Rural mail carriers seek 60 percent pay raise amid resignations
W D Brown told the senate postal committee rural carriers resign at fifty a day as financial relief is sought. He urged a permanent base pay rise from 1200 to 1920 dollars yearly, costing about 78 million annually. Senator Townsend questioned treasury limits while J C Stambaugh noted labor federation ties.
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Washington
W. D. Brown
National Rural Mail Carriers’ Association
Senate Postal Committee
Townsend
Republican
Michigan
Treasury
Congress
Joint Committee On
Phipps
Colorado
J. C. Stambaugh
York
Pennsylvania
American Federation of Labor
Eggs promise money back in eggs or cash
An old advertisement pledges a money back guarantee on eggs from Martin's Egg Producer. It promises cash or eggs as compensation and notes the guarantee is offered by all druggists.
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Martin
Italian Says Signals May Be From Mars
Rome January 30 Professor Domenico Argen tieri a renowned scientist argues that inter planetary communication suggested by mysterious waves caught by wireless plants worldwide is plausible Messages could be sent from Earth to other sun family members as ether carries electrical waves like air He compares the signals to spiritualistic phenomena yet notes their regularity points to intelligent force behind them.
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Rome
Domenico Argentieri
Earth
Plainview Nursery Offers Plants and Trees for public spaces
Plainview Texas nursery advertises fruit trees shade trees and evergreens grown locally. It lists crimson winter rhubarb and palmetto asparagus priced per dozen and strawberries 2.50 per 100 or 1.50 per dozen with specials for schools churches and courts. Write for latest list.
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Plain View
Court House
Plainview Nursery
Plainview
Texas
Death Lurks in a Weak Heart Promises Cure
An advertisement warns of hidden heart danger with claims that Reno vine can cure a weak heart. It urges prompt treatment with the promise of relief for $1.50 and mentions a delayed penalty. The text frames Reno vine as the heart’s remedy.
Preparedness and antiseptic remedy for wounds
This ad promotes Far ris Healing Remedy as a highly antiseptic wound healer. It claims a 50¢ bottle yields $2.00 worth of oil or ointment, and offers a money back guarantee. Sold by The Cash Store and several local merchants.
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Farris
Coimanche
J. W. Carter
Hasse
Stone & Traett
Proctor
Appointment of temporary guardian for Pettyjohn minors
The State of Texas issues a notice to all interested in the welfare of Lucile Pettyjohn Rena Pettyjohn Glen Pettyjohn and Mary D Pettyjohn minors. Er A Smith was appointed temporary guardian by Comanche County Court on January 19 1920 with a permanent appointment to be decided at the next term starting April 6 1920 at the Comanche courthouse. Interested parties may contest the appointment at that term.
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State OF Texas
Comanche County
Lucile Pettyjjohn
Rena Pettyjohn
Glen Pettyjohn
Mary D Pettyjohn
A. Smith
Texas
Comanche
Jennie BR. Garrett
Notice in probate for guardian seeks mineral lease
J C M Lusk guardian of Hubert Lusk J C Lusk and Neva Lusk minors applies to Comanche County Texas on February 3 1920 for authority to lease mineral rights on a one fourth undivided interest in 138 1 2 acres of land described as part of a 1100 acre patent. Hearing set February 5 1920 in County Judge's office to consider advisability of the lease.
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J. C. M. Lusk
Hubert Lusk
J. C. Lusk
Neva Lusk
Comanche County
Texas
G. W. Glasscock
A. L. Eaves
N. W
E. J. Tolbert
W. C. Speck
Speck
N. KE
S. E
Eri. L. Tolbert
Grant
Comanche
Prickly Ash Bitters Promotes Health and Strength
A 19th century ad extols Prickly Ash Bitters for poor digestion and foul breath. It claims cleansing of vital organs, purification of bowels, and renewed vigor and cheer. Price listed as $1.25 per bottle, via Hamilton Drug Co and Wm Reese Drug Co. as special agents.
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Hamilton Drug Co
Wm. Reese Drug Co
Special Agenta
Sims charges to join Navy World War inquiry
Washington reports Admiral William S. Sims will have his charges about naval unpreparedness added to the Senate Naval Committee’s broad probe of U S sea operations in World War I. Chairman Page asked Secretary Daniels for detailed prewar ship locations and readiness, and the inquiry into Allied cooperation will begin after the decorations investigation.
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Washington
William S. Sims
United States
Senate Naval Committee
Page
Daniels
Germany
Admiral Sims
Daniels Wll
Remedy for Heart and Nerve Tonic Sold at Low Prices
An old advertisement promotes a heart and nerve tonic priced at 50 cents and one dollar. It claims to rectify symptoms described as weak, fainting, heart, and hysterics by taking a Reno vine based remedy touted as a tonic.
Weekly Financial Review: Gold and Silver Trade Totals
The Department of Commerce reported November imports of gold 2 896 770 and exports 951 857 796 billion silver imports 7 018 621 exports 19 052 177. For 11 months gold imports 63 620 010 with exports 321 928 309. Silver 79 725 206 imports and 205 426 260 exports. November merchandise imports 429 211 077 and exports 740 921 163. 11 months totals show imports 3 528 132 304 and exports 37 242 045 798.
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First National Bank
T. Louis
Department of Commerce
Prickly Ash Bitters Promoted For Digestive Health
Advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a cleansing remedy for bad digestion constipated bowels and poor sleep. Claims purifies and invigorates vital spirits with a price of $1.25 per bottle.
Chronic Constipation Relief With Gentle Laxatives
The article discusses chronic constipation caused by overuse of mineral waters and strong cathartics. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets as a mild laxative tonic offering gentle bowel movement without triggering further constipation.
Sunshiny weather aids cotton picking amid flu outbreak
Regular correspondence notes sunny week creates picking chance while a flu epidemic spreads through the community with several cases, including the Harris family. Visitors from Gustine arrived to assist. Comanche singers did not appear as scheduled. Stephens family plans to move near Labboeck. School attendance is light and road crews work on roads.
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Dan Harris
Comanche
Stephens
Labboeck
Weather, visits and a school box supper report
The week featured pleasant weather and multiple visitors including Revs Garrett and Milton, Mrs Sparks and family, and Arbor Springs guests. A box supper at the school raised 147 dollars from 32 boxes for school funds. A new house was built by Leonard Frost and he plans to move soon.
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Anmi Tiner
Ollie McDaniels
Wr. Bradshaw
Daughers
Flassie Lee
Hazel
John Wilson
Baby
Leonard Frost
Notice to past due accounts at the counter
A creditor warns customers with unpaid balances that cattle and hog purchases require cash, debts are due on the first and fifteenth, and slow payers will be sent to the collecting agency WR Harris after the ninth. The tone urges immediate settlement to avoid further collection actions.
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WR. Harris
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Chicago
Kahn Brosncorporal
Burks Mercantile Co
John Fox, JR
Scribner’s Magazine
Mars
J.C. M. Lusk
Perssoun
J. Stevens Arms Company
Chicopee Falls, Mass., U. S. A
Weekly Financial Review
Atexas Wonder
Texas Wonder
Caren Betes
Iaite
Dee Wal
Othee Halil
Olive Street
Adv
Martin-Fugatti Motor Sales Co
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