Deep oil test struggles with rocky Bremond Ranch site
Driller Frank Bartless notes slow progress at the Shelby Phillips place near Thorndale as crews battle boulders and artesian water while avoiding crooked holes. A separate focus on Tanlac recounts a family testimonial of improved health, with sales listed in Cameron, Rockdale, Milano, and Burlington.
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Frank Bartless
Bremond Ranch Syndicate
Shelby Phillips Place
Bremond Ranch
Thorndale
Ralph Babcock
Change in Father Says He Looks Like Different Man
Grateful son G W Slayton of Cobb County near Atlanta reports his father long troubled by chronic stomach ailments for over twenty years. Despite thousands spent on medicines and doctors and trials of springs and liquid diets the man did not improve until a dramatic change occurred after taking Taniac. The family describes the father as transformed and healthier, with ongoing hopes for continued relief.
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Tennessee
Cameron
New Cameron Drug Co
Rockdale
Baldridge Bros
Milano
E. C. Smith
Burlington
New Drug Store
Adv
Taniac
G. W. Slayton
Cobb County
Atlanta
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Health Booster
A historic anti malaria and blood tonic claims to purify and enrich blood with iron and quinine. It touts energy, appetite, and color improvements and notes the formula remains unchanged after over thirty five years. Sold in drug stores at 60c per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JROVE
GROVE
Wonders of America: Christ Church Alexandria Ground Plot History
The Virginia church grounds in Alexandria reveal the plot purchased in 1794 for a penny. The site preserves original interior furnishings and relics like a 1776 Scottish Bible and early parish items. Washington and Lee family pews remain in their historic places beside the church building.
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Christchurch
Alexandria
Virginia
Scotland
George Washington
Vernon
Washington
Robert E. Lee
Augustus Thomas Writes Play for Wells Company
The Wells, a premier artistic duo, will perform a play written especially for them by Augustus Thomas. Their musical and dramatic sketches have long held a high place on the Chautauqua platform, promising rare entertainment from this talented pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
Augustus Thomas
Laxative Bromos Quinine Box Sold With Grove Signature
A vintage medical box labeled Bromo Quinine carries the signature of E. W. Grove. The note mentions a price of a cent or so and notes cold and flu relief linked to the preparation.
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E. W. Grove
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic for Worms Health
An old advertising claim promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for children troubled by worms. It asserts pale color and stomach issues reflect poor blood and says regular use for two to three weeks will enrich blood improve digestion and strengthen the whole system. Price listed 60c per bottle.
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Grove
Blue Bug Remedy Advertised for Poultry
An ad claims Martin's Blue Bug Remedy kills blood sucking insects in chickens and offers a money back guarantee. Schiller's Pharmacy is listed as a point of contact or purchase location.
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Martin
Schiller
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Ke Cally
A. W. Luckett
Electrical Contracting and Supplies
J. F. Mathis Telephone
Wonders OF America
Western Newspaper Union
Wells Company
Chautauqua
NEW Edison
Mr. Edison
Edison
ASIC
Cameron, Texas
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