Homicides in United States Decreasing in 1920
New York reports total homicides around 9,000 for 1920, down 500 from 1919. Memphis leads with 63.4 deaths per 100,000. Rochester is safest at 1.3. Southern states show higher rates, with Negro fatalities far exceeding white. New England remains most law abiding.
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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 report using RAT-SNAP in their cellar to control rats. They buy it by the grass and say they would not be without it. Three sizes priced 35c 65c and 125. 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
Brom Quinine Laxative Tablets Highlight on Box
Readable label repeats Bromo Quinine in a single product line. The box features E W Grove signature and notes the remedy targets grip influenza symptoms.
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E W.grove
Ferrasal Helps Digestive Trouble From Acid Stomach
Most constipation stems from acid stomach. Ferrasal absorbs excess acids and aids smooth elimination. It targets the source of trouble, leaves no bad effects, and may permanently relieve digestive issues. Money-back if the first bottle fails.
Land per Capita Shows Decrease Across United States
Census data show improved farm land per person fell from 4.9 acres in 1850 to 4.8 acres in 1920. Growth in population outpaced gains in cultivated land, with Texas rising to 6.7 acres per person by 1920 and other Southwestern states reporting mixed per capita acreages.
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Washington
United States
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Louisiana
New Mexico
Don’t Idle Cause You Only See One Rat Ad
Mr. Fred White touts RAT-SNAP with a testimonial about a cellar full of rats. He states that after using RAT-SNAP five rats died and others later, with potatoes left untouched, and urges readers to follow his example. Sold by Dyer & Jones and Wilson Montgomery Hardware Co.
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Mr. Fred White
Twins wed twins in rare Hunt County ceremony
In Greenville Judge H. Lockwell joined Henry Reed of Kaufman and his twin brother to Abbie and Effie Goodwin, both twins, in a remarkable marriage rite that united two brothers and two sisters who are twins.
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Greenville
H. Lockwell
Hunt County
Henry Reed
Kaufman
Abbie Goodwin
Effie Goodwin
Rat Snap Guarantee Ad Promises Rodent Elimination
Your Money Back If Rat Snap Does Not Come Up to These Claims. RAT-SNAP guarantees to kill rats and mice and cremates them. Rodents leave no smell after exposure. Available in cakes with no mixing, three sizes. Sold by Dyer Jones and Wilson Montgomery Hdw Co. adv.
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Dyer & Jones and Wilson-Montgomery Hdw. Co
Farmer Killed by Mail Train Guard in Louisiana
Wiley C. Clark a 20 year old farmer's son was shot in the abdomen by a marine mail guard on Kansas City Southern train No 1 at Blanchard Louisiana as the train stopped. He died hours later in a Shreveport hospital. District Attorney L C Blanchard issued a murder warrant for T A Willis the marine guard. Authorities say Clark was unarmed and was shot after failing to quickly move from the mail car area. The case will be tried in local courts.
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Shreveport
Wiley C. Clark
Blanchard
Kansas City Southern
Clark
L. C. Blanchard
T. A. Willis
Texarkana
Beaumont
Itch Itch Itch Three in One Ointment Advertised
The spot proclaims Itch Itch Itch Three in One Ointment as a guaranteed remedy for itch eczema tetter and all skin troubles including rough hands and skin eruptions. Dyer Jones guarantees it.
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Littell
Dyer & Jones
Ninety One Faiths Reported In Dallas Census
A Dallas religious census shows 91 different faiths with about 75 distinct denominations. The survey, by 400 volunteers using 50 000 cards, covered nearly the whole city population with most cards listing church ties. Only one person was listed as an infidel.
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Dallas
Money to loan on farms
Vendor's lien notes extended. See R. H. May or Tom Barbee for details on farm loan financing and extension options.
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R. H. May
Tom Barbee
Sherman dry goods man dies suddenly
Sherman December 4 Herman Parsons 60 years old assistant manager of the Beacham dry goods store died suddenly Saturday night. Apoplexy was given as the cause of his death. Mr Parsons was one of the best known dry goods merchants in Sherman.
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Sherman
Herman Parsons
Beacham Dry Goods
Parsons
Lax-Fos With Pepsin Laxative Promises Relief in Days
The syrup laxative LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN is described as specially prepared for habitual constipation. It relieves promptly and should be taken daily for 14 to 21 days to induce regular action. Pleasant to take and marketed at 60¢ per bottle.
Black Draught praised by Mrs Parks in Dutton Alabama
Mrs T F Parks, a Jackson County resident, recommends Thedford’s Black Draught as a trusted liver medicine after years of use. She says it relieves indigestion constipation and the full feeling after meals and aids the liver by flushing impurities. The product, a longtime household remedy, is available at druggists.
Notable North Texas figures linked to Sherman trades
The text notes a man who arrived in Sherman from Dallas fifteen years ago, first with Mason-Brackney Company, then with Beacham store after that company retired. It also mentions 666 cures chills and fever, and promotes R. S. Morehead for shoe materials and workmanship as well as Pierce's Cafe for magazines.
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North
Texas
Sherman
Dallas
Mason-Brackney Company
Beacham
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Mak
James F. Ballard
Mr. White
Dyer & Jones and Wilson- Montgomery Hdw. Co
R. S. Morehead
Sherman Dry Goods
Ode Crowell, the Drayman
Thedford
Alabama
Dutton
Ala
Thed
Ford
T. F. Parks
Jackson County
Ford’s
Pierce
Majestic
Childrenc
North- SO AM
Ei Lic
Rik Aeville
Tae 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
Ash Stor
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