Morning in Bed as Family Runs Lofty House
A mother’s rare illness keeps her in bed while the father orders others about, Edith calls in sick to school, and siblings scramble through a chaotic morning of breakfast, messes, and whispered goodbyes as they manage without her. The scene portrays a bustling, anxious household and a mother guilted into rest despite the clamorous mayhem.
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Edith
Lucy
Mother
Tonic Grove and Grree Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad
An old advertisement touts Tonic Grove and Grree Tasteless Chill Tonic as blood purifiers and strengtheners. It claims to purify blood with quinine and enrich it with iron, improves appetite and color, and treats malaria and grip germs, noting it is pleasant for children and priced at 60c.
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Grove
Gree
Mother in Bed Keeps Family United by Mind Over Matter
A mother bedridden by illness endures a chaotic day as doctors, noisy children, visitors, and a wary husband test her resolve. She remains pale yet proclaimed “better,” unaware that another day in bed could lead to a sanitarium, as the Kansas City Star notes.
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Lucy
Mother
Kansas City Star
Your Money Back If Rat-Snap Fails to Kill Rats
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. Three sizes 35c 65c and 1.25. Sold by Dyer & Jones and Wilson-Montgomery Hdw. Co. (adv.)
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Dyer & Jones and Wilson-Montgomery Hdw. Co
Dyer & Jones and
Wilson-Montgomery Hdw. Co
Advt
Bromo Quinine Tablets Promoted as Grippe Remedy
Advertisement highlights a single Bromo Quinine product from E. W. Grove with the claim it removes colds grip and influenza. Box shows signature of E. W. Grove and prices listed as 90 cents.
Nordheim man jailed after fake Ku Klux note scam
Cuero Texas December 24 A Nordheim resident was jailed after a ruse involving a letter signed Ku Klux demanding 1000 in currency. He confessed he is not a Klan member and sent the note. officers found no other suspects.
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Cuero
Texas
J. C. Bussing
Nordheim
No Worms in a Healthy Child Toner Advertisement
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless chili Tonic as a remedy for children with worms. It claims the tonic enriches blood improves digestion and strengthens the system so nature dispels worms. Pleasant to take and priced at 60 cents per bottle.
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Grove
Trusting Tailor's Stitches Net Him 50 Thousand
Chicago story of Archibald Birse a tailor who after sewing a torn trouser rip 34 years ago received a 50 000 bequest from Ernest de St Giles an insurance expert and author who died last week The tale recounts how Birse charged 50 cents for the repair and was later named executor and beneficiary of the estate resulting from that act of trust.
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Chicago
Archibald Birse
Ernest de St. Giles
Birse
St. Giles
Karl Hoblitzelle's Majestic Lands in Dallas Ahead of Vaudeville Era
Karl Hoblitzelle, president of Interstate Amusement Company and Majestic Theatres, famed for a grand Texas vaudeville venue in Dallas, introduced Majesticland, a children’s playground, as part of the theatre complex.
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Karl Hoblitzelle
Interstate Amusement Company
Majestic Theatres
Texas
Dallas
Majesticland
Low
Majesticland Indoor Circus Aims To Delight Texas Kiddies
The Majesticland indoor circus during Christmas week, starring Mr. Hoblitzelle, brings Gentry show animals from winter quarters, free popcorn and rides, and a focus on child friendly entertainment. He emphasizes keeping women and children first and providing clean play.
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Ingly
Hoblitzelle
Majesticland
Kiddies of
Texas
United States
Majestic Land
Denison Herald ad peddles daily delivery offer
Public notice promotes a daily newspaper subscription from The Denison Herald, priced at 50 cents per month. It highlights Associated Press News and a Sunday comic section, with Guy Stedham named as the agent.
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Denison Herald
Associated Press News
Guy Stedham
Those Necessary Knots in the Ocean Tide
A playful dialogue contrasts knots and miles to explain tidal motion. The exchange suggests sailors use knots to measure speed at sea, linking navigation practice to ocean dynamics in a light, witty tone.
Celebrated trainer touts Rat-Snap for kennels
Joe Armstrong, a noted dog trainer, explains he found rats around his kennels and used RAT-SNAP. Within three weeks all rats disappeared and dogs kept away from the bait. He recommends RAT-SNAP to friends, noting it comes as safe cake in three sizes priced 35c 65c.
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Joe Armstrong
Advertisement for sale by Dyer Jones and Wilson Montgomery
A concise notice notes a sale price of one dollar twenty five cents and states the item is sold and guaranteed by Dyer & Jones and Wilson Montgomery Hardware Co. through the advertised offer.
Gasoline and Oils Offered at Convenient Filling Station
R. S. Morehead promotes a filling station offering the best gasoline and oils for motorists seeking reliable service and quick refueling.
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R. S. Morehead
666 Cures Chills and Fever Beliefs
A short note from the New York Morning Telegraph cites superstition proposing “666 cures Chills and Fever” and adds a cryptic hint to add 5 5 3 to account for Japan’s objection. The item reflects urban folklore and wartime-era rumor dynamics.
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Japan
New York Morning Telegraph
Cure a Cold in One Day Bromine Quinine Tablets
An ad-like claim promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets to cure a cold in one day. It asserts relief of headache and a negative effect on the “Cola” and bears E. Widrove’s signature on each box.
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R. H. Whiteside
Keota
Oklo
E. Widrove
Hayes
Grove
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