A Young Patriot from Milam County Excels in Freeport
Joseph Heitman, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Heitman, arrived from Milam County near Cameron to work at a sulphur mine. He rose from odd jobs to roustabout and then field work, earning over one hundred dollars monthly plus a 15 percent July bonus. He already invested fifty dollars in a liberty bond, joined the Red Cross, and sends money home, inspiring the community.
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Freeport
Josephus Heitman
J. L. Heitman
Hoyt
Joseph Heitman
Milam County
Cameron
Heitman
Red Cross
About Rheumatism Relief With Chamberlains Liniment
Rheumatism causes great pain and suffering as the most common illness. A remedy offers relief and helps sufferers rest and sleep. Chamberlains Liniment is presented as that remedy.
Buy Fuel Now Says Texas Federal Fuel Admin
Wiley Blair of Dallas urges private consumers to buy next winter's fuel now as essential to avoid shortages. He argues government action aids the consumer, not dealers, noting coal wood and fuels must be moved from mines and forests to homes before cold weather. The notice also advertises Herbine liver stimulant with a price of 60 cents sold by Pace Marshall.
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Wiley Blair
Dallas
Texas
Pace-Marshall
Dodson's Liver Tone Offered as Calomel Substitute
A vintage advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative to calomel. The copy warns calomel can cause salivation and sickness, urging readers to use the Liver Tone to “start your liver” without side effects and claiming it restores energy and productivity.
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Dodson
Sam Hickman Announces Candidacy for Precinct 1 and 2 Commissioner
Milam county native Sam Hickman seeks the Democratic primary nomination in July for commissioner of precincts 1 and 2. A farmer with road building experience, he notes past run to the office ended with a narrow defeat by a 14 vote margin.
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Sam Hickman
Hickman
Milam County
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Wrigley’s
Wm. R. Rogers
San Antonio Brewing Association
Mondrik Brothers Wholesale
Henne & Meyer GO
Ford Motor Company
Sam
Ford
Chambers Auto & Supply Co
Cameron, Texas
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