Beall's West Point appointees named at Washington
Washington December 26 Beall's West Point selections include Fred Byron of Whitney as cadet with John Mize as substitute. Appointees must pass examination at Osacho January 12 before entering the institution. Dr Shoop's Restorative advertised with health claims. Sold by Price & Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jack Beall
Fred Byron
Whitney
West Point
John Mize
Osacho
Three Fireworks and Horse Kick Injuries Reported in De Leon
In De Leon Comanche County Texas on Christmas Day three people were injured by fireworks and a kicked horse. A visitor from Ian Texas lit a giant firecracker which exploded injuring his right forefinger and hand. Clyde Lewis sixteen years ago near Rucker suffered a fireworks accident tearing part of a finger and injuring others. Hurd Gilder son of Henry Gilder was kicked by a horse injuring his right leg. The draft through the article shifts to an unrelated advertisement for Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy promising safety for children and mothers, noting it contains no opium or chloroform and urging readers to demand it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YeLeon
Comanche Co
Tex
Ian
Clyde Lewis
Rucker
Hurd Gilder
Henry Gilder
Old Man Black Earns Respect Over Riches
A man extols honesty over wealth and status noting Old Man Black’s consistent frugality and integrity. The speaker laments society’s scorn for the rich yet praises those who endure hardship with steady honesty.
Pill That Will Save Nine Puffs Up Nostalgic Cure
A fragment ad references Little Liver Pill promising relief for billions of ailments, claiming it cures sick headaches and constipation without gripe. The text suggests a period ad style with generic claims and a playful tone.
Missing Miss Vada Rose Found In St Louis After Disappearance
Miss Vada Rose daughter of John R Rose of Peoria disappeared from a Hillsboro rooming house while teaching at Scott s Chapel school. She was last heard from Sunday when she planned to meet her father at Katy depot. A letter from St Louis dated yesterday says she went there for nervous treatment and will not resume teaching for about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vada Rose
John R. Rose
Peoria
Hillsboro
St. Louis
Scott’s Chapel
Teachers Institute
Katy
Dallas
O. Y. Brown
Blum
Foley's Kidney Remedy Rebuilds My Kidney Health
For years I suffered kidney trouble and last winter a severe kidney pain left me bedridden for eight days. My urine showed a thick white sediment and I needed assistance to rise. After starting Foley's Kidney Remedy the pain faded and stopped. My urine returned to normal and I recommend it. Sold by T. C. Jenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
T. C. Jenson
Rebuilding Underway After Fire Destroys Business House
The article notes brick and sand being laid for the rebuilt business house previously destroyed by fire. Insurance is settled and work will be rushed to completion. The two story structure will include an opera hall upstairs, with J F Morrison as superintendent. Prospects for another business building are mentioned.
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J.F. Morrison
Walnut Hustler
Woods Liver Medicine A Tonic Liquid Remedy
Woods Liver Medicine in liquid form regulates the liver relieves sick headache constipation stomach kidney disorders acts as a gentle laxative. For chills fever and malaria, tonic effects felt with the first dose. The $1 bottle contains two times as much as these sizes. Sold by Price Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Price & Walton
Bridge crew rivets new ironwork across Brazos last week
The bridge gang completed riveting the new iron work on the Texas Central bridge over the Brazos and moved Saturday with their outfit to Aquilla, where they are understood to rebuild the bridge at Aquilla creek.
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Texas Central
Brazos
Aquilla
Aquilla Creek
Walnut Hustler
Foley's Orino Laxative Claim for Constipation Cure
Advertises Foley's Orino Laxative as a cure for chronic constipation and sluggish liver. Claims regularity will prevent need for purgatives and notes pleasant taste. Sold by T. C. Jenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
T. C. Jenson
Texan Pioneer Tipton Visits Porterville Relative
J E Tipton of Porterville California visits his sister in law Mrs 8 C Holt and niece Mrs Gus Barry. A pioneer who crossed to California in 1868 he traveled with Sul Ross and recalls Cynthian Parker’s capture. He plans to visit Lampasas and Waco and may return to Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Tipton
Porterville
California
8. C. Holt
Gus Barry
Tipton
Plains
Sul Ross
Cynthian Parker
Texas
Pacific Slope
Lampasas
Waco
Night Watchman Hodge Targeted by Brick Attack in Itasca
Last Saturday night Night Watchman Ie Hodge, on rounds near Vancleave & Brown’s furniture, ducked a brick strike and fired twice at a fleeing assailant. shots missed and the suspect remains at large. The incident, with ground evidence of a long wait, echoes in a town already wary of trouble near the depot. Morgan News reports a separate note on Union depot arrests and a jail fine for a drunken trio, plus a cautionary anti violence line from the editor.
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Itasca
Ie Hodge
Vancleave & Brown’s
Hodge
Mr. Hodge
Simple Remedy for La Grippe Cures Coughs Overnight
Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as a quick cure for la grippe coughs that may develop into pneumonia. It claims to heal the sore lungs, strengthen them, and avert danger. Sold by T. C. Jenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
T. C. Jenson
Remembering Frugality and Honest Work for Youth
Stamford Tribune urges young men to live within means, noting that a small surplus leads to prosperity while consistent shortfalls invite public charity. It condemns idleness and lavish spending and praises honest work across any calling.
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Stamford ‘Tribune
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup Ad Prospects
Colds quickly relieved by Bees Laxative Cough Syrup. It is laxative, pleasant to take, good for children with coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough. Price & Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price & Walton
From a West Times chat on a debtor forced to move monthly
A bill collector notes a man who leaves town on the first of each month to dodge creditors. The speaker calls him honest yet heavily in debt to many, with a large family. Inquiry finds several grown children idle, suggesting he move to a farm for contentment.
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West Times
Pineules for the kidneys promise quick relief
Golden globules claim to act directly on the kidneys to ease backache rheumatism lumbago and fatigue. A 30 day trial costs $1.00 and is sold by Price and Walton, who advertise its blood purifying effects.
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Price & Walton
Strawberries in December Reach Tyler from Open Field
Tyler Texas December 20. W T Neel who lives north of Tyler brought into town yesterday a box of large ripe strawberries grown outdoors on his farm. He says if no freeze comes in the next few days he can sell berries by the crate. Full ripe fruit at this time of year is unusual here.
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Tyler
Texas
W. T. Neel
ManZan Pile Remedye Claims Instant Pile Relief
A personal testimonial asserts that ManZan Pile Remedye provides immediate relief for all forms of piles with guaranteed satisfaction. The note lists E Price and Walton as the source and promotes swift results from this remedy.
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Price & Walton
Debt and spendthrift admonition for New Year’s resolve
Clarendon Chronicle urges readers to settle debts by New Year and start the year with a clean page and conscience, criticizing those who borrow and indulge in luxuries while denying creditors. The piece stresses responsibility and timely payment, framing debt as a moral failing.
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Clarendon Chronicle
Vernon Call
Preventics Candy Cold Cure Tablets Ad
There is no Quinine, nothing harsh in Preventics. These candy like tablets act by magic. A few hours and your cold is broken. They please children and break feverishness. Economy is evident. A large box 44 Preventics 25e. Ask your druggist he knows. Sold by Price Walton.
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Price & Walton
Two Young Men Plan Five Year World Walk Tour
R Gage and H F Flynn, both from Pittsburg, Pa, arrived in Weatherford Tex to day claiming they will walk around the world in five years. They left Sept 15 with no money and vow to support themselves without begging while selling souvenirs along their route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatherford
Tex
EK. R- Gage
H. F. Flynn
Pittsburg
Dr Shoop Pink Pain Tablets Advertise Relief
An old ad claims Womanly pains and head pains can be stopped in 20 minutes with Dr Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets. It urges consulting a doctor or druggist, notes the formula is printed on the box, and promotes trying a dose to be convinced. Sold by Price & Walton in the area after noon while hiking west toward El Paso.
Yarbrough Buys 450 Acres for Cultivation Debate
Farmers' Journal notes Tom Yarbrough of Kaufman buys 450 acres of the Cartwright ranch and plans to cultivate next spring. The Galveston Dallas News questions feasibility, arguing 450 acres is too large for one man with or without help, and questions why he would tax others to work it.
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Farmers’ Journal
Abilene
Tom Yarbrough
Kaufman
Cartwright Ranch
Galveston-Dallas News
Tom
Croup Remedy Promises Fast Relief from Shoop
An advertisement claims Dr Shoop's Croup Remedy stops croup in twenty minutes with no vomiting or distress. The safe pleasing syrup is sold for fifty cents by Price and Walton.
Nine Year Old Daughter of Beaumont Dies from Tetanus
Juanita Lee aged nine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Lee, died at Beaumont at 10 this morning from tetanus after a wound from a toy pistol. Wadding from a blank cartridge drove deep into her hand. medical care followed but illness and painful symptoms persisted after yesterday evening.
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Beaumont
Tenx
Juanita Lee
R. K. Lee
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de Leon
Imson Times
America
Masca Sl
Belcher
Morris
Union Depot
Morgan News
ST. James
Mound City Paint
Clifton Lumber
L.D. Townsend
M’gr
el Paso
Beau
Mont
Toby
Practical
Copia
Ess Colleges
NEW York City School of Cost
Fufth Ave
Vroe
Catetesee
Omana
Yaa
Foleys Money
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