War brides in Manila to be sent to United States
About 300 Russian war brides stranded in Manila with American husbands face removal to the United States as transport becomes available. Many lack English or Spanish, and low armed forces pay plus rising costs hinder support. Red Cross aid offered shelter and work, while authorities plan to distribute couples at U.S. army camps.
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Manila
Siberia
United States
Red Cross
Department of the Philippines
Philippines
Vladivostock
Wlndivestock
Fellowship of a Friendly Hand by James Whitcomb Riley
A poem notes how a simple friendly touch from a fellow can lift a troubled heart. The speaker reflects on blue days, teardrops, and the comfort of companionship, concluding that the world mixes joy and sorrow yet remains good.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Pungent Paragraphs and Quips From Diverse Papers
A compilation of humorous quotes and wry observations from multiple 20th century newspapers. The snippets touch on politics, economics, social habits, and everyday life with sharp asides about gasoline, dining, vice presidential candidacy, alcohol, wealth, antiques, and grain shortages.
Man 70 Years Old Father of Twins in Texas
Paris Texas June 26 S C Bramlett a farmer of Atlas 70 years old was presented by his wife with twins yesterday He is living with his second wife whom he married 17 years ago Twenty two children have been born to him during the two marriages nineteen of whom are still living.
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Paris
Texas
S. C. Bramlett
Atlas
Black Draught Promises Relief for Digestion and Liver Heartily
Meadowville Kentucky resident Cynthia Higginbotham recalls chronic constipation and weak digestion at age 65. She reports rapid improvement after using Black Draught, saying appetite returned, strength rose, and bowel function normalized with few doses. The ad touts seventy years of use and urges readers to try it. It lists price 25c per package and one cent per 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 being elected president Mrs Charles Grant cut and divided a fruit cake baked to celebrate the Commoner election The cake was baked and put in an airtight box 24 years ago Neighbors had a surprise party on Mrs Grants birthday and the cake was passed around It remained well preserved as it did in 1896 when it was baked for the celebration that never came
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Butler
William J.bryan
Charles Grant
Supreme Court Upholds Street Assessment Law in Texas
Austin June 23. Texas supreme court upheld the validity of an act authorizing cities to fund permanent street improvements by assessing costs against neighboring properties and enforcing payments. The ruling in Noah Spears vs San Antonio affirms a prior Dallas case.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Supreme Court
Noah Spears
San Antonio
Dallas
Bobbitt Divorce Case Upheld By Court of Civil Appeals
In Sherman Texas the court of civil appeals at Amarillo refused a rehearing in Mary Bobbitt versus Israel R. Bobbitt Grayson county. The jury awarded Mrs Bobbitt a divorce and half the community property valued at 500000 The appellate court affirmed the verdict. Under Texas law the court of civil appeals is the last court for divorce appeals.
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Sherman
Texas
Court of Civil Appeals
Amarillo
Mary Bobbitt
Israel R. Bobbitt
Grayson County
Wood, Jones & Hassell
Bobbitt
Court of
Wouldn't Go Camping Without Rat-Snap Says Ray White
A personal anecdote promotes RAT-SNAP for rodent control. Ray White and his wife camped last summer, encountered rats from cooking smell, used RAT-SNAP outside the tent and trapped large rats. The ad urges farmers storekeepers and housewives to use RAT-SNAP in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 sold by Wilson-Montgomery Hdw Co and Dyer Jones.
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Ray White
Wilson-Montgomery Hdw. Co
Dyer & Jones
J R Fleming Visits Dallas For Weekend Stay
J R Fleming spent last Friday and Saturday visiting Dallas. The trip highlighted a brief leisure visit with local interactions and activities during the weekend stay.
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J. R. Fleming
Dallas
Aspirin Bayer Tablets Ad Highlights Safety and Use
An advertisement asserts Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as genuine and safe for millions, prescribed by physicians for over twenty years. It warns to accept only an unbroken Bayer package with directions for relief from headache, toothache, earache, neuralgia, rheumatism, colds, and pain, noting 12 tab handy tins and larger packages sold by druggists.
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Bayer
Dodson's Liver Tone Offered as Calomel Substitute
An advertisement warns against calomel a strong purgative and salivating agent. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable alternative that cleanses the liver, relieves bilious symptoms, and leaves users feeling energetic without side effects. The copy claims it is safe for children and inexpensive.
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Dodson
Germany Records War Losses and Widows Surge
Geneva reports published statistics from Germany show over 1,350,000 men killed in the war. There are 520,000 war widows, about 1,130,000 orphans, and 500,000 maimed or consumptives supported largely by charity.
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Geneva
Germany
Rats Threaten Grain and Livestock, RAT-SNAP Ad Inside
An advertisement warns of rats stealing millions in grain, chickens, and eggs, describing RAT-SNAP as an effective poison that also controls odors. It notes cats and dogs won't touch it and presents three sizes priced at 25c, 50c, and $1.00. Sold and guaranteed by Wilson Montgomery Hardware Co. and Dyer Jones.
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Wilson-Montgomery Hdw. Co
Dyer & Jones
Denison Visitor D M Pope Spends Saturday
D M Pope visited Denison this past Saturday, spending time in the city and meeting local residents during the weekend.
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D. M. Pope
Denison
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Arizona Republican
Texarkanian
Dayton Daily News
Joe Cannon
Toledo Blade
Rock Island Argus
New York
Mobile Register
Horton’s Grocery
C. Horton
Meadowsville, Ky
Cynthia
Higginbotham
Mr. Dodson
Alta Vista
Welch
C. R. Badgett
First National Bank
J. W. Davidson
Pure Food
Ford
Whitewright
Sears Auto Company
Wilson-Montgomery Hdww. Co
Whitewright Bakery Crockett & Frazier
J. F. Lilley
the Planters National Bank
Whitewright, Texas
Johnson
R. L. Johnson
the Ideal Gift Shop
Pathe
Truett & Moore
W. J. Looney
McCarty-Davis
McCarty-Davis Company
Men’s and Boys Outfitters
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