Briar Grove Notes On Weather Visitors And Family Gatherings
July report from Briar Grove notes hot weather and good health despite boll weevil damage. Miss Gladys Howell visits Gorman. Miss Jewell Howell and Miss Virginy Howell visit Cross Roads friend Ebherta Isham. Irvin from Tyler spoke at Hobersonville. Mr Lamar Howell works near Desdemona for weeks. Indian Creek hosts a large family reunion with prayers, singing, and dinner on the ground. Dave Isham and family visit from Cross Roads then return home. Elberta Isham from Cross Roads visits Alta Mae Howell.
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Briar Grove
Gladys Howell
Gorman
Bro
Irvin
Tyler
Hobersonville
Jewell
Virginy Howell
Dave Isham
Cross Roads
Dock Isham
Elberta [Sham
Alta Mae Howell
Summer Complaint in Children and Remedy Endorsement
A brief note notes fewer deaths from summer complaint due to Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy when used with castor oil and proper diet. Mr W G Campbell of Butler Tennessee reports the remedy far ahead of all others for this purpose.
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Chamberlain
W. G. Campbell
Butler, Tenn
C Chamberlain
Habitual Constipation Cure Claim in 14 to 21 Days
An advertisement touts LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN as a syrup laxative for habitual constipation. It promises relief within 14 to 21 days with regular use, claiming prompt relief, pleasant taste, and ongoing stimulation. Price listed as 6 cents per bottle.
Loss of Appetite and Dietary Adjustments
The article advises that temporary loss of appetite is not serious. It recommends spacing meals by at least five hours, eating only as much as desired, and daily outdoor exercise. It notes constipation as a common cause and suggests Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy.
Ballard's Horehound Syrup and Pepper Plaster Remedy
A chest tightness and dry cough signal lung inflammation. Ballard's Horehound Syrup relieves the tightness and, with a free Herrick's Red Pepper Plaster, draws out inflammation. Marketed as a cure for colds settling in the lungs. Sold by Paris Smith.
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Ballard
Herrick
Paris Smith
Herbal remedy for constipation praised by Paris Smith
Irregular bowel movements lead to constipation and impurities in the system. Herb ine is described as a great bowel regulator that purifies the system, vitalizes the blood, and improves digestion. Sold by Paris Smith.
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Paris Smith
Kill the blue bugs and blood suckers with blue bug killer
A humorous ad claims feeding Martin's Wonderful Blue Bug Killer to chickens destroys insects. It promises a money back guarantee and lists Paris Smith Drug Co. Wm. Reese Drug Co. Hamilton Drug Co. as sponsors with a vague 41-52 reference.
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Martin
Paris Smith Drug Co
Wm. Reese Drug Co
Hamilton Drug Co
Guaray Hamilton Drug Co
Wm. Arig. Oe
Paris Smith
Texas Amends Constitution to Allow School Tax Exemption
The legislature proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 3 of Article VII to exempt independent and common school districts from the one dollar per hundred valuation tax cap. The measure outlines funding from a state tax and poll tax, provisions for textbook funding, district formation, tax assessment, and election procedures set for November 1920. The governor is requested to issue proclamations and $5,000 is appropriated for publication and election costs.
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School Senate Joint Tion
State of Texas
State Board of Education
State of
Texas
Texas Amendment Seeks Public Official Compensation Change
A proposed joint resolution to amend Article XVI of the Texas Constitution adds Section 60 to set public official pay, establishing governor directed proclamation for a November 1920 election, with official ballot wording and funds for proclamation and election costs. The secretary of state provides an attested copy.
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Texa
State of Texas
D. Mims
Summer Complaint Relief With Chamberlain’s Remedy
Mrs Henry Jewett of Clark Mills New York testifies that a severe summer complaint was relieved almost instantly by Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. She calls it an excellent remedy for colic and purges and urges every family to keep it on hand.
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Chamberlain
Henry Jewett
Clark Mills
N. Y
Texas Proposal to Raise City Tax Cap to One And A Half Percent
Texas Senate Joint Resolution No. 12 proposes amending Section 4 of Article XI to allow cities and towns with populations of five thousand or less to levy up to one and one half percent in taxes. The measure, filed by D. Mims, directs a November election and allocates five thousand dollars for publication and election costs.
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Senate
State of Texas
State of
Texas
No Worms in a Healthy Child
An old advertisement claims worms cause unhealthy color and stomach issues. It promotes GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC as a two to three week general strength tonic that supposedly enriches blood improves digestion and helps dispel worms in children. It emphasizes the remedy is pleasant to take and sold per bottle.
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Grove
Admires Their Pluck and Political Strife
The San Saba Star comments on readers following Joe Bailey in the Comanche Chief and Brownwood News, praising the papers for principled editorial stance amid political misfits. It notes editors defend democratic principles despite temporary power in politics.
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Joe Bailey
Comanche
Brownwood News
Comanche Chief
Democratic Party
San Saba Star
Bayer Aspirin Pack Claims Safe Relief Across Ailments
An ad asserts Bayer is the genuine aspirin brand with tablets sold in unbroken packages and directions for relief from headache toothache neuralgia rheumatism and colds. It notes 12 tablet tins cost a few cents and larger packages are sold by druggists. The product is described as a trademark of Bayer Manufacture Monoaertica and contains salicylate acid.
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Bayer
Monoaertica
Prickly Ash Bitters Appeals to Working Men
A promotional note claims hard workers are prone to kidney, liver and bowel disorders and touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy to keep vital organs sound. It lists a price of $1.25 per bottle.
Price Increase Notice From The Chief Newspaper
The Chief announces a subscription rise to 1.50 per year starting August 1 and warns prices may reach 2.00 per year before January 1. Nonpaying readers will be dropped after November 1 as the paper adopts a strict advance payment system to sustain service and community value.
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Nisihessary
Notice for Submissions to Chief Publication
Notice to contributors to send articles for the Chief by Wednesday morning to ensure publication. Late submissions may be crowded out as space is limited and not all miscellaneous articles can be accommodated.
Rain-starved community notes weekend visits and travel
Regular correspondence notes a long dry spell and widespread requests for rain. It lists Sunday visits to the Roberson home by Herring families, Robersons and Camp families from De Leon, Hasse, Wilson, Mercer Creek, Carbon, and mentions Sunday singing and Bertie Roberson's Monday trip to Carson to visit relatives.
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Elvin Herring
Edmond
John Herring
John Warne
de Leon
W. T. Roberson
D. BF. Roberson
Hasse
Miss Mollie
Bertie Roberson
Frank Roberson
Wilson
Clyde Roberson
Jack Lane
Mercey Creek
Roy Camp
Walter Roberson
Carbon
Mrs. Roy Camp
Carson
Prickly Ash Bitters Aimed at Digestive Relief
Advertises Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy for bad digestion constipation and poor sleep. Claims to cleanse the system and purify the vital spirits. Priced at $1.24.
Comanche Offers Four or Five Hoes For Sale At Cash Prices
KE Harris advertises four or five hoes on the main streets of Comanche for sale with correct prices and cash or terms. J H Kanes & Co. are in charge for particulars as Harris signs the notice. The piece also mentions Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy with praise from users.
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Comanche
J. Jy. Kanes & Co
KE. W. Harris
No-To-Bac helps thousands quit tobacco use
No-To-Bac offers a simple remedy for cravings by placing a tablet in the mouth. The ad claims the habit is broken, with benefits including mental and physical improvement and savings. A refund is offered if cravings persist, and the product is described as reliable because it is made by Cascarets owners.
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Cascarets
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Hunt
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Dee
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Reese
What
Direc Jersey
Scott & Bowne Masers
Scott's
Fmulsion
Miller
Adams-Couch Motor Company
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