Community Visitors and Local Events In Sidney Area
Local residents welcome relatives from McCullough county Dallas Bangs Haskell and Indian Gap with visits and a Baptist revival. A wedding at the McCarty home unites Ottie Cox and Toonie McCarty officiated by Rev Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Cox
Haskell
Jim
Moore
Indian Gap Gap
J. W. McCarty
Drew Walker
Lewis Marshall
Soda Springs
Dave Boyd
Jno. Bartlett
Archie Boyd
Jno. Ross
Brownwood
Ottie Cox
Toonie McCarty
Rev. Kennedy
Clio
Causley
Children of
Energy
Grove's General Tonic Advertisement
Grove's tonic advertises a tasteless chill tonic named a general tonic. It claims quinine and iron strengthen the liver blood and overall system and promotes malaria driving and blood enrichment. Price listed as 50 cents.
Ballinger Sees First Cotton Bale Augurs West Texas Banner Year
Ballinger last week received its first bale of cotton signaling an early start. Officials say many bales will follow as Ballinger aims to lead West Texas in production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballinger
West
Texas
Kodak film development offer at Reese Drug Co
Luther Dixon of Comanche Texas offers free development of Kodak films with option to leave at Reese Drug Co or mail directly to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodak Films
Reese Drug Co
Luther Dixon
Comanche
Texas
Mississippi Diarrhoea Cordial Ad
An old advertisement urges keeping a bottle of Mississppi Diarrhoea Cordial in the medicine chest. It claims fifty years of constant use and lists prices at 25 and 50 cents.
Insect Metal Borers Horn Tailed Wasp That Eats Through Steel
The horn tailed wasp Sirex gigas bores through metal and wood alike. Larvae create widening passages as they grow, breaking out after two years. Reports from Paris Academy of Sciences note holes in tin roofs and even through steel plates and cartridge boxes, including lead bullets.
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Tropics
Liberty
Vienna
Academy of Sciences
Paris
Washington Star
Swords and Walking Sticks through History
The London Standard notes the walking stick rose to popularity in 18th century France among the rich who could not wear swords. Dandies twirled slender canes while financiers popularized elaborate sticks, some costing up to 10 000 crowns, seen as a democratic triumph over noble restriction.
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France
London Standard
Irish Farmer Scolds Boy Over Missing Horse
During a heavy rain a farmer sent his son to fetch a horse from a distant field. The boy returns drenched, claiming the horse stood dry in shelter while he waited, prompting the father to mock the boy's wit and silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedad
Concerning Isabel Carnaby Excerpt on Women Curiosity
A quoted passage argues women seek outcomes to provoke male anger and misery to observe reactions, noting the gratuitous suffering caused. It critiques curiosity as a motive in relationships, reflecting themes from Mrs. Fowler's work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel Carnaby
Mrs. Fowler
What were the Janitaries in ancient Turk lands
A Louisville Courier Journal quote notes janitors as soldiers raised by Turks from boyhood, implying easy recruitment as many want military life from age ten.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Cook widow with six children offered for hire
An employment agent touts a capable widow cook who loves children and notes she has six of her own. Mrs Richleigh counters that they have no children, prompting the agent to say that will be all right.
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Richleigh
Obliging Anticipation in A Family Scene
A Baltimore American fragment shows a domestic moment with a young wife asking for a cigarette for a relative. The line asks if anyone in the house smokes and directs John to fetch aunty a cigarette, highlighting a casual household exchange.
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John
Baltimore American
Bait Talk Echoes Across a Fishing Bench
Two people discuss using varied bait for different fish. One recalls catching a butterfly with mistletoe, illustrating a quirky fishing anecdote. The exchange hints at humor and practical know how in a casual waterfront moment.
Washing the Eyes Safe Eye Hygiene Tips
Practical guidance on washing eyes to avoid soap irritation. Advocates daily cleansing in dusty city life and using clean water or eyeglasses to open eyes underwater. Warns against soapy water due to drying chemicals and eye injury. notes Washington lost.
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Washington
Frohman and Barrie on Peter Pan's Novelty and Illusion
John D. Williams recounts Frohman's initial misgivings about Barrie's Peter Pan and his later decision to stage it. Frohman values novelty and illusion in theater, noting the play's youth theme and imaginative elements that captivate audiences despite initial doubts from Tree and others.
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Frohman
Peter Pan
Barrie
Herbert Tree
Fle
John D. Williams
Century
Chinchilla Fur Trade Drives Andes Trapping Effort
The chinchilla, a small rodent of the Andes in Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru and northern Chile, lives above 9 000 feet. Indians trap it for its fine fur, salt the skins, pack them in small lots, and ship them to towns for export abroad.
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Bolivia
Ecuador
Peru
Chile
Actress Mrs De Navarro Urges Caution For Girls On Stage
The actress formerly Mary Anderson says young girls should not pursue stage careers unless they are morally certain they can rise to the top within a few years. She notes she receives many letters seeking advice. This guidance reflects a cautious view from the Boston Herald.
Office and the Man on the theory of seeking the man
The Louisville Courier Journal notes a debate on whether offices should seek the man. It argues properly applied, the idea is acceptable but should not excuse passivity or waiting for a job to appear.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Playing Safe Says No Letters For Publication
An eminent politician states that in years to come someone may publish his life and letters, but he will not leave any letters for future publication, reflecting a cautious stance on personal papers.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Pa and the cash customer in business tact
An exchange contrasts understanding a cash customer with the one who runs a monthly bill. The Detroit Free Press commentary highlights how insight into customer payment behavior shapes business strategy and relationships.
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Detroit Free Press
Opera Favorite Dad Spooner Brings Matinees for Children
San Angelo impresario Dad Spooner runs morning matinees at his moving picture show. Admission is a food deposit for the needy, with the collected provisions distributed to poor families after the show. Dad Spooner, once an opera favorite here, is referenced in the Coleman Voice notice.
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Spooner
San Angelo
McGees Baby Elixir Promotes Fever Relief
Advertises McGees Baby Elixir for infants suffering heat related fever and bowel troubles. Claims to reduce fever, settle the stomach, and stop looseness. Price 25¢ or 50¢ per bottle, sold by H. P. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee
P. Smith
The Beast at the Post Office Door
A reader describes a man blocking the post office door to collect mail and crowd others in. He’s labeled a Reab and ignorant, and the writer urges not to hit him while asking the postmaster to post this notice at the front door.
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Ozona Stockman
LaxaTive Bromo Quinine Advertised as Headache Safe
An old advertisement touts LaxaTive Bromo Quinine as a tonic and laxative that does not affect the head or cause nervousness. It claims superiority over ordinary quinine and urges readers to note the signature of E. W. Grove on the label for authenticity. 25c.
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E. W. Grove
Comanche Visit Highlights Mrs Overby and Guests
Mrs. C. F. Overby is in Comanche for a few days, having gone home Tuesday with her niece Miss Gladys Stephens. Miss Louise Scurry of Comanche is visiting Miss Gladys Williams in Stephenville.
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C. F. Overby
Comanche
Gladys Stephens
Louise Scurry
Gladys Williams
Stephenville
Notice of Trustees Sale on Comanche County Land
J D Bonner as Substitute Trustee announces sale to satisfy a $768 debt plus costs. The property, 50 acres in Black No 2 of the Three League Survey in Comanche County Texas, will be offered by public auction at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in September 1916 between 10 am and 4 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Crain
Comanche County
Texas
Natt Holan
E. C. Stuart
St. Louis
Missouri
E. C. Stewart
Natt Holman
J. A. Holman
Comanche
Lampasas County
J. D. Bonner
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Grimham
Percale
Palm Beach
Roberson Sisters
West Side Square
Sidney News
Cheat
McCullough County
Rev. Jenkins of Bangs
Carl Walker
Mangum
Laura Gill
Hasse
Merlin Yarborough
Indian Gap
Arthur Payne
Near Blanket
W. L. Jones
Mrs. E. H. Jones
Grove
Cotton Belt Immigration Bureau
J. R. Eanes & Company
J. R. Eanes
Garrick
Tree
The
Cash Store
Opera
Mayes
Chee
Mayr
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