Tribute to Leola Keeney a beloved daughter and mother
A heartfelt obituary for Leola Keeney born August 21 1901 who died February 7 1925 at age 23 years 6 days. The piece honors her religious devotion to the Methodist church and Chap pel community, notes she left a three week old baby and a three year old child, and laments the loss with prayers for her family. Her uncle W J Millican of Bend Texas adds a closing benediction.
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Leola
L. Keeney
Alex Me
Jesus
Methodist Church
Gray
W. J. Millican
Bend
Texas
Many Suffer Appendicitis Hidden In Plain Sight
Advertisement notes many stomach troubles are chronic appendicitis and promotes Adlerika a bowel remedy. It claims Adlerika works on upper and lower bowels relieves gas and poisons and flushes matter unseen in the system. Simmons Drug Store. i 12-7
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Simmons Drug Store
Everybody Buys Automobiles
Families of modest means are buying cars in record numbers via Ford Motor Company's Weekly Purchase Plan. Launched just under two years ago, the program lets buyers make weekly payments into a bank account until they can take delivery. Enrollments now exceed 700 daily nationwide, with over 110000 on the plan and more than 165000 cars delivered, supporting the aim to curb extravagance while enabling family car ownership.
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Ford Motor Company
Open Road Defense Contest Seeks Answers to Five I Accusations
The Open Road magazine offers $250 in prizes for the best responses to five I accusations ignorance immorality indifference irreverence irresponsibility aimed at today’s youth. The monthly Boston publication invites subscriptions at 2.50 yearly four dollars for two years and a six month trial for one dollar with mail-in order options.
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Open Road
Boylston Street
Boston
Mass
All Out of Sorts Aids for Kidney Pain Claims
A local ad style item touts Dean's Pills as a stimulant diuretic to help weary kidneys, stating benefits for backache headaches dizziness and swelling. Mrs J E Lindsey of Goldthwaite Texas testifies to relief, price 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co.
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Dean
J. E. Lindsey
Goldthwaite
Texas
Foster-Milburn Co
Mars
Buffalo
Motherhood The Great est Profession
A thoughtful piece extols motherhood as the highest profession. It follows a poor mother with five children shopping modestly, praising her sacrifices, faith, and the lasting impact on future generations, arguing wealth and fame pale beside maternal care. The author frames motherhood as an immortal, rewarding vocation.
A. and M Advises Poison Mash for Cut Worms
College Station Texas March. With spring growth cut worms threaten crops though the dry season lessens severity. Entomologist advises poison mash: mix 25 pounds bran 1 pound Paris green or White arsenic 6 lemons juice and rind, 2 quarts cane molasses, enough water to bind. Apply along rows late in the afternoon. Use a cotton planter with shoe removed for large areas.
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College Station
Texas
Closing Notice From San Saba Grocers
We the undersigned grocery stores of San Saba Texas agree to close our Stores at 6 30 oclock p m beginning April 1st and continuing until September 1925 J W McConnell Sons Morris Grocery Co J W Carroll W R Harris W T Thorp B R Russell is making substantial improvements at his home including new roof and papering decorating and other improvements
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San Saba
Texas
J. W. McConnell & Sons
Morris Grocery Co
J. W. Carroll
W. RB. Harris
W. T. Thorp
B. R. Russell
Town
Swat the Dog Dear Mr Editor Letter to Editor
A reader denounces dogs as worthless nuisances and cites losses from sheep killed by dogs. The missive references Mr Kelly Adams reporting $100 in sheep losses and additional depredations, with a reference to John Wilton as another example.
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Kelly Adams
John Wilton
Farmers urge action against damaging dogs in Richland Springs
Marion M. Terry of Richland Springs, Texas laments losses from roaming dogs, reporting cattle, sheep, turkeys, and goats killed by dogs. He notes $350 in a single sheep loss and accuses owners of avoiding responsibility, urging citizens to swat the dogs at first chance.
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Frank Gray
Marion M. Terry
Richland Springs
Texas
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Fdr
Haven
J. T. McConnell
Maynard Sellman
Parksville
Maryland
Dick Sellman
Mountain Vale
Lieut
Douglas B. Smith
Fort Sam Houston
Mr. F
Mrs. W. A. Smith
W.M. Perry, Jr
Fort Worth
Lora Hana Carr
State House
Onc
Ween
Rodeo
Morris-Mosley Co
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