The Man With One Idea in Texas Politics
The article honors single-minded reformers and recalls figures like James Stephen Hogg as men with one idea who changed policy. It cites prairie dog bills, patent medicine reform, and the broader civic climate, praising persistence despite mockery and noting Hogg’s enduring influence on Texas governance.
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Prairie Dog
Austin
Solons
National Congress
Texas
James Stephen Hogg
Jim Hoggs
Manhunters and scratching relief ad pitch
Ad copy portrays a rugged man craving a back scratch not money. It promotes Hunt's Cure as a solution for itching, claiming immediate relief with one application. The prose imitates vintage sale language highlighting strong arms and willing hands seeking relief from scratching.
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Hunt
Pneumonia Cure Promoted by New Jersey Board
Health boards in northern New Jersey tout a dire remedy for pneumonia. The Washington Warren county board describes a poultice made from six to ten onions heated in a spider and applied in a cloth bag to the chest, repeated as needed, with cautions to dry the body and rub with camphorated oil after treatment.
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Boards of Health
New Jersey
Health Board of Washington
Warren County
Do Not Neglect a Bad Cold Reminder
Public health note urges treating a bad cold promptly to prevent pneumonia. Claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cures cold and counters lung trouble risk. Sold by all Druggists.
Young County Confederate Veterans elects delegates to reunion
In Graham the Young county Camp of Confederate Veterans met at the courthouse with L P Brooks presiding. J W Horner and R C McPhail attended as adjutants and delegates were chosen for the New Orleans reunion. About twenty veterans and friends attended. more than thirty expected to travel. Dues were paid to keep the camp in good standing. travel estimated at fourteen dollars round trip.
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Young County Camp of
Court House
Graham
L. P. Brooks
J. W. Horner
R. C. MecPhaill
New Orleans
R.C. McPhails
W. M Matthews
A. O. Norris
Tetter Cure Ad Promises Skin Disease Relief
In the country an advertisement for Hoop en cures all skin diseases and pimples. It is guaranteed by B S Doty & Co and claims relief for sunburn tetter on hands and feet and offensive feet. Also promotes a dandruff remedy Herbton to insure regular menstruation a week prior to period.
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B.S. Doty & Co
Doty & Co
Handsome Residence Burned in Town Fire
Last Saturday about ten o’clock the eastern town residence of Mr Summar burned, destroying upper floor contents while much furniture from the lower level was saved. The Finch house across the street, occupied by R L Tankersley, was saved after intense heat touched the roof. Fire crews kept the Tankersley roof wet. Summar’s house burned to the ground. Insurance on Summar’s home amounts to 1500 dollars.
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J. W. Gallaher
Geo. F. LeGrande
Mr. Summar
Mr. Gibson
Graham Drug Store
R. G. Graham
Summar
Hamilton
Graham
Finch House
R. L. Tankersley
Tankersley
Always Keeps Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in His House
W. W Kearney of the Independent, Lowry City Missouri, says the family should keep Chamberlain's Cough Remedy on hand for instant use to check colds early and cure faster. He also notes its effectiveness against croup in children and its preventative value when hoarseness begins. Sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
W. W Kearney
the Independent
Lowry City
Annie Welch Die From Herb Ton Use
Mrs. Annie Welch died after using Herb ton as health remedy. The claim is supported by B. and Doty Company as guarantors of the preparation.
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Annie Welch
Texas Wonder praised by Edna resident in 1903 note
A letter from Edna Texas dated March 14 1903 urges Dr E W Hall of St Louis and his Texas Wonder Great Discovery as a cure for kidney and rheumatic problems. The ad promotes one small bottle as two months treatment curing kidney bladder troubles gravel diabetes seminal emissions back pain and bladder irregularities in men and women and even children with mail orders available for $1.
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Edna
Tex
E. W. Hall
St. Louis
Texas
Hall
Texas Wonder
P. O. Box
Graham Drug Co
Special Clubbing Offer for Dallas News Package
Farmers and families gain a thorough local, state, national and foreign news package with The Dallas Semi Weekly News and The Graham Leader combined. For $1.75, subscribers receive one year of 156 copies, delivering Home Enterprises Personal Items and a Farmers Forum.
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Dallas
Graham Leader
Farmers’ Forum
Dr. King's New Life Pills touted for digestive relief
An ad pitches Dr King s New Life Pills as a quick solution to constipation and stomach liver and bowel trouble. It claims painless regulation of these organs and lists B S Doty Co druggist as a point of sale for 25 cents.
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Gorvin
el Reno
Cae
E. Morrison
BIG Daylight
Fulton
Morse
Stephenson Edison
Westinghouse
Jenner
Pasteur
Luther
Calvin
Knox
Wesley
Christ
Festus
Paul
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