Woman recovers after using Lydia E Pinkham's remedy
A Florence South Dakota woman describes chronic monthly pains and backache eased after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The testimony urges women with similar ailments to try the remedy and notes the company offers confidential advice from a woman. The piece also covers a DeLeon Texas obituary and a Katy good roads train visit promoting road building and local development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Dakota
Lydia E. Pinkham
P. W. Lanseng
South Dakota
De Leon Happenings From the Free Press
A. R. Jarrett elected Superintendent of De Leon schools after J Speed Carroll resigns. Rev. Mark L Boone and Miss Ruby Hancock wed at the Hancock home with Rev. J. D. Smoot officiating. Dr. J. H. Barnett and wife had a minor car wreck near Haskell. Mrs. Barnett injured. J. W. Callaway of Gainesville eyeing a steam laundry deal in De Leon. Gould Hooker and Ina Kimble married at the Methodist parsonage. couple to honeymoon in August. Hooker manages Higginbotham store in Grand Saline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark L. Boone
Rising Star
Ruby Hancock
DeLeon
A. J. Hancock
J. D. Smoot
Miss Hancock
J. H. Barnett
Haskell
Jim Haynes
Haynes
Gainesville
Callaway
Ina Kimble
Methodist Parsonage
Mr. Hooker
Higginbotham
Grand Saline
Katy
New York
Miss Kimble
Weil
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Universal Cure
A faded testimonial notes a $100 reward for any Catarrh cure failure and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy taken internally. It asserts efficacy against catarrh across all stages and promises testimonials from Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Dean's Kidney Pills Credited By Comanche Farmer
C W Carnes of Comanche Texas describes kidney trouble with back pain and languor. He says after trying several remedies he used Deans Kidney Pills and experienced great relief. The ad notes price and directs buyers to ask for the Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.w.carnes
Comanche
Texas
Dean
Mr. Carnes
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo N. Y
Comanche Association Urges Women’s Involvement and Meetinghouse
Pastors urged to bring women from their churches to the Comanche Association meeting. Delegates attending with wives and daughters aim to establish a women’s meeting space and elect leadership to advance church work. Lectures by Mrs Paris Smith, Mrs Jessie Purvis, Mrs Dave Goldsmith, and Mrs M E Nelson target better church development and county auxiliary enlistment. Secretaries urged to send prior year reports to Association Secretary Mrs Fannie Saulter, Gustine Texas. Lydia Honea presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Paris Smith
Jessie Purvis
Dave Goldsmith
M. E. Nelson
Fannie Saulter
Gustine
Texas
Lydia Honea
Pres
Kidney Trouble Relief Teases Mrs Greene's Recovery
Hopkinton New Hampshire letter states Foley Kidney Pills aided a yearlong stubborn kidney ailment and contributed to Mrs. Greene’s full recovery, urging others with kidney trouble to try the remedy as recommended by Wm Reese Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Greene
Hopkinton, N.H
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Strengthens and Builds
Invigorating tonic advertised as a general strengthener that drives out malaria and enriches the blood. Marketed for adults and children as a true tonic to boost the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Pat Nabers Marries Jewel Mullens in Texas Connection
Pat Nabers and his wife Jewel Mullens of Lott Texas visited his parents Mr and Mrs Nabers last week. Jewel is linked to Burnett County pioneers and the Mullens family for whom Mullen town was named. The couple is described with praise and congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Nabers
Jewel Mullens
Lott
Texas
Joel’’ Nabers
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Calomel Replacement
An advertisement promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a pleasant vegetable remedy that replaces calomel for liver aid. It claims no harmful aftereffects, suits children and adults, and offers a money back guarantee at Paris Smith's store for 50e a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Paris Smith
Arm Broken Farmer Adam Sliger Struck by Wood Load
Comanche County farmer Adam Sliger, noted for prosperity, suffered a broken hand and wrist when a load of wood toppled onto him. He is in a sling and receiving care, with injuries described as painful but stable for his condition.
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Adam Sliger
Comanche County
Hot Springs Liver Buttons touted as cure-all
Advert says Hot Springs Liver Buttons from Hot Springs Arkansas relieve constipation liver trouble and stomach bowel pain. Physicians in Hot Springs prescribe them and travelers rely on this gentle liver regulator to replace calomel and harsh laxatives. Sold by The Wm. Rees Co. in Comanche for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Comanche
Wm. Rees Co
Brown Case in Dublin Jury Returns Guilty Verdict
In Stephenville district court a jury found M. A. Brown of Dublin guilty of murdering Walter Edwards on June 6. The jury discussed Brown's prior murder conviction, a fatal error leading Judge Oxford to grant a new trial set for August 10 with a 70 member venire. Reports say Brown has not requested bail despite the bailable nature of a circumstantial case.
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Brown
M. A. Brown
Dublin
Walter Edwards
Stephenville
Dave Simmons
Oxford
Court of Appeals
Local Man Praises LIV-VER-LAX Cure in Waco
Wm F Anders of 1625 Cleveland St in Waco Texas testifies in strong terms for Grigsby s Liver Lax a remedy he says cured his bilious headaches and stomach trouble after minimal use He notes the product is sold by Hill Campbell Grocery Co and urges others with constipation biliousness or malaria symptoms to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Anders
Cleveland Street
Waco
Texas
Grigsby
Hill & Campbell Grocery Co
Anders
Wm. Reese Co
Uncle Sam Distributes Fishes Across U S Lakes
The Fisheries Commissioner reports that over four million fish were distributed last year to all states, including Texas. Species included black bass crappie sunfish catfish and other desirable varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
United States
Commissioner of Fisheries
Texas
Ballard's Snow Liniment Cloth Net Ad
An old style medical ad promotes a cotton cloth net treated with Ballard's Snow Liniment for wounds burns and sores claiming rapid healing. It lists prices 25e 50¢ and $1.00 per bottle and notes Paris Smith as the seller.
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Paris Smith
Delinquent Subscribers Urged to Settle Accounts
The notice warns subscribers who are a year behind on payments to call and settle or arrange an extension to avoid a personal notice. Those not responding will receive a mailed reminder. The tone stresses avoiding direct contact by resolving the balance promptly.
Citrolax Promoted as Pleasant Laxative Drink
Citrolax pitched as a thoroughly flushing pleasant laxative drink. An Ohio reader from Syracuse, New York, touts fifteen years of laxative use but says Citrolax beats all others by a mile. The product is offered by The Wm. Reese Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Crysler
Syracuse
N. Y
The
Wm. Reese Co
Grove's General Tonic Ad Jingle
Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic promoted as a general tonic with quinine and iron. Claims it improves liver function drives out malaria enriches the blood and builds up the system for 50 cents.
Weather Summary From July Readings
The July rainfall totaled one and one quarter inches with amounts on the ninth one and three quarters, on the eleventh three eighths, and on the twenty fourth five eighths, summing to three inches. The shade temperature reached 109 on the thirtieth and thirty first, with a low of 95 on the twenty fourth, the range 95 to 109.
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F. A. Wiesendanger
Foley Cathartic Tablets Promote Liver Activity
An advertisement claims Foley Cathartic Tablets activate the liver and ease constipation during summer. A testimonial from New Oldham, Wimberley, Texas praises the laxative as the best, replacing calomel, with notes of wholesomeness, no griping, and comfort for stout persons. William Reese Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
New Oldham
Wimberley
Texas
Wm. Reese Co
Eye Injury from Horse Spearheaded Rope Incident Improves
Dr Carson recovers after a horse broke loose from a hitching post striking his eye with a knotted rope end. He is doing nicely and expects the optic to heal soon.
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Carson
Piles Cured in Days Promise and Refunded
An advertisement states PAZO OINTMENT cures itching, bleeding, and protruding piles in six to fourteen days with a money back guarantee. It promises ease and rest from the first application.
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Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
H. E B. Sides
L. T. King
DeLeon Country
H. E. Sides
N. H. Evans
Mr. Evans
Katy Good Roads
Good Roads Association
DE Leon Happennings
Launrdy
Free Press
A. R. Jarrett
Wnce J. Speed Carroll
Mr. Jarrett
Comanche Association
Steelman, of
Pattonville, Texas
Thedford
Comanche County Abstract Co
G. W. McClellan
J. R. Eanes
C. A. Hitt
Jno
D. Waring
Viece-Prea
Treas
First State Bank
J. E. Gray
KE. E. Anthony
Pullman
Gus Hoover
Fort Worth
John F. Lehane
Tyler, Texas
Aman
Qou
First National Bank
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