Cherokee Junior College Reports Strong Year and Election of Nixon
The Cherokee Junior College presents a successful 1918 1919 year despite war conditions and small enrollment. Trustees re elect Bro Nixon as president for 1919 1920 noting his steady leadership and no self interest. A debt liquidation drive shows remarkable progress with a July goal of full repayment. The college urges early reservations for fall and promises a faculty rivaling universities and affiliation with Southwestern University and Southern Methodist University. Signed by Pennyhacker Behrns and Gay.
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Cherokee Junior College
Bro. Chus. Nixon
Bro. Nixon
Cherokee Junior Colleg
Southwestern University
Southern Methodist University
Jas
W. Pennyhacker
CG. L. Behrns
D. A. Gay
Adler-i-ka claimed to cure bowel trouble and constipation
An advertisement from A. H. Bruhl, a Druggist, promotes Adler-i-ka as a cure for incurable bowel problems, claiming it cleanses the entire alimentary canal and prevents appendicitis. It cites a testimonial from J. H. Underwood of Ma rion Alabama praising its effects.
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J. H. Underwood
Maarjon
Ala
A. H. Bruhl
Fields of the Commonplace Poem by Gy Frnest Lee Thompson
A reflective poem urging patient labor and faith amid everyday toil. It frames discontent as acid corroding joy and affirms perseverance toward a divine crown while appreciating present duties and trust in God’s plan.
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Lee Thompson
False Aspirin Sold as Talcum Powder Warned
A 1910s notice warns that talcum powder labeled aspirin is counterfeit. It explains genuine Bayer aspirin tablets carry the Bayer mark and packaging with directions, dosage, and the chemical basis as monoacetyl salicylic acid. The alert urges consumers to insist on authentic Bayer aspirin in original packaging.
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Brookly Mane
Bayer
Local Editor Praises Subscriber Support and Civic Values
A Marble Falls Messenger note thanks a rare Lady for a year’s subscription and pledges to pursue clean local news, morality, and enterprise. The editor says money funds the paper but faithfulness to community ideals motivates continued effort and service to readers.
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Marble Falls
Ivo
Tor Jinore Mian
New Texas Law Aims to Curb Auto Theft
A June enactment in Texas targets auto theft by penalizing defaced engine numbers and illegal resale of used cars. The act requires clear vehicle identification, imposes fines up to 2000 dollars, and mandates dealer and repair shop record keeping to trace ownership and sales.
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Corn Products Refining CO
P.O
New York City
Texas
United States
Highway Commission
Llano County Bond Issue Urges Voters Toward Roads
A local message to Llano County voters argues that a bond issue is the best path to funding new roads. The note attacks opponents as misinformed, urges residents to inform themselves, and claims business leaders support the plan to build improved highways with future tax funds.
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Liano County
Llano
Kidney Remedy Claims Spark Pharmacy Scandal
Fragmentary text recounts a claim about a kidney remedy and a pharmacist Warren Milburn Co and Dr Rodney Pille tied to a medicine allegedly aiding rheumatic pain. It notes warning of serious kidney danger and a figure of a pharmacist behind the remedy. The passage references a Mr. Togas Rodney Pille and a shop in an old era.
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Rodney Pille
Posten Milburn Co
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