Lighting the Night Ku Klux Klan Initiation in Waco
In Waco on June 28 a massive Klan initiation drew approximately 15 706 men at Ollie Buchanan’s McGregor road pasture. A flaming cross lit the scene seen for miles, with 3 621 cars and a 900 foot pit barbecue serving five tons of beef and one ton of goat.
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Waco
Texas
Invisible Empire
Ku Klux Klan
Ollie Buchanan
McGregor Road
Times-Herald
of Texas
Haresback
America
Marlow Presbyterian Church Services July 9
Marlow Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday services July 9 at 3 30 PM led by Pastor H R McFayden. The afternoon service follows the usual schedule.
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Marlow
Presbyterian Church Services This Sunday Invite
The Presbyterian Church will hold regular services Sunday morning and evening with the pastor delivering both sermons. The church offers comfortable air and fans for parishioners and invites all to attend. Pastor H. R. McFadyen signs the notice.
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H. R. McFadyen
666 Cures Malaria and Fevers
An aged advertisement proclaims 666 as a cure for malaria chills fever dengue and bilious fever claiming it kills the germs with assurances of relief in various health complaints.
Home industry benefits cited in local check flow
A Royalty payment case shows John W. House receiving an $18.00 check from Owens Refining for oil lands. The Electric Service Station owner then passes the check back to Owens for gasoline, returning the funds to the original giver. The anecdote highlights money leaving the community and not returning to repay debts.
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Owens Refining Company
John W. House
Mr. House
Milano candidate Charles Howes Withdraws From Treasurer Race
Charles Howes of Milano withdraws from Mi am County treasurer race. No formal notice issued and his name was not placed on the ballot. Howes long served as Milano postmaster and has many local supporters.
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Charles Howes OF
Milano
Charles Howes
Mi‘am County
Howes
Herald Printing Department
Red Pepper Rub Promises Quick Cold Relief
An old advertisement touts Red Pepper Rub as a fast acting remedy for colds, chest congestion, and muscle soreness. It claims deep penetrating heat within minutes to loosen congestion and ease tightness, endorsing Rowles Red Pepper brand available at drug stores.
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Rowles
Lost watch fob and gold locket ad for J E Mangum
A highly valued lost item notice seeks the return of a gold locket on leather with J E M engraved on one side. The owner, J. E. Mangum, offers a reward and requests contact at the Ball Park location. The text also references a speedy medicine claim for 666 as a cold remedy.
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Ball Park
J. E. Mangum
Habitual Constipation Cure Promoted in 14 to 21 Days
An advert promotes "LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN" as a syruphonic laxative for habitual constipation. It claims prompt relief with regular use for 14 to 21 days to induce regular action and says it stimulates and regulates while being pleasant to take per bottle.
Ely's Cream Balm Offer for Catarrh Relief
An advertisement claims Ely's Cream Balm clears nasal passages for head colds and catarrh. It touts instant relief, open nostrils, free breathing, and no more snuffling, urging purchase at drug stores.
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Ely
Hayes Healing Honey and Open-Trate Salve Combo
A combined cough remedy promises rapid relief by healing throat irritation through Hayes Healing Honey and a Grove Open-Trate Salve rubbed on the chest and throat for cold symptoms. The two products come in one carton priced at 55 cents and are sold together by druggists.
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Hayes
Grove
Cure a Cold in Uns Day Peake LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
An old ad claims a powder slows a cold and relieves headache with laxative bromine quinine. The product bears E W Groves signature on each box.
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E.W. Grove
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Jeter Lumber Co
Cameron, Texas
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