Kentuckytown Social Notes From Last Week
Kentuckytown residents report visits as Troy and Garland Caylor traveled to Bells to visit friends and relatives. Irving Roof returns from West Texas. Ron Roberts conducts business in Sherman. J C Skaggs travels to Commerce for business. Roy Caylor and his wife spent the weekend with relatives. Many locals attend revival services in Whitewright.
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Troy
Garland Caylor
Bells
Irving Roof
West Texas
Literary society to hold program Friday night
Weather interrupted Friday’s meeting but the Literary Society plans a strong program for Friday night, the 14th. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Literary Society
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad
A vintage advertisement promoting Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. It emphasizes quinine to drive out malaria and iron to build up the system, noting the formula is printed on every label. Price listed as 50 cents.
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GROVE
Cure for chills and fever 25c medicine claim
An advertised remedy promises 5 or 6 doses will break chills fever colds and la grippe. It supposedly acts on the liver better than calomel and does not gripe or sicken. Priced at 25 cents.
Society Women Study Art This Autumn in New York
Well known young women in New York society have entered art schools this autumn to study interior decoration and costume design. They plan to use the knowledge in their homes or wardrobes or to pursue professional careers. The trend is linked to European war creating new opportunities and American tastes in fashions and furnishings. Frank Alvah Parsons notes increased interest among New York families in artistic work, driven by changes from the war and a desire for substitutes for social activities. Other schools are drawing foreign social leaders as study in Paris and Europe tightens.
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New York Times
Frank Alvah Parsons
New York School of Fine and Applied Art
New York
Paris
Douglas fir spar gifted from British Columbia for Kew flagstaff
A 225 foot long Douglas fir spar from western Canada is to be erected as a flagstaff at Kew Gardens in England. The earlier 160 foot Kew staff also from British Columbia stood over 50 years, was presented by the late E. Stamp, and was removed after deteriorating condition in 1913. The new spar’s installation follows a lengthy rigging operation noted by the Pall Mall Gazette.
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British Columbia
Kew Gardens
England
Canada
Laxa tive Bromo Quinine Ad Claims Relief and Safety
An advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as superior to ordinary quinine claiming tonic and laxative effects without nervousness or head ringing. It urges readers to seek the full product name and look for the signature of E. W. Grove, priced at 5 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Preparedness and the Nation's Duty to Protect Citizens
J C Cullinan chairman Texas Economic League argues preparedness as the base of government, urging universal military training, expansion of the navy and army, and revenue from taxes to fund defense. He calls for Western Hemisphere cooperation, permanent peace policies, and bonds to finance extended defense over five years.
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The
Texas Economic League
League
United States
Canada
Congress
Ownership Statement For Whitewright Sun 1916
J H Waggoner states ownership and management of the Whitewright Sun of Whitewright Texas for April 1 1916. Publisher editor and business manager is J H Waggoner with F M Echols listed as a security holder. Notary J M McMillin swore the document April 4 1916.
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Congress
Whitewright Sun
Whitewright
Texas
States of Texas
Grayson
J. H. Waggoner
Tex
F. M. Echols
J.M. McMillin
Sloan's Liniment for Household Soreness and Sleep
Advert shows Sloan's Liniment easing bruises over-exertion and soreness from house cleaning. It promises quick relief and restful sleep with a small rub on painful spots. A user testimonial proclaims it worth its weight in gold and urges keeping a bottle on hand. Sold at druggists for 25 cents.
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Sloan
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Sherman
Kentuckytown News
Ron Roberts
J.C. Skaggs
Roy Caylor
Colds & Lagrippe
la Paloma
Vitagraph
Mary Anderson
Jackie Saunders
Henry King
Mary Page
Sherman, Texas
W. Houston ST
Cullinan
G. L Baugher
DR. J. S. Spikes
ST. Joseph
Veterinary College
Dyer & Jones
Fleming
R. May, M.D
Ross R. May, B.S
J. Maurice McMillin
First National Bank
Sun and
Dallas News
National Dress Goods Company of
Newark
Miss Sallie Moore
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