Uncle John bids farewell to Cold Drink business
In a valedictory note, Uncle John reflects on 85 years in Tucker & Tyson, retires due to age and infirmity, praises customers and friends, and announces Mr. B. F. Bonds will assume assets and liabilities. He hints at possible future work, offering goodwill and urging continued patronage at the old stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Bonds
First National Bank
Tucker & Tyson
Perry Wilkerson
Ea Square
Eli
John
St Jacobs Oil advertised for backache relief
An early 1900s ad promotes St Jacobs Oil as quick relief for lumbago backache sciatica and rheumatic pain. It claims kidneys do not feel pain and urges readers to rub on the oil for instant easing and limbering up, noting it is harmless and non burning.
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St. Jacobs
Automobile as an Opportunity Highlighted by G C White
G C White of the White House Motor Company says any automobile is an opportunity. He notes many fail to improve the car’s comfort, convenience, and pleasure due to lacking local facilities that meet daily ownership needs.
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G. C. White
White House
White-Hound Motor Company Plans Chevy Car Deliveries
The White-Hound Motor Company has received a car load of Chevrolet Automobiles in all sizes and types and will distribute them among auto buyers in the county. Though some difficulty in obtaining cars was noted, Mr. White hopes to make fair deliveries during the fall months to improve owner satisfaction and meet dealer responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White-Hound Motor Company
Chevrolet
White
Asphalt Suspected at Liberty Hill Test Drill
A Granger operators crew near Liberty Hill Texas reports drilling at about 700 feet in No 1 Hunt. They find coal black mineral seeping from ground and rocks, exhibited in Granger and Bartlett. If confirmed as asphalt in volume, it could surpass oil as a discovery.
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Rockdale
Texas
Liberty Hill
Barelett
Balcones
Granger
Hunt
Granger and
Bartlett
LAXATIVE QUININE TABLETS PROMOTE RELIEF WITHOUT NERVE RINGING
An old advertisement claims Laxa tive Bromine Quinine tablets provide tonic and laxative effects without causing nervousness or head ringing. The copy highlights E W Grove's signature on the bottle and promotional claims.
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Anyon
E.w.grove
Baggett Bros to Drill 3500-Foot Test Near Rockdale
Preparations by Baggett Bros Drilling Co to move a heavy rotary rig onto the Lens ing Bennett Butte tract north and west of the San Gabriel River and begin a 3500 foot test for Texas Petroleum Development Co. The tract sits about seven miles north and west of Rockdale, Texas, with the contract reportedly closed days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockdale
Texas
Baggett Bros. Drilling Company
ing-Bennett-Butte
San Gabriel River
Texas Petroleum Development Co
Lady finds relief from nervous indigestion with Black-Draught
A Mississippi resident details a year of nervous indigestion and stomach trouble. After trying laxatives nightly, Thedford's Black-Draught liver medicine brought relief, improved liver function, and weight gain. she recommends it for indigestion headaches and general digestive comfort.
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Biloxi
Alonzo
Clay Street
Thedford
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Setion
Jacobs Oil
Tera Wr
Avel
Kelly
Schiller Buick
Buick Dealers
Cameron, Texas
A. J. Matocha
Santa Fe Depot
Evans
Gus Evans
Edison
Ondon
New Cameron Drug Company
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