Open letter questions Milam on prohibition stance in 1914
Sam J. Hunter publishes an open letter to Mayor Milam asking for clear answers on prohibition. The letter lists 12 pointed questions about statewide and nationwide prohibition, voting records, support for Morris Sheppard, Jake Wolters, and Wilson era affiliations, and claims about Milam's anti saloon image. It seeks candid positions for voters in the twelfth district before the 1914 congressional race.
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Vicn
Robert FF
Milam
FF Worth
Congress
States of the Union
Texas
Cain Gum
Morris Sheppard
Jake Wolters
United States
Harmon
Tarrant County
Wilson
Wilson Mar
Comanche City
Ft. Worth
Fort Worth
Then
Sam J. Hunter
Nervous Headaches and Recovery with Peruna
Mrs. Hill suffers twelve years with nervous headaches heavy brain pressure and sleepless nights. After four bottles of Peruna she regained strength and health and writes she is a well woman again. Peruna or Peruna Tablets offered as remedies for similar cases with a rousing testimonial tone.
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Mrs. Hill
United States
Inactive Kidneys and Rheumatism Remedy Ad
An advertisement claims sluggish and diseased kidneys cause rheumatic conditions and bladder issues, promoting Micro-line Bladder and Kidney Remedy from Rogers Drug & Chemical Co. Dallas, with a 30 day trial for $1 and a money back guarantee. Also includes a funeral notice expressing condolences to the Hurst family and Elm school friends for Mary’s death.
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Rogers Drug & Chemical Co
Dallas
Texas
Mary Allan 1914 Obituary Aged 13 In Texas Care
The obituary notes Mary Allan born in Tennessee died May 21 1914 at age 13 years 8 months 12 days. Orphaned at six months she lived with relatives in Texas with Mr and Mrs D C Hurst from age four. Describes her health decline since December and praises her gentle nature and care by her guardians.
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Mary Allan
J. D. Allan
Tennessee
D. C. Hurst
Mrs. Hurst
Chamberlain's Remedy Promoted for Summer Sickness
A bold promotion urges every family to keep Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy during hot weather. It claims the preparation is indispensable and worth its cost, with sale through all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Correction of endorsing misprint to Harris instead of Slider
In last week’s issue we printed W. R. Slider’s name instead of W. R. Harris in Mrs. Deeley’s endorsement. This was an office mistake and we are happy to correct it as soon as the error was brought to our attention.
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Mrs. Deeley
W. R. Slider
W. R. Harris
Cure Rheumatism With Croxone Discovery
A recycled advertisement claims Croxone cures rheumatism by cleansing inactive kidneys and removing uric acid toxins. It promises relief from the first doses and urges buying at drug stores with a money back guarantee. It asserts age and duration of suffering do not matter.
A Texas Wonder Kidney and Bladder Cure
Advertisement for Texas Wonder by Dr. E. W. Hall claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles, dissolves gravel, treats diabetes and rheumatism, and regulates children's bladder issues. Priced at $1.00 with mail option. one bottle lasts about two months and is asserted to almost always cure. Testimonials available on request. Sold by druggists.
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Texas
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Gas boom boosts pipeline plans for Brownwood
Hart and Son of Neodesha Gas Company, Kansas, today brought in another large gas well in the Bangs field ten miles west of Brownwood. Engineers will survey a pipeline into Brownwood Wednesday, aiming to supply the city with abundant gas for years as two other big wells already operate. Neodesha will begin a new well Monday to develop more leases and the Brownwood Commercial Club plans to attract factories now that gas is plentiful.
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Brownwood
Hart & Son
Neodesha Gas Company of
Kansas
Bangs Field
Here
Tech
Neodosha Company
Brownwood Commercial Club
Take Plenty of Time to Eat Says Health Adage
A health note warns against rapid eating and links indigestion and constipation to fast meals. It advises thorough chewing and insalivation, then suggests Chamberlain's Tablets to relieve stomach trouble. The tablet remedy is claimed effective and easy to take, sold by all dealers.
The Chief Exponent Ad Agency Offer
The Chief Exponent promotes design services for cards circulars folders and otter advertising matter. It invites clients to consult with no charge and offers to send a representative after calling Telephone No 2. The firm notes years of study and willingness to assist.
Teething Troubles In Heat Prompt McGees Baby Elixir
Affected infants suffer from painful gums and upset stomach in hot weather. McGees Baby Elixir is advertised to correct sour stomach ease digestion and calm bowels. Bottles priced at 25 or 50 cents and sold by Paris Smith.
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McGee
Paris Smith
Classified Ad Request For Farm Or Room Rentals
An old newspaper classified note offers farm or residence property for sale and rooms to rent at a low cost. It suggests trying a classified ad with a rate of a penny per word and a minimum charge of 25 cents. The Chief Exponent appears as the source.
Liver Vitality Elixir Promises Gentle Relief
The advertisement claims LIV-VER-LAX relieves liver related troubles, is pleasant to take and perfectly harmless. It presents a simple health tonics pitch aimed at easing concerns about digestive and liver discomfort with a safe usage impression.
Chief-Exponent Special Offer Brings Three Papers for One Dollar
The Chief-Exponent offers new subscriptions a year of itself plus Farm & Ranch and Holland's Magazine until December 1 for only $1.00. A three-for-one deal emphasized as a quality offer to expand the readership during the promotional period.
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Chief-Exponent
Farm & Ranch and
Holland’s
Sheriff Sale Of Zack Boyd Tract In Comanche County Texas
Public sale to highest bidder at the Comanche courthouse on July 7 1914 between 10 am and 4 pm for 166 acres of land known as the Zack Boyd tract. Levied to satisfy a $1995.45 judgment in E D Crear v W B Harrison and Zack Boyd. Sheriff Jack Cunningham signs the notice with Deputy J E Miller.
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State of Texas
Comanche
District Court
Comanche County
Texas
A.D
W. D. Carroll
E. D. Crear
W. B. Harrison
Court House
W. G. Dark
L. M. Boyd
Zack Boyd
L. E. Boyd
Subscription offer extended for Farm and Ranch plus Chief-Exponent
Readers may subscribe to Farm and Ranch and Hollands Magazine by paying $1 in advance for the Chief-Exponent and receive the magazine free. The offer, originally to Dec 1, was extended to July 1. Pay now to secure the deal.
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Farm and Ranch and
Hollands Magazine
Holland
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Clyde
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Sheriff's Sale
Jack Cunningham
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J. E. Miller
Higginbotham
J. F. McCarty
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Fletcher
Pullman
Cotton Belt
Gus Hoover
John F, Lehane
Tyler
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