Road Construction Struggles and Belief Inquiry Highlight 1920s News
The article notes postwar road work costs doubling since 1917 and labor shortages delaying construction. It references high wages in 1917 and 1920, plus material scarcities and congestion. It also mentions Chinese students at the University of Chicago exploring Christian beliefs and a trespass notice offering a reward for information.
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Doranet Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Moray farmer credits Tanlac for full recovery
A. D. Sampson of Moray Kan describes severe malaria stomach trouble headaches dizziness and constipation. After two months on Tanlac he reports restored appetite no indigestion and renewed strength, saying he feels well and healthy again. Tanlac sold in Comanche at Hamilton Drug Co and other towns.
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A. D. Sampson
Moray
Kan
Tannie
Taniae
Comanche
Hamilton Drug Co
Man Reveals Gum Chewing Before Insurance Tests
A worried man faces a medical exam for life insurance. The physician asks about health factors and tests. The man hesitates then confesses he sometimes chews gum, implying anxiety and potential impact on the examination.
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Han
Ron
A Son Remembers His Father Through Reflections and Regret
A letter from a son in Commerce and Pinanes reflects on understanding his deceased father after years apart. He recalls the father’s patient wisdom, admits past stubbornness, and expresses longing to reconcile and heal the bond. The piece ends with a health advertisement and a local cemetery work date set for March.
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Commerce and Pinanes
New York
Dewar
Woman Legislator Rallies Against Elite Group in New Jersey
Mrs Margaret B. Laird, Essex county assemblywoman, said a small group of wealthy, influential women control the New Jersey Legislature. She vowed to challenge the assertive female faction dominating party clubs and undermine their perceived dictatorship.
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Trenton
Margaret B. Laird
Essex County
New Jersey
Boy Tally of Rat Eradication Totals in Travis County
Daily reports from Travis county demonstration agent Walter F. Davis recount hat extermination results. Bleoy school Pupils reported 47 rats killed. the largest single tally cited is 47 rats in one campaign, with a mention of 10, seven and five rat counts. The notice touts Prickly Ash Hitters as a kidney remedy and lists Hamilton Drug Co. and agents selling it.
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Walter F. Davis
Travis County
Me. Davis
Pires
Hamilton Drug Co
Wm. Reese Co
New Bill Levies One Cent Tax on Gasoline
Austin proposes a one cent per gallon gasoline tax to fund county road maintenance. Retailers remit monthly sworn totals of gallons purchased and sold, with penalties for delinquency. Revenue directed to a county road fund, designed to equitably tax refiners and jobbers across North and South Texas. The article includes an advertisement for Prickly Ash Bitters and druggists.
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Austin
Texas
Wright
Stoceheader Framimg
Rando
Tod Jobbers
North
South
Burkett Ends Ranger Controversy With Barton
Eastland County Representative Joe Burkett told Adjutant General Barton this is the last exchange on the ranger dispute. He warned martial law would be a grave mistake, noting no conditions exist to justify it.
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Austin
Texas
Joe Burkett
Eastland County
Thomas D. Barton
Comanche Rail Schedule Notes From Local Time Table
Fragmentary passenger timing and station references show connections with Santa Fe at Methegor and scattered times at Comanche and Wy Statesville. Partial legible names include Lamkin Hamilton Gustine and Waee, with unclear numbers and punctuation.
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Comanche
Lamkin
Hamilton
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