Red Cross aids Central Texas flood relief effort
The Southwestern Division praised Chapter preparedness during the Central Texas flood. Dallas, Waco, Houston, Port Arthur, Jasper, Huntsville, Jacksboro, Greenville, Denton, and Okmulgee contributed ready usable clothing within hours of the call. The effort kept stockpiled garments aligned with needs and avoided wasteful donations.
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Texas
St. Louis
Brazos
Dallas
Waco
Houston
Port Arthur
Jasper
Huntsville
Jacksboro
Greenville
Denton
Okmulgee
Oklahoma
A Christmas Legend of Saint Stephen and the Crowing Cock
The tale recalls Saint Stephen born December 26 as the cock crowing to ward off evil spirits on Christmas Eve. Stephen, Herod’s kitchen steward, proclaims Christ’s birth, Herod orders his death, and the cock crowing proves Stephen’s faith. Stephen becomes patron of stone-cutters, per Abbie Farwell Brown.
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Saint Stephen
Lara
Stephen
Herod
Bethlehem
Christus
Jerusalem
Abbie Farwell Brown
Lippincott’ Magazine
Cleansing the Saucepan and Campaign Setback
A note on cleansing a milk boiler by resealing while hot steam remains, then cooling. The text also mentions P James D Noe, seven feet tall and 325 pounds, losing 25 pounds and his job after a recent campaign, with limited stride in vote gathering.
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James D. Noe
Brooklyn Boys Chase Sugar Cargo at the Dock
Sugar cane becomes a popular pursuit for Brooklyn youths making frequent trips to the docks where large shipments are unloaded and moved.
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Brooklyn
For Sale Jersey Cow and New Bungalow Listing
Pend FOR SALE four year old Jersey cow fresh in milk a good milker from a family of milkers. Contact R L Batte 2821 Eho Pane A. Price one to one fifty per hundred. Also for sale a new bungalow and lot six blocks north of First National Bank. See R G Stidham at Louis S. Pierce store.
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Jersey
R. L. Batte
First National Bank
R. G. Stidham
Louis S. Pierce
Red Pepper Rub Promises Quick Relief for Colds and Aches
An old advertisement touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as a fast acting relief for chest tightness congestion and sore muscles. It claims penetrating heat from red peppers relieves cold related symptoms and rheumatic pain within minutes after application.
Harmless Dodson's Liver Tone as Calomel Substitute
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe substitute for dangerous calomel. A spoonful is claimed to start the liver, straighten the body quickly, and avoid sickness or loss of work. It emphasizes no salts and suitability for children.
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Dodson
Doodson
Doodson's Liver Tone Promoted as Safe Remedy
An advertisement warns against calomel and touts Doodson's Liver Tone as a cheap, safer laxative option. It claims calomel damages the body and urges readers to buy the alternative from druggists.
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RED Cross
Sadie
Star Brand Shoes
the Reliable Store
J. P. Werner & Company
Cameron, Texas
Slovacek-Novosad Music Co
Bryan, Tex
Cameron
J. E. Smith
N. Jaye & Company
C. N. Green & Bros
J. A. Evans
Rosebud
D. D
Gus Evans
Geo. A. Thomas & Sons
Lorena
W. P. Dunham
Copperas Cove
Rhode Island
W.L Pool
Runnels
Concho
D. E. Sims
Paint Rock
Thos. M. Plummer
Russell Building
San Antonio
15Th
Hunt
Calomel
Chas, W. Price
Lady Asui Sjeat
Henne & Meyer Co
Grant Lumber
Company Gameron
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