Call for volunteer funds to support Smith Lever act work
The Hearne Democrat urges Robertson county residents to contribute $1 each to a countywide fund for demonstration agents under the Smith Lever act. Volunteers in Hearne Calvert Bremond and other towns would record contributions while newspapers publicize the effort. The first donor is commissioner Paley Reid with $5. Which town will raise the $1000 first?
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Robertson County
Hearne
Calvert
Franklin and Bremond
Wheelock
Benchley
Sutton
Franklin
Calvert and
Bremond
Paley Reid
Hearne Democrat
A New School Building for Hearne
A mass meeting for Hearne’s new school house drew few attendees though officials note strong interest. The editorial urges a united campaign of education and enthusiasm, cites weather keeping women away, and calls for another assembly next Tuesday night with all residents urged to attend.
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Hearne
Lena
Winter Brings Colds to Children
A brief ad states winters bring colds to children with fever sore throat and coughs. It promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy to loosen phlegm relieve congestion and stop cough. Claims antiseptic pine balsams heal and soothe and offers pharmacy price 26c.
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Dr. Bell
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief for Head Cold
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound for rapid relief of stuffed head, runny nose, and headache. It claims prompt opening of nasal passages, easing of feverish symptoms, and says a dose every two hours for three doses cures the misery. Also promotes Lax-Fos as a non gripe laxative at 50 cents.
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Grippe
Pape
C P Briggs Buried at Calvert Tuesday
Mr Charles P Briggs a prominent and well known farmer of the Hammond community died at his home on Monday and was buried at Calvert Tuesday morning December 12 Many friends from over the county attended the funeral He had been in ill health for some time and his death was not unexpected but caused regret among many friends.
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Charles P. Briggs
Hammond
Calvert
Briggs
Dr Kings New Discovery Cough Remedy Ad Card
Painful coughs relieved with Dr Kings New Discovery lauded as a soothing remedy for coughs colds and bronchial ailments. Pine balsams mild laxatives claimed to drive the cold from the system with a bottle suggested for winter colds croup grippe and similar afflictions.
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Dr. King
Dr. Kings
Holiday excursion fares on L and G N Ry Texas and Louisiana
Excursion tickets to all Texas points on sale December 15 to 26 and December 31 to January 1, with limit January 5. Louisiana tickets on sale December 21 to 25 and December 30 to 31, limit January 7. For rates schedules and reservations contact Ticket Agent I and G N Ry.
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Texas
Louisiana
I &G,n. Ry
Sloan's Liniment for Stiff Joints and Pains
An old advertisement promises fast relief from rheumatic pains and sore muscles with Sloan's Liniment. It claims quick penetration without rubbing, soothing warmth, and blood stimulation, noting no skin staining, convenient use, and a 25 cent price at druggists.
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the Chamber of Commerce
C. P. Briggs
Sloan
Democrat
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