Hugh M. Boren Seeks Precinct Two County Commissioner
Hugh M. Boren announces his candidacy for County Commissioner Precinct No 2 Grayson County in the Democratic primary to be held Saturday July 24 1920. Boren long served as county road superintendent for the precinct and pledges economical, clean administration and attentive service to voters. He also promotes a Lyceum program featuring George Aydelott at the school auditorium January 24 with admission 25 and 35 cents.
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The
Sun
Hugh M. Boren
Grayson County
Boren
Whitewright
Precinct No. 2
Commissioners’ Court
Tom Rowland
Jack Mathes
George
Aydelott
Dave
Chamberlains Cough Remedy for Croup Heroism
An appeal stresses immediate use of Chamberlains Cough Remedy at first croup symptoms to protect a child. It asserts the remedy is affordable, accessible, prompt, and effective, urging mothers to keep a bottle on hand for rapid administration.
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Chamberlain
Cincinnati
Death of A Bowen Abner Bowen in Orangeville community
Abner Bowen died at his Orangeville home early Monday after gallstone surgery on Sunday. Rev. Milholand of Denison conducted the funeral, with burial in Burns cemetery Wednesday afternoon. Born January 1, 1861 in Rutherford County Tennessee, he was age 59. Survived by wife Ella Sullie and three sons Rollie Willie Benton, also three brothers J H O C Bowen H C Bowen and two sisters Mollie Jones Francis Oklahoma and Sallie Bohannon Hitchita Oklahoma.
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Abner Bowen
Orangeville
Milholand
Denison
Burns Cemetery
Mr. Bowen
Rutherford County
Tenn
Ceville
Ella Sullie
Rollie
Willie
Benton Bowen
J. H.O.C
H. C. Bowen
Mollie Jones
Francis
Okla
Sallie Bohannon
Hitchita
Trenton Tribune
Profit on men's suits sparks Palmer probe
Chicago January 16 small profit margins on suits tied to retail clothiers ignite an inquiry led by Howard R Figg special assistant to Attorney General Palmer. Delegates from 49 states vow to curb profiteering while Figg forecasts a 25 percent price drop and urges the trade to adopt a government backed price reduction plan.
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Chicago
Howard R. Figg
Palmer
National Association of Retail Clothiers
North Carolina
Wigg
Figg
Department of Justice
Association
Money Making Cough Remedy Ad Snippet
A promotional cutout invites readers to mail five cents to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. The ad markets remedies for coughs colds and croup and notes sales everywhere.
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Foley & Co
Shffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Indian Subscribes and Seeks Receipt at Editor's Office
An Oklahoma editor recalls an Indian man who subscribed to the paper and paid but insisted on receiving a receipt. He fears Saint Peter at the gate will ask if he paid the editor. The man must locate the editor to obtain the receipt, explaining his need before passing beyond the gate.
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Oklahoma
Big Gate
Saint Peter
H—1
Dyspepsia cure and tonic sales in local ads
An ad roundup promotes Chamberlains tablets for stomach relief enabling all foods, a Rub-my-tism antiseptic for infected wounds, and savings on furniture with Will Looney ads. It also touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as a headache free quinine option, urging readers to remember the full name and E W Grove signature.
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E. W. Grove
Hog Wallow News humorous quick bites and bits
Corny local-item fun from Hog Wallow. Slim Pickens hair looked neat and bed seemed far away. Miss Peachie Sims plans a birthday party on Gander Creek but lacks face powder for the journey. Dock Hocks notes Congress arguing war not over, yet soldiers say it is. Yam Sims reads detective stories and feels qualified to shadow anyone. Sim Flinders loiters at the grocery and forgets the time. Atlas Peck muses on slow walkers and purpose. Clai Hancock finds buggy tracks in a mudhole with no exit. Rain prompts weather blame routines. After hearty breakfasts, folks crave noontime meals. The Horse Doctor attends Jefferson Potlocks for smothery spells tied to new window lights. Cricket Hicks buys ammunition at the post office for a hunting day. A postmaster catches blame for unread letters. Atlas Peck jokes cork screws and extinction. Sid Hocks recalls Senate Christmas thwarted by Supreme Court. Yard sticks stay the same length. Sile Kilden pays a dan by mail while eating hickory nuts.
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Peachie Sims
Gander Creek
Dock Hocks
Congress
Yam Sims
Sim Flinders
Atlas Peck
Jefferson Potlocks
Jeff
Cricket Hicks
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claims blood purification tonic
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood purifier and builder, combining iron and quinine to restore energy, color cheeks, improve appetite, and aid recovery from malaria. It emphasizes its safety and broad popularity, noting a 60 cent price per bottle and nationwide availability.
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GROVE
Bayer Aspirin for Colds Packaged for Pain Relief
Bayer tablets of Aspirin come in a genuine Bayer package with directions for colds pain headache neuralgia lumbago and rheumatism. Bayer is the trade name for genuine Aspirin prescribed by physicians for nineteen years. Handy tin boxes of 12 tablets cost a few cents.
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Bayer
Georgia Pope Jay Repair Ad at Dyer and Jones Drug
For watch clock and jewelry repair work go to Mrs. Georgia Pope Jay at Dyer and Jones drug store.
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Georgia Pope Jay
Dyer & Jones’ Drug Store
Pierce and Sons Advertise Largest Cigar Stock in Town
P J Pierce and Sons claim the largest stock of cigars and cigarettes in town with a promise of constant freshness, appealing to customers seeking breadth and quality in tobacco products.
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P. J. Pierce & Sons
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Reat
A. Bowen
Seana In
N. P. Stevens
Dyer & Jones
Hog Wallow News
Dunk Botts
Slim Pickens
Clai Hancock
Sid Hocks
Senate
Supreme Court
Sile Kilden
Service To
Idahaa
Geo. C. Aydelott
Ferguson
Sears Grain Co
J. L. Cantrell
Cotter
Ford
Bob Sears
Whitewright, Texas
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