Rich mineral wealth beneath New York City noted in 19th century
The Youth's Companion highlights vast mineral wealth under New York City rivaling Norway’s Lance Rock. It cites a record garnet found in 1885 at Seventh Avenue and Thirty-Fifth Street, with aquamarines, tourmalines, smoky quartz, clear quartz, topazes and opals found along Broadway, yet inaccessible due to valuable real estate.
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New York City
Lance Rock
Norway
Seventh Avenue
Thirty-Fifth Street
Broadway
New York
Notice to Contractors for Road District No 23 Milam TX
Sealed proposals for surfacing 5 miles of road in Milam County Road District No 23 are due by 11 am December 11, 1919 at Cameron office. Plans available from County Engineer A F Mitchell. Bid must include 5 percent certified check payable to County Judge W G Gillis. County may reject bids and waive technicalities.
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Suhway
Milam County
Giles L. Arriett
Cameron
Texas
A. F. Mitchell
W. G. Gillis
Prominent Merchant Finds Lasting Relief From Eczema
In a South Carolina county seat a well known merchant suffered years with eczema and severe itching. After trying doctors with no cure he used Zemerine, praised as a remedy for diseased skin. The ad promises a money back guarantee and offers to mail a jar for $1 or 50 cents from Zemermine Chemical Company, Orangeburg, S. C.
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South Carolina
Western Springs
Zemerine
Zemerine Chemical Company
Orangeburg
S. C
Advy
Humorous Wartime Tales and Pranks From Camp Life
A collection of wartime anecdotes features Murphy losing his glass eye, a cook trainee’s hash joke, camp coffee saving a chemist, No Man’s Land misadventures, a padre’s prayer, and soldiers mistaking patrols for mischief. The soldierly banter covers officers, a chancelor of jokes, and a financier’s quip about aging and luck.
Habitual Constipation Cure Promises 14 to 21 Day Relief
An ad promotes LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN as a syruphonic laxative for habitual constipation. It claims prompt relief but advises regular use for 14 to 21 days to induce and maintain regular action. It notes pleasant taste and pricing at one dollar per bottle.
San Angelo Storm Brings Freezing Cold And Fuel Shortages
November 29 report from San Angelo Texas describes freezing temperatures and sleet that halted traffic and damaged wires. Fuel yards are empty and the city asks federal railroad management and the Texas railroad commission for aid. Stockmen say cattle sheep and goats are in good shape despite hardship.
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San Angelo
Texas
Board of City Development
Federal Railroad Management
Texas Railroad Commission
Jroves Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad
Tasteless chill tonic promises vitality by purifying blood and energizing the body. touts strengthening and invigorating effects with a listed price. Herald Job Department advertises printing services for posters and stationery and notes ready equipment and skilled workers. Telephone 221.
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Price Tc
The Modern Girls Dance Night Exaggerations
In one evening the woman quips about heat, dancing, fear, glare, cold, sickness, and jokes. She keeps a lively mood while the man notes her calm, alive health after the exchange.
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Stanford Chapparral
Farms For Sale Or Trade In Cameron Texas
100 acres near Sandy Grove schoolhouse with 65 acres in cultivation and timber on the balance, includes house and lot. Asking 12.00 per acre with mule trade possible. Another 100 acres, 35 acres cultivated, rest timber, 3-4 miles from Elevation Switch on the Santa Fe. Timber value may cover cost. For details contact R. L. Batte, Cameron, Texas.
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Sandy Grove
R. L. Batte
Cameron
Texas
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Milam County Hardware
Tyson-Freeman-Holtzclaw CO
Sonora
E. O. Schiller
Tex
The
Herald
Milam County Battery Company
Cameron, Texas
Murphy
O. D
Sorr
Ladies Home Journal
Mac
McLaden
Florida Guard
Camp Wheeler
Sam
Corporal Jones
152D Depot Brigade
Dodgin
General Richardson
Holy Smokes
Mary Jane
John Bremond
Check & Neal Coff
Rio Co
Cooper’s
Garrett
van Camp
J. D. Dobbins
Grocer
Turkey
Tristmas
F. A. Green
Jrove
the Modern Girls
Oklahoma
A. Bartz
Jeter Lumber Co
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