Golden Medical Discovery and a Heel Ban Headline
Over fifty years ago Dr. Pierce became famous in rural districts for a tonic later marketed as Golden Medical Discovery. The ad notes the remedy’s roots based formula and widespread use. It also mentions a proposed ban on high heels over 12 inches linked to woman suffrage and promotes Prickly Ash Bitters with a price of 1.50 per bottle.
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Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Pierce
Ro Hendricks Smith
Best Remedy to Stop the Speeders
In the Stephenville Empire the editor urges citizens to file complaints against speeders rather than rely on dramatic newspaper columns. Officials cannot police all areas at all times, so private action by citizens is presented as the most effective remedy.
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Stephenville Empire
Prickly Ash Bitters Promises Bilious Purge and Health
An 19th century ad claims bad taste coated tongue and dizziness stem from bilious stomach, liver, and bowels. Prickly Ash Bitters purges obstructions and restores health at $1.50 per bottle. Hamilton Draw Co. and Wm. Reese Co. act as special agents. The ad follows a second note moralizing about effort and will power.
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Hamilton Draw Co
Wm. Reese Co
Erath County Prepares for Second Annual Fair
The article credits J. W. Luker and Miss Mabel Spann as drive forces behind the county’s cooperative push with Secretary L. F. Burleson of the chamber of commerce and John Tarleton Agricultural College. It urges readiness for a larger Erath fair in 1921 with strong farm participation and optimism despite cotton’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenville Empire
J. W. Luker
Mabel Spann
Luker
Spann
L. F. Burleson
Chamber of Commerce
John Tarleton Agricultural College
Empire
Erath
San Angelo Moves To Enter 1921 Baseball League
A San Angelo stock company forms with 10000 dollars capital to bring league baseball in 1921. About 1200 dollars in stock sold at 25 a share as committee notes no Sunday games and afternoon play around 5 pm at Fort Concho park. Abilene previously financed its park for 25000 and won the pennant in the season’s second half.
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San Angelo
Board of City Development
Fort Concho Park
Abilene
Prickly Ash Bitters Promises Vitality for Lazy Voters
Energetic voters feel lazy and low spirited due to impurities in stomach liver and bowels. A few doses of Prickly Ash Bitters cleanse the system and restore vigor. Price $1.50 per bottle. Hamilton Drug Co. and Wm. Reese Co. special agents.
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Hamilton Drug Co
Wm. Reese Drug Co
Wm. Reese Co
Preholiday singing and visits in Robersonville
Warm spell gives way to possible rain as Robersonville hosts Sunday singing with a large crowd. Visitors include Uncle George Cood of Wilson and Miss Opal Rotan of Ranger, with plans for a rabbit drive on Christmas Day and a singing convention January 1st and 2nd inviting all to attend.
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George Cood
Wilson
W. T. Roberson
Opal Rotan
Ranger
Edith Roberson
Jim Deen
Navy
Ella Roberson
Butler
Beattie
Charlie Denny
Comanche
A. H. Noble
Walter Roberson
A. J. Williford
de Leon
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Deep Rheumatism Relief
A remedy claims to penetrate the flesh to the bone for rheumatism. Ballard's Snow Liniment offered in three sizes 30¢ 60¢ and 1.20 per bottle. Sold by Pav is Smith.
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Ballard
Pavis Smith
Trespass Warning on Bryson Property
Notice forbids hunting and fishing or any trespass on the premises of Mrs. J. H. Bryson. Trepassers will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. A reward of $25.00 offered for information leading to conviction of any violator.
Cotton seed breeding aims drive regionwide revival
H. M. Madison reports 18 000 acres of Bennett cotton ginned to 22 000 bales by September 28 at Taft ranch San Patricio County. He seeks farmers along the San Antonio Aransas Pass line to adopt better seed for corn and cotton. A breeding program links Pima and Mebane types with Kishah and notes a Bee county corn breeder achieving high yields.
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Taft Ranch
San Patricio County
San Antonio
H. M. Madison
San Antonio & Aransas Pass
Madison
San Antonio & Aransas
Joseph Green
Bennett Cotton
Colorado County
Bee County
M. College
Rucker Social Notes and Local Movements
Damp weather slows field work as residents prepare for next year. Barney Smith returns for another year. Grisham family plans to move to Taylor county. Grover Reed and Mrs. Eric McAdoo visit from Winters. Liberty school to host a Christmas tree. Sunday school improving. Singleton No. 1 well improving and expected to be cleaned soon. Upcoming drilling on M A Hammett tract north of Singleton. Ben Neal and family relocate to Oklahoma. Local moves shift Pitman, Tillman, Pell, and Glover properties.
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Barney Smith
Frank Grisham
Taylor County
Grover Reed
Eric McAdoo
Winters
Texas
John Bunting
Liberty School
Liberty Sunday
Singleton No. 1
M. A. Hammett
Singleton
van Dyke
Ben Neal
Oklahoma
Andrew Pitman
Neal
B. G. Tillmay
Pitman
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised Amid Questionable Claims
Fragmentary ad copy promotes a cure for catarrh by local application and blood treatment. It mentions a proprietary internal remedy and references a nationwide prescription, but the text is garbled and lacks clear names or dates. The piece reads like an early 20th century medical advertisement with dubious efficacy.
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Hall
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Katy
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R. F. Holloway
Rafe E. Adams
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Burks
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F. & M. Bank
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University of Hroesela
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
Edinburgh
College Ofhysicians and Sarcrons
Ontario
Provincial Board of Medical Examinere
L. C
Queen Charlotte's
London
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State Board of Medical Examinera
Royal Short
Dallas
C. W. McCollum
Dentist Office Burks Bldg
C. W. Gray, M. D
A. J. Gray
Albert Greep
Martin
Wm. Reese Drag Co
KODAK
Dixon’s Kodak Shop
Tetter
Reege
Tere
Burks Mercantile Co
J. H. Hope
Hamilton Brug Store
ATSC
1921 Baseball League
Robersonville
J. H. Bryson
Rucker
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