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Newspaper
Teague Chronicle
Location
Teague, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
2
The Chronicle announces the slate of candidates authorized to run in the upcoming Democratic primaries, listing the individuals approved to seek party nominations.
County Judge race features S W Robinson seeking re election against challenger B F Wilson in a local contest. Voters consider tenure and policy stances as campaigns unfold across county precincts.
A tiny bottle of Freezone coats corn or callus and stops pain after a few drops applied at a drug store. It claims to loosen and lift the corn or hard skin from the foot without pain, leaving no soreness.
A century and a quarter of legislative attempts to amend Pennsylvania's 1794 blue law fail to crack its rigidity. The act aimed to curb vice on Sundays, with penalties such as 25 dollars for certain infractions and a shilling and a half for others, effectively restricting activities from canal boats to selling goods on Sundays.
Farmers in Europe and America rely on Chilean nitrate fields for almost a century. A parched coastal strip holds millions of tons of nitrate of soda, crucial for crops and wartime industry. The text notes Ostwald’s warning about saltpeter export blocking ammunition and cites Germany’s prewar stock of 600,000 tons, predicting Chilean beds may exhaust this century as researchers seek atmospheric nitrogen solutions.
Immigration Commissioner Caminetti recalls a French waiter’s pride after American actions at Chateau Thierry. The anecdote contrasts French military genius with American glory, calling out lingering resentment in New York.
An isolated pay station sits at a camp on Richardson Lake in northern Maine, over 80 miles from Rumford. It links via Andover to the Maine Central system, with lines extending 18 miles to Rumford, and has saved hunter lives through emergencies over ten years. Europe Likes American Milk Expansion of condensed milk exports to Europe rose from 16 million pounds in 1914 to 58 million in 1918, with other dairy products also increasing, driven partly by war demand and potential postwar growth. A normal dairying rise depends on more feed crops.
A quotation frames a pilot’s fear of returning to earth where people wait with questions. The remark highlights concern about postflight scrutiny and the pressure of accountability after landing. No further context is provided.
Miss Bernice Bell and Miss Bertha Bell of Houston are visiting their aunt, Mrs. A. L. Burrow, during a short stay in the city.
Official statement of the Guaranty State Bank at Dome Texas as of June 30 1920 published in the Teague Chronicle July 16 1920. It shows assets liabilities capital and deposits including loans and discounts real estate cash and deposits and states directors and officers sworn before Notary D M Worthy with signatures J W Bond president S J Scott Jr cashier and others.
Misses Ruby and Mary Ray came home Tuesday from a two week visit with cousins Misses Ruth and Hazel Lee in Groesbeck. Ballard's Snow Liniment offers quick relief from insect bite swelling, with bottles priced 30c, 60c, and 1.20. Teague Drug Co. sells it. Teague-Mexia Mail and Transfer Service schedules Car leaves Teague at 5:00 pm daily except Sunday. passenger transfer costs 1.50. Also advertised are cash grocery prices at L. L. Peevy & Son's, corner 4th and Cedar. Mrs Katherine and Virginia Storey of Dallas visit their aunts Mesd. H. T. McCorkle and J. W. Adamson.
A compact ad set promotes Diamond Dyes with simple household usage notes. It also extols Rat-Snap rodent bait, claiming rapid control within weeks and listing packaging sizes 26c 50c and 1.00. It mentions retail distributors Palace Drug Co. Bennett Hardware Co. Teague D. M. Worthy Donie Texas and a testimonial verse by J Tucker R I about rats.
Corsicana Commercial Club run a Get Acquainted tour in Teague drawing about a hundred automobiles. A 15 piece band played lively music during the short stay. Miss Julia Haltom is spending the summer with her sister Mrs. Beryl Reece at Sub lime, Texas.
C Mitchell Branch, Funeral Director and Embalmer in Teague Texas lists a motor hearse and offers day or night service. The advertisement notes the Town business proud of the confidence doctors druggists and the public have in 666 Chill and Fever Tonic.
A man staying in a small Pennsylvania town recalls a hotel visit and finding dead rats killed by Rat-Snap in a stable, comparing the scene to a battlefield in Europe. Rat-Snap is sold by Palace Drug Co Bennett Hardware Co Teague and D M Worthy Donie Texas with three sizes priced at 25c 50c and $1.00.
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