Tyler College ad urges war service as typists
Washington urges rapid recruitment of stenographers and typewriters for the government during wartime. Examinations held weekly in 400 cities. Tyler Commercial College in Texas promoted as a top preparer. Posters offered. entry salary $900 to $1,200 yearly. course priced at $60 with free catalogue.
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Washington
D. C
Tyler Commercial College
Tyler
Texas
Commission
John A. McKhenny
Pres
Civil Service Com
Uncle Sam
Look At a Child's Tongue When Cross Feverish and Sick
Parents urged to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle inside cleansing for children and adults. The ad claims a 50 cent bottle cures constipation and feverish illness by cleansing bowels. Warns against counterfeit syrups and promotes California Fig Syrup Company as maker.
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California
Proposed Texas conservation districts amendment and election
Senate Joint Resolution No. 12 proposes adding a new section to Article 16 of the Texas Constitution. It declares natural resources public rights duties and creates conservation districts with government powers. It authorizes indebtedness by bonds, tax levies, and a governor issued proclamation for an August 21, 1917 election. The measure outlines ballot wording and governing rules, plus a $3000 appropriation for proclamation and election costs.
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Senate
State of Texas
State of
Texas
C. J. Bartlett
Secretary of
Notice posted on Wheelock and Hearne road pasture
Geo. R. Dunn posts farm and pasture along the Wheelock and Hearne road as required by law warning trespassers of prosecution.
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Wheelock
Hearne
Geo. R. Dunn
Torpid liver symptoms billed as cure to biliousness
An 19th century style medical ad claims dizziness vertigo and flatulence signal a torpid liver. It touts Herbine as a powerful liver laxative that will purge bilious symptoms with a dose or two. Sold by James L. Hazlett Drug Co.
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James L. Hazlett Drug Co
To Cure a Cold One Day Laxative Bromine Quinine Ad
An advertisement claims a single day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine. It promises to stop coughing and headaches and says druggists refund money if it fails. E W Groveh's signature appears on each box and the price is listed as 25 cents.
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E.W. Groveh
City Health Officer Warns Hearne Citizens on Sanitation
City Health Officer Thomas J. Pugh urges Hearne residents and business owners to remove rubbish filled alleys vacant lots and backyards control weeds and install septic tanks and screened sanitary surface closets. He warns the open surface closet is the greatest threat to public health and calls for immediate cleanup before an epidemic.
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Hearne
Thomas J. Pugh
Dr King's New Discovery for Coughs and Colds
An old advertisement promotes Dr Kings New Discovery as a remedy for coughs throat irritation and bronchial affections. It claims to ease grippe and croup symptoms with antiseptic properties and a 50 cent price at druggists.
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Dr. King
Grippe
Croup
New Calomel Substitute Lemolac Promises Comfort
A science backed substitute replaces calomel with Lemolac a pleasant tasting liquid that does not gripe sicken salivate or cause loss of work time The product is sold under a positive guarantee and marketed to avoid the harsh effects of traditional laxatives.
Quinine Medicine Ad Claims Laxa Tive Brom Quin ine
An advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as superior to ordinary quinine with tonic and laxative effects. It claims no nervousness or head singing and urges readers to notice the signature of E W GROVE. The price is 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Rug company advertisement promises satisfaction guarantee
A fragmented newspaper advertisement touts J. L. Hazlett Rug Co offering a money back guarantee and family friendly products. It mentions a price of 50 cents and a playful line about spelling calomiel backward and adds a classified note from P. L. Brady about houses and lots for sale with cash payment and a monthly balance at 7 percent.
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J. L. Hazlett Rug Co
P. S
Apell Calomiel
P. L. Brady
For Sale 598 Acres Near Hearne Texas
For sale 598 acres of land near Hearne Texas. For further particulars apply to J Felton Lane Hearne Texas.
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Hearne
J. Felton Lane
Texas
Snow Liniment Promises Fast Flesh Healing
In the field of medicine there is no remedy that heals flesh faster than Baiard's Snow Liniment. It claims extraordinary healing and penetrating power for cuts wounds sprains burns scalds and rheumatism. Prices 25 50 cents and 1.00 per bottle sold by Jas L Hazlett Drug Co. Adv.
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McGee’s
Jas. Hazlett Drug Co
Jas. L. Hazlett Drug Co. Adv
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic General Tonic
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is promoted as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims to act on the liver drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the system for 50 cents.
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Grove
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