Legal Test To Go On Primary Ballot In Waco
The county democratic executive committee ordered a test for the July primary ballot. The printed test states I am a democrat and pledge myself to support the nominees of this primary. Colonel R M Johnston notes the law requires the official form and invalidates any other test. A subcommittee will meet July 5 to arrange printing and ensure compliance.
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Waco Times-Herald
Democratic Executive Committee
R. M. Johnston
Houston
Johnston
Bayer Aspirin Trademark Claims and Packaging
Bayer asserts Aspirin is genuine and safe with decades of use and doctor recommendations. The ad touts a Bayer package with directions for headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism cold and pain and notes small tins of 12 tablets and larger packages sold by druggists.
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Bayer
Martin's Screw Worm Killer Advertisement
An old style drugstore ad promotes Martin's Screw Worm Killer with a money back guarantee. It emphasizes keeping off flies and aiding wound healing and cites Hamilton Drug Co., William Reese Drug Co., and Paris Smith Drug Co. as sponsors with a price of 152 cents.
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Martin
Hamilton Drug Co
Wm. Reese Drug Co
Paris
Smith Drug
Local News Notes From Van Dyke Community Circa Revival
Visitors from Gum Spriggs White Point and Arbor Springs attended Sunday and Saturday events. Rev Garret delivered sermons and visits included Typhoid patient Tom Marshall and other residents. Miss Marehall returned to Ft Worth after two weeks, while locals joined a picnic at Gastine and a Baptist revival begins the Saturday before the first Sunday in August.
Miller records show higher tire mileage for Millers in Boston
Green and Swett Co observed in Boston that Millers improved tire mileage from 50 percent to 75 percent on hundreds of large cars. They eliminated blowout troubles with the tires and only six tires in each 1000 proved disappointing to users.
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Boston
Green & Swett Co
Millers
Miller Tire mileage sparks nationwide buzz and tests
The Miller Tire program draws heavy attention as daily spending surpasses $1,000 on tests and inspections. Fifty inspectors guard against defects while factory tests compare performance in numerous contests, signaling a rising sensation in the industry.
Nature's Remedy and Ballard's Hound Syrup Adverts
An overlong 19th or early 20th century drug advertisement promoting Nature's Remedy tablets for digestive issues and Ballard's Horehound Syrup with a free pepper plaster for chest colds. It highlights claimed benefits, urges nightly use, and asserts guaranteed results, with Paris Smith as the seller.
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Herrick
Paris Smith
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted As Cure All
There is more Catarrh in this region than all other diseases and it was long deemed incurable. Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo is presented as a constitutional internal remedy affecting the blood and mucous surfaces. A $100 reward is offered for any case it fails to cure, with physicians selling it at 75 cents.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
J. Cheney & CO
Prickly Ash Bitters Promoted For Cleansing System
An advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy for poor digestion constipated bowels and insomnia. It claims to purify and invigorate the vital spirits and lists a price of $1.25 per bottle.
Vitality Restorer Purifies and Enriches Bleed
Purveyor offers a product claiming to restore vitality and energy by purifying and enriching the blood. The advert promises feeling stronger and invigorated with an energizing effect and lists a price of 8c.
Local Social Notes And Summer Health Reminder
June 9 farmers were visited by a light shower Monday night. Members attended singing at Sidney Sunday. Mr Henry Bain and family of Cottle County visited friends here. Burks gave a barbecue in honor of July 4. A large crowd joined Mr and Mrs M Harris for a candy breaking. Mrs Maud Hutchinson hosted an afternoon party for Miss Verna Beans birthday. Attendees included Verna Beene and Verna Bean among others. Summer complaint in children notes recovery with Chamberlains remedy. A Butler Tennessee resident endorses Chamberlains for diarrhea and summer illness in children.
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Sidney Sunda
Henry Bain
Jeff Bowlivan
Cottle County
Burks
M. Harris
Maud Hutchinson
Verna Bean
Nealy
Alice Davis
Myrtle Robertson
Lola McEntire
Otha Criswell
Ruby Smedley
Allene
Nora Thompson
Kathleen
Verna Beene
Canda Clarita Hutchinson
Messrs
W Beene
T. L. Hutchinson
Opal Glasgow
Ruby
Thelma Randall
Sidney
Quinine Ad Claims Laxa tive Heomo Quininre Signature
An old advertisement touts a tonic quinine product LAXATIVE HEO M O QUININRE as superior to standard quinine. It claims no nervousness or ringing in the ears and urges recognition of the signature EH. W. GROVE.
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EH. W. Grove
Freckle Remedy From Lemon Juice and Orchard White
A home formula mixes lemon juice with three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint of a freckle and tan lotion. The lotion is massaged daily into face neck arms and hands to fade freckles and blemishes and leave skin clear soft and rosy. It claims to be harmless and non irritating and notes lemons and orchard white are inexpensive and available at grocers and drug stores.
Balm and Remedies Featured in Local Ad Text
An 19th century advertisement extols Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted cure. It notes demand for Ballard's Snow Liniment in damp cold weather for relief from aches and pains, with Paris Smith as the advertiser.
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Ballard
Paris Smith
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Wayne Hill
Will, Mason
Nan Mei
Bright
G. D. Horton
Singer
Louisiana
Fourier
Te Liobo Medicine Manufacturing Company
Bondrets
Lobo R
Wien Thin Bay
Qresteva
Gul
Dtor
Lowes
Monroe
J. L. Pugh
Mr. Pugh
Hobo Medicine Mfg. Co
Shreveport
S. P. Smith and Hamiltée Drug Co
Scott & Bowne Bakers OF
Peuets Tn
Reneeve Sae
Mister Tires
America
Ugies
Adams-Couch Motor Company
Corsten
Doring
Weil
Basalt Wien
Oceaniong
Atera
Natera
WM. Reese
Grove
Cotton Grove
Chareberlain
W. G. Campbell
Butler, Tenn
Eatonic Best
E Drug Company
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