Soldier Firman Thomas Describes War Front to Brest
Dear Father letter recalls July 31 arrival in France, long treks, Hindenburg line, hospital stays, and a Christmas hope to return home. He recounts frontline combat near the Marne, a wound dated October 18, and travel by field hospital to Brest aboard a hospital train with plans to sail home soon.
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France
Bersuaude
States
Chalans
Hindenburg Line
Hopital
Chasel
Marne
Paris
Thomas
U.S. A
Brest
Firman Thomas
Social Notes and Health Advertisement from Gum Springs
Rev. Carter filled his regular appointment here Saturday and Sunday. Miss Eula Sparks of Hasse visits Misses Margaret and Amia Starks. Ladies attend party at Mr. McPherson's Gum Springs Friday night. Mrs. Sparks and family of Democrat visitors Sunday. Frida McGuire visited grandparents at Downing. John A. Brinson attended party at Zade Kerley’s Gum Springs. Children with worms are pale and fretful. White's Cream Vermifuge advertised by S. P.
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John A. Brinson
Zade Kerley
Gum Springs
Bennett
Center Point
Str
Robersonville Reflects on Local Weather and Illness
In Robersonville the community notes fair weather and a suitable climate for farming while recalling the loss of Dan Roberson’s daughter who succumbed to a relapse of influenza. Several residents express sympathy and concern.
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Dan Roberson
Community notices of visits and gatherings around Floyd Horner
Local residents report visiting relatives in Co manche and Gum Springs areas. Families including Mr. and Mrs. Noble, Mr. and Mrs. Robertson, Miss Rebecca Nehns, Aunt Mary Sprouse, Miss Berta Roberson, and Mrs. Maud Lane hosted or stayed with relatives. Church services scheduled next weekend invite all.
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Floyd Horner
Noble
Acker
Comanche
Walter Lane
Mercer Creek
W. T. Robertson
Rebecca Nehns
Maud Horner
Guim Springs
Dave Isham
Dr B F Jackson's famed female remedy reappears as Pemenina
Dr B F Jackson publicized a famous prescription for female troubles now marketed as Pemenina. It is sold at 50e and $1.00, with the product presented as a revived historic remedy.
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B. F. Jackson
Restores vitality and energy with blood purification claim
A brief ad notes a product that purports to purify and enrich the blood boosting strength and vigor. It promises a strengthening invigorating effect with a price of 8c.
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Price
Community Health Steady as Local News Briefs Roll In
Center Point reports good community health. Swearengin couple visited daughter Estelle Greenlee. Parkman family from Hasse stayed with Davis family. Smallwood family traveled to Stephenville to visit mother‑in‑law. Marion Davis and Jim Towery left Monday to seek work. Russell Elliott and family also noted in brief updates.
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Center Point
J. D. Swearengin
Estelle Greenlee
J. Parkman
Hasse
W. L. Davis
Belle Smallwood
Stephenville
Smallwood
Marion Davis
Jim Towery
Russell Elliott
France Grows Aid With Mayr's Wonderful Remedy
An article touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a cure for stomach liver and intestinal ailments. Claimed to relieve catarrhal mucus and inflammation, the ad notes one dose can save money and offers refunds via The Wm. Reese Co. and local druggists.
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France
America
Geo. H. Mayr
Chicago
Mayr
Wm. Reese Co
That Grim White Spectre Pneumonia follows a cold
A historical ad-like note urges prompt action against pneumonia after a neglected cough or cold. Mansfield's Cough Balsam is promoted with price points of 50 cents and 1 dollar 90 cents.
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Mansfield
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Ballard
Fe Smith
Mars
Elliott
Johnnie McNutt
Vandyke
Essie Davis
Sardis
Davie Davis
United States
S. P. Smith
Robersonville
Grove
St Ree
T. J. Reynoldeabacce Co
Prince Albert
Empire
P. A
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem, N. C
Henry Heath
J. T. Farrow
Heath & Farrow
Hardin's Lumber Yard
J. D. Miller
B. C. Stailey
East Side Square
Thomas & Moody
T. S. Collins
South Side
Walter Thomas
Joe Moody
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