Remarkable Tanlac Testimony From Rochester Man
James J. Beasley, chief record keeper for Rochester Water Works, testifies Tanlac eased his ten year struggle with dyspepsia. He describes past sour stomach, bloating, nausea, heart flutter, nerves on edge, and low energy, noting complete relief and a heartfelt endorsement. Tanlac sold by leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Beasley
Elmhort Avenue
Rochester
New York
Beasley
Department of Water Works
City of Rochester
Tanlac
Road building aid totals 1 559 553 for Texas counties
State highway commission awarded 1 559 553 to multiple Texas counties for road projects funded from reverted funds. Grants include 100 000 to Bexar and 100 000 to Dallas, with numerous allocations across Bell Wise Hill Collin Hidalgo Polk Shelby Houston Tom Green Wharton McLennan Comal Bexar Dallas Comanche Wheeler Wichita Palo Pinto Nacogdoches and others for highways 2 5 6 7 8 10 12 20 21 22 31 and related bridges and designations.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
State Highway Commission
Bexar County
Dallas County
Bell County
Red River County
Hill County
Brandon
Hillsboro
Collin County
Dallas Branch
Wylie
Layon
Capeville
Farmersville
Blueridge
Hidalgo County
San Antonio
Brownsville
Nueces County
Bishop District
Polk County
Livingston
Cleveland
Shelby County
Houston County
Tom Green County
Lone Wolf
Wharton
Richmond
East Bernard River
County Line
Jackson County
McLennan County
Elm Mott
Iraga Waco
Lorena
McGregor
Comal County
Medina County
Dallas
Comanche County
Wheeler County
Red River
Knox and
Foard County
Wichita County
Palo Pinto County
Strawn Creek
Nacogdoches County
Kerosene Fueled Auto Engine Gives Better Mileage
A delivery car tested a dual carburetor system using kerosene with a gasoline auxiliary tank. The method allows starting with gasoline, warming, then switching to kerosene, achieving about half fuel cost savings and improved mileage. No major difficulties reported beyond a slight rise in idle speed and minor engine skipping under heavy load. Modern carburetors suit kerosene well, per G A Luers Popular Mechanics Magazine.
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G. A. Luers
Popular Mechanics Magazine
How Calotabs Claim to Boost Immunity Against Cold Flu
Doctors advocate Calotabs to activate the liver as the first step in treating colds and influenza. One Calotab at bedtime purges the system with no salts or nausea, promising morning relief and renewed appetite. Druggists sell sealed packs for thirty five cents with a money back guarantee.
Groundhog Habit Hopes For Spring Six Weeks Early
A quirky belief notes groundhogs predict early spring, with observers marking the six week window before the season arrives. The habit reflects regional lore and seasonal anticipation among communities.
Women readers urged to learn kidney trouble signs
An advertisement claims many women suffer kidney and bladder issues without realizing it. It promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as restoring kidney health and offers a sample bottle for ten cents from Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York. It asserts the product supports liver and bladder health and ends with a stray employer remark about a man's services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kulmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Cuticura Skin Remedy Promises Quick Beauty Boost
An advertisement extols Cuticura Ointment for facial care and Cuticura Soap for washing, claiming improved complexions and relief for dandruff itching and rough hands with routine use morning and night.
Tennesse Mugwump Quips On Gender Roles
A clipped exchange features a character refusing to conform and teasing dialogue about differences among women. The back and forth highlights social stereotypes and a playful challenge to norms.
Mrs. George M. Pullman Dies in Pasadena at 82
Mrs. George M. Pullman widow of the Pullman car inventor died in Pasadena after a brief illness. She was 82 years old. Her son-in-law and daughter, the former Governor and Mrs. Frank O. Lowden of Illinois, were with her at death.
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Pasadena
Cal
George M. Pullman
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Oil Well Brings In Second Producer In Mexia Field
Mexia Texas the oil field got its second producer when the Blake Smith well was brought in 100 feet in the Woodbine sand and flowing at about 1000 barrels a day with heads every ten minutes.
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Mexia
Tex
Blake Smith
Woodbine
Lightning strikes oil tanks at Breckenridge well
In Breckenridge Texas a lightning strike Monday set flow tanks at the Lucky Walker oil well ablaze. Fire crews fought the blaze and contained the damage to the tanks and surrounding equipment.
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Breckenridge
Texas
Proper Cotter Pin Locking Avoids End Bends
After inserting the cotter pin avoid bending the ends flat against the bolt or rod. Spreading the ends slightly prevents slipping and eases later removal. Excessive bending can cause breakage and loss of lock, making the cotter pin ineffective as a lock.
Two Piece Jack Is Useful for Idle Cars
An illustration describes a two piece jack of round bar steel that lifts tires off the floor with one lever move. It suggests car owners storing or keeping vehicles out of service should avoid resting weight on tires for long periods.
Attention to rear springs in automotive suspensions
The article stresses regular lubrication of rear springs in cars with seat mounted springs. It notes oiling of center bearings in cantilever suspensions, with bearings on a steel shaft or a transverse frame tube, and mentions oil holes when no grease cup is provided.
Bell Finds Wire Troubles
Repair men will find the use of an old electric door cell very handy in locating short circuits, ground wires, open circuits, blown fuses, worn out sockets, broken wires and other difficulties. Bind the bell to a dry cell with tape or cord and wire in series. Secure a clip on the end of each wire and test by attaching to wiring system parts where trouble is suspected. If the bell rings the wire is in good condition.
Nation's Farmers Seek New Laws in Washington Meeting
Farmers' groups plan a joint Washington gathering on April 14 to push a program for President Harding and Congress. Topics include lower freight rates, tariff and revenue bills, wider credit, grain exchange regulation, and expansion of cooperatives. The American Farm Bureau Federation, National Farmers Union, and National Grange coordinate with several state and commodity groups.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
House Banking and Currency Committee
American Farm Bureau Federation
National Farmers Union
National Grange
Pennsylvania State Grange
The
Milk Producers Association
Grain and Livestock Men, Cotton Growers
Irrigated Land Totals in South Texas Counties Rise
Bureau of the Census reports 7 480 acres irrigated in Webb County Texas with potential expansion to about 32 000 acres after planned works. Zavalla County irrigation climbs over 60 percent to 1 636 acres with capacity to 5 933. Bexar County cultivates 12 933 acres and could reach 59 000 acres with completed works. Additional irrigation exists in Atascosa Bailey and La Salle counties.
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Washington
Webb County
Texas
Bureau of the Census
Zavalla
Bexar County
Atascosa County
Bailey County
la Salle County
Texas Railroads Show Losses in 1920 Reports
Austin reports reveal three Texas rail lines lost money in 1920 while three earned gains. Notable figures include Missouri Kansas Texas at a $7.11 million loss and Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio with $3.36 million profit. Houston and Texas Central posted $1.13 million profit with $10.16 million revenue. Houston East and West Texas earned $82,805 profit on $3.08 million revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
State Tax Commission
Texas
Texas and
New Orleans
International and Great Northern Railway
Missouri, Kansas
Galveston
Harrisburg
San Antonio
Houston and Texas Central Railway
Houston East and West Texas Railway
Sisters Drown in Huntsville Cotton Oil Mill Tank
Ada Leese Streeter fourteen and Elizabeth Streeter eleven daughters of Will Streeter of Huntsville drowned while swimming with playmates in the water tank of the Huntsville cotton oil mill on Monday.
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Huntsville
Texas
Ada Leese Streeter
Elizabeth Streeter
Will Streeter
State boxing bill passed by Pennsylvania House
Harrisburg Pennsylvania Thursday the Pennsylvania house of representatives passed a bill providing for a state boxing commission for regulation of boxing activity in the state and to oversee licensing bouts and officials.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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Winslow
Anglo-American Drug CO
Fulton St
Harold F. Ritchie & Co., Inc
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Toronto
Porto Rico
Nancy Hall
Triumph
Express
Emerald Parms
Meigs
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Kremola
Tennessee Mugwump
Pye Y .O
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Ceoocwile
Ernest Finelli
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