Man Proclaimed Innocent After 23 Years in Jail
Charner Tidwell, once convicted of murdering James Brown in Indian Territory, walked free after nearly 23 years. He educated himself in prison and plans to learn tailoring in Atlanta. New testimony by the murdered man’s sons and a deathbed confession prompted his release. several related figures died soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Charner Tidwell
Monte Christo
Tam
Tidwell
James Brown
Adair County
Atlanta
Indian Territory
Columbus, Ohio
Oklahoma
Brown
Three Churches Across Street Cause Confusion in Ponca City
In Ponca City Oklahoma on Sunday three neighboring churches drew attention as congregations sang different hymns across the street from each other. One church's sermon focused on Degress in Hell while the opposite preached Meet Me There.
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Ponca City
Hell
Blue Star Foot Aid Slogan From Dyer and Jones
Foot care notice promotes Blue Star for corns bunions callouses and skin diseases. Claims no clothing staining and pleasant odor. Offered by Dyer and Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyer & Jones
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure
Advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh not curable by other means. Offers $100 reward for unsolved cases. Product taken internally and asserts action on mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists for over forty years, price seven cents. F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naia
HALL
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Ironized Yeast promised to renew vigor and energy
Advert shows Ironized Yeast tablets claim to combat weakness from poor modern diets. It promotes two tablets three times daily to supply iron and vitamins, claims rapid “ironization” boosts, and offers a free three day trial by mailing a postcard to Ironized Yeast Co. Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironized Yeast Co
Dept
Atlanta
Hayes Healing Honey with Grove Open-Trate Salve
Hayes Healing Honey and Grove Open-Trate Salve are sold together in one carton for 35c. The salve is rubbed on the chest and throat of children with cold or croup while the honey soothes the throat, aiming to halt coughing by combining internal and external healing effects.
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Hayes
Grove
State budget near forty five million as requests flood Texas
Austin reports nearly all state institutions and departments have submitted appropriation requests approaching 45 million dollars for the 1924 26 biennium. The Board of Control expects much less than the combined requests, likely under 30 million, with aims for new buildings limited by tight finances though potential additions totaling about 5 million are hoped for.
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Austin
Texas
State Board of Control
Board of Control
Board
Three Bars For Liquor Sales On U S Ship
New York August 27. The liquor business of the United States conducted only on the high seas has grown rapidly since advertising inspired by Adolphus Busch of St Louis. The note hints at expanding legal coverage of naval liquor sales.
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America
United States Lines
Bremen
New York
United States
High Seas
Adolphus Busch
St. Louis
LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN Syruphonic Laxative Ad
Specially prepared laxative for habitual constipation promises prompt relief but should be taken regularly for 14 to 21 days to induce regular action. It stimulates and regulates and is very pleasant to take. 60 cent per bottle.
Man and Woman Bitten by Mad Skunk Near Vernon
Vernon August 29 Mr and Mrs F M Owen encamped at Condon Springs west of Vernon were severely bitten by a mad skunk two nights ago as they slept in their tent Mrs Owen was bitten in three places before her husband was struck by the animal officials reported the incident as a dangerous wildlife case without further detail
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
F. M. Owen
Condon Springs
Rabid Skunk Killed by Husband After Bite Incident
A couple, Mr. and Mrs. Owen, were bitten and the husband fought a rabid skunk to death, later traveling to Austin for Pasteur Institute treatment. The notice ends with an unrelated tire shop ad offering quick vulcanizing and repair services by R. S. Morehead.
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Husband
Owen
Austin
Pasteur Institute
A Big Family Faces Burden and Balance at Home
Mrs. Frank Yoder of Connellsville, 40, keeps a lively life amid twenty children, fifteen living, while her husband works on construction and weekends with family. She shoulders seven acres, fourteen hogs, and two cows. the eldest child is 25.
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Frank Yoder
Connellsville
Yoder
Family duties of Mrs Yoder and husband’s harvest toil
A four month old girl is highlighted among a bustling family. Mrs Yoder bakes thirty loaves every other day for her growing children. She sews their clothes and mends shoes while caring for three pairs of twins. The father brings home ten to twelve [items] as part of family duties.
Family Dinner Plans Highlight Pork Chop Purchases
A note states pounds of pork chops for the family dinner. The brief item notes meat quantities prepared for the evening meal, reflecting domestic cooking plans and grocery choices.
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U. S
Luther Smith & Son
E. W. Grove
R. S. Morehead
Greer
D. W. Davis
McCarty-Davis
Our Gin
North Texas Gin
Farmers Union Gin Co
W. L. White
TRADL
Littens
Littell
James F. Ballard
St. Levis
Mark
Eagle “Mikado
Eagle Pencil Company
Jersey
Whitewright
Westside Dairy
H. E. Williams
J. H. Hollingsworth
Henig
Ford
Sears Auto Co
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