Dilworth Texas Whispers and Local Happenings
A labored, numbered chronicle from Dilworth Texas dated December 14 reports visitors from Galveston and Slayden, cattle shipments to St Louis, promised bridge over a slough to Prairiesville, new cottages, and assorted town gossip including a supposed wild animal sighting near Peach Creek bottom. It notes probate business, local improvements, and a December social at Turner Hall with Joe Volino’s string band.
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Dilworth
Texas
Geo. Swift
Galveston
J. ©. Stulting
St Louis
J. M. Kobernot
N. F. Miller
Waelder
Prairiesville
J. D. Curry
Peach Creek
S. E. Cunningham
Frank Bartsch
John Gallia
Gorngales
J. K. Mooney
Slayden
the Luddies
Turner Hall
Joe Volino
Nightwing Strikes Stanael Residence During Thunder
A fierce thunderstorm caused a lightning strike at Joseph Stanael's home. The belt down the flue damaged the stove, tore through the floor, splintered boards, and threw dirt and debris across the room. Furniture overturned. Mrs Stanael and children were inside but unharmed. Habitatville Herald reports the family escaped serious injury.
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Joseph Stanael
Nome
Habetsville
United States Moves to Avert War In South America
Washington reports that Chile and Costa Rica are seeking ships and a treaty path from the U. S. amid tensions with Argentina. The United States offers good offices to Chile and Argentina to prevent war and to secure political arrangements in the region.
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Washington, D. C
Chile
United States
Costa Rica
Jeruse'em Time of Christ Referenced by Houston Post
A brief note urges readers desiring to “go away back” to visit the Midway to see Jeruse'em as it appeared in Christ’s era, attributed to the Houston Post.
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Jeruse’em
Christ
Houston Post
Mexican Syrup for Coughs and Cold Advertised
An old remedy claims to cure coughs and colds best when first infected. Mexican Syrup for coughs and cons pon is advertised as a pleasant and sure remedy for sore throat bronchial soreness and coughing spells. It is promoted as a true ring tonic selling for 25 cents with advice to keep a bottle in the medicine chest.
Mothers Wore Syrup Promises Worm Relief
The article promotes Mothers Wore Syrup as a harmless remedy to rid children of pin worms stomach worms and tape worms. It claims health improvement after worms are expelled and notes a price of 26 cents.
Mexican Root Pills Take Health Market by Storm
Advertises Mexican Root Pills as a cheap vegetable remedy for cleansing and restoring liver and bowel function. Claims improved health with daily use and alludes to Beents as the price per box.
The Best Time to Cure Pain Quick Relief
A humorous ad copy promotes oooh's Quick Relief as the best time to cure pain when first noticed. It claims to ease excersal internal pain and cramps at a price of 2 cents, encouraging readers to keep a bottle in the house.
Gooch's Sarsaparilla Health Benefit Claim
The advertisement claims Gooch's Sarsaparilla makes blood healthier and nerves stronger with testimonials on its wrapper. It emphasizes overall body strength and vitality as the product’s purported result.
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Gooch
Reid
Piteine Cures Piles and Fever Relief
An advertised remedy promises to cure piles and fever with a refund if it fails. The product claims antiague effects for chills and fever and is pitched as a guaranteed health aid.
Secretaries calm stance on Schley verdict noted
Secretary Long remained serene in recent days and signaled he would release the Schley verdict without comment. His calm may have been unsettled by remarks from George Dewey, who voiced his views on the matter.
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Long
Galveston Triburne
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Aimiabe
A A. Sindermann
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Nicholman
Maulten
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Possomtrot
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Pr rTb
Ae Sk
Emilie Bauer
Mypointed
Juegglis L. Rebmet Snd
Geo. Bauer
Afigter -Bauer
Eechenborg
J. &. Blohm
J. Merrem
Philip Welhausen
John Boyle
P. D. Smith
J. B. Lander
Howeton Chronicle
Garl
Crinein
Geo. Dewey
Roon
Ca. Or
Eschenburg & Bloom
General Merchandise
Avery
King of
STAR
Thoelke
Proprietor
Flbre
Afl
Min St
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Schultze
Robt
Seydler
E. Ruhmann & Brother
Bismarck
J. H. Hgebne
Overs Broa
Shramin
Hest
Emler
Feat
Leckmaenn & Korat
Studebaker
Co. L. Williams
Severa
Fungs
F. Severa
Cedar Rapids
Owa
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