Ku Klux to Drop Masks and Robes, GA Order
Atlanta July 22 The Ku Klux Klan has been ordered to discard masks robes and regalia except in lodge rooms An imperial decree issued by the Klan governing body and publicized in a letter to Governor Hardwick states the rule to retain only in lodge rooms The order reportedly supersedes earlier permission rules and bans public parades or costume use in Georgia pending further orders.
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Atlanta
Ku Klux Klan
Clark
Georgia
Ku Klux Klan Not Unmasked, He Says
Atlanta July 24 Edward Kung Clarke imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan announces he has not unmasked the Klan in Georgia or nationally. He says an executive order halts all parades and use of masks for Klansmen outside Klaberns for the time being, limited to Georgia, amid confusion and a flood of inquiries at headquarters.
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Atlanta
Edward Kung Clarke
Prebient
The
Knights of the Ku Klux
Centela
Clarke
Georgia
Regia
Klabernozze
Genesia
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Blood Purity and Strength
Purports to purify and enrich the blood to restore energy and color, claiming benefits like stronger appetite and vitality. Says it contains quinine in syrup and advises it as a long trusted family tonic once widely used for malaria and general weakness. Available for 60 cents per bottle.
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GROVE
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Natural Hair Color
A vintage sales pitch touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easy, inexpensive remedy to darken hair. It claims the mixture darkens naturally, evenly, and quickly when brushed through strands, restoring color and a glossy appearance by morning.
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Wyeth
Wryeth
Fragmented OCR summarizes executive order impact in Texas
The excerpt notes an executive order issued in 1945 amid turbulent law enforcement in Texas. It states the order was complied with and satisfied those involved except factions aiming to suppress the Klan.
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Texas
Milam Wells Show Increase in Milam County Oil Pool
Milam County oil production has reached 250 barrels per day as 50 wells operate in the shallow pool. Drilling rush continues with several new wells. Owens Refining Company at Minerva station buys all Milam crude, reducing price to 1.50 per barrel from 1.75. Major firms have representatives in the county as the pool expands south and east.
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Milam County
Owens Refining Company
Minerva Station
Sap
Cameron
Minerva pool yields largest well to date
The article notes growing activity in the district as many oil locations and thousands of leased acres appear in the county amid lower crude prices in the Mid-Continent and North Texas fields. The standout feature is the House and Baggett No. 2 Henry well producing 23 barrels per day from 693 feet, the largest yet in the Minerva pool, versus an average of about 10 barrels daily.
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Mid-Continent
North Texas
Minerva Pool
Henry
Justice Showers Shot by Dry Law Officer in Beaumont
Justice of the Peace H E Showers of Precinct 1 Jefferson county Beaumont Texas was shot in a downtown street by Federal Prohibition officer Gonzaullos. The bullet hit the kidney and exited the body doctors say he will die. Showers a Democratic primary winner was sitting in his automobile when the officer tried to take a pint bottle from him.
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Beaumont
Texas
Justice of the Peace
H. E. Showers
Jefferson County
Prohibition
Gonzaullos
Judge Showers
Gonzalullos
Showers
Klansmen Donate 75 Dollars for Pneumonia Stricken Pastor
Milam county Klansmen, eight masked figures, handed a $75 donation to Rev. Allison Agee at the Baptist church in Yarrelston near here. Agee is in a local sanitarium with double pneumonia. a smaller gift was given to Rev. Gregory who filled in for Agee. No disturbance occurred.
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Milam County
Baptist
Yarrelston
Here
Allison Agee
Gregory
Agee
Tanlac Widely Sold By Drug Stores Nationwide
Tanlac is described as the people's medicine as buyers and stores nationwide promote it. The New Cameron Drug Company and other druggists handle sales across the region.
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Cameron Drug Company
666 Cures Malaria with Chills and Fever
A short claim promotes 666 as a cure for malaria fever dengue or bilious fever. The advertisement asserts it kills germs and offers a rapid remedy.
666 Prescription for Colds and Grippe Remedy
A claim that 666 is the fastest remedy for colds fever and la Grippe. The note presents it as a speedy cure without medical endorsement.
For Sale Black Jersey Heifer Fresh in Milk
Classified notice listing a black Jersey heifer for sale by R. E. Sharpe. Heifer described as fresh in milk with contact name provided.
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Black Jersey Heifer
Quinine Teas and Laxative Claim Details
Fragmentary OCR mentions quinine and laxative effects with vague references to Grove’s signature and nervousness. No clear persons, organizations, dates, or outcomes are present to anchor a full item.
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Cord Tires
Studebaker
W. B
Joel Michalkha
Milam
Justice
DRY Law
Thedford’s
F. O B
R. E. Sharpe
Ea Quinn
Cinu
Banking Service
Citizens National Bank
Aluminum
Henne & Meyer Co
Cameron, Texas
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