Soldier writes from Pharr on border life and sport
A 1916 letter from Harlingen Texas describes marching from Waco to Fort Sam Houston then Pharr with Co K 2nd Texas Infantry and 26th U S Infantry. The writer praises regulars, field day events, baseball and boxing, notes sandstorms and beaching duties, and mentions sending a poem by an ex soldier.
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Harlingen
Texas
Comanche
Custer
Comanche County
Waco
Co.k
2Nd Texas Infantry
Fort Sam Houston
Border Service
Pharr
Frank J Cheney affirms firm will pay for cured catarrh
Frank J Cheney sworn in Toledo claims his firm F J Cheney & Co will pay one hundred dollars for each and every cent of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason signed the oath December 6 1886. The remedy is taken internally and acts through the blood on mucous surfaces.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Pain Relief
An advertisement asserts Ballard's Snow Liniment eases swellings from inflammation cold fractures toothache neuralgia and rheumatism. It claims rapid healing and penetrating action with relief of pain and swelling. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles from S P Smith.
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Ballard
S. P. Smith
Comanche Mules Refuse Wet Square After Sprinkler
In Comanche a dry spell ends as a street sprinkler wets the square. Two gray mules balk at the slick ground and refuse to cross, showing the drought before the rain.
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Comanche
Laxative Bromo Quinine Promises Cough Cold Relief
Advertises LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as a remedy for cough headache and cold. Claims druggists refund money if it fails to cure with E W GROVE'S signature on each box and price 25c.
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E. W. Grove
Woman Credits Vegetable Compound for Recovery and Avoiding Surgery
Des Moines, Iowa. Four years ago I was very sick and faced surgery. My husband objected, I took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, recovered, and am now well and able to do my housework. I recommend the Compound as a health restorer.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Lydia E. Pinkham
Blanche Jefferson
Lyon St
Malaria warnings and local kindness in Comanche County
The text notes malaria symptoms and a planter’s advice to act quickly with Herbine 50e sold by S. P. Smith. It recalls a Comanche County incident about a driver guided by dry ground and mules, and a mention of charity toward a dog amid rural life in Texas last week.
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Comanche
S. P. Smith
Comanche County
State of
Exas
His Master’s Voice and the Tragic Dog Incident
A dog dreaming in autumn sun is crushed by a wagon wheel after slipping near the harness. An express driver halts, frees the animal, and continues on, the event passing largely unnoticed by other drivers.
How to Give Good Advice
Advice on giving guidance by setting a good example. It urges quickly recovering from a cold using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and notes the remedy's long standing use and reputation. Claims it is obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Presbyterian Church Services and Schedules
B K Tenny presides with Sunday worship at 10 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. J H McMillan leads Sept morning and evening services with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday. Protracted meeting 7:45 p.m. through October 1.
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J. H. McMillan
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Neely-Harris - Cunningham Co
Atexas Wonder
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
U. S. Infantry
Toda
Bob Stanton
Willys- Knight
Willys-Overland Company
Toledo, Ohio
Presbyterian Church
B. K. Tenny
Mayr
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