One Month's Motor Deaths Worse Than Bull Run
New York reports a United Press survey showing June highway traffic deaths and injuries far exceed Civil War battle casualties. In 30 days 376 people were killed and 13,773 injured nationwide in about one third of the U.S. The piece lists city tallies including Chicago 91 deaths and 1,034 injured, New York 86 deaths and 5,585 hurt, and other cities with notable totals.
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New York
Bull Run
United Press
Chicago
Massachusetts
Los Angeles County
California
Portland
Ore
Buffalo
N. Y
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Del
Camden
N. J
San Francisco
When Sick They Want Mother Ad for Colic Remedy
An old advertisement touts Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as a reliable cure for sudden stomach pain griping cramps and weak diarrhoea. It appeals to both children and adults, urging immediate purchase.
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Chamberlain
Grandma Boyd Finds Long Lost Husband After 44 Years
Mulberry Kansas July 29 Grandma Boyd 65 and blind rejoices as she learns her former husband Joe Kennedy Civil War veteran still lives. He resides in Weir City a coal camp nearby. Forty four years ago the couple lived in a Marais des Cygnes cabin when the river flooded one winter.
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Mulberry
Kan
Grandma Boyd
Weir City
Here
Joe Kennedy
Maras Des Cygnes
An Exhilarating Effect of Herbine on Digestion
A bottle of Herbine sits on the shelf to provide instant relief for digestive discomfort and irregular bowels. One or two doses start the system moving and restore buoyancy of spirit as a sign of health. Price 60c, sold by Bow-Wright Drug Co.
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Bow-Wright Drug CO
Hayes Healing Honey and Grove Salve Combo Offer
Quick cough relief with Hayes Healing Honey and Grove Open-Trate Salve for chest and throat rubs. The package includes Grove Open-Trate Salve for colds and croup, marketed to stop coughing by soothing inflamed throat areas. Combined carton price is 35c. ask your druggist for Hayes Healing Honey.
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Hayes
Grove
Long Lost Couple Reunited After Decades in Kansas
Grandmother, blind, and Joe Boyd were long separated by stories of a drowning calamity. After many years Joe vanished from his cabin in Kansas and later returned to Pennsylvania then Weir. Granddaughter notes their tales matched and Grandma identified him by voice. Joe lost a son in World War and has accumulated property. Grandma keeps busy with weaving and there are at least seventy five relatives nearby.
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Joe
Mulberry
Pennsylvania
Kansas
Weir
Grandma
Grandma Boyd
Weching
Mayfield to Run For Senate Again
Dallas reports Earle B Mayfield will seek re election to the United States Senate next year. The announcement came Saturday night through W M Pierson a friend of Senator Mayfield at Piersons home before Mayfield traveled to Austin after addressing Collin County officials.
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Dallas
Earle B. Mayfield
United States
W. M. Pierson
Macyfield
Mayfield
Austin
Collin County
No Worms in a Healthy Child Tonics Claim
An old advertisement asserts that Srove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic cures worms in children by enriching the blood improving digestion and acting as a general strengthening tonic. It promises health after two to three weeks of regular use and notes the remedy is pleasant to take and costs 6c per bottle.
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Cardus
Old Settlers Reunion Hints at Senate Bid
Judge Pierson spoke at the old settlers reunion arguing the coming session in Washington will see a bill to curb the powers of the Interstate Commerce Commission and other bureaus that encroach on state rights. He named James E. Ferguson as another possible contender, but predicted Mayfield would defeat him if he entered the race.
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Old Settlers
Pierson
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Piercon
James E. Ferguson
Mayfield
Pocket Sized Chamberlain Ad Promises Health Boost
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a pink pill that clears bile, aids digestion, stimulates bile secretion, cleanses the bowels, and improves health and complexion. It calls the product a regular “Vest Pocket” treasure and urges readers to try them.
Juror Fined For Smiles In Oklahoma Trial
In Muskogee on July 29, FE. A. Edmondson and W. L. Lewis were each fined 500 dollars after contempt of court citations in a trial related to alleged violations of national banking laws. The fines followed Edmondson’s open laughter at Lewis while jurors were being seated, and Judge Kennamer scheduled hearings after a verdict.
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Muskogee
FE. A. Edmondson
W. L. Lewis
A. E. Lewis
Tulsa
F. B. Kennamer
Edmondson
Lewis
Kennamer
Juror Edmondson Faulted in Mistrial Vote Eleven to One
Questioning revealed Edmondson scoffed at court instructions and conspired with Lewis in court. He had said he barely knew the Lewises. The court initially fined him after a sixty day jail sentence was replaced due to his business needs. Judge Kennamer declared a mistrial, stating Edmondson hung the jury eleven to one for conviction.
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Edmondson
Lewis
Lewises
Kennamer
Predicts Three Bales Per Acre for Cotton Yield
A five acre tract yielded two bales of cotton per acre last year and the owner forecasts a future yield of three bales per acre. The statement reflects optimistic farming expectations and potential improvements in cultivation.
King of Texas McFar lan Eyes New Cotton Record
John W. McFarlane of Palestine aims to set a new Texas cotton yield record this season. His crop is said to be the finest seen in East Texas, with predictions of three bales per acre possible if favorable weather lasts 30 days. Visitors have toured his acreage, and farmers await yield reports and growing costs to gauge the profitability of his intensive cultivation system.
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Ton King
Texas
John W. McFarlane
Palestine
McFarlane
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