Letter from Thos A Nabers from France in 1918
In a long wartime letter dated August 28, 1918, Thos A Nabers writes to his family about health, a minor arm injury, and cloudy weather used to hinder enemy air attacks. He describes battlefield sights, trenches, and the presence of birds and insects, expresses awe at the war's scale, notes supply and road conditions, and reflects on news access from Paris and Chicago papers. He mentions fellow doughboys, fear of traps, and the daily routine of movement and combat preparation.
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France
Mother
L. D
Paris
New York Herald
Chicago Tribune
Stars and Stripes
Red Cross
Children Love Cascarets 10c Candy Cathartic Ad
Advertisement promoting Cascarets candy cathartic as harmless for children with biliousness constipation and sour stomach. Claims a 10 cent box cleanses the liver and bowels without griping and contains no calomel.
Letter from A Nabers in France from World War I era
A Nabers of Company D 52nd Telegraph Battalion writes from the front via New York. He describes long delays due to spies, asks whether a bond was received, mentions inability to send a photo, hopes for a Christmas dinner, and notes better health while serving with the A E F in France. He recalls Texas connections and asks for letters back.
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Comanche County
Qiis Batt
Texas
Beaucoup
White's Cream Vermifuge Transforms Wormy Children
Wormy children suffer from worms that sap their strength and vitality. A few doses of White's Cream Vermifuge produce a remarkable recovery, restoring cheerfulness, health, and vigor swiftly. Sold by 8. P. Smith.
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8. P. Smith
No Worms in a Healthy Child Ad
An advertisement states that children with worms show pale color and stomach issues. It promotes GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC taken for two to three weeks to enrich blood improve digestion and strengthen the system. The tonic is pleasant and costs 60c per bottle.
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Grove
Arizona mine foreman credits Tanlac recovery tale
Harry E. Scott of Dragoon Arizona writes that Tanlac ordered by his wife from El Paso saved him from rheumatism stomach trouble and weight loss after eight doctors failed. He gained eighteen pounds and returned to work within months and invites publication for others. Tanlac is sold in Comanche by The Hamilton Drug Co.
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el Paso
Texas
Harry E. Scott
Dragoon
Ariz
Scott
C. F. Moss
Benson, Ariz
Tanlae
Moss
Atlanta
Comanche
Hamilton Drug Co
Higginbotham Bros. & Co Storage Batteries Offer
Higginbotham Bros. & Co. announces rental sale and charging services for storage batteries. Potential customers are invited to inquire about availability and pricing at their location.
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Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Spartan Woman Tortured by Disorder Ad Campaign
An advert claims a Spartan woman suffered untold tortures linked to a disorder described as female ailments. The campaign touts Femenina and offers the product at 50 euros and 1.00 dollars.
Miss Johnie Burt Hosts Farewell Social for Tl King
On Friday evening September 27 Miss Johnie Burt entertained a large crowd at her parents' Lamkin home in honor of Tl R King who leaves for Leon Springs to enter military training. Rasco is admired by all and friends regret his departure. Attendees included Katherine Talley Georgia Wooley Alma Dooley Orsie Boatwright Flora Smart Otsie Dooley Lee McGlothlin Lila Mims Johnnie Talley T R King Bar gle Anderson Gus Lynch Ray Wooley Lee King Dale McGlothlin Frank Monsel Thurman Talley Dave Smart Ordie Mims Honer Niblack K Musick.
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Johnie Burt
J. F. Burt
Lamkin
Tl. R. King
Leon Springs
Rasco
Katherine Talley
Georgia Wooley
Alma Dooley
Orsie Boatwright
Flora Smart
Otsie Dooley
Lee McGlothlin
Lila Mims
Johnnie Talley
Messrs
T. R. King
Bargle Anderson
Gus Lynch
Ray Wooley
Lee King
Dale McGlothlin
Frank Monsel
Thurman Talley
Dave Smart
Ordie Mims
Honer Niblack
K. Musick
Prickly Ash Bitters Promoted By Wm Reese Co
An advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a cure for bloating sour risings heartburn dizziness and constipation. The text notes the medicine is priced at $1.25 per bottle and identifies the Wm Reese Co as special agents.
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Wm. Reese Co
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Boren-Stewart
Dallas
Thos. A. Nabers
Bowie
Cascarets
Texas Power & [Ight Company
New Coats
New York
D. E
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Arizona
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