Blanton Denounces Petty Graft In Congress Fight
Texas House member Thomas L Blanton denounces graft and waste in Congress. He cites free trips to Panama, annual cedar and oak chests, house barbers, salaries for staff and bath workers, stationery misuse, and unspent mileage as examples. He challenges Texas Democrats to decide if he is a disgrace while vowing to press reforms.
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House of Representatives
Thomas L. Blanton
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Blanton
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Panama
Washington
Dallas
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Mr. de Walt
Roosevelt
Mr. Sumners
Mr. Mondeil
No Worms in a Healthy Child
An ad copy touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for children with worms. It claims the tonic improves blood quality and digestion, acts as a strengthening tonic, and helps dispel worms after two to three weeks of regular use. Pleasant to take and priced at 60 cents per bottle.
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Grove
Eggs and Butter Wanted At Market
Advert says buyer seeks fresh eggs and butter at market rates paid in cash or trade. Will be at market six days a week.
Local grocer offers special pricing on bulk purchases
A neighborhood grocer advertises a complete stock of groceries with special prices for large purchases and an invitation to let him calculate your grocery bill, highlighting cost savings for bulk orders.
Seed Potatoes and Cane Seed at Right Prices
I offer a good stock of seed potatoes and cane seed priced competitively. Reliable varieties available for planting season. Contact for details on availability and pricing.
Blanton Affirms Oath To Duty In Final Message
The brief note expresses resolve and a pledge to uphold duty and oath. Thomas L. Blanton signs with sincerity, promising steadfast adherence to responsibilities.
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Thomas L. Blanton
Fifteen Hundred Band Men to Play Dixie
Dallas April 25 band pageantry surrounds Durbar Week with a May 22 opening night concert at Fair Park Grand Stand. About fifty bands join the afternoon contest and a night concert, averaging 30 musicians per band, totaling some 1500 players. Prizes include a silver trophy and 400 dollars in cash for the top act.
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Dallas
Fair Park
Southwest
Prize Cut to 25 Dollars for Easiest Class
The prize is reduced to 25 dollars for the lowest prize in the easiest class while the premium list totals more than 1,750 dollars.
250000 Men to Get a Taste of Army Life
Washington reports a complete summer training schedule under the new army policy. A corps of area commanders will supervise civilian and officer training, with camps modeled on the Plattsburg plan. Virtually every post and National Guard site will host civilians, about 250000 expected to experience army life this summer.
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Washington
Army of the United States
War Department
National Guard
Borah Takes Firm Stand On Bonus Bill
Senator Borah of Idaho declares in a letter to the Pocatel American Legion post that voting for the soldiers bonus would be barter using the people s money to buy votes He says his position comes after great consideration with reluctance and he anticipates criticism and condemnation
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Washington
Senator Borah
Idaho
Pocatel
American Legion
Borah
Ambiguous quote on supporting disabled veterans
A fragment quotes a speaker insisting he supports measures aiding disabled veterans while maintaining that his position is righteous and unchangable. The excerpt shows political caution and willingness to back proposals aiding veterans.
Her Fur Coat First Mrs Goodsole and Mrs Grabbe Debate Sunday Work
In a candid exchange Mrs Goodsole argues for Sunday labor while Mrs Grabbe asserts that her husband demands a seven day work routine to fund a new fur coat. The remarks reveal differing views on work life balance and domestic budgeting.
LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININES Endorsed For Tone and Laxative Effect
An advertisement touts Laxa Tive Bromo Quinine as superior to ordinary quinine for tonic and laxative effects, claiming no nervousness or head ringing. The copy urges readers to note the full name and seek the signature EK W GROVE. We
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EK. W. Grove
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