Wilson for Commissioner Precinct 2
Announcement favors Wilson for County Commissioner Precinct 2, noting his long residence in Grayson County and prior leadership of Bells Alice Mercantile Company. Voters urged to support him in the Democratic Primary July 24 1920. Also includes local-tinged jokes and notices mixed in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Adamsville
McNary County
Ennessee
Arkansas
Texas
Kentuckytown
Tom Everheart
Pink Hill
Ells
Bells
Bells Alice Mercantile Company
R. Wilson
Fratilla Stewart
Ich
Grayson County
Periodic Bilious Attacks and Remedies Advised
Periodic bilious attacks cause loss of appetite before an attack. Individuals are advised to eat only a light meal and no meat. If these measures fail, two Chamberlain's Tablets may avert the attack. The advertisement claims adv ub-my-tism relieves pain caused by rheumatism joralgia sprains and similar ailments.
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Chamberlain
Hog Wallow News: Local Notes and Oddities
DUNK BOTTS reports from Hog Wallow with brief items including Tobe Moseley at work on a patent labor-saving board. Rye Straw storekeeper mislisted Slim Pickens on an invoice. Wild Onion school classes advance rapidly as term nears end. Miss Peachie Sims secures millinery work in Tickville. Eb Hancocks rooster stands on one leg. Magistrate in Calf Ribs marries a couple, groom pays fifty cents. Atlas Peck busy around the post office stove harvesting last year’s crop.
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Tobe Moseley
Slim Pick
Wild Onion
Ible
Peachie Sims
Tickville
Eb Hancock
Chet Hicks
Gil
Calf Ribs
Atlas Peck
Chronic Constipation and Gentle Laxative Relief
The piece notes chronic constipation from overuse of mineral waters and strong cathartics that dehydrate the body. It recommends Cham berlain's Tablets as a mild laxative tonic providing a gentle, hardly noticed bowel movement and less likelihood of subsequent constipation.
Badger Fight Promoted by City Sportsmen
A group of local sportsmen decided to revive old time sport and planned a badger fight. They trapped a fighting badger after a careful woods search and obtained a fighting bulldog, though the owner showed reluctance to allow his prized dog to take part.
Badger and dog fighting sparks crowd at Wednesday event
The Honey Grove Citizen reports a crowd gathered Wednesday night for a scheduled sporting event where two animals were kept apart by heavy chains during preparations. Al Nelson of Georgia, employed by EK I Blocker Cotton Co., sprung the trap separating the combatants and avoided injuries. The badger, though outweighed, delivered a creditable fight.
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al Nelson
Georgia
EK. I. Blocker Cotton Co
Honey Grove
Selecting a Cough Remedy For Children
The advertisement urges careful choosing of a child cough medicine. It claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is pleasant tasting, free of harmful drugs, and most effective for coughs and colds based on long experience. It notes it is a favorite with many mothers.
Texas mothers praise Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
Houston area testimonials claim Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription restored health and strength after illness nervous debility and fatigue. Mrs E L Brown Mrs Herris McLane and Makrs F E Gouge from Houston and San Antonio share experiences recommending the tonic as a women’s builder and restorative.
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Texas
Houston
E. L. Brown
Freeman St
San Antonio
Dr. Pierce
Grand Jury Foreman A Moonshiner In Georgia
Columbus Georgia reports that Joe W Rozier a deacon who sat as foreman of a superior court jury was convicted of prohibition violations in Harris County He faced twelve months on the chain gang but Judge Gus H Howard later allowed a fine of 750 dollars and four months in jail Rozier was connected to a moonshine still prior to his conviction
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Columbus
Harris County
Joe W. Rozier
Rozier
Gus H. Howard
Counting the Cost of a Cold and a Remedy
A newspaper note remarks a man may not stop work for a cold but suggests it would help. It notes about ten days to fully recover with usual treatment and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as shortening that time.
Will Looney Furniture and Undertaking Ad Praises Remedy
Winter and spring needs cited for home improvements and self care. A local notice promotes a remedy and urges stocking a bottle at home as wise, with Will Looney offering furniture and undertaking services to meet needs.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Offers Reward
A vintage medicine advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a cure for catarrh, claiming it works through the blood and mucous surfaces. It promises a $100 reward if it fails to cure and provides testimonials and the Toledo Ohio address for Dr. J. Cheney & Co.
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Hall
Nature
Halil
FR. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Chile
Brunswick Tires Promise High Standards And Value
The Brunswick Tire Company touts high standards and skilled designers with decades in rubber work. It claims its tires combine proven features with strict manufacturing quality, offering a superior tire at no higher price than similar products and inviting consumers to try one with a promise of satisfaction.
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Brunswick Tires
Brunswick
Brunswick Organization of Tire Makers
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Slim
Tickville Opera House
Sile Kilden
Sile
Yam Sims
Clab Hancock
Post Office
Hog Wallow News
Dunk Botts
Ens
Fordson Tractor
Fordson
Bob Sears
Whitewright, Texas
A. Y. Creager
A. Y. Creager & Co
Sherman, Texas
F. W. Creacer
Sherman
F. E. Redwine
S. B. Hatchett
West Texas Real Estate Co
Tohoka
Lynn County
First National Bank
Taholka
Brunswick-Balke-Collender CO
Dallas
Main St
BBC
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