Burdens theme at Texas Farmers Congress outlined
G F Warren of Cornell outlined farm marketing remedies and the value of large business volume built on goodwill and advertising. O H Cross attacked graduated land tax as socialistic, urging agriculturist organization and warning it would raise prices, curb producers, and push youths from farming.
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College Station
Texas
G. F. Warren
Cornell University
Itca
N. Y
Texas Farmers’ Congress
Will B.munson
L. Gough
Hereford
O. H. Cross
Waco
Cross
Lloyd George
Solomon
Favorite Prescription Endorsed by Texas Women
San Antonio readers hear praise for Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription from Mrs. J. B. Naylor of Beasley and Mrs. Ida Chance, noting relief from weakness during pregnancy and as a tonic for strength. The ad states it is sold by all druggists in both liquid and tablet forms.
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San Antonio
Texas
Beasley
Dr. Pierce
Ida Chance
Cross attacks union laws and calls farm marketing reform
Mr Cross denounces state laws he says favor unions and harm farms, condemning public construction rules and closed shop legislation. He urges farm marketing organization, removal of laws increasing farm taxes, and criticizes wage demands and work-day limits. He is met with loud applause and supporters crowd the stage afterward.
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Cross
Why People Buy Rat Snap in Preference to Poison
RAT-SNAP kills rats and mice swiftly and leaves no odor as they dry up inside. It scares away pests if it doesn’t kill. Sold in cake form with three sizes 25c 50c and $1.00. Cats and dogs won’t touch it. Made and guaranteed by Wilson Montgomery Hdwe Co and Dyer Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson-Montgomery Hdw.Co
Dyer & Jones
Denison Man Drowns in Red River East of City
Denison August 15 Joe Clayton about 30 drowned in the Red River east of Denison while swimming with friends at a river camp. The body was not recovered after searches conducted through the day. Clayton worked in a local railroad office.
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Joe Clayton
Denison
Red River
Clayton
Why I Put Up With Rats for Years
Farmer N Windsor recalls dangers of rat poison after his dog’s near death and credits RAT SNAP as a safer, effective rat killer. Available in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 through Wilson Montgomery Hardware Co. and Dyer & Jones.
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N. Windsor
Early Ballot May Be Cast In Second Primary
Voters unable to attend the Aug 28 Democratic primary may cast ballots at the county clerk office in the county courthouse upon presenting poll tax receipts or exemptions. Ballots are handled like absentee ballots and kept sealed in their original precinct until official counting by the election judge.
McGee's Baby Elixir Sold By Dyer and Jones
If the baby suffers from wind col ic, diarrhoea or summer complaint give it McGee's Baby Elixir. It is a pure harmless and effective remedy. Price 35c and 60c. Sold by Dyer and Jones druggists.
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McGee
Dyer & Jones
Judge Barry Miller Changes His Mind
A Texas affidavit dated August 7 1920 records J K P Shrader swearing he heard Judge Barry Miller of Dallas speak at the McKinney County Court House on July 19 1920 in support of Governor candidate Hon Robert E Thomason. The deposition notes Miller’s discussion of the Patterson affair and related details.
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State of Texas
Collin
A. D
J. K. P. Shrader
Barry Miller
Dallas
McKinney
Robert E. Thomason
Judge Miller
Patterson
Sheriff Captures Still Near Locust Northwest of Sherman
Sheriff Boyd Craig and Deputy Sheriff Bart Shipp found a copper whisky still on an isolated Locust site about twenty miles northwest of Sherman. They seized 150 gallons of corn mash ten gallons of whisky and ten bushels of chops. The water came from a spring eighty feet away. A white man was arrested.
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Boyd Craig
Bart Shipp
Locust
Sherman
Malaria Attack Warning and Herbine Cure Ad
An old advertisement urges readers to take Herbine to cure malaria and chills and restore the system. It notes a price of 60 cents and lists Dyer & Jones druggists as sellers. The ad also promotes P. J. Pierce & Sons for dining, claiming service, prices, and cuisine excellence.
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Dyer & Jones
P. J. Pierce & Sons
Judge’s scorching remarks on Pat Neff in 1920 campaign cited
In a Collin County Texas political notice, Judge Miller condemns Pat Neff over the Patterson case and prior alleged misuses of state funds and free passes. The affidavit quotes Schmader and notary T C Andrews, labeling the piece a political advertisement and urging readers to buy cigars at Craig’s Cafe.
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Judas Iscariot
Patteff
T. C. Andrews
Collin County
Texas
Herbaline and clock repair advertised at drug store
An 19th century ad notes Herbine to stimulate the liver tone the stomach and purify the bowels with a 60 cent price. It also promotes first class clock and watch repairing service by Mrs. R H Jay at Dyer Jones drug store.
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Soldy Dyer & Jones
R. H. Jay
Dyer & Jones’ Drug Store
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic for Blood Purity and Energy
The tonic promotes energy and vitality by purifying and enriching the blood with iron and quinine. It is advertised as non patent medicine and suitable for both adults and children, claiming color return to cheeks and appetite improvement. The product, priced at 60 cents per bottle, has been a household favorite for over thirty-five years.
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GROVE
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Mr. Cross
Davis Motor Car CO
White and
Reo Trucks
Rusk
Denison, Texas
Wilson-Montgomery Hdw. Co
Woleesereei Ae of
Man
Office Commercial Bank
Wilbur Carter
Kelly
Hubert Bookout
Bookout
Linz Annex
Henry Wilson
Wilson
Sherman, Texas
G. J. Hornbuckle
Interstate Inspector Phones Office
R. May
Kirkpatrick’s
R. C. Hoyle
Whitewright
James D. Buster
State and
Federal Courts Commercial Bank
R. B. Nall
Commercial Bank
Hunt
Craig
J. G. Carter Groceries and Meat Market
Ee Yorks Adies
Mer
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