President Wilson on the liquor question
The article compares Col Ball and President Wilson on prohibition. It quotes Wilson’s 1911 letter advocating local option and self government, arguing the liquor issue should not be made a party question. It notes Houston Chronicle support and calls Ball’s stance contrasting with Wilson’s views.
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Woodrow
Will
Wilson
Ball
Jefferson
Houston Chronicle
Chronicle
Col. Ball
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
United States
Thomas B. Shannon
Newark
N. J
Williams Treatment claims to cure kidney and bladder diseases
An advertisement promises excess uric acid relief and cures for rheumatism and disorders of kidneys and bladder. It offers a free trial bottle and a regular bottle mailed to readers who send name and address with a small payment to The Dr J A Williams Company, East Hampton Connecticut. The offer urges immediate response and no obligation.
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Williams
Dr. J. A. Williams Company
Devt
Dide
East Hampton
Conn
Jim Lowry Urged for Congressman at Large by McGregor Mirror
The McGregor Mirror endorses Jas H Lowry of Honey Grove for Congressman at Large. It urges voters to choose Lowry as one of the two representatives, praising his integrity and judgment and stating any other choice would still support the ticket. The editorial frames Lowry as a dependable leader for Texas.
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Mirror
Jas. Nf. Lowry
Honey Grove
Jas. H. Lowry
Jim Lowry
Senate
Texas
National Congress
People of
McGregor Mirror
A Good Investment in Chamberlain Medicine
Whitemound Wisconsin merchant W D Magic bought a stock of Chamberlains medicine to supply customers. After receiving them he fell sick and says one small bottle of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was worth more than the whole stock. For sale by all dealers.
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W. D. Magic
Whitemound
Wis
Chamberlain
Local Primary Ballot Slate for Various Races
Subject to the Democratic primary, candidates listed for Congress at large and 12th District, judges, district attorney, county offices, and precinct commissioners across Comanche region. Names include Humphreys MIlam Hunter Speer Buck McMillan Cunningh am Smith Carroll Harris Palmer Payne Fielder Dobbs Neal Patton Truitt Wyatt Lightfoot with multiple reelection notes.
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Rk. B. Humphreys
Throckmorton Co
Congress
RK. F. Milam
Fort Worth
J. Hunter
Associate Justice Court of Civil Appeals
Supreme Judicial
Ocie Speer
R. H. Buck
L. H. Creamer Morgan E. Hall
Jack Cunningham
Mary Smith
W. D. Carroll
Merton L. Harris
J. F. Palmer
J. B. Payne
R. W. Fielder
W. T. Dobbs
Ugh R. Lacy
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Strength
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood enricher and general tonic to fortify the body against summer heat. It claims to build up the system and improve endurance, priced at 50 cents.
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GROVE
Bankers Notice for City Funds Bids in Comanche 1914
The Comanche City Council will accept sealed bids from banks for custody of city funds for the coming year at its next regular meeting on July 13 1914. Bids must be filed with the City Secretary by June 29 1914. The council may reject any or all bids. N A Palmer City Secretary.
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City Council
Bext
Comanche
N. A. Palmer
Road Overseers Claim Traction Engines Damage Culverts
Road overseers complain traction engines damage culverts on public highways. Article 822 of the Penal code prescribes a fine up to $900 for transporting traction engines over bridges or culverts without skid devices measuring 3 inches thick, 12 inches wide, and 16 feet long.
Hot Springs Liver Buttons marketed as liver remedy
Advert shows Hot Springs Liver Buttons as cure for liver stomach and bowel troubles, especially constipation. Claims quick relief with no calomel or purgatives, notes benefits for headaches sallow skin and dull eyes. Sold by The Wm. Reese Co in Comanche for 25c. also Hot Springs Rheumatic and Blood Remedies listed.
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Hot Springs
Comanche
Wm. Reese Co
McNeill Co Advertises Prices at Comanche Store
Local notice invites readers to trade at the McNeill store next to Ellis & Son in Comanche Texas. Call in to learn prices and be convinced.
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McNeill
McNeill Co
Ellis & Son
Comanche
Texas
Picnic and games on Leon River near Comanche Dublin road
A community picnic and fish fry will be held on the Leon River along the Comanche-Dublin road this Saturday July 11. The event features a baseball game and various races including foot races potato race sack race and a tug of war with other amusements for all ages.
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Leon
Comanche
Dublin Road
Snow Liniment Offers Relief For Back Strain Pain
Doing hard work in a bent position may cause a back stitch and muscle strain. The advertisement promotes BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT as a relief aid with strong penetrating power and lists prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by Paris Smith.
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Ballard
Paris Smith
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Advertises Strength
An aged advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as invigorating for the pale and sickly. It claims to drive malaria, enrich the blood, and build strength for adults.
Protracted Meeting at Robersonville Church
A protracted meeting will begin July 10 at Robersonville Church led by Rev. RK Smallwood. All are invited to attend.
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Robersonville Church
RK. Smallwood
Happy Motherhood and Scott’s Emulsion Endorsement
The piece urges husbands and friends to support mothers by providing Scott's Emulsion, a non drug tonic said to enrich the blood, strengthen nerves, and boost appetite. It notes physicians prescribe it for overworked tired women and claims it sustains strength. Redivol Us stores are cited as a source.
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Scott
Redivol Us
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