Homicides in United States Decreasing In 1920
New York December 1 Homicides in the United States during 1920 totaled about 9 000 a drop of 6 500 from 1919 according to Frederick L Hoffman of the Prudential Life Insurance Company. Memphis Tennessee led with 63.4 killings per 100 000, Rochester New York the safest at 1.3 per 100 000. Southern states with large black populations showed the highest rates. blacks were slain three and a half to seven times as often as whites. Regional tabulations from 1915 19 placed New England as most law abiding with a rate of 2.8 per 100 000. the South the highest at 40.8. Major cities cited include Boston 5.1 Philadelphia 6.2 St Louis 12.6 Chicago 10.3 New York 5.9 San Francisco 7.6 Cleveland 12.5.
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New York
United States
Frederick L. Hoffman
Prudential Life Insurance Company of America
Spectator
Memphis
Tenn
Rochester
N. Y
New England
Middle Atlantic
Central States
Rocky Mountain States
Pacific Coast States
Boston
Chicago
San Francisco
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cleveland
How Big New York Grocery Firm Keeps Down Rats
Vroome and Co Butter and Cheese Merchants in New York City say they keep RAT-SNAP in their cellar at all times as an effective rat deterrent. Farmers use RAT-SNAP because rats pass up all food for RAT SNAP. Three sizes priced 35¢ 65c and $1.25. Sold and guaranteed by Dyer and Jones and Wilson Montgomery Hardware Co.
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Vroome & Co
New York City
Dyer & Jones and Wilson-Montgomery Hardware Co
Colds Cause Grip and Influenza Bromo Quinine Label
A faded advertisement touts Bromo Quinine tablets as a remedy for colds grip and influenza. It notes E. W. Grove’s signature on the box and highlights a single branded tablet to remove the cause.
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E. W. Grove
Ferrasal Relief for Acid Stomach and Constipation
Most constipation stems from acid stomach and fermented food blocking digestion. Ferrasal absorbs excess acids and aids natural elimination, addressing the root cause. It claims no bad effects and promises permanent relief with regular use, with a money back guarantee if the first box fails.
Land per capita shows decrease in United States
Washington dec 3 the census of 1920 shows improved farm land per person fell slightly from 4.9 acres in 1850 to 4.8 in 1920. US total improved land rose from 113 032 614 acres to 503 073 007 acres as population grew from 23 191 000 to 105 710 000. In Texas per capita rose to 6.7 acres in 1920 from 3 in 1850, with 31 227 503 acres improved. Other southwestern states report eight to nine acres in Oklahoma and Louisiana around similar periods.
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Washington
United States
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Louisiana
New Mexico
Dont Idle Because You Only See One Rat Ad
Mr Fred White urges action against rats with RAT-SNAP after a failed attempt to control pests. The testimonial claims five rats died quickly and others were deterred from potatoes. Ad claims three package sizes 35¢ 65c and 1 25, sold by Dyer Jones and Wilson Montgomery Hardware Co.
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Mr. Fred White
Twin brothers wed twin sisters in rare Greenville ceremony
In Hunt County at Greenville Judge H. Lockwell presided over a remarkable marriage rite uniting two brothers who are twins with two twin sisters. Henry Reed, 21, of Kaufman, wed Abbie Goodwin, 18, while his twin married Effie Goodwin, the bride’s twin sister.
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Greenville
H. Lockwell
Hunt County
Henry Reed
Kaufman
Abbie Goodwin
Effie Goodwin
RAT-SNAP Promise Ad Claims Guaranteed Rodent Death
Your Money Back If Rat-Snap Does Not Come Up to These Claims. RAT-SNAP is guaranteed to kill rats and mice. Cremates them. Rodents killed with RAT-SNAP leave no smell. Rats pass up all food to get at RAT-SNAP. Their first meal is their last. RAT-SNAP comes in cakes in three sizes 35c 65c and $1.25. Sold and guaranteed by Dyer & Jones and Wilson-Montgomery Hdw. Co. (adv.)
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Mr. White
Dyer & Jones and Wilson- Montgomery Hdw. Co
Dyer & Jones and Wilson-Montgomery Hdw. Co
Three-in-One Ointment Promises Skin Relief
Itch Itch Itch Three in One Ointment is pitched as a guaranteed remedy for itch eczema tetter and all skin troubles including rough hands and sealey eruptions. The product is guaranteed by Dyer and Jones.
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Littell
Dyer & Jones
Farmer Killed by Mail Train Guard Near Blanchard
Wiley C. Clark a 20 year old son of a local farmer was shot in the abdomen by a marine mail guard on Kansas City Southern train No 1 at Blanchard as it stopped Sunday morning. He died hours later in a Shreveport hospital. District Attorney L C Blanchard issued a murder warrant for T A Willis, the guard, based on coroner statements. The guard reportedly ordered Clark away and fired twice, the second shot hitting him. Clark was unarmed.
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Shreveport
Wiley C. Clark
Blanchard
Kansas City Southern
Clark
L. C. Blanchard
T. A. Willis
Texarkana
Beaumont
Ninety One Religions in Dallas Revealed by Census
A Dallas religious census shows ninety one distinct faiths among residents, with about ten denominations forming the majority. The survey used 400 volunteers and 50,000 cards from nearly the whole population, noting church ties or preferences for almost all families, with only one person listed as infidel. R S Morehead advertises casing and tube repairs.
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Dallas
Farm loan offers and lien note extensions
Money to loan on farms and vendor's lien notes extended. Contact R. H. May or Tom Barbee for details.
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R. H. May
Tom Barbee
Sherman dry goods man dies suddenly in Sherman
Sherman December 4 Herman Parsons 60 years old assistant manager of the Beacham dry goods store died suddenly Saturday night Apoplexy listed as the cause Parsons was one of the best known dry goods men in Sherman.
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Sherman
Herman Parsons
Beacham Dry Goods
Parsons
Laxative Syruphonic for Habitual Constipation
An advert promotes Lax-Fos with Pepsin a specially prepared Syruphonic laxative for habitual constipation. It claims prompt relief but recommends regular use for 14 to 21 days to induce regular action and regulate the system. It is described as very pleasant to take and priced at 60 cents per bottle.
Old Reliable Black-Draught Endorsed by Mrs Parks
Mrs T F Parks of Dutton Alabama extols Thedford s Black Draught as a dependable liver medicine. She notes it relieves indigestion constipation sour stomach and headaches and praises its long standing sixty year plus history and universal availability at druggists.
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Alabama
Thedford
North Texas shoe craftsman linked to local firms
A man who arrived in Sherman from Dallas fifteen years ago and worked with the Mason Brackney Company, later joining the Beacham store after the former retired, is noted in local business circles. His long tenure reflects the area’s evolving trade.
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North
Texas
Sherman
Dallas
Mason-Brackney Company
Beacham
Pierces Cafe Offers Magazine Selection
Pierce's Cafe advertises a broad magazine selection for customers seeking reading material. The notice highlights available titles and emphasizes easy access for patrons.
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Traol
Littens
James F, Ballard
Largo
Dyer
Jon 5
Drusgists
R. S. Morehead
Sherman Dry Goods
Ode Crowell, the Drayman
Dutton
Ala
Thed
Ford
T. F. Parks
Jackson County
Ford’s
R. 8
Morehead
Pierce
Majestic
Cma
Rville &i Majestic Vaune
Tex
Hayes
Grove
THE
Denison Herald
Associated Press News
Guy Stedham
Wilbur Carter
Kelly
R. C. Hoyle
R. B. Nall
Commercial Bank
Wolfe, Freeman & Wolfe
Sherman, Texas
Vestal
Q.R.S. Player
Phonograph
South Travis ST
R. C. Brown
A. Y. Creager
F. W. Creager
Sherman A. Y. Creager & CO
Wilson- Montgomery Hardware Company
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