Tickville Whimsy and Small Town Scraps From Hog Wallow News
A collection of local jests and notices from Hog Wallow News recounts quirky events around Tickville and Gimlet Creek. Items include a dance with fiddler Fletcher Henstep, postmaster gossip, a wedding with cash and two houses, dwindling livery, worn shoes mystery, prices dropping from forty one to eight eighty, meat theft at Sim Flinders’ smokehouse, and a beehive of daily activity as residents comment on weather, commerce, and town life. A light ad ends with a humor line about home newspapers and a pain relief product.
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Colmbus Allsop
Fletcher Henstep
Gimlet Creek
Fletch
Ickville
Tickville
Clab Hancock
Atlas Peck
Sim Flinders
Depuy
Sim
Cricket
Periodic Bilious Attacks Advice for Diet and Tablets
Persons subject to periodic bilious attacks will observe that their appetite fails them just before an attack. That is they do not really crave food but eat because it is mealtime. If they will eat only a light meal and no meat, then take two of Chamberlain's Tablets the attack may be avoided.
It Would Be Pleasant The Star Obituary Note
It Would Be Pleasant The Star chronicles subscriber doings and community life but hints at a deeper obituary notice for a nonsubscriber. The column reflects small town habits and a fading era as readers pass from the scene while editorials note changes in readership and local memory.
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Craig's Cafe Promotes Wholesome Meals
A brief note invites readers to enjoy a good clean wholesome meal at Craig's Cafe. The item highlights healthy dinner options and a welcoming dining environment.
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Craig
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Chicago
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New England
Florida
New York
Association of Railway Executives
Broadway
Grayson County
Jersey Calf Club
Jersey
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Pres. Grayson Co
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A. F. Platter
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J. R. Dishner
W. C. LeBarron
W. R. Dunn
W. J. Wall A, J. Ladd
G. F. Savage
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Dr. T. E. McKinney
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George Livingston
John Hardy Lee Simmons
Roy Finley
S. W. Yeary
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G. W. Bray
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van Alstyne
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