Women trained to shine shoes at Chevy Chase camp
Preparedness camp at Chevy Chase trains women to shine their own shoes. A powder rag drill is deemed unnecessary.
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1916
Page
19
Preparedness camp at Chevy Chase trains women to shine their own shoes. A powder rag drill is deemed unnecessary.
Advertisement urges Foley Kidney Pills for dullness backache rheumatic pains and stiff joints claiming prompt health aid with widespread sale. It notes Foley Kidney Pills are promoted as effective and available everywhere.
In a cryptic remark, Carranza warns that Uncle Saw plans a recall linked to recognition. The statement suggests a political maneuver aimed at destabilizing current leadership and forcing a challenge to legitimacy.
Farmer Jake Snell and his son Joe were shot in an altercation with John Bankston near Covington Saturday evening. Jake has little chance of recovery. Joe was also wounded as Bankston suffered two broken ribs and an arm. A pistol and shotgun were involved in the incident.
Sudden changes and high winds bring spring colds and grip infections that may turn chronic. Dr Kings New Discovery is a pleasant tar syrup laxative that soothes coughs, checks the cold, and helps break up grippe. Ready to use with no mixing. Ask your druggist for a bottle. Tested and tried for over 40 years.
Christiana Norway May 19. The government considers compulsory arbitration to prevent a June lockout announced by employers against union workers. Officials fear failure to avert the action could trigger internal conflict seen as a national disaster.
Postmaster William A. Fields announces the contract for setting out trees and shrubs on the Federal lot has been awarded to McKinney Nursery Company for 252 dollars. The grass and flowers were planted under a separate local contract.
The Acts 15 debate in Antioch and Jerusalem over whether Gentile converts must adopt Mosaic law. Peter, Paul, and James argue for freedom from circumcision, with a Gentile inclusion plan and a council ruling. The decision favors grace and fellowship without legal binding rules, sending a letter and messengers to Antioch.
Large city trade-style notice from Tyler Commercial College Tyler Texas offering summer office training in bookkeeping shorthand stenotype writing cotton classing telegraphy and business administration. Promises placements in top offices with a $100 cash guarantee and claims faster cheaper courses with 500+ students. Include request for free catalogue with name and address to Cor ner Drug Store.
An old advertisement touts Dr Bells Pine Tar Honey cough syrup made from pine tar aconite sugar hyoscyamus sassa fras peppermint ipecac rhubarb mandrake capsicum murlate ammonia honey and glycerine. It promises instant relief and adds a ready made 25 cent bottle sold by druggists with the warning to ensure the packaging shows the formula.
A correspondent characterizes Carranza as a dreamer, asking whether nightmarist might be a more descriptive label. The remark frames Carranza’s image as a political narrative device reflecting domestic concern.
A severe storm near Rogers twelve miles south of Temple destroyed 2 500 acres of crops including corn cotton oats and wheat. More than three square miles of vegetation were swept away.
Genuine Japanese honey prip cane seed advertised by Dr. J. D. Howard of Clifton Texas. Stalks grow 12 to 14 feet high producing 200 to 400 gallons of honey like syrup per acre. Seed scarce at 25 cents per pound postpaid. price cited in Tife Record and Dallas News at $1.75.
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