Girls Missionary Society Elects New Officers
The Presbyterian church group met Monday afternoon led by Mrs Shaw with full attendance and three new members. Elected for the coming year were Mildred Chambers president Neppie Newton 1st vice president Florence Butts 2ed vice president Lucile Kaley secretary and Elizabeth Mallette corresponding secretary. Light refreshments followed.
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Girls’ Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Mrs Shaw
Misses Mildred Chambers
Neppie Newton
Florence Butts
Lucile Kaley
Elizabeth Mallette
Bridge Club Social and Meadow Salad Aftermath
The Bridge Club gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs Rush Thomas's bungalow with pink carnations brightening the room. Several tables of players enjoyed a lively sequence of games followed by a salad and ice course. References to local attendees include Mrs Vernon Mcintyre Marathon Mrs Allen Hooks and Miss Minnie Wolf with Mrs Letcher and sister visiting later.
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Bridge Club
Rush Thomas
Vernon Mcintyre
Marathon
Allen Hooks
Minnie Wolf
Letcher
Sailors Reported See Bottom of Sea After Weird Depths
A British ship en route from Manila to Honolulu describes a nightmarish event when the vessel grounded on a vast mud bank and the sea around it turned blue and foul smelling. The crew felt the ship drifting and the bottom seemed exposed before the mud vanished and they escaped.
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Hady
Alaska
Sicily
Sabrina
Azores
Gulf of Mexico
Manila
Hawaiian Islands
Pacific
Cameron History Club Meets for Texas Arts Programs
The Cameron History Club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. J. J. Watts. A notable program on Texas art literature and music was presented. Mrs. C. D. Lay sang a song and Mrs. R. P. Jeter performed a piece by Texas composers.
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History Club
J. J. Watts
Texas
C. D. Lay
R. P. Jeter
Sloan's Liniment touted for neuralgia relief
An ad describes Sloan's Liniment as easing neuralgia, stiff joints, and neuritis by improving circulation and reducing pain. It promises quick relief after one or two applications, noting a warm tingling comfort and possible sleep aid, priced 25 cents at drugstores.
Missionary Society Presents Program at Methodist Church
A delightful program was given at the Methodist church Monday by the Missionary Society with missionary papers interspersed with appropriate music. A good attendance was reported.
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Methodist Church
Cies’ Missionary Society
Mude
Texas Wonder claims cures for kidney and bladder troubles
An old advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a universal kidney and bladder remedy for men and women. It promises digestion of gravel and diabetes symptoms, back pain, rheumatism, and childhood bladder issues, with mail order options and testimonials.
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Texas
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St.Louis
Revival Ends After Two Weeks of Religious Work
The Methodist Revival closed Sunday evening following two weeks of successful religious activity. Rev. Willis led services with assistance from Rev. Albert Fisher.
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Willis
Albert Fisher
Cape Cod Canal Tested as Naval Shortcut
Government tests declare the Cape Cod canal a success as two Boston to Newport submarines completed the eight mile passage in forty five minutes at eleven miles per hour. The shorter route saves six miles and avoids rough seas, suggesting strategic value comparable to German Kiel canal expansion for U S battleships between Newport and Boston.
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Cape Cod Canal
Boston
Newport
Kiel Canal
Baltic
North Sea
Cape Cod
Court of Last Resort verdicts at cross roads stores
The cross roads grocery is described as the real court of last resort where Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has always received favorable verdicts. It is praised as the remedy most appreciated in this country for value received and is obtainable everywhere.
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Cross Roads
Chamberlain
Meh
Grove's Old Standard Tonic Aids General Tonic Needs
Advert says Grove's Tasteless Tonic contains quinine and iron for liver function malaria relief blood enrichment and whole body build up. It costs 50 cents and is pitched as proper treatment for biliousness. Also notes Miss Lula Skelton of Churchville New York found relief from bilious headaches with Chamberlain's Tablets.
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Grove
Lula Skelton
Churchville
N. Y
Chamberlain
Wanderer Franck recalls Roosevelt in Paraguay
Harry A Franck fresh from a four year hike in South America discusses Colonel Roosevelts impression on natives in Paraguay He mentions hearing yarns from Father Zahm and Mr Sipp about Roosevelts River of Doubt trip including an incident where locals were shocked by the colonel walking the streets without a coat.
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T.R
Harry A. Franck
South America
Colonel Roosevelt
Paraguay
River of Doubt
Father Zahm
Mr. Sipp
Roosevelt
Central South America
New York Times
Chinese Minister Long a Diplomat
Dr. Wellington Koo has been appointed Chinese minister to this country succeeding Kai Fu Shah. Previously he served as minister to Mexico, Peru and Cuba and was undersecretary in the Chinese foreign office. A Columbia University PhD graduate, he speaks English fluently and helped negotiate with the Japanese minister in Peking.
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Long
Wellington Koo
Kai Fu-Shah
Mexico
Peru
Cuba
Doctor Koo
Peking
Columbia University
Teachers Examination Schedule for Cameron in April
An examination for teachers certificates will be held in Cameron on April 6 7 and 8. Applicants report to the County Superintendent's office to file formal applications. Examinations occur in the District Court room with subjects including History of Education Physics American Literature Psychology Chemistry Bookkeeping Plane Trigonometry Physical Geography Physiology Composition Arithmetic Texas History Descriptive Geography Plane Geometry Spelling Writing Methods of Management Civics Reading United States History General History Agriculture Algebra.
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Cameron
Texas
United States
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Suggested By Ad Copy
An old advertising claim promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a universal tonic. It touts quinine and iron, cures malaria chills and fever, boosts strength in mothers and pale children, purges biliousness, relieves low mood, and purifies blood.
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Grove
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Marian Cole Fisher
Pansy Bowen
Chicago
Paris
Girls’ Missionary Society
Jones
Southwestern Tel. & Tel. Co
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Cameron History Club
the Court of Last Resort
Tennessee
J.D. Dobbins
August Maneth
Auditorium Hotel
Lic
Estelle
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