Man Kills Wife Then Commits Suicide in Texas
Chillicothe in Hardeman County and Vernon report John R. Allen, a 28-year-old farmer, shot his wife in the head with a shotgun at the Allen home and then slashed his throat with a knife, dying minutes later. Two children were unharmed. a brother restrained him briefly. Doctors say brain meningitis may have influenced his actions.
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Chillicothe, Hardeman Co
Texas
John Allen
Chillcothe
Allen
Vernon
John R. Allen
Wilbarger County
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Blood Purity Boost
The advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood purifier and strength enhancer. It claims to enrich the blood with quinine, improve color in the cheeks, appetite, and energy, and offers the tonic for 60 cents per bottle.
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IROVE
GROVE
Dei
Rey
Fidelity Volmine Promoted for Croup and Colds
An advertisement touts Fidelity Volmine as a remedy for croup and colds in children and adults. It claims the volatile calve penetrates to the chest and also treats bronchitis catarrh whooping cough tonsillitis and asthma. Sold by druggists and in Cameron by Pace Marshall Drug Company.
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Cameron
Pace- Marshall Drug Company
Ady
Dodson's Liver Tone Replaces Calomel Says Town Druggists
Local druggists report a sharp drop in calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone gains popularity claiming safety and better results. Advertisements assure easy relief from sluggishness and constipation with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Dodson
Twoisen
Brown Rentrop Bout Ends In Draw At Temple
Brown and Rentrop fought two hours and thirty minutes without a fall in front of about 1500 fans at the Municipal Auditorium. After a fifteen minute rest, neither could secure a decisive fall and the match ended as a draw under Police Gazette rules.
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Pet Brown
Chas Retrop
Temple
Rentrop
Brown
T. S. Wright
Pride of Texas
Sheaven
Buford Stegall
Police Gazette
Rentrop J
Temple Telegram
Remedy That Penetrates Rheumatism by Snow Liniment
A penetrating remedy for rheumatism is advertised. Ballard's Snow Liniment claims to pass through flesh to the bone and give prompt relief. Available in three bottle sizes: 30c, 60c, and $1.20. Sold by Pace Marshall Drug Co. adv.
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Ballard
Pace-Marshall Drug Co
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Wit
Chillicothe
Liteflcs
Littel
Battis
James F. Ballard
St. Lots
Dougla
Y Papa
Soda
North Woods
Papa
Calomel
Temple Theatre
Tayith
W. Klawansky
Cameron, Texas
Buvine
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