Mission Work in Mexico Sustains Amid War Turmoil
The Presbyterian of the South reports continued mission activity in Nuevo Leon Tamaulipas and Texas border towns. Missionaries stay posted in Mercedes San Benito Brownsville Laredo and Matamoros, aiding churches, schools and relief efforts as war hardship grows. Local aid includes selling Graybill Memorial corn to feed starving communities while calls for a broader organized response gain momentum.
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Mexico
Jimne
Nuevo Leon
Tamaulipas
Texas
Rio Grande
Mrs. Shelby
Mercedes
Morrow
San Benito
Shelby
H. I. Ross
Brownsville
Miss Lee
Laredo
Graybill
Matamoros
H. L. Ross
R. C. Morrow
Rio Grande Valley
United States
Europe
Graybill Memorial
Sage and Sulphur Darkens Gray Hair
A vintage remedy touts Sage Tea and Sulphur to restore dark color and luster to gray hair. The ad claims Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound darkens evenly, reduces dandruff and itching, and reconditions hair by morning. Named products, pricing, and usage steps are included.
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Wyeth
Recipe for gray hair remedy advertisement item
A short advertisement describes a home mixture of glycerine and other ingredients to darken gray hair and treat falling hair and dandruff. It promises to darken streaks, soften hair without coloring the scalp, and not rub off or feel sticky. Directions are included in each Barboeid box.
Tiz foot relief claim from old advertisement text
An old ad touts TIZ foot powder claiming to relieve tired sore feet. It promises freedom from burning swelling pain and odor, saying it draws out poisonous exudations and prevents bunions. A 25 cent box is sold at drug or department stores for quick relief.
California Syrup of Figs Promises Quick Bowels
An old fashioned mothers remedy claims to ease feverish, cross children by cleansing the bowels with a fruit laxative. It asserts quick relief for sour bile and fermenting food, feeding a well, playful child within hours and recommends a 50 cent bottle with directions for all ages.
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California
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the Presbyterian OF the South
Bany
Greenvile
Jersey
Wakefield
Charleston
Express
Bermuda
Big Boston
Piedmont Plant Co. & Ga
Greenville, S
Nancy Hall
Porto Hien
Fonticello
S.H. Hawes & CO
Richmond
Virginia
THE
Lexington
LN Richmond
New York
Washington
Cincinnati
Detroit
Pittsburg
Indianapolis
Birmingham-Chattanooga
St. Charles Street
Sta
Canal Street
Collece
Mampden-sianey College
Hampden-Sidney
H. T. Graham
Williamsburg Female Institute
Norfolk Presbytery
Co. A. Sydnor
Williamsburg
South
James Allan & Co, Watchmakers
Charleston, 8
King Street
Peliabie Greensboro Nurseries
John A. Young & Sons
Greensboro
Jangosge
Mise Arbaugh
Macon
Georgia
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