Harding Recalls Good Old Days When A Dollar Was Mighty
In a Washington dispatch President Harding recalls the “Good Old Days” when a dollar bought a watch and cigars. He recounts a Cleveland trip with a newspaper man using passes, a missing authorization, and surviving on $7 for travel, hotel, meals, and theatre. The tale highlights a bygone era of purchasing power and frugal travel adventures.
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Harding
Washington
United States
Warren G. Harding
Marion Star
Bill Jones
William Shakespeare
Julius Cesar
Cesar
Cleveland
Marion
Bill
Timbuctoo
Shakespeare
Father
Star Force
Jack
Galion
George T. Harding
Jury Awards Widow $14,500 in Sherman Trial
In Sherman, a jury awarded Mrs. FE. C. Hamilton $14,500 damages in her suit against Magnolia Petroleum Co. The case, rooted in the death of her husband, an engineer on a Frisco motor car, followed a grade crossing collision near Sherman. The verdict, long in deliberation, was seen as a major damage award in years. Defendants may seek a new trial and appeal if denied.
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Sherman
FE. C. Hamilton
Magnolia Petroleum Co
Detective narrowly spared as gang targets rail workers
Beaten by a gang of railway thieves in Salamanca New York Detective J C Rodlinski escaped death when one thug spotted a Marine service button on his lapel and hesitated. The incident highlights dangers faced by railway workers and the criminals who prey on them.
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J. C. Rodlinski
Salamanca
N. Y
Marine Service
No Worms in a Healthy Child tonic
A dated advertisement claims worms cause poor color and stomach upset in children. It promotes GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC as a two to three week remedy to enrich blood improve digestion and strengthen the body while suggesting worms will be expelled and health restored. 60c per bottle.
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Grove
Detective Recognizes Old France Buddy in Message
A fragment notes a detective recognizing a former buddy in France and hints at spending with Dry Goods and Shoe Supplies, promising One Hundred per cent value from M. C.
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France
M. C. Spivy & Co
Bonham
Razor Belongs to Gen Sam Houston Found in Texas House
A razor believed to have belonged to General Sam Houston was found in a log house on the Dunn ranch near Bryan on January 25. The blade, incensed in a leather case, bore the stamp General Sam Houston, linking it to the era after his defeat in 1839 and his residence in the early 1830s.
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Bryan
Sam Houston
Houston
Texas Republic
Dunn Ranch
Two Buyers Return From Eastern Markets With New Prices
Two buyers report back from the Eastern Dry Goods Markets noting new prices on late purchases. M. C. mentions updated rate changes and potential deals for retailers seeking inventory refresh.
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M. C. Spivy & Co
Bonham
Want Column Ad Rates Reveal Sun Page Plugs
The Sun advertises a Want Column read by all readers. An advertisement of 25 words or less costs 25 cents per issue.
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Sun “Want
Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad Claims Cure
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets as removing the cause of colds grip and influenza. It highlights a single product, notes E. W. Grove’s signature on the box, and lists a price of 30 cents.
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E. W. Grove
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Luther Smith & Son
R. M. Spivy
St. Louis
R. B. Spivy
New York
G. S. Murphy
M. & P. National Bank Bldg
Texas
Rowden Cotton
Rowden
Gen
Chesterfield
Liggett S Myers Tobacco Co
J. W. Davidson
Chesterfield Ae Ee
Fordson Tractor
Detroit
Sears Auto Co
Ford Sales and Service
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