Wesley Bible Chair at Texas UT to inaugurate work
The five Texas annual conferences support a Methodist Bible chair at the University of Texas in Austin. Rev Umphrey Lee was chosen to lead the project amid welcomes from Austin pastors. The bishops urge wide church backing and announce the fall term launch for Methodist students joining the new chair. Prickly Ash Bitters ad rounds out the page.
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Wesley Bible
University of Texas
Umphrey Lee
Central Conference
Brother Lee
Astorate
Texas
Austin
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Lee
Whit Levisay Exhibits Notable Corn Crop in County
Comanche County producer Whit Levisay displays several corn varieties in his office, claiming an exceptional yield despite hail damage at laying by. The exhibit includes native Strawberry, Iowa Gold Mine yellow corn, white corn with red cob, Hickory Cane eight row, and white rice or Shoe Peg popcorn.
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Comanche County
Whit Levisay
Lowa
Liver remedy promises health through Hepatic detox
An advertisement claims yellow skin pimples and facial blemishes can be cured by liver treatment. It promotes HERBINE as a powerful liver correctant that purifies the system stimulates organs and improves vigor. Sold by Paris Smith.
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Paris Smith
Hay baling wire ties available at Todd Randals and Jennings
Local sellers Todd Randals and Jennings advertise hay baling wire ties and invite customers to inquire about other purchasing needs.
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Todd-Randals & Jennings
White’s Cream Vermi Fuge Promoted for Home Use
Advertises White’s Cream Vermi Fuge as a children friendly worm destroyer and tonic. Sold by Paris Smith.
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Paris Smith
Muscadines Sent to Editors by Jim Payne of Hagansport
The editorial note recounts receiving a box of muscadines from Jim Payne of Hagansport Texas. It mentions an unusual waistline expansion joke about Chief-Ex ponent force and clarifies editors ate the fruit, not mixing with near beers. The piece reflects local humor and gratitude for the gift.
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Jim Payne
Hagansport
Texas
Bauxite
Arkansas
W. B. Payne
Jim
The Press Has Lost Its Power
The writer laments the press shedding influence while advocating civic action to mow weeds cut grass and drain stagnant pools across the city. He notes widespread weeds mosquitoes and neglect of urban property despite Oval mayoral notices and calls for reform.
LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE Promoted For Tonic Effects
Advertises LaxaTive Bromo Quinine claiming tonic and laxative benefits without head nervousness or ringing. Urges readers to note the full product name and seek the signature of FEF W Grove.
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Fef. W. Grove
Invest $10,000 in vendors lien notes with quick action
A bidder seeks to place $10,000 into vendors lien notes in sums from $500 with quick action. Also offering a good milking cow for sale and a pair of used flat top desk casings in 1-2 inch size, in good condition. Names include Jerome P. Kearby and Masonie Tem ple.
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Jerome P. Kearby
Masonie Temple
Slider and Lacy Egg Prices Draw Shoppers In
Come and get our prices on eggs and you will be surprised says Slider and Lacy as shoppers browse the display of egg cartons and daily specials.
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Slider & Lacy
Herbal remedy advertised for bowel relief by Paris Smith
An advertisement touts HERBINE as a quick remedy for bowel discomfort and morning after effects. It claims relief within a few hours when taken in the morning, or after breakfast if used at bedtime, with Paris Smith as the seller.
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Paris Smith
Dallas 33rd Degree Masons to Confer Hope Lodge Master’s Degree
A degree team of thirty third degree Masons from Dallas will confer a Master’s degree for Hope Lodge one night next week. The exact date cannot be announced due to incomplete correspondence. All members are urged to attend and visiting brethren are extended a cordial invitation.
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Dallas
Hope Lodge
Comanche Sees First Commercial Plane Visit Spark Local Interest
Comanche residents, including many youths, enjoyed airplane rides as a company spent two days selling trips. The event marks the first commercial aircraft to visit Comanche and attract local patrons. Pilots predict regular cross country flights within six months and contemplate a line between San Angelo and Fort Worth.
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Comanche
San Angelo
Fort Worth
Habitual Constipation Cure Promoted with LAX-FOS Syruphonic
A patent style claim promotes LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN as a laxative syrup for habitual constipation. It relieves promptly and should be taken regularly for 14 to 21 days to induce regular action. The product is described as stimulating and regulating and very pleasant to take at 60 cents per bottle.
Pears Exhibited Weigh One Pound Each By Switzer
A local resident S. W. Switzer showed two pears from his western town lot weighing one pound apiece. He notes this year’s heavy crop, with many pears rotting and fed to hogs, yet tree yields still taxed limb strength. The note ends with thanks and a hardware store invite for wagon sheets.
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S. W. Switzer
Boy Breaks Arm While Cranking Ford Car
Percy Howard broke his arm while cranking a Ford car last Monday. The injury happened in three places making the accident notably serious.
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Percy Howard
Restores vitality with blood purifying tonic
Purifying tonic promises vitality by enriching the blood and delivering strengthening, invigorating effects. Features hay baling wire ties and is advertised by Todd Randall and Jennings with a 60 cent price.
Local Drugstore Endorsement by E B Milburn
Guion Drug Store proprietor E B Milburn praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy with longtime customer satisfaction. The endorsement highlights steady sales and reliable relief as a strong local advertisement.
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E. B. Milburn
Guion Drug Store
Guion
Ark
Chamber‘nin
Woman Bitten by Copperhead Snake
Mrs Curtis Jackson was severely bitten by a copperhead last Monday about noon while cutting maize heads. The snake struck above the ankle and the wound bled freely, but she did not suffer as acutely as others usually do after a snake bite.
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Curtis Jackson
McGees Baby Elixir Promoted For Infant Stomach Ailments
An advertisement touts McGees Baby Elixir as a genuine remedy for stomach and bowel disorders in babies. Paris Smith endorses the product as quick acting pure wholesome and pleasant to take.
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McGee
Elexir
Paris Smith
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A. D. Durham
Ben Lloyd
Gorman
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Sam Rowland
Camille Switzer
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Stephenville
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Louise Shelton
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Alice Ory
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Jeffie Thomas
Dorris Rogers
Brenau College
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Neely
West Side Square
Stella Hicks
Martin
Reese Drug Co
Grove
Todd-Randall & Jennings
Slider & Lacy’s
Castoria
Bixer
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Allen Automobile
Mr. Ford
Pany
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