Internal Revenue Clarifies Druggists Tax Rules
The Treasury clarifies that a special tax applies to alcoholic sales and to handling compounds with spirits in manufacturing processes. It states soda water sales without added alcohol are non taxable and warns manufacturers could be liable if they add spirits or wine beyond necessity. The note is followed by commentary on John Pierpont Morgan and stockholder profits in a merger context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Yerkes
J. Pierpont Morgan
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
John W. Gatesrom
St. Louis Blabe-Democrat
House of Morgan
Ballard’s Horehound Syrup Advertised for Sleep Aid
An 19th century classified ad promotes Ballard’s Horehound Syrup as a remedy for coughs and restless nights. It claims to secure sound sleep and a rapid cure, available at Thomas & Loore’s in bottles priced 25 cents, 50 cents, and one dollar.
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Ballard
Thomas & Loore’s
Lecture by Dr Homer T Wilson at Cameron Auditorium
Dr Homer T Wilson, engaged by Cameron ladies, will lecture at the Auditorium on Friday evening February 20 at 8 30. He is praised as a leading orator with deep religious sentiment and entertaining, beneficial style. Seats cost 25 and 50 cents, available at Reese Sapp’s drug store.
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Reese & Sapp
The Annual Washington Birthday Celebration at Laredo
The event, a joint Laredo Texas and Nuevo Laredo Mexico observance, grew from a local idea into a magnificent annual festivity. It spans a border location with international character and ideal winter weather, offering ample attractions for visitors.
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International
Republics
Festivities Planned for February Two Day Big Charity Event
Two day continuous program February 22 and 23 features many new attractions. Highlights include Famous Spanish Bull Fights Grand Cattle Roping Contests torchlight parades with Mexican and Indian elements naval fireworks sham battle and capture of city by Indians military drills pageants trades display flower carnival band and musical contests.
Excursion Rates to Laredo and Monterey Mexico
Low excursion rates to Laredo and onward to Monterey Mexico for those wishing to observe Mexican life and customs. Ten day limit with stopovers at Laredo to witness the international celebration. For details contact ticket agents or write Duds PRICE, G P and T A VY 1 GN, ROR, Palestine Texas.
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Laredo
Monterey
Mexico
Duds Price
Palestine
Texas
Seeing Things Darkly Eye Care Ad
An eye care ad urges readers to visit for a free eye examination to improve sight. It promotes eyeglasses and spectacles as remedies and offers to assess eyes at no cost to prevent future suffering.
The Commoner and Bryan Herald Subscription Offer
The Commoner advocates education and organization to defend democratic principles during Congress. It features an editorial page by Mr. Bryan, a Current Topics section, a Home Department on cooking, a world news summary, Maupin’s anecdotes and verse, and strong circulation growth. A joint one year offer with The Commoner on Herald is available for 1.75.
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Bryan
Commeron Herald
Texas Wonder Cure Ad for Kidney and Bladder Troubles
An old advertisement promotes Texas Wonder or Hall's Great Discovery claiming to cure kidney and bladder issues in men and women. It asserts relief from gravel diabetes seminal emissions rheumatism and back and bladder irregularities with a two month mail order treatment. Dr EB Hall lists St Louis Missouri as the sole proprietor and Reese & Sapp as local sellers.
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Texas Wonder
Hall
EB. W. Hall
Sole Juaputaeture
P.O. Box
St. Louis
Reese & Sapp
Texas Wonder Cure Endorsed by Sheriff Giles Avriett
Cameron Texas October 7 1902 certificate states kidney and bladder trouble cured by Texas Wonder Halls Great Discovery and recommends it to others. Sheriff Giles C Avriett signs endorsement.
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Cameron
Texas
Giles C. Avriett
Dr Pierce's Automobiles Promote Dispensary Medicine in Buffalo
The World's Dispensary Medical Association showcases Dr. Pierce's remedies through an all automobile wagon campaign in Buffalo New York. The campaign argues the firm leads in medical treatment and lists the Invalids Hotel and Surgical Institute as proof of medical supremacy. It offers free consultations by letter and distributes Dr Pierce's Medical Adviser with 1008 pages at nominal mailing costs.
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Buffalo
WN. V
Dispensary Medical Association
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Ani Oi
Benying
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
R V. Pierce
N. Y
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Adverts
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best cathartic, with claims of prompt relief and reliability. William A. Girard of Pease Wit endorses them and Thomas & Movare and Thomas & Moore are listed as sellers.
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Chamberlain
William A. Girard
Pease
Thomas & Movare
Mother's Recommendation for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
A reader from North Star Michigan endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best for coughs colds and croup in her family. She expresses strong confidence and notes it is sold by Thomas & Moore.
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J. A. Moore
North Star
Michigan
Thomas & Moore
Cure for Cancer Patient Touts Local Remedy
A testimonial from Mev B. Wi. Prickets claims a topical treatment cleared a facial cancer after an accident spread lotion from Hipimentom. The patient reports rapid healing with no scar and urges others to try the preparation sold by Thomas & Moore at 25¢ 50¢ and $1.00.
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Thomas & Moore
Unclear OCR note on fish sounds and species names
Fragmented text lists multiple garbled fish names and phrases about sounds and manners, with many misspellings. It references red eurnard and pipers Gibers among others, but the passage is too corrupt to extract a clear event or factual statement. No verifiable details or dates are present.
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Iran
Biltville Letter Opens with Grim Family News
A fragment from a Biltville letter informs recipient that their father has been struck by a railroad train, losing a leg and a quarter, and hints at returning home to live on the damages. The message is addressed to John from a family member.
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John
Damges
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Formula Revealed
Advertisement notes that Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic lists iron and quinine on the bottle and claims no cure no pay for 450 cents. The copy highlights the tasteless formula and straightforward ingredients.
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Grove
Notice by Publication of Final Account Milam County
Milam County Court records show guardian Mrs. Alice Phromp son filing final account for Louis Mitchell and Rodney Mitchell minors. Objections due by April term 1908 at Cameron courthouse. Clerk J E Tyson notes court will consider the guardianship account. Sheriff avriett certified deputy.
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Tur
Texas
Milam County
Alice Prhompson
Louis Mitcheill
Rodney Mitchell
Wnr
Cammerkoon Herald
Milam
Cameron
J. E. Tyson
City of
E. Tyson
C. C
Milam Co
J. B. Porrrr
Gutes
Avriett
One Minute Cough Cure Advertises Quick Relief
One Minute Cough Cure claims relief in one minute by killing the microbe that tickles the mucus membrane and causes cough. It also clears phlegm reduces inflammation and soothes affected parts. The product supposedly strengthens warding off pneumonia and is harmless in all curable coughs colds and croup. Sold by Thomas and Moore.
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Thomas & Moore
DeWitts Hazel Salve Promoted as Pure Witch Hazel
An advertisement touts DeWitts Hazel Salve as the only cure for piles burns and skin abrasions. It claims other Witch Hazel products are counterfeit imitations and emphasizes purity and care.
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DeWitt’s
Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Elixir Ad
An old advertisement promotes a cold remedy promising full cure in one day. It claims a refund from druggists if it fails and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. The notice mentions 24 seats.
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E. W. Grove
Turkish Censor Site Suppresses Shakespeare Quote
Report notes censorship in Istanbul as Turkish authorities restrict a Shakespeare line and closely monitor theater and drama references. The piece mentions symbolic phrases and concerns over preserving territorial integrity, reflecting tight media control.
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Soaheerespe
Ivy
Conestantinople
Thorsuh
Ieee Riou
Cortesus
Tao
Incatins
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Merseilles
Ayer
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell
Mass
Homer T. Wilson
The
Cameron Drug Company
Herald Office
Atlantic
U. S. Navy of
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VIA
W. S. Keenan
Rio Grande
George Wash
Ington
New Laredo
George Washington
Miusios
Biltville Winatan
H. Fr. laLenant
DeWitt
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