Coryell County Oil Boom Starts With First Deep Test
Gatesville April 12 reports completion of the derrick for Coryell County’s first oil well. Contractor Umburn will soon begin rigging and actual drilling on a J. S. Clark farm site near Arnett, eleven miles west of Gatesville. Pittsburgh interests led by S. C Hedrick and George M Anderson finance the project, with plans for multiple deep tests worth about a quarter million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatesville
Texas
Coryell County
Umburn
Pittsburgh
J. S. Clark
Arnett
Duke Pool
Comanche County
Pennsylvania
Ranger
Duke
Coryell
How is Your Complexion and Chamberlain's Tablets
A guidance on aging grace and beauty through baths diet and exercise with emphasis on liver and bowel health. It warns that yellow eyes pale whites and flabby flesh signal indigestion or sluggish liver and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for these disorders.
The Weak Man and the Broken Promise
A contemplative remark on human frailty. It contrasts physical weakness with moral resolve, suggesting that as strength wanes, the difficulty of keeping a promise increases, implying fragile integrity when power fades.
Borozone touted as ideal antiseptic for wounds
Surgeons urge prompt antiseptic use to prevent infection and start healing. Borozone is promoted as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for both man and beast, with a call to buy now and be ready for an emergency. Sold by all druggists.
Man Found Dead in His Automobile Near Evant
A man identified as John L. Jackson was found dead in a Ford on the Evant Lampasas road about two miles south of Evant on Wednesday afternoon April 9. The engine was running. a Hamilton inquest ruled death due to natural causes. Williams undertakers prepared the body for shipment to Fort Worth as relatives were contacted. the deceased appeared about fifty, well dressed, with identifiable papers and a memo book showing expenses. The body remained at the Hamilton parlors awaiting final disposition instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Jackson
Fort Worth
Evant-Lampasas
Evant
Jackson
R. Q. Murphree
Near Evant
A. H. Williams
Hamilton
Williams
Hamilton Record
Torpid liver signaled by bad breath claim for HER BINE
An advertisement asserts bad breath dizziness and a general malaise indicate a torpid liver and promotes HER BINE as the remedy. It claims the medicine activates the liver vitalizes the blood regulates bowels and restores energy and cheerfulness.
Corset Ad Catches Married Men with Its Look
A humorous remark notes that every married man knows no corset matches the appearance of the one shown in a corset advertisement, suggesting fascination with the product’s visual effect.
Patriots Speak On Victory Loan Campaign Letters
Extracts from letters to Liberty Loan chairmen recount resolve to finish the campaign. R T Correll of Ochiltree pledges service until completion. Baylor County leader G B Morris notes drought relief limits and personal losses as motivation to meet quotas, with sons in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan
Frank M. Smith
MK Loan Organization
Dalas
Baylor County
Bayley County
France
G. B. Morris
Texas
Liberty Loan Organization
Wheat Guarantee and the Farmer’s Duty in Victory Loan
The piece argues Uncle Sam backs wheat prices at 2.25 per bushel risking loss to aid farmers, while Europe buys wheat from large stocks at about 1.50 per bushel. It urges farmers to support the Victory Liberty Loan to preserve the nation’s backbone and respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Europe
Argentine
Australia
Eran
Don’t Sell Your Liberty Bonds Warns Citizens
Government urges residents not to sell Liberty Bonds, stressing patriotism and future value. Advises consulting bankers for guidance if sale is necessary and warns against unfair offers from random buyers.
Poll Taxes in Bosque County for 1919
A list of poll tax receipts and exemptions for 1919 across Bosque County. Precincts detail counts of men, women, exemptions, and totals, with a grand total of 2776 payments including 2681 men 64 women and 31 exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque County
Meridian
Cove Springs
Iredell
Help
Spg
Creek
Walnut Springs
Eulogy
Kopperl
Morgan
Cedron
Womack
Roswell
Coyote
Valley Mills
Mosheim
Clifton
Kimball
Crawfills Gap
Fowler
Walling Bend
Greenock
Mustang
Feeling Happy By Staying Well With Chamberlain Tablets
Advert promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for constipation and indigestion to restore happiness. It suggests a person cannot be truly happy if unwell and notes the product is prompt, effective, easy to take, and pleasant.
Army Tanks To Tour State In Loan Drive
A full company of United States army tanks, twenty machines, camouflaged and armed, will begin the victory loan campaign on April 21. After a one day exhibition in San Antonio, fifteen tanks head to Houston, five stay in Bexar County, and the rest tour Texas. Captain R R Hasbrouck arrived to arrange the deployment from Camp Meade, Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
United States Army
Houston
Bexar County
R. R. Hasbrouck
Tank Company
Camp Meade
Famous Health Resort Treatment at Home
An advertisement touts Rich- FONE a home health tonic with directions for use. It claims power and punch in good health, promising vigor for nervous or tired individuals who cannot travel to a health resort. The product is pitched as a speedy remedy offered at a fixed price.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clifton Mill & Elev. Co
John E. Swenson
Frank M. Hayner
Dona Ana Co
N. M
R. T. Correll
Ochiltree
Cees
Belle
Wichita
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