Proposed Texas school tax amendment H J R No 30
The document outlines a proposed constitutional amendment to Section 3, Article 7 of Texas for ad valorem taxes to fund public schools. It authorizes county taxes up to 50 cents per $100 and district taxes up to $1 per $100, with voter approval, and details formation of districts across counties. It notes legislative steps, public ballots in November 1916, and an appropriation of $5000 for implementation.
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House
State of
Texas
State of Texas
Senate
Dodson's Liver Tone Advertises Harmless Calomel Alternative
An old advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetarian liver and bowel cleanser that replaces dangerous calomel. It claims calomel causes sickness, salivation, and bone necrosis, while Dodson's Tone cleanses the liver, stops headaches, and improves digestion with a money back guarantee.
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Dodson
Castoria widely praised by doctors and parents
Physicians endorse Castoria as a safe vegetable remedy that aids digestion and sleep for children. The article cites Dr. McCrain of Omaha and Charles H. Fletcher noting long time use and prescriptions for patients and families alike. It emphasizes Castoria’s narcotic free formula and its gentle stomach and bowels regulation.
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Charles H. Fletcher
William J. McCrain
Omaha
Neb
McCrain
Propreitary Medicines Spark Health Debate in Hall Journal
Hall's Journal of Health argues for exposing danger in proprietary medicines and cites Castoria as a remedy that consoles and regulates without stupefying. It endorses Sloan's Liniment for muscle soreness, toothache, and everyday injuries, urging travelers to carry a bottle.
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Hall
Journal of Health
Sloan
Milam County Sheriff Sale Includes Buckholts Land
A sheriff sale in Milam County publicizes a 1916 judgment of J. H. Simon against Tom Marek J W Marek and W R Newton for 4582.73 plus costs with a Deed of Trust lien. The property includes East one third of Lot 13 Block 27 10 by 115 feet and West two thirds of Lot 14 Block 27 20 by 115 feet adjoining Buckholts Mercantile. Sale set August 1 1916 at Cameron Court House.
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Milam
J. H. Simon
Tom Marek
J. V. Marek
W. R. Newton
District Court
Washington County
Texas
A. D
J. W. Marek
Holts Mercantile Company
Budkholts
Milam County
Buckholts Mercantile Company
Buckholts
Tom Markek
Cameron
Allen Hooks
Ben Nabours
Husband Rescues Despairing Wife in Cardus Ad
In Catron Kentucky Bettie Bullock writes of four years of severe womanly troubles. Her husband gave Cardus tonic and she soon walked two miles and did her work. The Chattanooga Medicine Co promotes Cardus with a 64 page advisory letter and plain wrapper treatment offer.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Kidney Pain Driver Fades After Dean’s Pills
J M Mitchell of N Bowie and W Main Street Cameron reports years of dull back pains blamed on turpentine fumes. After using Doan’s Kidney Pills from Geo A Thomas & Sons Drug Store the pains disappeared and kidneys function improved. Price 50c at dealers. Don’t just ask for any kidney remedy ask for Dean’s Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co. Also notes Master Tebo Cone visited in Rockdale during the fair.
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N’s
Cameron
J. M. Mitchell
N. Bowie & W. Main Stx
Doan
Geo
Thomas & Sons
Dean
Mitchell
Foster-Milburn Co., Prop
Buffalo
N. Y
Tebo Cone
Rockdale
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Pace-Marshall Drug Co
Sheriff’s Sale
the State OF Texas
Dr. King
First National Bank
Castor
Que Centaur Company
New York
Castoria
Catron, Ky
Bettie Bullock
Cardus
Menced
Tey Cardus
Nature
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
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