Terrell rejects idea Texas prospered on 8 cent cotton
Texas Agriculture Commissioner George B. Terrell refutes A Wroe of the American National Bank that Texas wealth rested on 8-cent cotton. He argues cotton cannot be profitably produced at that price today and urges farmers to stop producing for less than cost, while supporting diversified farming and better livestock.
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Austin
Texas
George B. Terrell
A. Wroe
American National Bank
Wroe
Ship of Prosperity
Terrell
East
South
No Worms In a Healthy Child Tonic Ad Claim
An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for worm infestations in children. It asserts that regular use for two to three weeks will enrich blood improve digestion and act as a general tonic, leading to the child’s restored health. Price listed as 75 cents per bottle.
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GROVE
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Health Benefits
Advertises Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic as a two to three week remedy to enrich blood, improve digestion, and strengthen the whole system. Claims it will help nature expel worms and restore perfect health in children, priced at 3d per bottle.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Vitality
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood purifying energizer. It claims to improve strength and vigor, with a price noted as 50 cents.
Old Time Cold Cure Drink Tea Remedy
An old time remedy promotes Hamburg Breast Tea as a safe inexpensive cold cure. A tablespoonful brewed in boiling water and sipped through the day is said to open the skin relieve congestion loosen bowels and break a cold. The ad claims the vegetable remedy is harmless.
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Hamburg
St Jacobs Oil Promoted For Rheumatism Relief
An old time ad touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless remedy for rheumatism pain. It claims quick relief from aching joints muscles and backache and urges readers to rub the area with the product. A 35 cent bottle is advertised to stop stiffness and soreness.
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St. Jacobs
St. Jacob’s
Elephant Slain After Night of Terror in Orange Texas
A 12 hour chase ends as the circus elephant Floto valued at 20000 dollars is killed by 300 bullets near West Orange after terrorizing Orange residents. Sheriff J W Helton fires the final shot. 2000 onlookers gather to view and cut the body for souvenirs.
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Elephant
Amuck
Orange
Texas
Floto
Harry Watson
Watson
West Orange Addition
J. W. Helton
Wilds
Hayes Healing Honey Cough Remedy With Grove Salve
Hayes Healing Honey claims to stop coughing by soothing throat tissues while Grove’s Open-Trate Salve for chest and throat is included to aid croup and colds. The kit packages both treatments in one carton priced at 50 cents or less, with directions to apply the salve to the chest and throat as needed.
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Hayes
Grove
Rub My Tism Antiseptic Pain Killer For Infected Sores
An antiseptic and analgesic remedy named Rub My Tism is described as treating infected sores and tetter. The brief notes its use for topical infections and relief of pain in affected skin areas.
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