Arranging a Texas Press Association Banquet in Austin
The writer details how a banquet for the Texas Press Association was organized in Austin. He secured Chamber of Commerce funding for food, while the University of Texas Home Economics Department prepared and served the meal, and a committee arranged the program music and entertainment stunts.
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Texas Press Association
Austin
Chamber of Commerce
Home Economics Department
University of Texas
Texas civic clubs foster hospitality across Austin visit
The article praises Austin civic clubs and local groups for coordinating a warm, voluntary welcome to visiting guests. It highlights joint luncheons, movie theater access, school band music, and University Press sponsorship as examples. It argues these clubs build service-minded communities and broader hospitality nationwide.
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Dents
Austin Civic Clubs
Austin
Austin High School
University Press
Call for community clubs to foster sociable gatherings
A writer critiques community houses as failing to build real community spirit. Meetings seem schoollike and serious talk dominates. clubs that regularly bring people together to eat, play, and discuss local problems are urged as a solution, noting churches cannot unite all.
Cough Remedy Promises Relief From Lingering Coughs
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for bronchitis lingering coughs and night coughs, claiming the medicine eases persistent coughs and that every user is a friend.
Seven in One Family Undergo Operations
Greenville Texas Feb 23 The seventh member of the family of C K E Porter of Point near here to be operated on in connection with a rare inherited ailment underwent a major procedure today. The family physician said the patient was in good spirits and would be kept under careful observation.
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Greenville
Texas
C. KE. Porter
Point
Here
Economics of a Cow and Calf Trade
A playful riddle states milk from a cow is valuable beyond its dairy. It notes a calf sells for ten dollars and its brains for twenty. The cow hide yields one dollar and a pair of shoes eighteen. Two sacks of Bull Durham tobacco exceed the value of the bull.
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Durham
Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad Claims Unique Formula
An old box features the sole Bromo Quinine product from E W Grove with a distinctive signature. The ad touts that the tablets remove the cause and promotes a 30 cent price in a compact sales note.
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E W. Grove
Porter children undergo multiple operations for appendicitis
The first Porter child was admitted October 18 1924 for appendicitis and since then six more have followed at intervals of weeks. Two children were operated on this week and both are reported doing well.
Remains Remove Tombstone Sparks Damage Suit
Greenville Feb 23 suit for actual damages totaling 300 dollars and exemplary damages of 10,000 was filed before the District Clerk by county residents against a tombstone and marble works in an adjacent county. The plaintiff sets forth that de-
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Greenville
Sam Mays
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Restores Energy and Vitality
Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic purifies and enriches the blood with iron and quinine. It strengthens the body, improves appetite, adds color to the cheeks, and is palatable for children. Contains iron and quinine. aids against malarial and grip germs. 60c.
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Grove
Prevents Infection Borozone Healing Remedy Ad For Bow-Wright
A vintage drug ad touts Borozone as the greatest flesh healing discovery in liquid and powder forms. It claims rapid wound purification and fast flesh healing, with prices listed as 30c 60c 1.20 for liquid and 80c 60c for powder, sold by Bow-Wright Drug Co.
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Bow-Wright Drug CO
Home insurance promises peace of mind against fires
A brief advertorial-style note urges homeowners that adequate home insurance coverage eliminates worry about potential fires, asserting protection may prevent trouble even if fires threaten.
Grave stone dispute over seas soldier burial return
Plaintiff alleges defendant removed a tombstone from a grave of an American killed in France and brought it back to the United States. The suit claims payment was made for the stone and seeks recovery. It is described as one of the largest and most unique cases of its kind filed in the region.
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Fendant
France
Local court this year claims cigarets ruin a woman's complexion
A Philadelphia North American note argues smoking harms beauty and even paints, reflecting temperate views on cigarette use in court reporting.
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Philadelphia
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets promoted by E W Grove. Claims stop cough and headache and combat cold. Sold for 30 cents per box.
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E.W. Grove
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Will H. Mayes
Department of Journalism
Bulls
Ager
Rotarians
Lions
Kiwanis
Young Men’s Business Leagues
Altrusans
Bull’ Durham
Will Rogers
Wall Street
Bull Durham
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
J. W. Davidson
Home Ice & Manufacturing CO
S. H. Montgomery
Blue Wagon Cotton Seed
Gillett Grain CO
Sudan
Kimbell Milling Co
Pace Brothers
J. H. Biggerstaff
Davidson’s
Mangrum Brothers
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