DeLeon News Roundup: Higginbotham Store Move and Local Notices
Taylor Higginbotham and wife moved this week to Cross Plains where he now oversees the Higginbotham store. Bob Coley earned first honors at a Wisconsin field meet with 18 points, winning shot put and high hurdles and placing high in high jump and discus. Mrs. Flora Broughton, mother of local residents, died at Jno Broughton's home and was buried in the city cemetery. Local minstrel actor Mack Campbell was jailed in Fort Worth on counterfeiting charges linked to a Strawn incident, while Roy E Fox Minstrel shows cut ties with the accused. Fishing reports describe hands-only “grabbiling” for catfish weighing 22 and 34 pounds.
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DeLeon News
The
Free Press
Taylor Higginbotham
Cross Plains
Taylor
Higginbotham
Bob Coley
Wisconsin
Bob
Flora Broughton
Joe Broughton
Jno. Broughton
Oliver Springs
Jno
Broughton
Alabama
Texas
Joe
Strawn
Mack Campbell
Roy E. Fox
DeLeon
Fort Worth
Campbell
Fox
Boone Brown
Bester Short
Grabbled
Dr. Self
Tom Cook
Jess Dyer
Horace Irvin
Dolph
Bill
Glenn
Arthur Boswell
Constipation Cure Ad Promises Health Boost
An advertisement claims constipation leads to serious diseases and promotes HERBINE as a bowel cleansing remedy to keep the system in prime condition. It lists a 50 cent price and Paris Smith as the seller.
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Paris Smith
Appropriation for Election Advertising Funds Authorized
The measure appropriates five thousand dollars from any funds not otherwise allocated to cover the expense of advertising and holding such election. S J R No 22 passed the Senate yeas 27 nays 0 and in the House with amendments by a two thirds vote yeas 114 nays 0. It was received in the Executive Office April 1, 1913 and filed in the Department of State April 5, 1915 without the governor's approval.
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State of
Texas
Senate
House of Representatives
A.D
Yeas
S. J
County Commissioners’ Court
Bay Shore
Republic of Texas
Bay
Gulf
Executive Office
Department of State
Typhoid Fever Its Cause and Prevention
The typhoid germ, carried by the fly, causes typhoid fever when swallowed in contaminated food or water. Prevention includes preventing sewage contact with soil and wells, screening houses and stables, keeping barns free of manure, and vaccination as a safe, simple preventive measure.
Foley Cathartic Tablets Ad Promises Quick Liver Boost
An old advertisement from Foley Cathartic Tablets touts summer use to liven the liver and relieve constipation. A Texas user from New Oldham, Wimberley praises them as the best laxative, replacing calomel, with claims of no griping and comfort for stout persons.
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Foley
New Oldham
Wimberley
Texas
Wm. Reese Co
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by PAZO OINTMENT
A druggist offers a refund if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching, bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days. The first application provides ease and rest. Price listed 60 cents.
Card of Thanks from Mitchell Family for Support
The Mitchell family expresses heartfelt thanks to all who assisted during the illness and death of their son and brother. May God bless you and lead them to a higher life as they grieve. Signed by Mr and Mrs A J Mitchell and Children.
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U. G
A. J. Mitchell
Kidney trouble remedy praised by Hopkinton writer
W T Greene of Hopkinton New Hampshire writes that his wife Mrs Greene suffered kidney trouble for over a year. He attributes her recovery to Foley Kidney Pills and urges others with kidney problems to try them, added by The Wm Reese Co.
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W. T. Greene
Hopkinton
N.H
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