Local Notes From Downing and Comyn Area
Roch. Miss Winnie Mobley and mother visited at Downing Sunday. W. W. Roch went to Dublin Saturday. Mrs. Grace Barber visited her husband at Brownwood from Friday until Sunday. Mrs. N. H. Hoover and children and Hettie and Dela Hodges visited at Comyn Sunday. John David Stephens and wife will leave for West Texas New Mexico Colorado and other places to look for a new location. George Washington rally at Comyn drew a crowd with talks by Pro. Clay and Foast of Dublin and a pot luck supper with fish pond to raise funds for a sanitarium. Arthur Spruil and family visited at Comyn Saturday night. Vernie Burns and self Garner sick. A cold treated with Herrick's Red Pepper Porous Plaster and Ballard's Horehound Syrup offered by S. P. Smith.
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Pro. Clay and
Foast
Dublin
Sanatarium
Arthur Spruil
Comyn
Vernie Burns
Self Garner
Woman Recovers After Nervous Breakdown Hopeful Testimony
Mrs Rosa Borner of Birmingham Alabama describes years of nervous prostration and failed treatments before finally improving after seeking help. The account notes her struggle with anxiety seizures and suffocating feelings and emphasizes maintaining a healthy nervous system.
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Rosa Borner
18Th St
Birmingham
Ala
Nervine remedy touts Miles Medicine for nerve disorders
The advertisement promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a cure for loss of appetite weak digestion and general fatigue. It claims thirty years of proven value and promises a refund if the first bottle fails, urging readers to consult druggists and contact Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
A Hint to the Wise Women Advertises Femenina
An advertisement promises relief for female troubles with Femenina. The pitch claims torture will vanish and lists prices of 50e and 1.00 dollar. ©adv.
Hick's Corner Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Hick's Corner reports a quiet week with school progress and farmers preparing fields. Visits include Perry Carmichael and family to Adron Jones. Miss Marry Wetzel staying with Texie Hicks. Mrs. Earl Barfield visiting T. C. Ross's home. Alfred Coker and family with his wife's relatives. Lee Hicks and family with Rob Steward. Matt Hicks visiting Lee Hicks's household.
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Perry Carmichael
Adron Jones
Marry Wetzel
Near Creamer
Texie Hicks
Earl Barfield
Comanche
T. C. Ross
Alfred Coker
Coker
D. M. Hicks
Lee Hicks
Rob. Steward
Matt Hicks
Near Gustine
Mr. Lee Hicks
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Offered For Stomach Ailments
An advertisement urges readers to try Meyr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach liver and intestinal issues. It claims rapid relief after one dose and promotes a booklet about stomach ailments available from Geo H Mayr Mfg Chemist in Chicago. The product is sold by The Wm Reese Co and other druggists nationwide.
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Mayr
Meyr
Tomach
Geo. H. Mayr
Whiting St
Chicago
Wm. Reese Coard
Church notes and college appointments this week
The article records praise for a successful Christian Education campaign and announces plans for home and foreign mission offerings on the third Sunday in March. It notes the How ard Payne College trustees electing Dr J A Tolman as president on a five year contract and reports on endowment efforts for the Adoniram Judson Memorial Baptist Church in New York City. It also mentions Prof W M W Splawn addressing Bay lor Female College students and outlines Sunday services led by Pastor A Curlee with sermons on The Ten Commandments and Christ the Door.
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Comanche
Howard Payne College
J. A. Tolman
Simmons College
John H. Eager
Great Mission Church
New York City
Adnontram Judson Memorial Baptist Church
W. M .W. Splawn
Baylor Female College
Belton
God
Teo. A. Curlee
California Syrup of Figs Ad Claim for Child Health
Old newspaper ad promoting California Syrup of Figs as a universal remedy for children stomach issues. It advocates a small dose to cleanse bowels and notes the product is a harmless fruit laxative. It instructs readers to ask for the 50 cent bottle and to verify the maker.
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California
California Syrup of
California Fig Syrup Co
Bates Shoes At The Cash Store Pedigreed Footwear
A retail notice promoting Bates shoes described as having a pedigree, offered for sale at The Cash Store. The item emphasizes quality and a branded shoe line available to customers.
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Bates
Rank Foolishness on Colds and Weather
The text argues that colds arise more in damp cold weather and denies they come from cold temperatures alone. It endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective, long recommended, and readily obtainable everywhere.
Eagle shirts offered direct from manufacturer
The Cash Store promotes direct from manufacturer Eagle shirts claiming best quality at any price. This sales blurb emphasizes factory origin and value without listing specifics.
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Eagle
Sidney Monthly School Honor Pupils List
After a five week vacation due to a measles epidemic the Sidney school reopened and reports honor pupils for the past month. High School ninth grade honorees include Nellie Opal Vera Geneva Mattie. Eighth grade honorees include Ellen Mildred Marydell.
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Sidney Monthly
Nellie
Opal
Vera
Geneva
Mattie
Ellen
Mildred
Marydell
Dodson's Liver Tone Offered as Safe Calomel Alternative
A local druggist promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, all natural liver remedy that replaces dangerous calomel. He guarantees full money back if the product does not work and emphasizes pleasant taste, no griping, and morning relief with a clear head and regular bowels. A family bottle costs cents.
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Ist
Dodson
School Roll Call By Grade Names Listed
A compiled roster lists student names by grade levels from 1st to 7th. The document includes numerous given names and surnames spread across primary to intermediate classes.
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Lucile
Eldon
Winborn
Hix
Ira
Gladys
Ruth
Irene
Lena
Elby
Ada
Daisy
Virgil
Justin
Weaver
Desse
Faye
Neva
Aubrey
Clifton L
Thelma
Clay
Ethel
Samie
Odell
Doll
Frank C
Roy
Arnold
Eugene
Naughty
Cecil
Milburn
Herman
Garvin
Varna
Emory
Willie H. Lottie
Tone
Beulah
Pearl
Ima Lee
Hettie
Veola
Mozell
Bennett
Gracie
Willie H
Vaida
Montie
Wilma
Ottis
Mary
Odis
Claude
Raleigh
Ernest
Leonard
Everett
Auvern
Frank
Carson
Connor
Ruby
Lola
Cora
Earlean
Vela
J. L
Oran
Delphia
Maurine
Clyde Walker
Tom Cox
Olaf
Glen
Robert
William
Clifton
Sign of Good Digestion: Chamberlains Tablets Ad
A cheerful happy old lady signals good digestion. If digestion is impaired or meals are unpalatable, take Chamberlains Tablets. They strengthen the stomach improve digestion and promote gentle bowel movement, obtainable everywhere.
Spring Weather Spurs Farmers to Sow Oats and Prepare Land
Local notes show farmers taking advantage of mild season as they sow oats and prep fields. Obituary reports Doyle Churchwell who died Tuesday night and was laid to rest at Baggett cemetery. Edd Currier returns home to Loraine after weeks with his grandparents. Joe Gaines Jr. conducted business in Latin Monday. Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Richey visited relatives at Hasse.
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Joe Gaines Jr
G. S. Richey
Hasse
Doyle Churchwell
Woodie Doyle
J. UC
Churchwell
Baggett
Edd Currier
Loraine
J. W. Gaines
Freezone Promises Quick Corn Relief say Cincinnati Expert
A Cincinnati authority advertises freezone as a quick relief for corns and calluses. He claims it dries instantly, does not irritate surrounding skin, and removes hard or soft corn or callus with a small bottle at low cost.
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Cincinnati
Rucker News Reports Local Illness and Family Visits
The bulletin notes pneumonia sickness among Mrs. Linnie Demese and Mr. William Bryant, with about a week of illness. It records several Sunday visits including Mr. J. B. McNeely and wife to Mr. Jessie Demese, and Mr. Clay Short to his father Leroy Short, plus a new baby girl for Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Grisham and mentions Miss Georgia Lonegrove, the area depot agent.
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Linnie Demese
William Bryant
L. J. Grisham
Linn Grisham
J. B. McNeely
Jessie Demese
Clay Short
Leroy Short
J. S. Dyson
Victor
D. A. Pittman
Family
John Higginbotham
Huntsucker
Gorman
Unclear Engagement Announcements Mention Two Pairs
Fragmentary notice lists Thomas Northcutt with Miss Le la Starks and John Guill with Miss Glennis Gray indicating forthcoming marriages or social pairings.
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Thomas Northcutt
Lela Starks
John Guill
Glennis Gray
Silk patterns offered at Cash Store sale
A Cash Store advertisement lists a wide mix of fabrics including silk patterns crepe de chine georgette crepe and taffetas with prices ranging from 25 cents to 3 per yard. It highlights a broad selection for customers shopping for dress materials.
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Bern
H. J. R. Gille
Herrick
Ballard
S. P. Smith
Miles
Nervine
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart, Ind
THE
Busy Bee Cafe
North Side Square
Breeders
Oscar Stuart Jack
George Montgomery
X. L. Wagon Yard
W. McCollum
Hick’s Corner
Hunt
WM. Reese CO
Rucker News
Star Shoe Shop
West City Wagon Yd
C. W. Park
Cora Low
Scotts
A. Palmer @ Co
Burks Mercantile Co
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