Porter Church Notes Show General Health and Local Visits
The community reports good health with no sickness. Farmers work long hours. crops look fair though corn suffers from cool weather and winds. Roads improve and autos are plentiful. Bonham visitors include Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Anderson and Tom Williams. Visits to Greenville, Savoy, Whitewright, and Camp Dix are noted among local residents. Dock Rhody returns from the army. Baylis Williams remains at Camp Dix with an injured hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Anderson
Tom Williams
Bonham
Fletcher Williams
Ruth Harper
Greenville
If I Were a Farmer Medicines for common ailments
The speaker would keep reliable medicines at hand for minor ailments not needing a doctor. Chamberlains remedies for colic and diarrhea cough cold croup liniment tablets are listed as tools to treat early symptoms and avoid trips to town or serious disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Office Supplies Sale Urges Adding Machines at Sun Office
Sun Office advertises adding machines for sale with paper and supplies. Includes pricing and availability details for a limited time, inviting customers to visit the store location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun Office
Anuric touted for rheumatism and kidney relief
Advertisement claims Anuric cleanses impurities from the blood via the kidneys, reducing rheumatism lumbago and dropsical swellings. It promotes sleeplessness relief and urinary issues and offers a 10 cent trial from Dr. Pierce’s Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo, with testimonials from Mapera and Hanstex residents.
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Dr. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo
N. Y
Mapera, Can
Pierce
Hanstex
Pilot Grove B Y P U Sunday Program
The Pilot Grove B Y P U outlines its Sunday program for April 27 with a missionary meeting led by Mrs. John Blanks. Scripture reading by Miss Eva Ashinhurst, plus introductions and talks from Rev. McGraw, Mrs. W. O. Davis, J. M. Davis, Mrs. Joe Burk, Dr. J. B. Birt. A missionary prayer closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Grove B. Y. P. U
John Blanks
Eva Ashinhurst
The
Baptist Training School
Ft. Worth
Rev. McGraw
the Baptist Bible Institute
New Orleans
W. O. Davis
Our
J. M. Davis
Joe Burk
J. B. Birt
Notice of Probate Petition for W. L. Binkley Estate
The state requires publication in Grayson County newspaper for ten days before the return day. W. H. King has filed in the Grayson County Court a petition to probate the will and grant letters testamentary for the estate of deceased W. L. Binkley. The hearing is at the Sherman courthouse on the eighth Monday in May 1919, with all interested parties invited to contest.
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Grayson
W. L. Binkley
W. H. King
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
N. A. Cox
Texas
City of
A. D
It Can’t Be Done Says Man Who Misses All the Fun
A fragment notes a man who dismisses challenges with It can’t be done. The line contrasts his aloof stance with a bold call to action, though surrounding details are unclear and incomplete.
Fragmented reproof on progress and human invention
The passage argues that without power to advance, humanity would be stuck in a stone age. It imagines a world devoid of steam, trolley cars, electric lights, telegraph, and telephone, a place where efforts to improve would be suppressed by barbaric minds.
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Ture
Calomel versus Dodson's Liver Tone Featured in Ad
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims calomel causes salivation, cramps, and nausea while Dodson's Tone purportedly cleanses the liver without sickness and leaves users energized. The copy targets bilious and constipated readers and suggests returning for a refund if unsatisfied.
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Dodson
Sneers Rise Among Mighty Crew deriding new ideas
A terse quotation highlights the resistance of powerful figures who scoff at innovation, contrasting with those who push forward. The line implies the world would stagnate if progress were blocked by pessimistic voices.
Do You Sleep Well
To be at his best a man must have sound refreshing sleep. Wakefulness is often caused by indigestion and constipation and is quickly relieved by Chamberlain's Tablets. Try a dose and see how much better you feel with a clear head and good digestion.
Ediths Young Man Keeps Overnight Visits Quiet
In a domestic exchange, Pa notes a practical change as Edith’s partner need not be sent off each night, while Ma remarks that one of their daughters now handles nighttime routines, signaling growing maturity and routine.
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Edith
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic for Worms
All children with worms show pale unhealthy color and stomach upset. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic given for two to three weeks enriches the blood improves digestion and acts as a general strengthening tonic. Nature will then dispel the worms and the child gains perfect health. Pleasant to take. 60c per bottle.
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Grove
Lemon juice freckles removal beauty lotion
A 1900s style advertisement promotes mixing lemon juice with orchard white to make a cheap freckle and tan lotion. It claims to brighten and whiten skin when applied daily to face neck arms and hands, stating the mixture is harmless and inexpensive.
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Deering
McCormick
Manning & Clark
G. D. Bennett
G. M. Bennett
J. T. Robinson
Cardus
William Eversole
Hazel Patch
Cardui
Pilot Grove
State OF
A. Q. Loving
R. May, M.D. Ross
R. May
B.s.md
Kirkpatrick’s
Res
J. B. Hall
G. J. Hornbuckle
Office
R. B. Nall
Commercial Bank Building
Sherman, Texas
Wilbur Carter
Kelly
P. Janway
Stedham’s
Kansas City Star
Jas. F. Ballard
ST. Louis, MO
Dyer & Jones
A. Y. Creager & Co
A. Y. Creager
F. W. Creager
Dray Line
Ode Crowell
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