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Farmer Countesses explains he will not take summer boarders this year due to city folk spending money and not eating hearty enough in winter, after noting he has visited town several times.
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
6
Freckle cream made from lemons and orchard white
A vintage beauty ad suggests squeezing two lemons into three ounces of orchard white to create a cheap freckle and tan lotion. It promises gradual fading of freckles and blemishes with daily use and notes the mix is harmless and non-irritating.
Senator Sorghum on Music at Political Gathering
Senator Sorghum comments on music at a political gathering saying brass bands offer calming influence and cannot be heckled, noting the enduring appeal of music in public events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Sorghum
Vacher Balm Promises Quick Relief for Minor Ailments
An advertisement touts Vacher Balm as a harmless cooling remedy for nasal catarrh sunburn itching or soreness. It urges keeping a tube handy and offers a mail order option from E W Vacher Inc New Orleans and seeks agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Vacher, Inc
New Orleans
Adv
Bowdoin President Quips About Professors
Bowdoin President K C M Sills remarks that college professors can be malicious. A luncheon conversation features two professors discussing a novel by Erudice of Yaleyard and the publishing cost of thirty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. M. Sills
Bowdoin
Erudice
Yaleyard
Bayer Aspirin Ad Claims Safety and Uses Across Pain Types
An old advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin as genuine and safe for millions of users and prescribed by doctors for over twenty years. It urges buying unopened Bayer packages with directions for headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain and notes small 12 tablet tins cost a few cents and larger packages are sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
Star Sorrow Sparks Divorce Wish Amid Kind Husband
A movie star sobbed over wanting a divorce yet admits no grounds as her husband remains loving. Friends asked what is wrong and she said she cannot spark a break due to his kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dearie
Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills Advertises Potcing Tonic
An ad touts Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills as a tonic with vegetable ingredients. It claims to benefit purse health by stimulation rather than irritation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Detective's plan to advance case by hunting it down
The detective replies that follow up will be by actively pursuing leads. The exchange frames the method as aggressive, literal pursuit of the case.
Spendthrift and Miser Clash in Witty Quip
A quip contrasts characters: a spendthrift who tires of excess with a miser who remains perpetually frugal. The line underscores differing attitudes toward money and restraint.
Hearne Builds New School Nearing Completion at $80,000
Texas reports show Hearne's $80,000 school project nearing completion. Other items note Victoria County census for 2008 down by 139, new bank charters to Guaranty State Bank Weslaco and Leeray Guaranty State Bank Luling, and assorted railroad and agricultural developments across the state. The boll weevil outbreak challenges cotton, while infrastructure plans include an interurban line and Ringland road financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Banking Board
Guaranty State Bank
Weslaco
Hidalgo County
Leeray Guaranty State Bank
Leeray
Stephens County
Houston, Bay Shore and
Texas City Traction Company
Texas City
Houston
Ed Kennedy
Chicago
Tennessee Governor Calls August Ninth Suffrage Session
Governor Roberts of Tennessee confirms a special session of the legislature to convene August 9 to act on the federal suffrage amendment. The telegram to the National Woman's Party states the subject will be included in the official call and thanks the recipient for the suffrage support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Tennessee
National Woman's Party
Capitol
Nashville
Woman's Party
Turks Agree to Give Up Much
Paris reports the Turkish delegation’s reply to the allied treaty reduces Turkish war responsibility and recognizes new states including Poland, Jugoslavia, and Czecho-Slovakia. It admits Armenian and Hedjaz independence, Spain protectorates over Tunisia and Morocco, and renounces Libya Islands and several Aegean isles. It confirms Britain’s Suez and Sudan rights and British annexation of Cyrus, while relinquishing rights to Imbros, Tenedos, Lemos, Samothrace, Chios, Samos, and Mikaria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Poland
Jugoslavia
Czecho-Slovakia
Armenia
Hedjaz
France
Tunisia
Morocco
Libya
Aegean Sea
Syria
Mesopotamia
Palestine
Egypt
Great Britain
Suez Canal
Sudan
Cyrus
Imbros
Tenedos
Lemos
Samothrace
Chios
Samos
Mikaria
Four Negroes Killed in Wharton County Texas
Two men were shot to death Tuesday near Damon Mound and two others were hanged Monday night by unknown assailants after Deputy Sheriff C McCormick was killed the previous Saturday. Washington Giles and his brother, accused gunman, were killed when surrounded by a Damon Mound posse after they refused to surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wharton
Tex
Damon Mound
C. McCormick
Washington Giles
McCormick
Reed Denied Seat at Democratic National Convention
The credentials committee ratified seating Palmer delegates from Georgia and denied Senator James A. Reed a seat as a Missouri fifth district delegate. Palmer Georgia delegates were seated 12 to 4, Reed’s claim rejected 37 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
National Committee
Georgia
Sena
James A. Reed
Missouri
Reed
Precocious Child Breaks Office Dullness With Quip
A two year old visitor amused a doctor's office crowd while her mother waited. She bantered on all topics and, gazing at the gray sky, exclaimed that the smoke was the limit, prompting lighthearted remarks from staff.
Modern St Anthony and the myth of temptation
A reflection on St Anthony as the saint immune to temptations of women. The text contrasts popular notion of a "modern St Anthony" with a man who purportedly does not care for women, implying irony about such claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony
Acids and Their Harsh Uses
The excerpt explains nitric acid used in making explosives burns skin severely and is used by surgeons to destroy growths. Hydrocyanic or prussic acid is cited as among the deadliest poisons. Formic acid occurs in some insects and is eaten by certain tribes. Malic and other edible fruit acids are among the weaker acids.
Health Crusaders Urged On By President And Texas Leaders
President Wilson writes to 419000 Texas enrollees and 6000000 national health crusaders urging ongoing effort to improve child health. National conference of mothers and PTA endorses crusade. Texas Public Health Association directs state program. In 1919 Texas saw 419000 school children participate in health tournaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Wilson
Texas
Texas Public Health Association
District of Columbia
United States
National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations
Madison
Wis
Modern Health Crusade
State Crusade Executive
Lone Star State
Trustees Obligated to Raise Teachers' Salaries
Austin officials urge school trustees to use a new 4 million dollar appropriation to boost teacher pay. Annie Webb Blanton says districts must raise minimum salaries and rural schools may lose rural aid if they do not increase teachers’ salaries as required. The funds came at the government’s request to address wage needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Annie Webb Blanton
Miss Blanton
Miss Blan
Democratic Chairman Attacks Republican Platform
San Francisco Senator Robinson of Arkansas, permanent chairman of the Democratic National Convention, assailed the Republican platform in his Tuesday speech. He attacked the Chicago platform, exposed large sums in pre convention contests, and criticized Republican senators who opposed ratification of the peace treaty with the League of Nations covenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Robinson
Arkansas
Chicago
Chicago transit fares rise with milk price hike
In Chicago Illinois surface car fares increased from six to eight cents. Telephone calls on a measured rate basis rose from five to six cents, and milk climbed a cent to a quarter per pint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Additional Road Grant for Highway No 3 in Gonzales
State highway department reports an extra $26,000 has been granted to complete Highway No 3 through Gonzales County Texas. The funds advance the project toward its finish, signaling continued state support for the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzales
Texas
State Highway Department
Belgium Fights Strikes with Civilian Unions
Brussels reports major Belgian cities forming civilian unions to oppose political strikes and ensure public services continue during unrest, following France and Switzerland in this effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Brussels
France
Switzerland
Brazilian Official Dead
Rio de Janeiro dispatch reports Delfin Morecia vice president of Brazil dead in Buenos Aires details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Delfin Morecia
Brazil
Rio Janeiro
la Nacion
Three Die After Airplane Crash at Marine Flying Field
A plane carrying two men and a 10-year-old boy struck a high voltage wire near the Marine Flying Field in San Francisco and burst into flames, killing all aboard and burning the bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Marine Flying Field
Tennessee Legislature to Meet on August 9
Nashville officials said the Tennessee legislature will assemble August 9 to consider the federal suffrage amendment. The capitol statement announced the session date and purpose amidst ongoing national debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
Capitol
Planned Farmers Warehouse At Anahuac Texas
A farmers warehouse to be built at Anahuac is being talked up and is meeting farmer approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anahuac
Texas
Demand for Oil Could Not Be Met Says U S Geologist
George Otis Smith of the United States Geological Survey warns that gasoline use must be restricted as demand outstrips supply. He notes industry and autos vie for fuel, US reserves are limited, and by products and oil shales offer substitutes, urging planning to reduce home use and secure foreign supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Otis Smith
United States Geological Survey
Geological Survey
Smith
United States
Survey
Atlantic
First New Wheat and Oats Sold in McKinney
In McKinney Texas the first new wheat sold for 2.40 dollars per bushel and the first new oats brought 80 cents per bushel. Local forecasts indicate a reasonably light grain yield in the county this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinney
Tex
War on Rats Kills 5000 in Jourdanton Campaign
The first week of a war on rats in Jourdanton Texas has killed 5,000 rats. Poison is being used and the campaign will continue for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jourdanton
Tex
Cannot Praise this Remedy too Highly Cannot Praise this Remedy too Highly
Mrs. Charlie Taylor from Dillon South Carolina shares a two year struggle with catarrh and stomach woes. After doctors gave up PE-RU-NA restored her health increasing weight from 100 to 150 pounds. She urges others to use this time tested medicine for coughs colds stomach issues rheumatism and to boost blood purity and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Taylor
Dillon
S. C
Peru-Na
Peru
Comparative Taste Exchange Mentions Bitter Trial
A brief Simpson dialogue features a request for a sample of a substance with a warning that trying a bit will reveal its bitter nature. The exchange frames curiosity and caution in tasting.
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New York
C. L. Baker
American Smelting and Refining Company
Villistas
Juarez
Texas News
Hearne
Victoria County
Texas Hardware Jobbers’ Association
Waco
Austin County
Texas Honey Producers’ Association
College Station
Jefferson County
Texas Department of Agriculture
Railroad Commission
Port Bolivar Iron Ore Railway Company
Federal Reserve Board
District Eleven
First State
Bay City
Farmers State Bank
Clarendon
Copperas Cove
Citizens State
Luling
Lipscomb Bank & Trust Company
the Railroad Commission
Eastland, Wichita Falls and Gulf Coast Railway Company
Eastland
Mangum
Eastland County
Wayland
Ringland
John Ringland
Ringland Brothers
Rural Land Owners’ Association
Gulf Coast District
Corpus Christi
Roy Miller
San Antonio
Texas Railroad Commission
Health Crusaders
U. S. Geological Survey
James P. Hornaday
Gnnaiem Oy
Holland
Behrens Drag Co
Peterson
Buffalo
Ali Southcott
Medina
Peterson Ointment Co., Inc
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Harold Lac
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