Texas press growth praised by Brownwood editor in Dallas
Will H. Mayes, editor of the Brownwood Bulletin and former National Editorial Association president, told Commercial Secretaries Business Men in Dallas that Texas papers have modern buildings, advanced presses, and diversified farming, praising press cooperation, road advocacy, and civic improvement leading American journalism.
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Texas
Will H. Mayes
Brownwood Bulletin
National Editorial Association
Dallas
America
Ballards Snow Liniment In Demand In Damp Weather
Damp cold brings high demand for Ballards Snow Liniment noted for rheumatic pains. Priced at 25c, 50c, and 1.00 per bottle, it is sold by all druggists.
Good roads boost prosperity and curb transport charges
The text argues that highways mirror national and state development at local levels. As travel increases, roads evolve from tracks to macadam and brick streets, fostering prosperity and forcing competitive, nonexorbitant transportation prices for people and goods.
Thrice-A-Week World subscription offer
The message advertises The Thrice-A-Week World and The Graham Leader combo offer with pricing details. It notes the paper’s impartiality, features, and value during political campaigns, with a weekly edition published every other day except Sunday. The offer lists $1.00 yearly price for The World and $1.65 for the two-paper bundle, normally $2.00 combined.
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Graham Leaer
The Wise Investor and a Cough Remedy
A satirical poem by Walt Mason contrasts cautious local investment with grand distant ventures. An added health ad promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup and Herrick's Red Pepper Plaster as chest remedies for coughs and lung inflammation.
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Kale
Greenland
Hudson's Bay
Walt_ Mason
Typographical Errors and the Harsh World of Critics
The piece notes readers focus on a single misspelling while ignoring vast correct work. It compares in printing to human deeds and warns that one mistake can ruin a lifetime of good actions. It reflects on mercy and justice in guiding judgment.
Regulate the bowels with Herbine remedy
An 19th century advertisement touts Herbine as a bowel regulator that aids liver and stomach function and restores strength and buoyancy. The pill or liquid treatment is priced at 50 cents and sold by druggists.
Meaning Behind The Phrase Kick The Bucket
A historical note explains the origin of the idiom kick the bucket as a man hanged himself using a rope over a rafter and a bucket placed on a table. He kicked the bucket to end his life, unknowingly giving rise to the phrase.
Notice of Final Account in Young County Texas
Final account filed by Chas B Blakey and Adelia F Blakey guardians of Prince A Collins estate. Objections due by January Term 1912, presented to County Court at Graham. Writ summons sheriff to publish for twenty days and notify interested parties.
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Young County
Chas, B. Blakey
Adelia F. Blakey
Prince A. Collins
Young
Graham
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