Texas History And The People Who Make It
A discussion of President Sam Houston urging a formal communication to foreign powers in 1842. George W. Terrell prepared a digest portraying Mexicans as herdsmen versus Texans as agricultural, detailing incursions and brutal warfare. The document framed Texas independence and sought international recognition and peaceful resolution while leaving room for honorable war if needed.
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United States
Sam Houston
George W. Terrell
Republic of Texas
Mexico
Texas
Robert Peel
Great Britain
Guizot
France
Washington
Republic
Drink Hot Tea for a Bad Cold Remedy
Advertised home remedy recommends Hamburg Breast Tea to treat colds and grip. A tablespoon of tea steeped in boiling water, daily use, is said to open skin pores, relieve congestion, loosen the bowels, and drive the cold from the system. The remedy is described as inexpensive and vegetable safe.
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Hamburg
Cleopatra
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Back Pain Relief
A vintage ad touts St Jacobs Oil as a 35 cent remedy for backache lumbago and sciatica. It claims rubbing the oil into the pain in a short countdown removes soreness and stiffness with a single use, harmlessly easing misery without burning the skin.
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Honest St. Jacobs
St. Jacobs
Citation for Amos Beal in Milam County court case 1922
The Milam County District Court issues a four week public citation requiring Amos Beal to appear at the next term in Cameron on November 18 1922 to answer a petition filed October 7 1922 by Millie Beal seeking abandonment of three years. Penn Wolf Clerk.
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Milam County
Amos Beal
District Court
Cameron
Millie Beal
Thos Beal
Penn Wolf
Texas
666 Cures Malaria and Fever Relief
An advertisement touts 666 as a remedy for malaria chills fever dengue and bilious fever claiming it kills germs. The brief copy emphasizes quick relief and health benefits.
New Chevrolet Models Improve Line with Sedanette Entry
New Chevrolet models attract interest for stream lined design with a high crowned hood and panel fenders. All models gain vacuum fuel feed and rear gas tank, black outside finish, and a dash mounted windshield wiper. Fisher Body builds the cars and the Sedanette adds sport appeal with two doors and hinged front seats, priced at 850 dollars f o b Flint Michigan.
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Chevrolet
Fisher Body Corporation
Flint
Michigan
Milam County Court Authorizes Bond Sale To Dallas Firm
The Milam County Commissioners Court approves the First Municipal Bond and Mortgage Co of Dallas to purchase 33 000 dollars of Road District No 80 bonds maturing 1923 through 1952 with accrued interest. Judge Jeff T Kemp is authorized to cut the bonds for sale under law.
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First Municipal Bond and Mortgage Co
Dallas
Texas
Commissioners Court
Milam County
Milam
County
Jeff T. Kemp
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Thedford’s
the Palmolive Company
Milwaukee, Wis
State OF Texas
Billy
Kellogg’s
Kelloggs
W. K. Kellogg
Kellogg
Kellogg's
Houston
HOTEL
Bristol
Gollins & Mitchell
Cameron, Texas
Zalesky Dry Goods Store
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