post office. The notice appears from Emmel's Book Store.
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Daily Chronicle
Emmel’s Book Store
Black-Draught Praised by Georgia Family for Health
Ringgold. Mrs. Chas. Gaston writes of using Thedford's Black-Draught as a family remedy for headache from constipation malaria and chills. She credits it with keeping her family well and saving doctor bills, noting the remedy supports liver and bowel function and is purely vegetable.
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Ringgold
Chas
Gaston
Thedford
Harvey School raises large United States flag
In Harvey Texas on December 18 the school raised a large US flag on the grounds to honor the flag. The Red Cross drive faced a tight collection, with only a few children contributing a dollar each. A death in Bryan touched the community as Mrs. Jesse Hensarling, born Myrtle Cole, was buried at Bright Light church after a service by Rev. J. J. Tatum. The parishioners expressed sympathy. A burglary occurred at Dr. J. C. Davidson’s home with a four inch window screen cut and items missing including a Red Cross silver dollar and a diamond pin. Neighbors reported hearing and seeing someone in the house later that day.
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Harvey
Texas
United States
Red Cross
Jesse Hensarling
Bryan
Bright Light Church
J. J. Tatum
Edgar Peters
L. Andrews
Kan Kelley
Jud Pate
Stuart
Solomon
Clara Jones
George Davidson
College
Tom Brooks
Allen Academy
Lilly Davidson
Minnie Ferguson
J. C. Davidson
Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Promises Safe Liver Boost
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel claiming it clears bile without causing sickness. It guarantees quick relief, warns calomel harms, and asserts the product is harmless and suitable for children.
Pleasant weather joys mingle with moves into Prospect area
Prospect Texas reports pleasant weekend weather though rain may return. Hutchison family from Rockdale passed Saturday night with Will and Mrs George on route to Crockett. Ernest Cross from Tabor and Ira Bond relocate locally. Artie Hearn Kurten and Cody Lawless Benchley called on Sunday. Cora Garner and Jesse De Hart Steep Hollow visited relatives. Walter Bullock hosted a Saturday night entertainment with guests from Kurten and Steep Hollow. Brooks Beal family near Bryan visited Bond home Saturday night.
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Prospect
Texas
Mr. Hutchison
Rockdale
Crockett
Will George
Ernest Cross
Tabor
Ira Bond
Artie Hearn
Kurten
Cody Lawless
Benchley
Cora Garner
Jesse de Hart
Steep Hollow
Walter Bullock
Brooks Beal
Near Bryan
Joe Bond
Sloan's Liniment Tops Pain Relief Claims
The advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as quick acting and economical for rheumatic twinges sciatica lumbago neuritis a wry neck joint wrench and muscle strain claiming rapid relief and broad popularity.
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Sloan
Linimed
Cotton Way Bills Reveal 1867 Shipping Costs
An old cotton shipment from east Texas to Jefferson and New Orleans carried eight bales with total sales of $1200.09 and shipping charges of $238.51. The bill breakdown includes taxes, freight, river insurance, drayage, and commissions. The piece notes high costs and laments changes in today’s charges.
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The
Eagle
Rufus Hardy
United States
Liverpool
J. E. Covey
Texas
Jefferson
New Orleans
Cole & Grogande
M. D. Cole
East Texas
New Spr Wes Ass
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with PAZO OINTMENT
Druggists offer a money back guarantee if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. It relieves itching and helps you sleep after the first application. Price 60 cents.
Unique wedding custom charms Brazos county settlers
In Kurten Texas a local custom dictates couples wed on the road with a minister, not in home settings. Rev J J Tatum of Bryan officiated at the private roadside ceremony for Richard Hearne and Eva Gilpin after Hearne paid $1.50 to change Gilpin’s name. The couple will live in Kurten, aiding Brazos county’s farming standing.
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Brazos County
J. J. Tatum
Bryan
Kurten
Texas
Richard Hearne
Eva Gilpin
Hearne
Tatum
Ferguson
Miss Gilpin
Mr. Hearne
J. H. Hearne
J. P. Gilpin
Millican
Lemon Lemon Beauty Lotion for Face and Hands
Advertised lemon skin softener recipe uses juice from two lemons and three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint lotion. Strain pulp, store for months, and massage daily to whiten and beautify skin, smoothing rough hands.
Cotton Growers Call For Lower Freight Rates
Rufus Hardy publishes an open letter urging Texas cotton growers to demand government allocation of ships or state operated vessels to ensure fair freight rates. He cites British freight costs of 32.50 per bale from New York to Liverpool and notes a Colby letter promising relief. Hardy quotes W. C. Wright referencing Charles Brand on a total New York to Liverpool cost of 56.45 with breakdowns, urging a plan to reduce charges.
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Daily Eagle
Rufus Hardy
Texas
Bainbridge Colby
New York
Liverpool
Europe
Colby
Hardy
Cibe Oeso
Cibe Oeso's 8.05 Six Per Cent Tare At 1 Per Cent Brokers’ Commission
SPN Gada Cieb Bild
Iso
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Now Available in Tablet Form
Grove's chill Tonic Tablets and Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic offer the same medicinal results as the syrup. The tablet version targets travelers and those needing a portable option. Both forms are priced at 60 cents.
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Grove
We Buy Old Teeth and Gold Jewelry Milwaukee Ad
We buy old false teeth and pay up to 21.50 per set whether broken or not. Cash sent by return mail. Package held 15 days subject to approval of our offer. Highest prices for old gold jewelry gold crowns bridges platinum and silver. United States Smelting Works Inc 994 Goldsmith Bldg Opp Postoffice Milwaukee Wis.
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United States Smelting Works, Inc
Postoffice
Milwaukee
Wis
No Worms in a Healthy Child Ad Claim
Advertisement claims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic can enrich the blood improve digestion and act as a general strengthening tonic for two to three weeks to dispel worms and restore health in children. It describes pleasant taste and a 60 cent bottle price.
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Grove
$100 to Enter Stenography Jobs in Early Bryan Texas
Dewey Weaver of Bryan Texas describes starting work in March at $60, receiving a raise to $115 after five months, and now expecting a potential position paying $1680 per year as a stenographer telegrapher or bookkeeper.
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Dewey Weaver
Bryan
Texas
Lieut Everett Martin Describes War Time France Letter Home
Lieut Everett Martin son of T B Martin from Steep Hollow writes to his mother and sister about serving at Leon Springs earning a commission from the officers training school and his Bordeaux France experiences He mentions a scalp wound five stitches Red Cross nurses and relief in sunny days as he hopes to return home with his 360th Infantry to see Leslie and his regiment awaiting orders from armistice terms and homeward plans
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Daily Eagle
Everett Martin
T. B. Martin
Steep Hollow
Martin
Leon Springs
A. and M. College
Bordeaux
France
Red Cross
360Th Infantry
Leslie
Singer Sewing Machine Co. sale pitch from T A Satter white
A brief ad notes a Singer Sewing Machine Co presence with T A Satter white described as a salesman and collector. It invites contact at phone number 430 and references a Christmas gift theme for a wife seeking a Singer sewing machine.
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Singer
T. A. Satterwhite
Singer Sewing Machine Co
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Pure Buncombe
Congress
Houston Post
Stockholm
London
Arkansas Gazette
New York Evening Post
James K. Polk
Packers
Mgamin
Dodson
Adv
Kallis Pain
CERNE
Castoria
Auth
Walden
Chas. Lum
Nacogdoches
Mary Melton
L. R. Walden
Walden’s
Nacogdoches Business College
Centaur Company
E. W. Grove
Bic
Brazos, Grimes, Robinson, Burleson, Leon and
Madison Counties
Myers Hardware Co
B. Kaczer & Co
First National Bank
Meyers Hardware Co
J. A. Myers
J. Groginsky
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