Springtime Cheer Returns as Rain Refreshes Farm District
A light Sunday shower revived dry soil amid warm spring weather. Farmers like Rumsey Oliver invest in windmills, while residents report improvements in health and mood. Community members including Mrs. Bowles and Obe Hefner address ailments as visits occur among neighbors and friends. Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic is advertised as a general health booster for all ages.
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Rumsey Oliver
Paul Howell
Orangeville
J.C. Garner
Kh. C. Lankford
Sherman
Rebekah Program April 7th Events
The Rebekah program on April 7 features performances by piano duets and solos by G. S. Garner and R. L. Garner. Talks on Why I Am An Odd Fellow by R. L. Hayter and Loyalty by Mrs. P. A. Short include presentations on W. and O. Home with Mrs. F. F. Alverson and How to Secure New Members by Mrs. Bird Allison.
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Messrs. Garner
R. L. Hayter
O. Home
G. L. Baugher
Reading
R. L. Garner
Rebekahs
W. and
F. F. Alverson
G. S. Garner
P. A
Short
Bird Allison
Messrs
Garner
Dr. King's New Discovery for Coughs and Colds
An old advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Discovery as a standard remedy for coughs colds croup grippe and bronchial affections. It claims soothing balsam ingredients heal irritated membranes relieve sore throat and kill germs with a 48 year history of use in thousands of homes.
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Dr. King
Buttermilk Tragedy Splits Neighbors Over Pickles
In a reminiscence from Temple Mirror the Kirbys and neighboring boys feud over a barrel of pickles, trade peach seeds for treats, and exchange taunts until a bucket of buttermilk mends relations. The tale ends with the Kirby cat drowning in the churn and hostilities resuming.
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Kirbys
Kirby
Sloan's Liniment Promises Fast Relief for Aches and Sprains
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a quick relief liquid for strains sprains bruises and all muscle soreness. It claims rapid penetration without rubbing stains or pore clogging and suggests use for rheumatic pains neuralgia gout lumbago and grippe related fatigue with a price of 2 cents at druggists.
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Sloan’s
Sloans
Sanctification Fails as Couple Dies After Snake Bite
In Columbia Mississippi Steve Reagan and his wife attempted to prove rattlesnake bite was harmless to sanctified followers. Reagan was bitten Monday night and fell ill. he and his wife then entered a suicide pact. Mrs Reagan died within two hours. doctors say Reagan has little chance of recovery.
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Columbia
Miss
Steve Reagan
Reagan
Stop Left Over Coughs with Dr Bell Pine-Tar Honey
A vintage drug advertisement promotes Dr Bell Pine-Tar Honey to end lingering coughs from January. It claims pine balsams loosen phlegm glycerine soothes tissues and offers antiseptic relief for all ages. Bottle formula shared with a 25 cent price at druggists.
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Dr. Bell
Bethel School District Votes 50 Cent Tax
The Bethel school district south of town approved a 50 cent school tax in a recent election. The community is cited as one of the best in the area and the levy will fund a top rural school in the county.
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Bethel
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Thedford
Canaan
Everheart
A. J. Bowles
Obe Hefner
Lee Minor
Near Ector
Chesley Rutledge
J. C. Wakefield
Westminster
Lafayette Garner
Ely
J. D. McMillin
Grove
Soc
R. B. Nall
Commercial Bank
Texas
Rebekah
Alverson
Tle
Dallas
Farm News
America
Whitewright Sun
Woman's World
McCall’s Magazine
Farm and Home
McCall Pattern
The
Holland's Magazine
Farm & Ranch
Holland’s Magazine
Today's Magazine
Home Life
Better Farming
New York
Whitewright
Sun and
Dallas News
McKinsey & Sears
A. Y. Creager & Co
A. Y. Creager
F. W. Creager
Lone Star
Memphis
John F. Lehane
Tyler, Texas
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