The Hell Doctrine and a Tragic Courtroom Scene
The piece rails at eternal hell as a backdrop to a lurid court drama in a civilized town. A married man with four children faces a nine year sentence after a sexual crime against a 17 year old, but the case is revived on appeal. The courtroom crowd, Texas Rangers, and media coverage frame a sensational, moralist debate on virtue, danger to maidens, and the failings of legal procedure.
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Bar
Texas Rangers
Albany
Habitual Constipation Cure with Laxative Syrup
A specially prepared Syruphonic laxative named LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN promises prompt relief from habitual constipation. It should be taken regularly for 14 to 21 days to induce regular action and regulate the bowels. The syrup is described as very pleasant to take and is sold in a 60e bottle.
Cries Against Crime and Old Fashioned Values
A reflective column laments male violence against women, invoking moral decline, traditional family life, and religious imagery to condemn crime. The author contrasts past virtues with present turmoil, arguing for restoring discipline and upright home life as a remedy.
Moonshiners Sell Water at $25 A Gallon in New Scheme
In Greenville Texas in March two moonshine merchants were arrested after sheriffs found two five gallon jugs that smelled like whisky. A small tube inserted in each jug allowed only a half pint to pour, while the rest of the jug contained water. Authorities say they sold spring water as whisky at high prices.
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Greenville
Texas
Sheriff’s Department
Why the Editor Left Town
An excerpt notes editor departure tied to items in his paper. It mentions Mrs. Thomas W photographing women clubs and a fragment about John Crouse shipping hogs to Kansas City with three neighbors joining the load. Anson read an
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Thomas W
John Crouse
Kansas City
Anson
Grove's Tasteless Ton ic Tonic Increases Energy and Purifies Blood
A historic tonic claims to restore vitality by purifying and enriching the blood with iron and quinine. It promotes appetite, improves color in the cheeks, and is described as pleasant enough for children to take. It targets malarial and grip germs with its strengthening effects. 60c.
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Grove
Watered liquor sells by sample in a fraud scheme
The men claimed high demand for samples due to recent low grade liquor flooding the market. They used a simple method with ice cream soda straws to mix water with liquor and sold it at $10 to $25 a gallon. They touted the water as excellent for medicinal use.
No Worms in a Healthy Child Ad Copy
Advertisement claiming worms cause unhealthy color and stomach issues. Promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a two to three week treatment to enrich blood improve digestion and strengthen the system. Says Nature will dispel worms and the child will recover. Pleasant to take and priced at 60 cents per bottle.
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Grove
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