Petty Bank Losses Over 22000 in Bank Robbery
Paris Texas August 8 Officers hunted all day for two men who stole contents of Citizens National Bank Petty vaults and trapped two assistants inside. The abandoned Ford license car found miles away with serial numbers altered and engine number cut. About 10000 in Liberty Bonds 3000 in customer cash 8000 to 4000 in cash and 2000 War Savings Stamps were taken. No arrests reported.
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Paris
Texas
Citizens National Bank
An Old Fault Finder and Digestive Tablets Advice
A satirical note on fault finding linked to poor digestion and a promotion of Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy. It claims proper digestion improves temperament and that the tablets stimulate natural stomach function and gentle bowel movement.
Great Need for Terracing Demonstrations in Grayson County
The writer notes six months of rainproof evidence of terracing need and argues cost is modest to protect land. He states terrace work should be done in summer or fall for settlement and invites community demonstrations across Grayson County with dates to be arranged.
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Grayson
Farmers of Fifteen Texas Counties Form Unified Cotton Growers
President Fred Roberts of the South Texas Cotton Growers Association warned that without a solid alliance Texas farmers would become oppressed peons. About 600 cotton planters from fifteen counties pledged to unite and back the movement at a packed Southwest Texas meeting. They voted to set a uniform rate of $1.25 per hundred pounds of cotton picked.
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Nueces County
Texas
Fred Roberts
South Texas
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Ailing Women
Reprint style testimonial extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a temperance herbal tonic for women suffering back ache dizziness and nervous weariness. It claims relief during middle life and notes availability and a trial size offer from Dr Pierce. Mrs N B Richardson of Baton Rouge shares glowing praise.
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Dr. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo
N. Y
Baton Rover
Doctor Pierce
Mrs. N, B
Richarnson
St. Napoleon
South Texas Farmers Gathered for Fifteen County Convention
Automobiles lined the curbing around the high school as farmers from South Texas filled the auditorium shortly before 8 o'clock, with representatives from fifteen counties attending the convention noted by the Karnes County News.
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South Texas
Karnes County
Kidney trouble slows middle age. Foley pills aid recovery
Kidney issues in middle life cause fatigue and back pain with puffiness and stiffness. Foley Kidney Pills claim to work with Nature to restore health, banish backache and other symptoms, offering a path away from premature aging.
Obsolete Ads Question Value Of Correspondence Courses
The piece critiques old magazine ads for correspondence schools claiming rising earnings for educated workers. It notes examples like assembly workers, masons, and drivers earning varied wages, suggesting the promise of higher pay for education may be overstated.
Former Whitewright lad takes charge of Ladonia Lumber Co
Former Whitewright resident E L Johnson, recently heading the Roxton lumber yard, arrives August 1 to oversee Ladonia Lumber Co in this city. He owns part of the local yard and plans to move his family here when a dwelling is found. Friends welcome him to town.
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E. L. Johnson
Roxton
Ladonia Lumber Co
Mr. Johnson
Ladonia News
Karl
Whitewright
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic This Old Favorite Health Tonic
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is advertised as a blood purifier and renewer, combining iron and quinine in a pleasant syrup. It claims to restore energy, color the cheeks, improve appetite, and has long been a household favorite for malaria and body building, priced at 60 cents per bottle.
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GROVE
Belle Plaine Couple Wed at Wichita Church
Buford McIver of Belle Plaine and Opal Hughes of Peck were married Sunday August 3 at the M. E. Church in Wichita. Buford is the son of Mrs. J. S. McIver and had made Whitewright his home.
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Belle Plaine
Kansas
Buford McIver
Opal Hughes
Peck
M. E. Church
Wichita
Local Youth Begins Life Chapter in Belle Plaine
After completing a business course in Chillicothe Missouri, Buford settled in Belle Plaine Kansas about two years ago. Friends here wish him happiness and prosperity as he embarks on marriage.
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Belle Plaine
Kansas
Chillicothe
Missouri
Buford
Chamberlains Tablets Promoted For Mild Pleasant Physic
An advertisement extols Chamberlains Tablets as easy to take mild and gentle in effect. The copy notes their popularity among users who value their good qualities and prices them at a quarter.
Cotton Picking Begins at Linton
Hot days lift farmer hopes for a cotton crop as leaf worms and boll weevils work overtime but picking has started on a small scale in Sinton Texas with growers optimistic for a better yield.
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Linton
Sinton
Texas
Bayer Cross on Aspirin Proves Genuine Tablets
A warning advises seeking the Bayer Cross to verify genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin and avoid counterfeit pills found by a Brooklyn dealer that contained mostly talcum powder. The notice stresses asking for Bayer Tablets of Aspirin and checking the cross on package and tablet for safety.
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Bayer
Brooklyn
Cotton Crop Delayed By Heavy Rainfall This Year
The crop is at least three weeks late this year due to excessive rainfall, and two weeks remain before much cotton can be gathered. Local reports note persistent wet conditions slow harvest and farm workload.
Gazette Subscription Price Increase Announced
Beginning August 1 this year the Gazette will charge $2 per year in the United States and $2.50 per year in Canada. Job and advertising rates will rise proportionally and are available on application from Oroville Washington Gazette.
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United States
Canada
Ady Warns Imitations Linger In Medicine Market
A warning remarks that 666 has more imitations than any other chill and fever tonic, yet people avoid fakes as dangerous in the medicine line. The quote underscores concerns about counterfeit products and consumer safety in the pharmaceutical trade.
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Ady
Rich-Tone touted as remedy for the weak and a source of strength
An advertisement extols Rich-Tone as a wonderful remedy for people who are weak and lacking vigor. It claims the tonic provides perfect health and cures long standing ailments, appealing to those seeking energy and vitality.
Rich-Tone Promises Boost in Energy and Vitality
Rich-Tone claims to enrich and purify the blood and supply elements for strength and vigor. It says to rest tired nerves restore appetite and promote healthful sleep. A bottle is offered at $1.00 at the local drug store.
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ST. Louis, MQ
Jones
A. Y. Creager & Co
Sherman
A. Y. Creager
F. W. Creager
Dray Line
Ode Crowell
Correspondence School
McIver-Hughes
Oroville
Wash
Rich-Tone
J. R. Martinez
Sun
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Coca-Cola Co
Atlanta, GA
Ford Specialists
Ford
Ford Motor Co
Sears Auto Company
Ford Automobiles
Fordson Tractors
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