Maryland Sailor Letters From the Fleet Stay Positive at Sea
A Bay Area correspondent shares a long letter from a Maryland shipmate aboard the Maryland describing choppy seas, near scrapes with a grounded collier, and daily life at sea. He notes abundant seabirds, the ship’s engines and boilers, travel speeds, and plans to reach the Panama Canal and possibly the East Coast via Pensacola and New York. The writer also mentions family ties and requests correspondence through U S 58 Frederick and then New York if shipping routes require it.
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Weaple Ward
R. Ward
Temple
Panama Canal
Jenero
Sam
S. Freeland
San Diego
Cal
Tower
Britters
Ives
Eop
Frisco
Maryland
Galveston
Pensacola
Fla
Bert
U. S
Frederick
P. M
San Francisco
N. Y
Nervous Woman Finds Relief With Dr Miles Nervine
A woman from Tiffin Ohio describes severe nervous distress including prostration and fainting spells. After using Dr Miles Nervine she improves quickly and claims full recovery. the ad asserts the remedy reaches the trouble’s seat and offers a money back guarantee through Miles Medical Co.
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Dr. Miles
Joseph Snyder
Hudson St
Tiffin
Ohio
Miles
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
Ing
California Syrup of Figs Promises Quick Child Relief
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs at the first sign of a sick child. It claims the laxative cleanses the liver and bowels within hours, eases feverish/irritable symptoms, and has a pleasant taste. Includes note to check for a 50 cent bottle by the California Fig Syrup Company and to beware of counterfeits.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Crowder turns army draft numbers into Red Cross souvenirs
Pro vost Marshal General Crowder hands over the original draft numbers used for the new national army to the Red Cross to raise funds for the relief effort. The first eight tyers and the last one will be replaced in the bowl and placed in Independence Hall beside the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia.
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Washington
National Army
Red Cross
Crowder
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Hails Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh
A newspaper notice promotes Hails Catarrh Cure claiming a cure for catarrh at all stages. It states the disease is influenced by constitutional conditions and the remedy works internally through the blood to the mucous surfaces of the body.
Modern Brick Garage to Rise on Ford Site
Work began Monday to clear Ford Garage and make way for a new modern brick garage. Comanchee brick will be used, promising one of West Texas' finest structures. Contract awarded to Geo L Sullivan, famed for rapid erection.
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Ford Garage
Frec
West
Texas
Geo. L. Sullivan
Lift a Corn Off Without Pain Says Cincinnati Authority
An Cincinnati authority touts Freezone to remove corns and callouses painlessly. Apply a few drops directly to tender skin, quickly easing soreness and loosening the corn or callus for easy removal, root and all. Available inexpensively at drug stores. ask your pharmacist if stock is low.
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Cincinnati
Births Report from Gustine to DeLeon Area
A list of births announced across towns including Gustine Proctor Lamkin Hasse and DeLeon with multiple newborns. Names include Mr and Mrs Bruce Ingram Gustine. E L Carraway Gustine. Wade H Porter Gustine. James Johnson Gustine. Andy McNew near Gustine. Bilis H McCarty Lamkin. John Russell Pierce Lamkin. J T Henderson Proctor. Homer Alexander Proctor. John Cattle Proctor. W J McGinnis Proctor. Alvin Daniels Hasse. Ed Woolsey Hasse. Hill Shofner Hasse. Lawrence Frazier Comanche Star Route. J M Wright. C C Howell Sipe Springs. John E Cox Sidney R 2. ann Allgood Sipe Springs. W Farrow near DeLeon. Will Hopper near DeLeon. J A Coan near DeLeon. W C G Guthrie DeLeon. Delma Singleton near DeLeon. B F Cadenhead near DeLeon.
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Bruce Ingram
Gustine
E. L. Carraway
Wade H. Porter
James Johnson
Andy McNew
Bilis H. McCarty
Lamkin
John Russell Pierce
J. T. Henderson
Proctor
Homer Alexander
John Cattle
W. J. McGinnis
Alvin Daniels
Ed Woolsey
Hill Shofner
Lawrence Frazier
J. M. Wright
C. C. Howell
Sipe Springs
John E. Cox
Ann Allgood
W. Farrow
DeLeon
Will Hopper
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, plant based alternative to calomel revealing it cleanses sour bile, eases constipation and sluggish liver. The copy claims the product prevents salivation and guarantees results with a 50 cent bottle.
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Dodson
DeLeon Area Notices List Names Local Boys
J. R. Barclay of DeLeon and H. E. Davidson near DeLeon report boys and John Blair near DeLeon among local names in the notice segment.
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J. R. Barclay
DeLeon
H. E. Davidson
John Blair
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed As Cure For Kidney Ailments
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills for weak kidneys with Mrs. M. E. Garner recounting relief from long standing back pain blurred vision and swollen feet after using the product from Hamilton Drug Co. It cites price 60 cents and urges buyers not to ask for a generic remedy. Rev Father Haas reports a church event at Brownwood.
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Dean
Doe
M. E. Garner
Hamilton Drug Co
Thedford's Black-Draught Praised by Georgia Family
Ringgold resident Mrs. Chas. Gaston recalls using Thedford's Black-Draught as a key family medicine from childhood. She says it eased headaches from constipation and liver problems during malaria spells, saving doctor bills and keeping them active.
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Ringgold
Chas
Gaston
Thedford
Ballard's Snow Liniment Ad Promises Quick Healing
A historical advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment for wounds cuts burns sores and blisters with claims of wonderful healing power. It notes prompt effectiveness and lists bottle prices 25c 50c and 1.00 sold by H. P. Smith.
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P. Smith
Comanche ad touts McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR for bowel issues
Dea Lleta Jessie Guill in Comanche is cited in an advertisement promoting McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR. The copy claims it relieves feverish symptoms and diarrhea in babies during hot weather, priced 25 and 50 cents per bottle, sold by S P Smith.
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McGee
S. P. Smith
Hico Couple Wed in Brownwood Ceremony
Last Saturday evening Mr. Vincent J. Wieser and Miss Mae Dorsey were married in Brownwood by Justice Hamilton of Comanche. The civil ceremony was followed by a brief divine rite.
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Vincent J. Wieser
Mae Dorsey
Brownwood
Justice Hamilton
Comanche
Dr Tinkles Liver-Eze Ad Promises Pimples Cure
An old medicinal advertisement touts Dr Tinkle’s Liver-Eze to stimulate the liver, regulate bowels, purify blood, and clear pimples. It urges taking a teaspoon before meals, claims cures for pimples and indigestion, and offers a free health guide for 60 cents plus a large bottle from Tinkle & Levien Med Co Winters Texas.
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Dr. Tinkle
Tinkle
Tinkle & Levien Med. Co
Winters
Texas
Editor Ralph Shuffler Remains Noted Local Figure
The Olney Enterprise editor Ralph Shuffler, son of the late Rev Shuffler a Southwest Texas Conference pastor, once earned the nickname devil in the Comanche Chief office as foreman. He has since matured into a steady editor.
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Olney Enterprise
Ralph Shuffler
Shuffler
Southwest Texas
Ralph
Comanche
Booze Question Squib Slams Prohibition Policies
The Hico News-Review quotes a squib criticizing government agents for harassing women to feed their babies while breweries allegedly destroy bread for each American family. The piece laments moral cost and public hardship amid liquor debates.
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America
Hico News-Review
Malaria Symptom Ad From Local Market Adverts
An old advertisement claims yawning daytime fatigue and ache indicate malaria and promises remedies to cleanse the liver and bowels. It lists price 50e and seller 8 Pytmith.
Christian Woman's Board of Missions Program Notes
Mrs. W. B. Sharp hosts a program led by Larry J. Kittle with a song prayer and mission items from June Tidings. Scripture is Psalm 19. Speakers include Mrs Geo Flassey on Justice Not Charity and Holloway on The Lilliputan Heresy. Others cover The Missionary Power Open Door Easter Echo and the National Evangelical Convention of Mexico.
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W. B. Sharp
Larry J. Kittle
Geo. Flassey
KR. F. Holloway
Jim Ashmore
Floy Cunningham
Will Dupree
National Evangelical Convention of Mexico
Mrs. Hogan
Prickly Ash Bitters Promises Quick Mental Boost
An 19th century advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy to cleanse bile and revive dull minds. Claims include clearing the brain and bracing the body, with The Wm. Reese Co. listed as special agents.
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Wm. Reese Co
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Nao
M. Negee
J. A. Coan
W. CG. Guthrie
Delma Singleton
B. F. Cadenhead
Eligie
Father Haas
Dorsey
J. F. Wieser
Wieser
National Guard
Capt
Georgia
Dea’ Lleta
Jessie Guill
HICO
Tony
Scott
Chichester S Pills
Christian Woman's Board OF Missions Program
Burks Mercantile Co
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