Various Thorne Snippets and Notices From Texas and Nation
A hodgepodge of agency notes and quotes touches on March 26 special session plans by the governor, Smith County’s need for 1000 berry pickers, cotton mill capital totals from 1880 and 1908, and 1880 to 1905 cotton use. It also mentions a mocked election adage, strawberry harvest labor in Eastern California, a Marshall grand jury tally, racial policy quips, an anesthesia doubt before surgery, and the death of John B. Stetson at 76 in Florida with burial in Philadelphia.
Remark on U S Budget Cuts Amid Rail and Military Talks
The article notes the country considering trimming expenses across rail mail rates, the Army, the Navy, and Civil Service as it seeks to economize after reaching a broad conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Hit
Army
Navy
Civil Service
Texans Seek Tax Reform and Road News
A letter urges exemptions for factories from taxes and fair valuation of taxed property to protect honest owners. It calls for better road reports to show routes with good conditions. The note wishes Miss Alice Roosevelt joy and mentions Governor Lanham’s March 26 meeting. John A McCall, former New York Life president, died in Lakewood New Jersey.
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John A. McCall
The
New York Life Insurance Company
Lakewood
Kodol Digestive Cure Promoted in 19th Century Ad
An advertisement touts Kodol Digests What You Eat as a cure for sour stomach and indigestion. It claims natural digestive juices plus tonic properties cleanse purify and strengthen stomach membranes. A Ravenswood resident is cited and bottle sizes $1.00 or 24 times trial size 50 cents. Prepared by E O DeWitt & Co Chicago.
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S. 5
Ball
Ravenswood
W. Vanya
Heotol
Kodol
Dewitt & CO
Ohicago
Admiral Hichborn Endorses Periana in Naval Circles
Renowned admiral Hichborn lends weight to Periana in a broadcast that will echo through naval ranks. His remarks are curated by top officials as leaders in the service amplify the endorsement.
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Rar-Adminal Hichborn
Periana
Admiral Hichborn Endorses Peruna As Invigorating Tonic
Rear-Admiral Philip Hichborn writes from Washington praising Peruna after a short trial and urges soldiers and sailors to take it to ward off catarrh and prevent catching cold after exposure. He notes both army and navy personnel are prone to catarrh due to climate and routines.
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Philly Wichhborn
United States Navy
Washinton
D. C
Philip Hichborn
Peruna Promises Quick Relief for Colds and Catarin
The advertisement claims Peruna breaks established colds quickly and settles in organs, relieves catarin whether acute or chronic, and urges prompt use for any form of catarin to avoid dangerous delays. It presents Peruna as a reliable remedy with doses early in the disease being more effective.
Chronic throat catarrh seeks relief in western climate
The patient suffered chronic throat catarrh for about five years and saw health decline. Three years ago he left business to reside in the Western country seeking relief through climate change and new treatment methods.
Peruna Route Said To Restore Health In New York Note
In a testimonial from Wam. H. Switzer of 255 Sold Street New York City a patient reports relief after five weeks of using Peruna. He says after the treatment he returned to New York well and happy despite much expense both locally and in the West.
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New York
Wam. H. Switzer
Sold Street
New York City
Peruna Endorsements Highlight Satisfying Family Use
A collection of testimonials from users across the United States tout Peruna as effective for various ailments. Frank W. Harris of Virginia recommends starting immediately and noting satisfaction from all users. J W Galbraith of Ohio reports catarrh relief after six months, with improved appetite and sleep. The piece cites numerous endorsements and claims thousands of testimonials on file for Dr. Hartman’s remedy.
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J. Wl. Galbraith
West Second Ave
Columbia
Ohio
Pernie
Tam
Hartman
Roland Browne Trial Sees Few Witnesses Testify
In Houston on February 21 during the trial of Roland Browne charged in the Hempstead killings last April five witnesses testified Tuesday. Only two saw a pistol in Browne's hands and just one testified he fired a shot as the Hempstead incident left Thomas and John Pinckney and two others dead.
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Houston
Roland Browne
Hempstead
Thomas
John Pinckney
Browne
Cattle Industry Backed for Thirty Six Hour Bill
A sub committee of the House Interstate Commerce Committee heard witnesses led by Judge Sam Cowan of Fort Worth and J W Moore of Chicago advocating a 36 hour extension to the twenty eight hour limit. They argued the extra time would ease cattle stress during transfers between cars and stockyards and aid industry expansion.
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Washington
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Sam Cowan
Fort Worth
J. W. Moore
Chicago
Jack Smith Reported 127 Years Old at Death
Belton Texas Feb 21 Jack Smith said to have been 127 years old died near Sparta in this county He was born in Holland
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Belton
Tex
Jack Smith
Sparta
Holland
Cotton Shipped to Japan from Muskogee
Muskogee February 21 228 bales of compressed cotton were shipped direct to Japan. Every pound grown in Indian Territory, the order from Japan specified that none other would be accepted in this shipment.
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Japan
Muskogee
Still Hold Hannigan
El Paso reports bandits who abducted Colonel Robert Hannigan from a stage near Silver City New Mexico have collected 2000 dollars in ransom and still hold him. Officers fear to attack during retreat in Mogollon mountain risking the prisoner’s life.
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el Paso
Robert Hannigan
Deming
N. M
Ranchiman
Silver City
Mogollon Mountain
Stabbed by Students at Langston University
Guthrie Oklahoma Feb 21 W E Mahire a teacher at the Negro University Langston was perhaps fatally stabbed by three students he had represented. He was twice stabbed in the back.
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Guthrie
W. E. Mahire
Negro University
Langston
Philippine Purchase Debate Gains Steam In Japan
Victorian B C February dispatch notes Japanese newspapers urging Japan to buy the Philippines from the United States citing costs and governance gaps. Yo rodo shu hocho claims no benefit from current rule. Formosa success cited. Famine strikes three north Japanese districts. government relief expands with many distressed people, including women and children, starving amid cold.
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Victoria
B. C
Philippines
United States
Atherian
Yorodsu Hocho
Japan
Formosa
Negro labor push reaches canal officials in Washington
J Milton Turner former American minister to Liberia seeks Isthmian Canal Commission backing to hire U S black workers for canal construction. He met with Chairman Shonts saying many able black workers from the south can do the required labor and will pursue further representations.
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Washington
J. Milton Turner
St. Louis
Liberia
United States
Shonts
South
Turner
Fifteen Die In Maitland Mine Explosion
Walsenburg Colorado February 21 The Victor Fuel company Maitland mine disaster claims fifteen lives with fourteen bodies recovered and reports indicate additional miners remain trapped or unaccounted for.
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Walsenburg
Colo
Maitland
Victor Fuel Company
Incubators For Sale From Prairie State Models
Two Prairie State Incubators advertised as best. No. 1 holds 50 eggs priced at 350 dollars. No. 2 holds 100 eggs priced at 600 dollars. P O Box 305. Club both Jimprecure and Southern Cultivator for one year at 81.50 dollars. Place orders.
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Prairie State
P.O
Jimprecure
N A R D Motto Spells Out Pharmacy Standards
The message explains the N A R D aims to uphold high professional standards for druggists protecting public health. It emphasizes honest legislation against adulteration and misbranding, orderly trade, fair pay for skill, truthfulness, and unity with 30,000 pharmacists under the motto To Live and Let Live.
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United States
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Ayer
Ayers
Ins
D. HH
Ivky
Colorado Springs
Lenitia
Ayeilco
Hrtepleta
Lowell
Mnes
Taylor & Taylor
Ainstin and Vale Sts
Jefferson, Texas
Jeferson
Texas
Smith County
St. Peter
California
Railway Commission
Marshall
China
John B. Stetson
Philadelphia
Deland, Fla
Daily Mail
Alice Roosevelt
White House
Manufacturers’ Record
Richard Edmonds
Woman's Home Companion
Crowell Publishing Company
Springfield
Lanhham
Hichborn
Peruna
Kea
Admiral
Peru
Frank W. Harris
Basic City
Hannigan
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