Tyler Commercial College Promises Affordable Business Courses
An advertisement promotes life scholarships for $11 units covering bookkeeping shorthand telegraphy and business administration with $50 for board and lodging. Two courses total $95, five months to complete, with early salary returns offsetting costs. The college claims faster, cheaper training, endorsements, and a free catalogue, inviting applicants to mail name address and course interest to Tyler Texas.
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Byrne
America
Tyler Commercial College
Tyler
Lexas
Marion county farm land values rise over decade
Census shows Marion county farmland at 8.05 per acre, up 5.79 since ten years ago with 139 485 acres valued at 2 022 899. Texas holds 112 433 000 acres valued at 1 733 297 000. statewide per acre 14 53, up from 470 ten years past.
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Marion County
Texas
Apple growers plan to sell crops overseas from Washington state
The article notes Washington state apple growers aiming to market their crops in Colombo Singapore Calcutta and Hong Kong. It also advertises Herbine a liver tonic priced at 50e sold by Allen Urquhart claiming to stimulate the liver tones and purify the bowels.
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State of
Washington
Colombo
Singapore
Calcutta
Hong Kong
Allen Urquhart
Global flax fiber leader Russia tops flax output. Argentina seeds
Russia leads the world in flax fiber production while Argentina dominates seed output. The combined data highlights two nations excelling in distinct segments of flax agriculture.
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Russia
Argentina
Merital Hair Tonic Promises Healthier Growth in Ad
An advertisement from Denton & Son, sole agents in Jefferson, promotes Merital Hair Tonic as a cure for dull hair. It claims the product keeps the scalp healthy, stimulates growth, cleans and brightens, and imparts a highly desired wavy appearance.
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Denton & Son
Jefferson
Uncle Absolm claims record as oldest black man in Dallas
The Dallas Times Herald recounts Uncle Absolm a Dallas negro said to be 110 or 115 years old who describes living in Virginia before the flood and paddling Noah on the ark. He recalls Moses on Sinai and Adam as slightly younger, while doctors at the hospital attend to him with care.
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Anye
George Washington
Americus Vespucius
Absolm
Dallas
Old Virginny
Yassah
Marse
Noah
Darkey
Moses
Mt. Sinai
Adam
Dallas Times Herald
Veterans Camp to Be Held in Greenville Texas
A June 19 letter from the Greenville Texas Chamber of Commerce announces a large military camp for the State Reunion U C V on August 18. Veterans are invited and meals will be served in military fashion with badges and credentials for delegates. Tickets will be sold at low rates from all stations. Davis Biggs Adjt Gen Dick Taylor Camp No 1265 U C V requests attendance counts. Separately eighteen barrels of ginseng weighing 1343 pounds worth 8061 dollars are headed from Wausau Wisconsin to China grown by J H Koehler on half an acre near Wausau.
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Chamber of Commerce
Greenville
Texas
Davis Biggs
Dick Taylor
Wausau
Wis
China
J. H. Koehler
Dr Bell's Anti Pain Bottle Promised for All Ailments
Daily use for internal and external needs touted as a general remedy. Claims include relief for bowel troubles and usefulness for cuts burns sprains and pains with strong antiseptic properties and wide availability.
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Dr Bell
Plant Explorer Seeks New Species in Northwest China
An Agriculture Department expert travels to extreme northwest China, a first for scientists, to locate novel plants with potential value for the United States.
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Department of Agriculture
China
United States
Foley Kidney Pills Claim Kidney Ttones Heal Rheumatic Heart Ailments
Don’t overlook the grave fact that rheumatism easily settles in the heart. The cure lies in removing the cause. Foley Kidney Pills tone up and strengthen the kidneys to keep the blood free of poison and uric acid crystals causing rheumatism and urinary issues. Sold by Allen Urquhart.
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Foley
Allen Urquhert
Dean's Kidney Pills Advertises Swift Kidney Relief
An advertisement promotes Dean's Kidney Pills for weak kidneys with a Jefferson Texas testimonial by W F Singleton and claims of wide efficacy. It lists Cit izens Drug Co as supplier and Foster Milburn Co as U S agents, urging readers to remember the Dean's name and buy only from approved dealers. The text then shifts to Egypt irrigation costs and land value gains across regions.
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Dean
Jefferson
W. FE. Singleton
Texas
Doan
Citizens Drug Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Lost back account book near Jefferson area
A black thin leather back account book about 10 to 12 inches long and 3 to 4 inches wide with the name on the inside back. It was lost between Jefferson and Smith land near the 6 mile board from Jefferson. Reward $1.00 for return to Jimprecute office.
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Jefferson
Smithland
Jimprecute
Origin of the Word Porcelain Traced to Cowrie Shells
A historical note explains that the term porcelain derives from porcellana meaning little pig due to the smooth shell like surface of Chinese wares. European traders in the sixteenth century associated the polished finish with cowrie shells, shaping the name.
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Europe
Dr Hobson's Eezema Ointment Promises Quick Relief
Cure claims for eczema and skin eruptions by Dr Hobson's Eezema Ointment. It is said to stop itching burning and scaly symptoms instantly with healing starting the same minute. Advertises physician use and a two week forehead cure guarantee with mail order availability. 50 cent price from Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia and St Louis.
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Hobson
Alleman
Littletown
Pasas
al Draggiets
Pfeiffer Chemical Co
Philadelphia
St Louis
Water vine of Guatemala jungle noted for water storage
The water vine is a black leafless stem growing from ceiba and mahogany trees in the Guatemala jungle. It is said to hold a quart of water per foot and releases a refreshing stream when cut. Moisture travels from soil into the plant and is filtered through its pores.
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Guatemala Jungle
Meritol Eczema Remedy Claims Skin Disease Cure
An advertisement argues eczema is a skin disease treatable by Meritol Eczema Remedy applied to the skin with permanent results. The note urges immediate use and lists Denton & Son as sole agents in Jefferson Forney. It references Foley Kidney Pills and cautions against substitutes offered by dealers. It mentions a local Commercial Club formation with officers J. T. Rhind, A. D. Robinson, and A. P. Cole. It also counts types of telephone lines owned in Canada by various groups.
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Meritol
Denton & Son
Jefferson
Early salt wells foreshadowed oil boom in United States
Early wells in what would become a great oil region were drilled for salt, reaching depths around 800 feet. Original outputs yielded petroleum and some oil, but the commercial value of oil as an illuminant emerged only in the late 1850s.
Whitemound merchant buys Chamberlain medicine stock
W D Magic of Whitemound Wisconsin bought Chamberlain's medicine to sell to customers. After receiving the stock he fell ill and says one small bottle of Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was worth more to him than the cost of the entire stock. Sold by Allen Urquhart.
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W D Magic
Whitemound Wis
Chamberlain
Allen Urquhart
Extra Session National Congress 1 Revision Special Announcement
The Dallas Semi-Weekly Farm News touts its popularity and offers a year’s subscription for $1.65 to Jefferson, Texas readers. It invites subscriptions, noting acceptance and receipt of orders at the office with risk taken by the publication.
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National Congress
Texas
Dallas
Southwest
Wonderful Rheumatic Remedy Promises Costly Cure
A dazzling claim touted as the best remedy for rheumatism urges readers to spend a fortune. It asserts Merital Rheumatic Powders are surpassed by a superior formula, advertised as physician recommended and widely tested. Denton & Son are named sole agents in Jefferson.
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Denton & Son Sole Agents
Jefferson
Grain Elevator Capacity at Port Arthur and Port William
Terminal elevators at Port Arthur and Port William will hold about 30 million bushels of grain when full. Varying grain grades and condition keep this capacity rarely reached.
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Port Arthur
Port William
McGee's Baby Elixir Promises Comfort for Infants
Fretful babies are soothed by McGee's Baby Elixir said to quell feverishness quiet sour stomach ease colic pains and check diarrhoea. The remedy is claimed perfectly safe wholesome with no opium morphine or injurious drugs. Priced at 5 or 50 cents a bottle and sold by Allen Urquhart.
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Allen Urquhart
Remarkable new cure promises skin relief at fifty cents
The ad touts Hunt's Cure as rapidly destroying itch ringworm itching piles eczema tetter and like troubles. It claims diseased cuticle ceases to exist leaving smooth white healthy skin and promotes it as a wonderful remedy priced at 50 cents per box.
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Hunt
I. and G. N. Railroad Depot Nears Occupancy
Taylor notes the new concrete and steel freight depot in this city, built by the I. and G. N. railroad at a cost of 30000, is completed and ready for occupancy.
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Taylor
I. & G. N. Railroad
Prickly Ash Bitters Promises Health Benefits
An advertisement touts Lake Prickly Ash Bitters as improving liver function digestion kidneys and bowel regularity. It features W J Sedbeary as a special agent. The text also mentions a new English life buoy with two incandescent lights powered by a storage battery that activates automatically when raised from its rack.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertises Reward Offer
One hundred dollar reward offered for an easier cure of catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. F J Cheney proclaims honesty and financial ability of his firm. National Bank of Commerce of Toledo endorses him. Cure taken internally, cost 75 cents per bottle, available from druggists. Hall's Family Pills advertised for constipation.
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F. J. Cheney
Toledo
National Bank OF Commerce
Hall
keTe Hall
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the State Reunion
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Canada
the Simplecute
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G. CO
Paris, Texas
James F. Ballard
ST. Louis, MO
Stephen
Soro
Ano
Earth
Hall Place
W H Greer
Jackson, Ga
Hussey & Whelan
City Recorders Office
Jones
Is; Absolut Satisfacti Operation
Les Lessy
Eb, Hayes
Jeffe
Phowe
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