Advertising as a force for thrift and sales
The piece argues that skilled advertising and window display drive purchases and shape public habits. It cites Harvey Blodgett urging bankers to use publicity to teach thrift and warns that installment plans mislead buyers about costs. Publicity is portrayed as powerful, with The Herald ad reaching over 2000 buyers.
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Harvey Blodgett
Minnesota
Oregon
Newlywed
Savings Bank
Blodgett
The
Herald
Farmers Union Organized at Rockdale Meeting
An enthusiastic Local Union was organized by assistant state manager John Scarborough with officers named J C Scott president Robert Caywood secretary treasurer and Jim Cherry door keeper The group invites nearby farmers to join and support equity and the golden rule A two week campaign to organize locals begins February 16 with state organizers F W Evans and John Scarborough overseeing efforts Meetings held weekly at the Warehouse Wednesdays at 7 30 PM John C Scott president
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John Scarborough
J. C. Scott
Robert Caywood
Jim Cherry
Rushdale
Ant
F. W. Evans
John Scarbrough
John C. Scott
Do You Want a Home In San Benito Rio Grande Valley
Advertises land in the Rio Grande Valley at San Benito ready for farming. Claims cabbage crops worth 300 to 400 dollars and potential corn yields with unlimited water and fertile soil. Urges interested men to contact Hurt & Scarborough at Farmers' Union Warehouse or address P O box 236 Rockdale for particulars.
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Rio Grande Valley
San Benito
Hurt & Scarborough
Farmers’ Union
P. O
Rockdale
Army Aviator Falls 600 Feet in San Diego Bay
Lt. Henry B. Post of the First Aero Corps died when his hydroplane collapsed during a record attempt over San Diego Bay. He had recently set an altitude record of 12 120 feet before the crash as Francis Wildman reached the scene in a flying boat.
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San Diego
Cal
Henry B. Post
First Aero Corps
United States Army
San Diego Bay
Post
Francis Wildman
Cowen
Patient Praises Healing Cure in Personal Letter
A letter from Mrs E T Gaddig of Asbury Park New Jersey describes a transformative recovery after using a medicine. She claims long suffering women can be cured and credits the treatment with restoring her health and energy.
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Marion
Carolina
Pe- Co
Ohio
E.t.gaddig
Manon
Sarah
Sylvan
Asbury Park
N. J
More Good for Robertson Go
W P Young and J D Greer agricultural agents for the Sunset Central Lines visited Robertson county. Greer praised as a practical Texas corn grower and Young noted for frequent prior visits. The Franklin Texan reports they will likely return, bringing farming guidance. J C Beard of Milano spent Tuesday in Cameron with his son J S Beard, our insurance agent.
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W. P. Young
J. D. Greer
Sunset Central Lines
Mr. Greer
Robertson County
Greer
Texas
Mr. Young
Franklin Texan
J. C. Beard
Milano
Cameron
J. S. Beard
New Discovery of Cough Remedy Promoted by Bucklen Co
An advertisement from Bucklen and Co. Philadelphia or St. Louis touts a new lung medicine claimed to cure consumption and pneumonia outcomes in Caven Dish Vermont. It promises a money back guarantee and targets families with children’s coughs.
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Pfeiffer Chemical Co
Philadelphia
St Louis
Recommends Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy In Pub Notice
Mr. Marion Brown of Hoyte visited Cameron on Tuesday. A brief local note mentions recommendations for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy.
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Chamberlain
Marion Brown
Hoyte
Cameron
State Primary Bill in Congress
Washington reports preparation of a presidential primary bill as urged by President Wilson will begin. Chairman Rucker says the House committee will consider the measure and will likely start writing it soon after a meeting with the president. The committee, after talks with Secretary Bryan and Solicitor Folk, favors a state primary law plan though disagreement remains on form. Rucker is confident a primary law will pass this session.
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Washington
Wilson
Rucker
House Committee On
Tucker
Bryan
Solicitor Folk
State Department
Congress
Electric Bitters Liver Kidney Remedy Ad
Feel miserable out of sorts with back pain and low spirits. Electric Bitters promises to renew health and strength with a guaranteed liver and kidney remedy.
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Jim Brookland
Ourlandy
Jim Bourland
Houston
Robertson
Gough
A. FT. Beach
A. R. O'Neal
Southweste Telegraph and Telephone Co
MNO
Gandy
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