Christmas Spirit Helps Lonely Woman And Agent Bond
In a late 1923 Western Newspaper Union story Bertha Prescott, a weary woman, welcomes a young book agent into her home during Christmas. Their shared loneliness deepens into friendship as Bertha learns of the agent’s illness and job struggles, and she invites the girl to stay through Christmas, turning a brief visit into a lasting companionship.
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Abe
Eurmise
Bertha
Bertha Prescot
USA
Luench
Western Newspaper Union
Coolidge backs Ford power plan at Muscle Shoals
The story reports President Coolidge backing Henry Ford's Muscle Shoals offer amid bipartisan discussion in Congress. A competing bid from Alabama Power aims to top Ford by at least $1,000,000 and lengthen the lease, focusing on power development over fertilizer. The war department notes Kissel may mirror the Alabama offer, while Madden's bill seeks government reproduction of Gorgas plant, a point Ford opposes.
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Coolidge
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Congress
House
McKenzie
Military Affairs Committee
Ford
War Department
Alabama Power Company
Shoals
John Kissel
New York
Madden Ofllinois
Gorgas
Milam County Sheriff Sale Notice in 1928 Case
The State of Texas Milam County sheriff serves notice under a writ of execution dated December 26 1928 against Mrs J H Gandy for 219 14 with interest to Dec 4 1928 plus 21 91 attorney fees in case No 4900 Schiller Buick Company vs Mrs J H Gandy levy on real estate in Milam County described as a tract of land under seizure inventory of the property and sale details to follow
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Ing
Milam
State of Texas
J. A. de Pena
S. W. Cor
J. A. Hopkins
N. E. Cor
S. E. Cor
Elmers
J. H. Gandy
Court House
Milam County
Cameron
Texas
Levy
H. M. Roark
Schiller Buick Company
A. F E. Schiller
I. D. S. Rogers
Mentho Sulphur Promises Skin Relief Overnight
A skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur as a cure for eruptions rash and eczema claiming relief begins the next day. The ad urges Bowles Mentho Sulphur from druggists and compares it to a cold cream with germ destroying properties.
Milam County Sheriff Notice Dated December 26 1923
Official milam County Texas sheriff notice dated December 26 1923 signed by D. B. Rogers and deputy P S Graves publicizing county actions or orders. The fragment notes location Milam County and mentions the sheriff.
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Rogers
Milam County
Texas
P. S. Graves
Easy 10 Darken Your Gray Hair
An ad touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound to darken gray hair naturally. It claims easy home use with a sponge or brush, showing visible darkening after one night and further improvements after additional applications.
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Wyeth
Glasses salesman fraud warning posted by author
A local notice warns residents of counterfeit eyewear sellers traveling through nearby counties posing as representatives. The author disclaims any affiliation or capable examiner status and condemns crude eye fittings and misdiagnoses as dangerous. A $25.60 reward is offered for apprehension and conviction of the offenders.
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Marion Frances Hamilton
Lonely Woman
Prescott
Santa
Hefley Heights
P. L. Bergum
Cameron Herald
Lished
Chamberlain
G. B. Taylor
Citizens National
Bank
T‘ameron, Texas
America
W State Bank
State Bank
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