Near Seless Age Prompts Auto Risk and Policy Debate
The Record and Chronicle notes rising draft horse use counters a supposed near cessation of equines. It cites Chicago Boston Minneapolis St Louis changes. It laments Cuero street tragedy spurring costly ordinances and urges Denton to curb reckless drivers. It also critiques U S policy toward Mexico under Taft and Wilson, urging firmer action to protect citizens and property.
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Ferm and Fireside
Chicago
Boston
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Cuero
Exchange Department
The
Houston Post
Denton
Record and Chronicle
North Texas
Mexico
United States
William Howard Taft
Taft
Wilson
Austin Statesman
Texas Convicts Cost State Money Despite Earnings
The Wichita Falls Times notes Texas prisoners cost the state $200 per convict annually while Minnesota reports a net profit of 250 per year. The piece argues able bodied inmates should cover their own food and clothing and questions why Texas overhead remains high.
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Wichita Falls
Texas
Minnesota
Texas Penitentiaries
Times
No, The Big Boy and the Little Boy In Dispute
A Mexico United States tension is described with rhetoric about restraint and inevitable escalation as the larger nation faces a provocation from its neighbour. The piece frames the dilemma as a need for decisive action after prolonged annoyance.
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Mexico
United States
Rewriting Nell’s Talk for a Smoother Image
Nell seeks to reform her speech and manners after realizing slang harms her chances with a refined suitor. She plans to drop rough guff, adopt river of eloquence, and present a flossy, ladylike persona to impress the right man.
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Nell
George Ade
Women and Girls Grow Dizzy Without Relief
Many women suffer fainting spells backache and weakness and find relief with Electric Bitters. Mrs Laura Gaines of Avoca Louisiana credits doctors with giving up on her until she used the remedy and reports strong improvement. Available 50 cents and 1.00 at druggists or by mail from H E Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia or St. Louis.
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Laura Gaines
Avoca
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
How To Make Buttons Stay On In The Wash
An Iowa woman in the Woman's Home Companion explains a method to prevent buttons from tearing underwear during washing. She buttons garments securely, turns them wrong side out, and tells the laundress not to turn them. The method keeps buttons in place and preserves ease of cleaning. Palmer's features Halloween novelties.
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Woman's Home Companion
Iowa
Underwood tariff law shifts rates to cut cost of living
The Underwood tariff, signed by President Wilson, lowers average import duties from about 37 percent to 27 percent and adds a new income tax. It creates a free list for meat, fish, food products, lumber, ore, and more, while projecting substantial annual revenues and detailing tax brackets and collection rules.
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Jacob Nathan
Wilson
Simmons
Congress
Senator Simmons
United States
McKinley
Cardell Hull
Tennessee
Collector of Internal Revenue
Hull
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue
Harmony Hair Beautifier and Shampoo Ad Pitch
An advertisement promotes Harmony Hair Beautifier to improve hair softness shine and manageability and Harmony Shampoo for dandruff free cleansing. The two products come in ornamental bottles with sprinkler tops and are sold at The Rexall Store for 1.00 and 0.50 respectively with a money back guarantee.
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Harmony
Rexall
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Harmony Lab
W A Martin Dies At Oak Grove At 73
W A Martin longtime Oak Grove resident died at his home Friday morning aged 73 from tuberculosis. Survived by his wife and eight children, four deceased. Funeral at Oak Grove Methodist Church Saturday with Rev Tincher of Aubrey officiating and interment in Oak Grove cemetery.
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W. A. Martin
Oak Grove
Oak Grove Methodist Church
Tincher
Aubrey
Helping Unfortunate Women In Dallas Visitation Plans
Dallas churches organize a visitation to aid women seeking shelter and a better life. A committee led by Farley invites women to accept housing and support, noting several are already willing to leave precarious circumstances.
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Dallas
Farley
Dr King’s New Discovery Credited by Mason Family
A Mason Michigan resident touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the best cough and cold medicine, claiming two 50cc bottles cured pneumonia. The ad urges prompt use to stop sickness spread and notes the product is sold by all doctors and druggists at prices from 50c to 1.00 by H E Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia.
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Dr. King
S. A. Stid
Mason, Mich
Americans weigh next steps as flight rumors rise
In Mexico City on October 31 Americans and foreigners discuss possible moves amid widespread misgivings. Portable belongings are being packed by many as the situation intensifies and the question of next American steps dominates discussions.
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Mexico City
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Relief From Catarrh
An ad proclaims instant relief for clogged nostrils and headaches from colds or catarrh. It claims Ely's Cream Balm clears nasal passages, stops discharges, eases throat irritation, and promises disappearance of symptoms by morning. A small bottle is sold at local stores.
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Ely
Ady
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Underwood
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Ryan Go
U.S
National Editors TO
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National Editorial Association
Houston
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Percy Tyrrell
Cobb
Childs
Queen
Taylor Hardware Company
Collins Feed &Fuel Yard
N. Locust
J. A. Collins
Mar
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Duggan Abstract Company
South Locust Street
Exchange National Bank
Raw
MR. E. H. Jones
Alabama Minstrels
America
Watts and
Edwards
France
Eton
Geo. B. Hunter
High Henry Hunt
Willie Edwards
Garfield McGee
Alabama
Curtis McFarland
Mobile
A. J. McFarland
Trixie Johnson
Brown
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