Esther and the hour of womanly power in a crisis
A sermon-like reflection on Esther at Ahasuerus court, contrasting Vashti and Esther. It argues that Esther’s virtue and womanly strength redirected a nation, urging American womanhood to wield feminine influence to remedy social and economic wrongs and guide civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashti
Ahasuerus
Esther
Benjamin
Mordecai
Vashti
Haman
Vashtti
Hsther
Goethe
Western Newspaper Union
Pioneer Days in Chicago and a 1857 steam engine milestone
Chicago marked its early progress with a steam fire engine in 1857 as a population figure is cited. A promotional notice offers the Illinois Medicated Sheep Salt at four dollars per 100 pounds for 30 days. Menard Wool and Mohair Co operates in Menard, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Menard Wool & Mohair Co
Menard
Texas
Citation by publication in Allen v McLane suit in Kimble County
Public notice commands the Sheriff to publish weekly for four weeks in a Kimble County newspaper. It summons Wm McLane and others, including unknown heirs, to answer a trespass to title suit filed May 10 1926 in the 33rd Judicial District Court in Junction. Plaintiff seeks title possession and removal of clouds on his claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Allen
Wm McLane
33Rd Judicial District
Kimble County
Texas
W. J. McLane
Wm McLane Jr
Duncan McLane
John McLane
District Court
33Rd Judicial District of
Junction
A. D
Duncan MeLane
John MeLane
Wm MeLane
W. J. MeLane
Asa G. Farmer
Kimble
State of
Purification Tablets Promised to Restore Health
Physicians tout Perfect Purification of the System as Nature's health base. Rid chronic ailments by a thorough Calotabs course, taken once or twice weekly for several weeks. Calotabs are marketed as the greatest system purifier. Family package with directions available for 35 cents at any drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Quicksilver Doctor of Piracy and Medicine
The feature recalls Dr Thomas Dever a pirate turned physician famed for sacking Guayaquil and looting Acapulco while later penning The Ancient Physician's Legacy. It notes his bold privateering, discovery of Alexander Selkirk, invention of Dover's powders and his nickname the Quicksilver Doctor. The piece also cites a San Saba Newsagnostic aside on home buying against mail order houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dever
Caius College
Cambridge
England
Bristol
Woodes Rogers
South Seas
Doctor Dover
Cape Horn
Juan Fernandez
Dover
Alexander Selkirk
Robinson Crusoe
Rogers
Guayaquil
Acapulco
London
Unie
Uncle Sam
America
San Saba News
Hawkins Hat Shop Offers Colored Straw and Suede Hats
A local listing announces straw braid hats in white pink tan and color varieties along with feather-weight suede sport hats in all colors. Shop name Hawkins Hat Shop featured with a 5-2tc contact line indicating availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkins
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Leonard A. Barrett
L. R. Hodges
Dutriet
Lee Mason & Son
Kerrville, Texas
Chrysler and
NASH
RCA
Mason
Charles L. Mason
Oy Q
ELMO_SCOTT_ WATSON
Dever
A.S.G
Arthur Simon’s Grocery
Arthur Simon
Old Allen Produce Stand
Heyman
Roosevelt
Phillip Luthringer
Schreiner-Hodges Co. General Merchandise
Schreiner-Hodges Co
Junction, Texas
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