Advertising power and road talks in a mixed era
The excerpt extols advertising's influence in guiding shoppers to specific stores and mentions a Esteemed list of topics. It notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve aiding accidents, Booker T. Washington's property stats for Southern Negroes, Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic, and a Southern Cotton Association aim to set a minimum cotton price. It also previews a Good Roads Convention in Shreveport with officials invited and demonstrations using fuel oil. The piece closes with rheumatism remedies like Chamberlain's Pain Balm and a jail cell anecdote from the Baltimore Sun.
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Shreveport
National Goods Association
Col
W. H. Moore
National Association
Sam Lancaster
Jackson, Tenn
W. E. Loucks
Cheated Death by Electric Bitters Claims Iowa Man
8 H Wolfe of Bear Grove Iowa says kidney trouble caused pain and anxiety for two years but electric Bitters helped him. He credits the medicine with relief from general debility and nerve trouble and notes a local druggist guarantees them at 50 cents.
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H. Wolfe
Bear Grove
Iowa
Alb
Printer debts and home paper payment question echoes in county news
A father asks why printers survive on unpaid papers while a child queries if the home paper was ever paid for. A domestic scene unfolds with a spank command as the Morris County News item appears. Also advertised are Dr Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure and a Navy contract for two Electric Boat torpedo boats costing 250000 and 200000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Mary Jane
Morris County
Castor IX Bears the The Kind You Handy Bought Agraes
Advertisement notes a product claim for Castor IX and Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by W. J. Sedberry. It emphasizes regular bowel function and markets the remedies with brief promotional language for sale.
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Castor IX
Chamberlain
W. J. Sedberry
Saving, not just raising crops, cited as key to prosperity
The Grand Saline Sun editor argues prosperity comes from saving rather than merely raising a crop. Citing the Brenham Banner, he says wasteful proceeds fail in lean years and a systematic saving via a canning factory could feed the population every third year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Saline Sun
Brenham
Enormous Adulterated Foods Sale Estimated by USDA
The secretary of agriculture estimates adulterated foods sold in the United States each year total about 1.175 billion dollars, or fifteen percent of all food commerce. The note cites a testimonial for Mendenhall's Chill and Fevers and mentions a drug company sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
Cure a Cold in One Day Ads and Tax Refusal Fine
An old ad touts Laxative Bromo Quinine for a one day cure with a money back guarantee signed by IE W Grove. A Grayson County man was fined 85 for refusing to render property for taxation when the assessor visited.
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W. Grove
Grayson County
National Salute by Big Ships in Bay
Nearly a thousand spectators lined the waterfront yesterday to watch a national salute for George Washington's birthday. Six warships Chicago Wyoming Bennington Manning Perry and Buffalo fired 21 rounds each at noon amid smoke flags and dancing water. The naval reserve gunboat Pinta and the collier Saturn joined the scene dressed in holiday rig.
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George Washington
Chicago
Wyoming
Bennington
Manning
Perry
Buffalo
Naval Reserve
Pinta
Saturn
Jefferson Texas election proclamation for 1905
City of Jefferson Texas orders an election for April 4 1905 to elect Mayor City Secretary City Marshal and one alderman per ward. Voting sites are court house Jacksons stable Council room and Segalls store near the T P depot with appointed managers. Officials to appoint clerks stationery provided by City Secretary D M Smith.
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City of
Jefferson
Texas
Court House
G. M. Jones
Jackson
Col
G. W. L. Dawson
J. ©. Preston
Segall
T. P
R. F. B. Woods
D. M. Smith
J. H. Rowen, Jr
Hat Fashion Debate Delays Departure
A playful exchange in Cleveland quotes a man and John debating whether a hat sits perfectly straight. The line hints at fashion norms and punctual pressure as they rush to avoid being late.
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Cleveland Leader
Last Hope Vanished and Dr King’s Discovery Cures
Pekin Indiana resident W M Smithart faced incurable consumption before using Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. He credits the remedy with saving his life and reports long term use as a throat and lung cure. The ad promotes trials and bottles at low prices.
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W. M. Smithart
Pekin
Winter Time Take Dr Mendenhall’s Chill and Fever Cure
Advertises a cough medicine labeled as an excellent remedy combining antiperiodics to break up coughs colds and la grippe. Claims no cure no pay and lists J F Crow Drug Co as seller.
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Dr. Mendenhall
J. F. Crow Drug Co
Banana Varieties Meet Growing U.S. Demand
Report highlights over forty banana types from ornamental to large varieties. It notes weekly banana shipments exceed 20 million pounds to the United States for a consumer base of about 80 million people.
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United States
Watch the Little Colds From Dr. Wood's Syrup Ad
A local newspaper advertisement urges care for small colds to prevent serious illness. It promotes Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup and notes stock at The J. F. Crow Drug Co.
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F. L. Mundy
Gonzales Inquirer
Han Ean Bucklen
Theodore Schule
Columbus, C
Bucklin
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee Institute
Alabama
Grove
The
Southern Cotton Association
Good Roads Convention
W.j.ledberry
Sam
Boas
Baltimore Sun
Castoria
Beara
Paris
Catarra
Sig
Ely
FBI
Warren Biriel
New York
Washington D.C
Secretary of the Navy
Electric Boat Company
Larseo
Thedford
V. Price
Joe Adams
DR. W. E. Wisdom
Ing Country
J. A. R. Moseley
Jefferson, Texas
San Diego
Cal
Henry Markus
U.S. T
Washington
Coast
OS Aia
AIM@CORTANT
Turner, Gan
Pasg'r
Trokket
Salas
Texee
R. Coleman
Telephone
Queen & Crescent
UPS
Torus
Bold Brat Powmsanters Co
Chighester
Hafe
Chichester
Dragwinia
Chiobester Chemical Oo
Madison Square
Phila. PA
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