Myers Hardware Moves to New South Main Street Site
Locals note Myers Hardware will move stock and fixtures from their current South Main building to the adjacent building near the First National Bank, with operations resuming about a week after the move begins. Obituary notes Della Presnal, 2 o'clock Sunday in Tabor, pneumonia after influenza. burial in Alexandria. Several locals head to Thanksgiving, travel plans noted, and Perry Johnson of this city wounded in France. A hunting party returned from the Big Thicket with one deer and fond memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers Hardware Company
South Main Street
First National Bank
Della Presnal
Della Edge
Tabor
Alexandria
C. H. Storey
Paul Dansby
G. C. White
Thurston Cole
Bert Carroll
Lon Williams
Beatty Barron
Arthur Tandy
Enoch Holland
Auto house on wheels draws Bryan crowds
A moving house on Ford wheels startled Bryan residents as it rolled down Main Street. The novelty is fixed like a bungalow with a parlor, living room that converts to a bedroom, kitchen, and dining area. Dr. and Mrs. Fuller of Sioux City, Iowa, own the auto home and are visiting Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Main Street
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Help
An advertisement warns against calomel as a dangerous drug that salivates and weakens the body. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a pleasant vegetable remedy that starts the liver without causing sickness, offering a money back guarantee if it fails to outperform calomel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Cure Claims $100 Reward
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh at all stages through constitutional treatment. Proponents offer $100 for any case it fails to cure and invite testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. Sold by all druggists for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Drugegist
Ortomen Return With Added Laurels From Big Thicket Hunt
A Bryan hunting party returns from the Big Thicket claiming many deer. Sheriff T C Nunn and companions including J W Barron C C Vick Tom Boyett I B Todd Henry Atkins Joe Atkins Clint Atkins Tom Royder Jeff Royder Jr Douglas Royder Pink Williams Dutch Williams George Williams Otho Williams Cooper Carll and others pursued deer hunting glory. Sheriff Nunn recalls four deer with two credited to George Davis and Otho Williams. he refuses to identify the fourth or whether it was buck or doe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
T. C. Nunn
J. W. Barron
C. C. Vick
Tom Boyett
I. B. Todd
Henry Atkins
Joe Atkins
Clint Atkins
Tom Royder
Jeff Royder, Jr
Douglas Royder
Pink Williams
Dutch Wiliams
George Williams
Otho Williams
Cooper Carll
Sheriff Nunn
George Davis
Grimes
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Pain Relief
Neuralgia of the face shoulder hands or feet demands a strong remedy. Ballard's Snow Liniment claims to penetrate flesh and relieve suffering when rubbed into the painful area. Sold by E. J. Jenkins and M. H. James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
E. J. Jenkins
M. H. James
Calotabs Claimed as Best Cold Remedy by Doctors
Advertising claim asserts calomel modernized into Calotabs as the best overnight cure for colds and sore throats. One tab at bedtime, no nausea, no diet disruption, next morning cold vanishes. Sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents with pharmacist guarantee and refund option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adv
Ballard's Snow Liniment Advertises Sore Throat Cure
An old style advertisement promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment to treat sore throats with one or two applications. The product is sold by BE Jenkins and M H James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
BE. J. Jenkins
M. H. James
California Syrup of Figs advertisement
Old advertising text promoting California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. Claims the product cleanses the bowels, cures stomach issues, and prevents illness, urging readers to ensure authenticity and buy from the California Fig Syrup Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Company
Dr Hartman Peruna touted in farmer testimonial
A rural advertisement extols Dr Hartman Peruna as a universal remedy for coughs colds and catarrh claiming it cured a Delaware Ohio farmer after years of stomach and bowel inflammation. The ad urges readers to request free health literature and Peruna almanac from The Peruna Company in Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hartman
W. J. Temple
Lincoln Ave
Delaware
Ohio
Reece
Peruna Company
Dept. 77
Columbus
Pershing urged for 1920 presidency by Ohio Republicans
A Pershing for President campaign was launched in Columbus with the incorporation of The Pershing Republican League. Akron leader Charles Dick heads the signer list, supported by fourteen other Akron and Summit County Republicans. The move seeks Pershing as the 1920 U S president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
General Pershing
France
Pershing
Racket Store Offers Big Holiday Stock At Sale Prices
Store proclaims room to display toys polls and holiday goods with a large American made stock. It states prices are low to move merchandise and urges customers to visit and compare prices while promising savings and unique stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Kaiser
President Wilson to sail for Europe for peace conference
President Wilson plans a six week European trip for the opening of the peace conference and preliminary talks. Preparations proceed at the White House with secrecy but no fixed start or escort. American correspondents are promised access. It is believed Count di Cellere and Jusserand may join the voyage with the American delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Europe
White House
Count di Cellere
Jusserand
France
Register Liberty Bonds to Guard Against Loss
Washington reports the treasury urges bond owners to register coupon Liberty Bonds to prevent loss or theft. Registration is free and available at most banks. unregistered bonds lost or destroyed will be paid at maturity, with semiannual interest checks mailed. Interest dates vary by loan type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Regulate the Bowels with Herbine Regulator
An advertisement for Herbine promotes it as an admirable bowel regulator that aids the liver and stomach and restores strength and buoyancy. Sold by E. J. Jenkins and M. H. James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Jenkins
M. H. James
Gets-It Liberty Bottle for Corns Promises Quick Relief
The ad touts Gets-It as the genuine corn remover, a painless drops treatment that peels away corns without gouging or cutting. It claims wide usage, a money back guarantee, and promotion by FE. Lawrence & Co. Chicago, with Bryan selling points and local endorsements by M. H. James and A. Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Rey
FE. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Bryan
M. H. James
J. Jenkins
Bargain Clearing Out Sale On Fabrics Shoes and Hats
A large clearance advertisement lists fabrics, towels, dresses, gowns, and a wide range of shoes for men women and children. It highlights price cuts on silks, ribbons, lingerie, childrens and misses dresses, coats, blouses, and hats with numerous per yard and per item discounts, emphasizing value and variety. The notice also markets hosiery, undergarments, and school-age clothing with deep sale pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Ninle Dt
Kauf
Cadeseescee
IOC
Eniaees
Dorr
Uo Canve Awit Aia
Big Specials sale targets shoes clothing and housewares
The ad touts deep discounts on infant to men’s shoes, ladies garments, undergarments, boys suits, coats, and accessories. It highlights price points from fractions to several dollars, plus bargains on silk hose, dresses, parasols, glassware, crockery, shades, and fabric goods. Walk Over store near Main Street invites shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viei Kid
Havana
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John Scurry
Comanche
Wilson Bradley
Marvin Elliott
L. M. Johnson
Perry Johnson
Roger Q. Astin
New York
Mr. Astin
Ortomen
M. Bonneville
Cardus
Cardui
J. Groginsky
Saserone Dos Tsanseresi
Ots Gan
Ginghams Ohne
Ride
Bancos Ways
Cesndt
Shoe Department
Notion Department
Millinery Department
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