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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1918
Page
2
Medical ad describes California Syrup of Figs as a safe fruit laxative for children with stomach upset and constipation. It urges mothers to choose genuine California Fig Syrup Company product, warning against counterfeits and claiming quick relief for sour waste in bowels.
An advertisement for Tyler Commercial College Tyler Texas promotes courses in shorthand bookkeeping telegraphy and railway station work with a $150 scholarship and two months salary reimbursement upon course completion. It claims high demand for telegraphy workers from railroads and the U S government and urges readers to request the free catalogue to compare costs and earnings.
An old advertisement touts lemon juice as a freckle remover by mixing two lemons juice with three ounces of orchid white to make a quarter pint lotion. It promises freckles fade and skin become clear and white with daily facial massages at minimal cost.
The Food Administration argues its role saves money for consumers by curbing speculation and profiteering and stabilizing prices. It cites Hoover’s 1917 appointment and price drops in wheat flour and sugar, claiming such actions prevented billions in costs to the public and funded drives. It asserts the administration “pays” the taxpayer by protecting consumers.
Administrator Peden, Federal food Administrator for Texas, arrived June 9 from a two week visit to Washington. He attended a conference of State Administrators and met with National Wood headquarters staff before heading to Fort Worth for a Texas Cattle Raisers Association meeting to discuss drought related concerns and redistribution of cattle. The Washington conference formed zones with Texas in the Southwestern Zone alongside Louisiana Mississippi Arkansas Tennessee and Oklahoma. The Southeastern Zone comprises Georgia Alabama Florida and the Carolinas. Southwestern and Southeastern zones share similar issues notably the home grown wheat farmer support.
Texas white and colored summer normals will hear speakers from the Federal Food Administration for Texas during June and July. H. L. Mills coordinates speaker schedules, with Dr. P. W. Horn and Administrator Peden among those addressing the groups across Abilene to Woodville and Austin to Waco.
Camps fed by rail, mining, oil, fishing and logging firms may qualify for a flour conservation plan under Rule A-7. Administrators require weekly or monthly flour consumption reports and meals served to verify compliance, with options including Victory Bread credits and one wheatless meal daily.
The Food Administration bars new commercial bakeries from obtaining licenses during the wheat flour shortage and asks prospective bakers of bread and rolls to refrain from applying until after August 1. Bakers producing other items cannot buy wheat flour for those products until after that date.
A vintage advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a hair treatment that cleanses dust and oil, stops itching and hair loss, and claims new hair growth with continued use. It urges readers to try a small bottle from druggists or toilet counters for a few cents.
An old standard general strengthening tonic called Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claims to drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the system. Suitable for adults and children. Price 60 cents.
Probate notice to sheriff to publish in a Robertson County newspaper for ten days beginning soon. Braxton Myatt seeks guardian of the estate for Swan Myatt Edna Myatt Annona Myatt and Sam Myatt. Hearing set for September term at Franklin Court House. Respondents may contest. return due. Issued June 21 1918 by Clerk R R Homnery.
An old newspaper ad warns against calomel a dangerous mercury drug and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe pleasant vegetable liver tonic. It claims calomel causes weakness sickness and salivation while Liver Tone cures biliousness constipation and headaches with no side effects. It urges readers to ask their druggist if Liver Tone isn’t better and promises a money refund.
A list of political announcements includes Rufus Hardy and E A Decherd for Congress, R L Williford and N P Houx for State Senator 12th District, and candidates for District Judge, Representative, County Judge, County Clerk, Sheriff, District Clerk, Tax Assessor. Also listed are W C Davis, H S Morehead, I S Estes, W M Johnson, R R Holbert, Geo W Davlin, Arthur Hays, Gus Kelloge, and J M Dunegan.
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