Henry K Hicks Dead Pioneer Citizen of Cajun
Henry K Hicks a Calhoun Georgia native born January 16 1837 died Tuesday June 23 after months of illness. He lived in Walker and Murray counties before settling in Calhoun where he operated a mercantile business and raised five children led by Fitzhugh Lee Hicks. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Calhoun on June 24 with many in attendance. He was a brother of J J Hicks and his sister Mrs Nance died six weeks prior.
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Henry K. Hicks
Calhouniae Times
Henry K.eks
Cajun
Henry Kimsey Hicks
Habersham Inty
Walker County
Murray
Parmelia Haseltime Iley
Fitzhugh Lee Eks
Calhoun
Methodist
J. J
Jimmie) Hicks
Nance
How To Give Quinine To Children
Ferriline is a tasteless quinine syrup marketed for children and adults who cannot take ordinary quinine. It claims to be stomach friendly, non nauseating, and without headaches. The ad urges buying a 2 ounce bottle for 25 cents with the name FEBRILINE blown in the bottle.
Cyclone Davis to Speak Here at W O W Log Rolling
Hon J H Cyclone Davis will speak here on July 16 at the W O W Log Rolling. Davis is a candidate for Congressman at Large and a noted public speaker. Chas B White withdraws from the Comptroller race leaving J L Franklin and H B Terrell as the remaining candidates.
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J. H
Cyclone) Davis
Davis
Chas. B. White
Comptroller
Mr. White
Fannin County
Campbell
Comptroller's
W. P. Lane
Comanche Precinct Singing Convention Invites Delegates
The Comanche precinct singing convention meets with the Mercer's Gap class on Saturday night July 4 and Sunday July 5. All classes are asked to send delegates and singers from everywhere are cordially invited.
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Mercer’s Gap
R. H. Robertson
Baxter Brothers Mid-Summer Dry Goods Sale
Baxter Brothers promotes a mid summer sale of dry goods with heavy discounts across the stock. The ad invites customers to visit and compare prices, promising up to date goods at the lowest possible price and offering personal attention in the bargain line.
Summer lap robes and fabrics sale at Linen department
A Linen store advertises summer lap robes extra heavy robes priced around $1.00 and similar large automobile robes. It lists mercerized tissue at 30 to 35 cents, other lines of tissue, ratina in shades, linen crash, white and figured crepe, cotton poplin and silk poplin at low cents, and mentions satin embroidery net, ribbon lace, cloth and paper fans, fly paper, and Mary Jane pumps for mite.
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Ratina
Parasol sale with various styles and prices
A local ad touts a parasol sale with a large selection. Ladies bell shaped parasols priced at 1.25, polka dot and colored parasols 60 to 75 cents, children's parasols 50 cents, black parasols 45 cents, better grade 65 to 98 cents, and a $2.50 silk taffeta parasol offered at 1.89.
Hot Weather Plans and Local Political Exchange
A lively note urges residents to greet the heat with a daily 9 AM chant and to stay indoors for productivity. It quips about hot days, praises cooling stores like Hamilton Drug Co., and ends with a rival political stance favoring Will Mayes and denouncing bosses and favorites in the gubernatorial race.
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Will Mayes
Prineciple
Tom Love
Tom Camphbell
Tom Jones
Rankin
Walker
Tom Cats
Mary Ann
Grove's General Tonic Promises Health Benefits
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic. It claims quinine and iron strengthen the liver drive out malaria enrich the blood and boost the whole system for 50 cents.
Clean-Up Crusade Aims for City Sanitation
G L Garrison named Sanitary Commissioner by the City Council to oversee regular rounds. He will check properties for cleanliness weed control and refuse removal. Authorities urge public aid to keep the city clean and echo the motto cleanliness is next to godliness.
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G. L. Garrison
Farmers Notice Weighing Oats by Quality Scales
The Commercial Company advertises weighing oats with reliable scales and prompt service. A fee of 10e is cited for weighing, and a staff member is ready to assist customers.
Taylor Board of Trade Straw Vote Chooses Ferguson for Governor
In Temple Texas on June 27 a trades excursion from the Taylor Board of Trade held a straw poll. Ferguson received 262 votes to Ball’s 65, with Ball trailing four to one, reflecting local support for Ferguson in Taylor and nearby areas.
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Temple
Texas
Taylor Board of Trade
Ferguson
Ball
Taylor
C W B M Program Meeting Recap July 7 1914
The C W B M group met with Mrs. L J Kittle on Tuesday July 7 1914 led by Mrs. G W Tate. The program covered Our Indian Work in Northern Canada with hymn prayer and Bible reading I Corinthians 13 The Kings Business The King James Bible and Hidden Answers. Mrs J J Tate Mrs G W Hogan led the session with a review by Mrs T R Helmsley and business period followed by benediction.
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L. J. Kittle
G. W. Tate
Canada
J. J. Tate
G. W. Hogan
T. R. Helmsley
Cures a Cold in One Day Claim by ER Grove Ad
A dubious ad promises a quick cure for cold symptoms including cough and headache. It urges readers to call for the full name Baka tied to bromide quinine and references signature ER W Grove as authority.
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ER. W. Grove
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Neely-Harris-Cunningham Co
Fletcher
Baxter Brothers
Ae At
William
Kilm
Mexico
Hamilton Drug Co
Hamilton Dragon’s
Clean-Up Crusade
Haydenchield IS
Astoria
Temple Man
Telephone
Old Settlers Reunion
Majestic Theatre
Limberger and
Schweitzer
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