Rich mineral wealth under New York City praised
The Youth's Companion notes major mineral wealth beneath New York City second only to Lance Rock in Norway. It cites the 1885 largest garnet found at Seventh Avenue and Thirty-Fifth Street, plus aquamarines tourmalines smoky quartz clear quartz topazes and opals along Broadway. It laments inaccessibility and real estate value likely guarding deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Lance Rock
Norway
Seventh Avenue
Thirty-Fifth Street
Broadway
New York
Road District 23 Milam County Sealed Bids Wanted
Sealed proposals for 5 miles of road surfacing with local gravel in Road District No. 23 Milam County must be received by 11 a.m. December 11, 1919 at the Cameron Texas Office of County Auditor Giles L. Arriett. A 5 percent certified check payable to County Judge W. G. Gillis accompanies each bid. Proposals may be rejected or modified for technicalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Giles L. Arriett
Cameron
Texas
A. F. Mitchell
W. G. Gillis
Prominent Merchant Finds Lasting Relief from Eczema
A South Carolina merchant suffered years with eczema before relief. After visiting Western Springs and doctors, he found Zemerine through a friend. The treatment promises cure or money back and is offered by Zem Erine Chemical Co. in Orangeburg with a mail order option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Western Springs
Zemerine
Zemerine Chemical Company
Orangeburg
S. C
Advy
Camp humor and guard tales from wartime letters
A collection of WWI era anecdotes about soldiers and officers. Murphy loses his glass eye on guard duty, a cook applicant’s hash quip, a chemist at camp, and a No Man’s Land crossing drill. A chaplain’s misdirection, a shipboard prank, and a humorous courthouse scene end with a banker’s wry take on life and numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
O. D
McLaden
Habitual Constipation Cured in 14 to 21 Days
Advertisement for LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN Syruphonic Laxative claims to cure habitual constipation in 14 to 21 days. It is described as pleasant to take and to be used regularly until regular action is induced. Pillar of sales notes a 40 cent price per bottle and mentions a complete job department.
San Angelo Storm Strikes City Freezing Cold Without Fuel
San Angelo Texas reports a severe early winter storm causing freezing temperatures and widespread fuel shortages. Sleet and ice disrupted roads, telegraph wires, and utilities while officials sought aid from federal railroad management and the Texas railroad commission. Cattle and other stock are described as faring well despite conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Texas
Board of City Development
Federal Railroad Management
Texas Railroad Commission
Jjroves Tasteless Chill Tonic Advertises Vitality
An old advertisement touts Jjroves Tasteless Chill Tonic as purifying and enriching blood to restore strength and energy. The notice mentions printing services and Herald Job Department with telephone contact 221 for posters, letter heads, envelopes and cards.
The Modern Girls in One Evening Dance Reactions
Stanford Chaparral recounts a humorous evening where a dancer quotes a string of dramatic reactions to heat fear charm and jokes. The piece contrasts her expressions with her continued vitality suggesting the scene is a caricature of student humor and social life.
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Stanford Chapparral
Land for Sale near Sandy Grove Schoolhouse in Cameron Texas
For sale 100 acres near Sandy Grove schoolhouse with 65 acres cultivated and remaining timber. Includes house and lot. Priced at 12.00 per acre with mule trade accepted. Timber could cover land value. 3-4 miles from Elevation Switch on the Santa Fe. For details contact R. L. Batte, Cameron, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Grove
R. L. Batte
Cameron
Texas
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Milam County Hardware
Tyson-Freeman-Holtzclaw CO
Henyou Bu
Sonora
E. C. Schiller
Tex
The
Herald
Milam County Battery Company
Cameron, Texas
Willard
Ladies Home Journal
Mac
Florida Guard
Camp Wheeler
Sam
Corporal Jones
152D Depot Brigade
Dodgin
General Richardson
John Bremond
Cheek & Neal Coffs
Rio Co
Cooper’s
van Camp Pork & Bean
J. D. Dobbins
Grocer
Turkey
Weistmas
Cassie
F. A. Green
Jjrove
the Modern Girls
Oklahoma
A. Bartz
Jeter Lumber Co
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