Polly's Pointers and Mills of Yesteryear excerpt
Polly's Pointers offers household hints from readers including pepper repellent for dogs and balloon deterrents, plus tips on potato mashers and greeting cards. Mills of Yesteryear by A T Jackson notes 30 Texas mills near Dallas, from 1844 wind and water driven to preserved San Jose Mission mill with historical photos.
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Yesteryear
A.T. Jackson
Texas Western Press
el Paso
Dallas
Vicinity
Texas
San Jose Mission
San Antonio
A 100-Year-Old Man Credits Conscience Over Habits
MIND OVER MATTER SKIPTON Md. AP George William Flaharty, born in 1871, says he has lived a century without smoking or drinking due to a clear conscience. He believes young people would improve if they followed their inner guidance and listened to their minds.
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Skipton, Md
George William Flaharty
Flaharty
Spiritual healer Sister Sophia offers in person readings
A religious services ad from Mona Hans Texas promotes Sister Sophia a spiritual healer who claims to heal by touch and divine power. She states she can call people by name without questions and promises solutions for sickness troubles or relationship issues. Located 1.5 miles south on Ft Stockton highway look for her sign in front of a house open seven days a week with free lucky charm and holy water.
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Sister Sophia
Monahans
Tex
Ft. Stockton Highway
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Karen
Barbara
Mom
Pop
Naomi
Cindy
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
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Turkey
Frances Castillo
Safeway
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Roddy Harrison
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