Peruna Ads Claim Cure for Old Age Ailments
Testimonials from seniors in multiple states praise Peruna for relief from rheumatic pain back trouble constipation and urinary coloring plus a grant of weight gain. The ad notes Peruna tablets as an alternative for those who object to liquid medicine.
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W. C. Hemphill
Louisville
Miss
Martha Avery
Graham St.Leominster
Mass
F. M. Jeffrson
Bogalusa
Louisiana
Russians Resume Offensive in Poland Amid War Across Europe
Reports say Russian forces concentrate on three German fronts in Poland while advancing in East Prussia and threatening communications. In Transylvania they claim to have broken Austrian resistance opening Hungary, with Austria driven back and Hungary possibly exposed. Tornado at McKinney causes damage to a cotton mill, gin, and several machines. wind tears brick walls and roof. E F England's cotton gin partly demolished.
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Poland
Transylvania
Hungary
McKinney
Lary
Invad
Texas
E. F
England
Local Trade Promises Bargains For Farmers And Townsfolk
In the south the Turks have suffered many defeats. Their armies have not only been stopped in feminin but Russian terr as been cleared of Nyrkieh Rha gives consed ob Tyhich to patronize the local merchants. The right kind of advertising by the merchants, preceding the sale day, would result in stores, shops, etc., being crowded by farmers and their wives eager to secure the bargains offered. On the other hand it would give the town people a chance to purchase many home made articles of a quality and freshness hard to secure otherwise.
Women’s Democratic Club Picks Saloonkeeper for Alder Candidate
Chicago’s Women’s Democratic Club of the second ward sought an aldermanic candidate who is a clean citizen, a suffrage ally, subway supporter, and playground backer. Six applicants included a machinist and a saloonkeeper, with Al Russell winning the endorsement after a Friday meeting at 3555 Cottage Grove Avenue.
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Women's Democratic Club
Second Ward
Chicago
W. McPherson
Cottage Grow Avenue
al Russell
South State Street
Ernest Gissler
FE. L. Dempsey
F. M. Sehlacks
Edward M. Carey
John Kersher
A Texas Wonder Patents Cure All Ailments
An old Texas advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a cure for hid ey and bladder troubles dissolving gravel cures diabetis and lame backs and rheumatism claiming wide healing power for various ailments with vivid claims.
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Texas
Classified health request notice from Texas readers
Sufferers from rheumatism dyspepsia hernia eczema rupture varicose veins blood disorder liver trouble. Please cut out and send with name and address to A. T. care The Chief Exponent Co Manche Texas.
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A. T
Comanche
Texas
To Sell Schoolboy Hog on Credit Plan for McLennan County
Waco considers a plan by Secretary Drak of the Chamber of Commerce to supply 1000 schoolboys with hogs. Eight local businessmen pledge to contribute five to twenty hogs each, with notes due in eight months.
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Waco
Drak
Chamber of Commerce
McLennan County
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Summer Fortitude
An aged advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as enriching the blood and strengthening the whole system to resist summer heat and depression, priced at 50 cents.
10 Cent Cascarets Promote Healthful Digestion
Crowded advertorial claims a ten cent box of Cascarets will cleanse the stomach, relieve sour stomach, bloating and indigestion, and purify the liver and bowels while you sleep. It touts a painless, gripe free treatment for adults and children with a promise of a clear head and healthy digestion by morning.
Life Insurance Ad Promotes Foley's Kidney Pills
An advertisement by The Wm. Reese Drug Co. urges readers to seek Foley's Kidney Pills when facing life insurance exams. It claims kidney weakness signals illness and lists symptoms such as back pain scanty urine fatigue and aches as reasons to buy the product.
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Foley
Wm. Reese Drug Co
Notice to Trespassers on Bryson Land
Notice to trespassers on land controlled by J. FY., Jim and Cc. Bryson for hunting fishing trapping timber cutting hauling wood gathering decays or destroying property will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law this includes those hunting with bird dogs.
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J. FY
Jim and
Cc. V. Bryson
Duties and Opportunities of the University Explored
Ex president Mezes outlines four core duties for the University of Texas. It should cultivate citizenship, train leaders and skilled workers, support a body of investigators to study state issues, and translate complex knowledge into accessible practical guidance for the people.
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Mezes
Texas
California Syrup of Figs promoted as gentle child laxative
An advertisement urges mothers to stop using castor oil and calomel and switch to California Syrup of Figs for cleansing stomach liver and bowels. It stresses its popularity with children and advises asking druggists for the 50 cent bottle made by the California Fig Syrup Company with full dosing directions.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Fifth Sunday Meeting and Workers Conference Program
General subject Enlargemen Friday 7 15 p m Preaching C F Junt District Evangelist Saturday 10 00 a m Meeting of Committee 11 00 Devotional A L D Spain DeLeon 11 15 Sermon Baxter Golightly Brownwood 3 00 p m Women s Work Devotional Mae Hall Work of C W E M in Local Congregation Miss Levin Roberson Mrs O hair Coleman Mrs Golightly Brownwood Mrs Holloway Mrs Jones Hamilton 4 00 Ladies Aid Its Use and Abuse Mrs Ory Mrs Chander Stephenville Mrs W Davis Brownwood Mrs Stovall Hico Mrs Rieger 7 15 Devotional G H Boynton Hamilton Song Leader Mrs Stovall Hico 7 30 A Large Missionary Vision J W Gates Coleman 8 00 A Greater Evangelism G H Morrison Coleman 8 30 Appointment of Committees and Business Session Sunday
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Spain
DeLeon
Baxter Golightly
Brownwood
Mae Hall
Levin Roberson
G. H. Morrison
Coleman
R. H. Foster
Alexander
Wm. Parnell
Stephenvills
Stovall
Hiro
J. R. Eanes
White
Brady
Carmichael
Jennkin Courtney Gray
Jennings
Proctor
Floy Cunningham
W. H. Rowland
Hartgrove
C. E. Hunt
C. E. Rice
B. E. Hurlbut
Scott H. Mack
R. F. Holloway
Grover Busby
Hamilton
Otis Hawkins
The
Benevolences
F. M. Bank Moves to New Pettit Building
The F and M State Bank relocated last week to the Pettit building leased for the coming year. The move is described as ideal for business and one of the town’s best locations. The vacated site is expected to be repurposed for smaller concerns after overhaul. Pleurisy and flank pains are treated with Ballard's Snow Liniment, available in multiple bottle sizes and sold by Paris Smith.
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F. & M. State Bank
Pettit
Gustine Gazette
Paris Smith
Grove's General Tonic Advertises Health Benefits
A Grove's tonic advertisement touts a tasteless quinine and iron tonic claimed to act on the liver drive malaria out enrich the blood and build up the whole system. The price listed is 50 cents.
Upton Webb Awarded Carnegie Hero Medal for Rescue
Upton A. Webb of Dublin Texas received the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission medal and $1,000 cash for saving Zachariah Maddux from suffocation. The bronze medal features a world map and carries inscribed quotes about selfless acts. Webb awaits the cash to aid a home purchase or similar purpose.
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United Kingdom
Great Britain and Ireland
Upton A. Webb
Zachariah Maddux
Dublin
Texas
Dublin Progress Reports Home Purchase Trade for Commission Approval
Dublin Progress notes a home purchase trade requiring commission approval before funds can be sent. The ad promotes HERBINE as a liver stimulant and bowel purifier by Paris Smith, priced at 50 cents.
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Dublin
Chuck Pitts General Delivery Service Ad
Good delivery service offers reliable trunk and baggage transport. The note promises prompt service at all times and invites patronage.
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Chuck Pitts
New Attorney Begins Term In First District
The Gatesville Messenger notes the first district court in the new district with Hon. Gib Callaway of Comanche as district attorney. He is described as a fine prosecutor and genial, likely to establish an enviable record in his first term.
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Gib Callaway
Comanche
Gatesville Messenger
Cures a Cold in One Day Claim by F W Grove
Advertises a remedy named LAXA TIVE BROOD QUININE with a promise to cure a cold in one day and relieve cough and headache. Claims signature of F. W. Grove and urges calling for the full name to obtain genuine product.
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F. W.grove
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R. T. Janes
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Nat'l Bank
Comanche County Abstract Co
G. W. McClellan
C. A. Hitt
Jnc
D.ores
See. Treas
Christian Church OF the
Brownwood District
Central Chorum
C. F. Junt
F. & M. Bank
Carnegie Hero
Upton Webb
Photoplay Magazine
Photoplay Publishing CO
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