Prussia 15 Not the Same Since the War
Berlin August 3 An elderly Prussian high state official from the upper 30,000 by tax says his lifestyle has shrunk to that of a plain laborer. He notes let four rooms furnished, smaller apartments, scarce food, no wine, limited milk, worn clothes, and cut costs on letters and baths while still claiming health is fair captioned by the Allg. Zeitung report.
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Berlin
Germany
Allgemeine Zeitung
Prussia
Photographs Sent By Telephone To Paris Journal
Paris dispatch notes Le Petit Journal published a photograph sent from Lyons to Paris by telephone using Ed ouard Belin apparatus. Belin aims for broader use for signatures and official documents in business. Also mentions Liquid Borozone healing cream priced 30c 60c and 1.20 sold by Dyer Jones.
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Paris
France
le Petit Journal
Lyons
Edouard Belin
Belin
Dyer & Jones
Why People Buy Rat Snap in Preference to Poison
RAT-SNAP kills rats and mice and also scares away those not killed. Rats killed by RAT-SNAP leave no odor and dry up inside. Made in cakes with no mixing required. Cats or dogs won’t touch it. Available in 25¢ 50¢ and $1.00 sizes. Sold and guaranteed by Wilson Montgomery Hardware Co and Dyer Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson-Montgomery Hdw.Co
Dyer & Jones
With your fingers you can lift off corns and calluses
An advertisement claims a tiny bottle of Freezone from drug stores can instantly stop pain by applying a few drops to the corn or callus. It promises that the corn or callus lifts off, root and all, without any pain or soreness, asserting it is genuine and not a hoax.
Clothing prices fall forecast by dealer at conference
Chicago reports M. J. Culnan of Marinette Wisconsin told 22 state dry goods merchants that fall clothing costs will drop though cotton clothing may stay high due to a short crop and war demand. Merchants were urged to buy conservatively and share savings with customers while supporting a government plan to sell a $100 million reserve canned meat supply.
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Chicago
M. J. Culnan
Marinette
Wis
Business Builders
Culnan
Whitewright
Bailey to Take Stump for Cox Out of Texas
Former Senator Bailey plans a nationwide campaign for Cox and Roosevelt after the August 28 Texas run off. He will campaign in doubtful northern and eastern states, aiming to swing them to the Democratic nominees. Bailey headquarters says active campaigning begins shortly after the Texas primary.
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Dallas
Bailey
Cox
Roosevelt
Texas
Governor of Guam Prohibits Whistling in Agana
Agana Guam Aug 4 Whistling is prohibited in the city of Agana under a $5 fine by order of Captain Gilmer governor and commandant of the U S naval station here The order says whistling is an unnecessary irritating noise and must be discontinued The penalty for violation is an executive fine not to exceed five dollars W W Gilmer Governor of Guam Captain Gilmer has authority to enact laws in Guam as the sole lawmaker in this possession
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Agana
Guam
Gilmer
United States Naval Station
No Worms in a Healthy Child
An advertisement claims that undiagnosed worms cause pale color and stomach issues in children. It promotes GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC as a two to three week remedy to enrich blood improve digestion and strengthen the body. The tonic is described as pleasant to take and costs 60c per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Mayflower hull found in England claims newspaper says
London reports discovery of the Mayflower hull claimed by Dr. Rendel Harris. Beams and timbers found in a Buckinghamshire barn are said to be part of the ship's hull and deck. A September Plymouth conference will reveal details amid local theories of a Quaker ship broker who might have sold the timbers.
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London
America
Rendel Harris
Buckinghamshire
Harris
Jorden’s
Herbal remedy ad promises malaria cure
An old advertisement urges taking Herbine to cure malaria and chills and “put the system in order.” It states a price of 60 cents and notes it is sold locally.
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Dyer & Jones
Judge calls landlord a hero for low rent charges
Shreveport, La. Aug. 2. City Judge David B. Samuel dismissed a case against George W. Stone who was charged with failing to properly screen a tenant on rent premises he owns. Stone said he charged only normal rents of 16 dollars a month for six rooms and 22 dollars for eight rooms, arguing tenants should pay for screening amid high prices.
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Shreveport
David B. Samuel
George W. Stone
Stone
Boren Thanks Whitewright Voters After Primary Victory
Hugh M. Boren expresses deep gratitude to Whitewright and surrounding community for support in the county commissioner primary on July 24. He notes his opponent is a valued citizen and pledges to serve with his best ability.
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Whitewright
Hugh M. Boren
Fortunate old woman in a shoe tale
A nostalgic piece recalls an old woman who lived in a shoe from long ago and reflects that the prices of shoes in those happy days could not now pay for a toe.
Farmer loses prize seed corn to rats
Mr Vaughan explains he sent for pedigreed seed corn, stored it in a gurney sack hung from the roof and rats ruined the crop. He notes five dead rats found next morning after using RAT-SNAP. Ribbons and pest control sold by Wilson-Montgomery Hdw. Co. and Dyer & Jones in three sizes 25c 50c 1.00.
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Wilson-Montgomery Hdw. Co
Dyer & Jones
Bailey Sues Record for 100000 in Fort Worth suit
Joseph W. Bailey files a district court suit in Gainesville seeking 100000 damages from the Record Company of Fort Worth Texas alleging false slanderous and malicious statements about his alleged connection with the anti prohibition element appeared in the Fort Worth Record on April 22 and 29.
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Gainesville
Joseph W. Bailey
Record Company
Ft. Worth
Texas
Ous
Mr. Bailey
Fort Worth
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W. W. Gilmer
United States
Hull
England
Wilbur Carter
Kelly
Sherman
Hubert Bookout
Bookout
Henry Wilson Wilson
Linz Annex
Sherman, Texas
G. J. Hornbuckle
Interstate
R. May
M. D
Kirkpatrick’s
Whitewright and Vicinity
Sun Office
Mr. Vaughan
R. C. Hoyle
James D. Buster
State and
Federal Courts Commercial Bank
R. B. Nall
Commercial Bank
Sherman Auto & Tractor School
Dept. L
Dodge Bros
Whitewright, Texas
Bailey Sues Record
Oxfords
St. Louis
Lilley
J. F. Lilley
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