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Floresville Chronicle Journal

Location

Floresville, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1908

Page

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Carnival Night Draws Big Crowd Amid Games And Parade

Crowds filled the streets for a Thursday carnival with a basketball game as the main attraction. A storm interrupted events, carriages were damaged, and Miss Myrtle Hurley was crowned Carnival Queen after a parade near the High School. An Old Fiddlers Contest drew large audiences and showcased local talent from Sam Fore to Mrs. Asa Murray, with praise for Ezzell and the young cast for a well received performance.

W. O. Murray R. R. Smith Myrtle Hurley Rosalie Stevenson Sallie Campbell Sam Fore Mr. Ezzell Tommie Burger Mrs. Ezzell Asa Murray New York Murray Mattie Murray Armstrong Eva Tullos Clarence Myers John Williamson Buttler G. W. Fletcher Russell Houston Alice Tullos Ezzell

More Than Enough Food Harms Health Advice

A health note urges moderation in eating for adults to repair tissue and energy needs. It claims excess food causes stomach troubles, rheumatism, and kidney disorders and recommends revising the diet and using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Sold by M. M. Hughes.

Chamberlain M. M. Hughes

Epworth League Program October 25 1908

The Epworth League outlines a Sunday program led by Mrs. R H Johnson with a focus on The Spirit Filled Life. Includes prayers, scripture readings from Eph 2 18-21 Acts 2 1-4 10 44-48 19 1-7 and talks by F B Scott and Rev A L Scarborough. Duet by Miss Buck. Reading of next week's program ends with a benediction.

R. H. Johnson Holy F. B. Scott Buck

Palace readers earn a free book after ten reads

A local promotion offers readers a book free after they finish ten books, with each title costing ten cents to read at the Palace. The scheme rewards faithful customers by gifting a book from the available collection once the tenth read is completed.

Simple Kidney Backache Remedy From New York Paper

A New York daily article promotes a formula for backache and kidney or bladder troubles. Fluid Extract Dandelion one half ounce Compound Karyon one ounce Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla three ounces. Shake and take tea spoonful after meals and at bedtime. A local druggist confirms ingredients are harmless and affordable and suggests the mixture can aid kidney cleansing and toxin removal. Readers advised to try it for relief.

New York Daily Bright Ieny

Palace Show Promises Guaranteed Jewelry Line

A local ad promotes a guaranteed jewelry line at the Palace shop promising quality pieces and special offers. Buyers are urged to visit the store for demonstrations and on-site consultations with staff.

Liver Regulator Remedy Promised for Bluish Mood

A nostalgic ad claims an inactive liver makes one cross and irritable, causing low mood. Ballard's Herbine is hailed as the perfect liver regulator and a universal cure for bilious headache, constipation, fever chills, and liver complaints. Sold by Palace Drug Store.

Ballard Palace Drug Store

Black Hat Lost Prompting Office Return Request

A notice asks anyone who finds a black hat to return it to the office. The item is described briefly and a return location is provided for the finder.

Fa ‘Black

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement notary notes reward

A 19th century promotional notice offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh cure failure and lauds F J Cheney and associates in Toledo. It claims Hall's Catarrh Cure acts on blood and mucous surfaces and lists price per bottle with wholesale druggists endorsing it. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo F. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin O. Hall

Announcements for Congress Fifteenth District

Announcement lists candidates including John N. Garner for Congress and RB Smith for Representative Dial. Other posts cover County Judge H. B. Gouger County Commissioner W. A. & Scott Tax Collector W. C. McDaniel Tax Assessor O. B. Stevenson and County Superintendent of Public Instruction J. E. Swift. Suitable for voter reference in the district.

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