Dallas to Brownwood Interurban Proposed
Brownwood reports Dallas Southwestern Traction officials gathered data for a Dallas to Brownwood line via Cleburne and Glen Rose. A survey corps may begin within 30 days, with Brooke Smith predicting construction toward Glen Rose this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Brownwood
E. P. Turner
Dallas Southwestern Traction Company
Engi F. Perkins
Cleburne
Glen Rose
Brooke Smith
Paint Devoe Now Before Price Rise Hits Your Job
The ad urges immediate painting rather than waiting for higher prices. It argues the cost increase is small and that delaying leads to inferior results, using a $50 average job as example and promoting Devoe paint for property upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devoe
Strong Oil Gusher Blasts Near Taylor Texas
At 780 feet depth a oil gusher was brought in on the Fritz Fuchs farm two miles south of Thrall Texas. By afternoon the well stood 120 feet high with a 39.10 percent paraffin oil output. Workers camped the well to cap it.
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Taylor
Texas
Fritz Fuchs
Thrall
Permanently cured by Foley Kidney Pills says Eau Claire writer
After many years J L Southers of Eau Claire Wisconsin reports lasting relief from backaches sleepless nights and other ailments attributed to kidney issues. The advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills relieve rheumatism back ache stiff joints and related urinary problems.
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J. L. Southers
Eau Claire
Wis
Foley
Wim. Reese
Petition for Election Seeks City Government Change
Ballinger Feb 21 petitions with 106 signatures presented to the city council ask a vote on adopting a commission form of government. The election date will be set between now and April 6, the city’s regular election day.
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Ballinger
Headache Relief via Careful Caret Treatise
A 10 cent box of Casearets promises overnight relief for headache biliousness and constipation by cleansing the stomach removing sour food and foul gas and carrying out wastes to leave a clear head stomach and regular bowels by morning.
Separate State From County Taxes Proposal Faces Senate Backing
Austin February 17 considerable interest grows in a proposed constitutional amendment to create a five member state tax commission or state board of equalization. Introduced by Senator Harley from Comal County and supported by the Texas Assessors Association the plan would separate state from county taxes and empower the legislature to require counties to yield revenue proportional to taxable values. A separate ad notes Ballard's Horehound Syrup for coughs with prices and local seller Paris Smith.
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Austin
State Tax Commission
State Board of Equalization
Harley
Comal County
Texas Assessors Association
Notice from Bob Carver on local services and sale
Letter from Bob Carver in general delivery business announcing competitive prices for clothes hauling and a business move involving Chuck Pitts. Carver states Pitts was not to return for two years but did reappear, and signs off as Bob Carver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Pitts
Bob Carver
Submarine Attack Inflames Norway Over Belridge Sinking
Indignation runs high in Christiana and other papers over the Belridge sinking by a German submarine near Folkestone. Discussions focus on possible means of demanding satisfaction and retaliation.
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Christiana
Belridge
Folkestone
New Racket Store to Locate in Brownwood
W H Rowland a prominent Comanche merchant is in Brownwood arranging to move his variety goods store to Brownwood. He has rented the Howard building at Center Avenue and Lee Street next to Statons grocery and expects to open soon with his stock ready for business.
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W. H. Rowland
Comanche
Brownwood
Colds and Croup in Children Mention Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
Mrs E H Thomas of Logansport Indiana praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for treating colds and croup in her children. She says it always provides prompt relief and she recommends it to neighbors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
E. H. Thomas
Logansport
Ind
Women Select Brownwood for State Club Meeting
Official notice states Brownwood has been chosen as the next meeting place for the State Federation of Women's Clubs in November. Brownwood Federated Club and the Chamber of Commerce issued urgent invitations to host the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Brownwood Federated Clu
Chamber of Commerce
Wonderful Healing Influence of Swamp-Root on Kidney Troubles
A letter from H. W. Spinks of Camp Hill Alabama describes severe kidney pain treated as bladder stone. After lithia water and Swanp-Root use, he passed gravel and recovered with the aid of Swamp-Root. He testifies before an official and endorses Dr Kilmer & Co. sample bottles and pamphlet. Regular sizes available at drug stores.
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H. W. Spinks
Camp Hill
Ala
A. B. Lee
Justice of Peace
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. J
Bingham, N. Y
Fragmented Native Tale About Hidden Fur and Clothing
The passage describes how a figure killed Mudjakiwis and made mittens from his skin. It explains turning the skin inside out with the fur side outward to expose warmth and conceal the interior. The text emphasizes the reason for turning the skin and fur orientation.
Danderine Hair Cleanse Promises Lustrous Hair Growth
Advert says Danderine cleanses hair by removing dust oil and dandruff. It claims roots are invigorated and hair becomes long strong and beautiful. A 95 cent bottle from drug stores or toilet counters is recommended for trial.
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Knowlton
Five Women Report Pinkham's Remedy Averts Operations
Letters from five women describe relief from serious female ailments after taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Testimonies from Mrs Haywarp Sowers Hodgdon Me Mrs Maior Smith Shelbyville Ky Mrs Apa Wil1 Hanover Pa Mrs Laura Grisworp Decatur Ind recount avoiding surgery and regaining health after use.
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Hopavon
Lydia E. Pinkham
Maior Smith
R.F.D
Shelbyville
Hanover
Apa
Walnut St
Decatur, Inn
Laura A. Grisworp
East —Egain SP
Grayson Series Explores Democracy of Country News Office
David Grayson author of Adventures in Contentment writes about a country newspaper office in The Magazine. He notes the staff from proprietor to office boy work together, editors also acting as compositors and reporters, with printers sometimes better off than proprietors during tough weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Grayson
Hempfield
Grayson
Chuck Pitts Offers Prompt General Delivery Service
Notice advertises Chuck Pitts general delivery for trunks and baggage with round trip 15¢ and guaranteed satisfaction. Claims prompt service at all times and requests trial, price, and no phone calls to No. 4 Chuck Pitts.
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Chuck Pitts
Texas Senate Passes School For The Blind Bill
The Texas Senate approved the school for the blind project with a $135000 appropriation to be used over two years after an unanimous vote. The Texas Company bill granting broad privileges to a major oil firm passed after a stormy debate with four senators voting no. Final tally 20 ayes, 4 noes. emergency clause likely, awaiting House action.
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Austin
Texas
Senate
McGregor
Bee
Brelsford
Lattimore
School For
Treasury
McNealus
Sutter
Townsend
Westbrook
House
Grove's General Tonic Advertisement
An old advertisement touts Grove's Whenever You Need a General Tonic as a tonic to enrich blood and combat malaria. It claims to build up the liver and drive system through quinine with a 50 cent price.
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Grove
Interurban Plan Touted Between Dallas and San Angelo
Coleman and surrounding counties hosted a chamber meeting to discuss city and county improvements. E P Turner of Dallas Southwestern Traction Co urged establishing an interurban line from Dallas to San Angelo via Coleman. A $5000 stock subscription was requested and expected to be met. E F Perkins gave an cost estimate.
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Coleman
Chamber of Commerce
E.P. Turner
Dallas
Dallas Southwestern Traction Co
San Angelo
E. F. Perkins
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First National Bank Capital
A. D. Backstrom
Tex
Ves
Devoe BH. H. Hardin Lumber Co
T. Mipulliam
Ballard
Paris Smith
THE
Comanche Mercantile Company
Hiawatha
William Street
Decatur
Cleveland
Onto
Lydia EK
Lydia E.pinkham
Thedford
Chas. A. Ragland
Madison Heights
Texas Company
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