War Brides in Manila Face Repatriation to U S
More than 300 Russian war brides along with American soldiers are to be sent home to the United States as transport becomes available. Many have endured low pay and rising prices, with language barriers hindering work. Army policy limits remaining in the Philippines to enlisted men with wives who have independent income. Some stowaways were deported after attempts to stay in Manila.
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Manila
Siberia
United States
Red Cross
Powerr
Iid
Department of the Philippines
Philippines
Vladivostock
Wlndivestock
Fellowship When a Fellow Ain’t Got a Cent
Poem by James Whitcomb Riley about friendship and consolation. A speaker notes the comfort of a friend's simple touch on the shoulder in hard times and the complex feelings it stirs, contrasting life’s sweetness and sorrow while affirming faith in a benevolent creator.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Pungent Paragraphs From A Nation Of Quips
A compilation of witty quotes from diverse papers satirizes politics, labor, and society. Notable lines reference gasoline costs, vice presidential candidate scarcity, and a millionaire turning to antiques, reflecting early 20th century editorial humor across several outlets.
Atlas farmer father of twins marked by long family history
Paris Texas June 26 S C Bramlett a farmer of Atlas age 70 was presented by his wife with twins yesterday He is living with his second wife whom he married 17 years ago Twenty two children born to him in the two marriages nineteen are living
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Paris
Texas
S. C. Bramlett
Atlas
Livers Digestion Warns Of Ailing Digestion In Elderly
Meadowsville Ky Mrs Cynthia Higginbotham 65 says the liver fails with age. She describes constipation weak appetite and bad digestion improved after using Black Draught a long standing household remedy. The ad urges cleansing the system with Black Draught noting price 25c per package and one cent a dose.
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Thedford
Fruit cake baked 24 years ago cut by Missourian
Butler Missouri June 29 In despair over William J Bryan ever becoming president Mrs Charles Grant cut and divided a fruit cake baked for the celebration of the Commoners election The cake was baked and boxed in 1896 and kept airtight until a birthday surprise party revealed it still looked fresh after 24 years
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Butler
William J.bryan
Charles Grant
Law Forcing Payment For Street Paying Held Valid
Texas Supreme Court upholds the act authorizing cities to build permanent street improvements and assess costs on abutting property. The decision in Noah Spears v San Antonio affirms a Dallas case, sustaining enforcement and collection of assessments. The ruling confirms the constitutionality of the street assessment method used by Texas municipalities.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Supreme Court
Noah Spears
San Antonio
Dallas
J R Fleming Visits Dallas Last Friday and Saturday
J R Fleming visited Dallas for events on Friday and Saturday last week. He attended meetings and mingled with local figures during the two day stay.
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J. R. Fleming
Dallas
Bayer Aspirin: Genuine tablets with direction for multiple pains
Aspirin known as Bayer Tablets of Aspirin is presented as safe by millions and prescribed for over twenty years. Consumers urged to accept only an unbroken Bayer package with directions for headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain. Basic packaging notes include handy tins of 12 tablets and larger Bayer packages sold by druggists. Aspirin is a trademark of Bayer and is the monoacetic ester of salicylic acid.
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Bayer
Bobbitt Divorce Ruling Upheld by Appeals Court
Mary Bobbitt wins divorce from Israel Bobbitt in Grayson County with half of $500,000 community property. Amarillo Court of Civil Appeals affirms jury verdict. motion for rehearing denied as Texas law designates that court as last resort in divorce cases.
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Sherman
Texas
Court of Civil Appeals
Amarillo
Mary Bobbitt
Israel R. Bobbitt
Grayson County
Wood, Jones & Hassell
Bobbitt
Court of
I Wouldn't Go Camping Without Rat Snap Says Ray White
A reader recalls using RAT-SNAP on a summer camping trip to control a rat infestation. He and his wife bought the three sized products, placed them around their tent, and reported catching large rats. The ad notes availability and guaranteed sale by local hardware firms Wilson Montgomery Hardware Co and Dyer Jones.
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Ray White
Wilson-Montgomery Hdw. Co
Dyer & Jones
Taming a Wild Cat Calomel and Liver Tone Ad
An old testimonial-style ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel for biliousness. It claims calomel causes cramps nausea salivation and warns of sickness tomorrow. Liver Tone is described as a harmless vegetable substitute that cleanses the liver.
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Dodson
Germany’s War Toll Staggering in Geneva Statistics
Geneva reports Germany’s war losses exceeding 1,350,000 men killed. The data show 520,000 war widows, 1,130,000 orphans, and 500,000 maimed or consumptives, mostly supported by charity.
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Geneva
Germany
Denison Visitor D. M. Pope Spotted on Saturday
D. M. Pope was a Denison visitor Saturday. The column notes his appearance and local social chatter.
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D. M. Pope
Denison
Booster Poem for Whitewright Furniture House
A hometown booster presents a persuasive poem praising a Whitewright furniture house known for rugs carpets and curtains. The ad promises savings and friendly service from W. J. Looney offering furniture and prompt undertaking with day and night phone numbers.
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Whitewright
W. J. Looney
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Alta Vista
Welch
C. R. Badgett
First National Bank
J. W. Davidson
Pure Food
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