Dallas Passes October Circus Ban
Dallas city council votes ordinance prohibiting any circus exhibition in October. Texas fruit growers returning from California claim East Texas superior for fruit production. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised as gentle on the stomach. W J Ledberry sells the product. Judge Parker plans to relocate to New York City for the campaign.
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Dallas
Texas
California
Judge Parker
New York City
Bad bread scare from misused lubricating oil near Commerce
A group north of Commerce reported bread made by a young man tasted foul and sickened one or two eaters. Investigation showed lubricating oil was used instead of cotton seed oil. All but one recovered, with one still ill but not seriously. The Greenville Banner notes the ad. A Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy endorsement followed. A biscuit and cracker factory is planned for El Paso with $50,000 capital after a visit by H B Grubbs from St Louis.
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Commerce
G Sorious
Greenville Banner
el Paso
H. B. Grubbs
St. Louie
What is Life Life Pills Ad and Local Catch
An advertisement promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a strict law abiding remedy for irregular living and constipation. It claims gentle thorough relief and lists the price as 25c at druggists. A report notes J. M. Kilgore catching a two bead snake near Midlothian.
Prohibition Call Leads Local League Challenge
The writer urges a law and order or anti-saloon league in every town to combat liquor selling and Prohibition resistance. He cites Texas and North Carolina incidents, questions enforcement, and recalls Beaufort's dry status after organizing opposition. J V Williams of North Carolina signs the letter.
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Texas
South McAlester
San Antonio
Austin
Devil’s Gang
Taylor
Sherman
Frosty
Prohibition Friends of Texas
Law and Order League
Beaufort
N.C
J.V. Williams
Running expenses noted on cashier shipment
A book keeper asks to charge the full amount shipped by the cashier for profit and loss. The firm head rejects the idea and orders the sum to be logged as running expenses.
Devoured by Worms and cries of hungry children
A Wartime era ad-style sketch claims children cry from inanition as worms devour their food. White's Cream Vermitage allegedly stops the crying and makes children thrive, priced 26c at Woolworths. The piece also quips about men making fools of themselves and dangers of stepping off moving cars.
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Bedberry
Bismuth Vein Found in South Dakota Hills Nearby Cus ter Peak
Lead South Dakota reports a large bismuth vein near Cus ter Peak in the Black Hills with ore testing 7 percent bismuth. The metal is rare, valued at $2 to $2.25 per pound, used in arts and bells, with a vein several thousand feet long and a prominent outcrop. Also notes Cotton Buyers Ready Reckoner offer and a Georgia farmer quip about Bill.
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Lead
South Dakota
Custer Peak
Lawrence County
Black Hills
Cornwall
England
Germany
France
Sweden
Materia Medica
Dyspepsia remedy cited by Salt Lake reader
A Salt Lake City reader credits Herbine with curing long standing dyspepsia after one bottle and tapering the second. He says he has recommended it to friends who are also benefiting. The piece also mentions unrelated items about the Czar tax and brewery byproducts.
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R. H. Foster
Salt Lake City
Wanted Permanent Representative for Large Chicago Firm
Industrious man or woman sought as permanent representative to handle business in this county and nearby territory. Firm is successful and established. Salary twenty dollars weekly plus expenses. Salary paid weekly from home office. Expense money advanced. Experience not essential. Enclose self addressed envelope to General Manager Como Block Chicago.
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Big Man
Migutladen Company
Como Block
Chicago
Braniff Mining and Smelting Co Formed in Mexico
Braniff Mining and Smelting Company organized in Mexico with a capital of 3,000,000 dollars. The move signals rapid expansion in regional mining and metal processing operations.
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Braniff Mining and Smelting Company
Mexico
The True Philosopher Prefers Heat for the Corn
A proverb appears noting that a true philosopher does not complain about heat but recalls its benefit for corn. The saying frames resilience and agricultural wisdom as a social guiding value.
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Tarzao
Woolsoon Nspice Co
Toledo, Ohio
Treasu
Lion
Lion Coffee
Woolson Spice Com- Art
Toledo
Rizes
Rizes- Jrises
Lion Head
Woolson Spice CO
Jefferson Cotton Oil and Refining Co
Jefferson, Texas
Jefferson Cotton Oil & Refining CO
W. E. Peters, Weigher
Terass
Chamberlain
W J Ledberry
Carnegie Library
Ardmore
Joseph MelIlhiney
Linton
Iowa
W. J. Sedberry
Midlothian
J. M. Kilgore
W. O
W.O.T U
Presbyterian Church
North Carolina
Georgia
Siem
JM Hale
Clopton Smith, Wi
J. R Singleton
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