Boston Doctor Weighs Soul At Three Fourths Of An Ounce
A Boston physician claims to have weighed the soul of a dying man at three quarters of an ounce. The Houston Post notes the remark as an odd assertion but leans toward stories from fishermen.
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1914
Page
8
A Boston physician claims to have weighed the soul of a dying man at three quarters of an ounce. The Houston Post notes the remark as an odd assertion but leans toward stories from fishermen.
The Wills Point Chronicle reports Ferguson, Democratic candidate James E. Ferguson, spoke Thursday night pledging to govern Texas under Christian guidance. Critics note his admission of not preaching or praying and paying little, questioning suitability for the highest state office.
Dodson's Liver Tone is touted as a safe reliable remedy replacing calomel for constipation. The ad cites seven noted U S physicians and claims the liquid vegetable formula has no griping or pain and improves overall well being, with refunds offered by Dyer and Jones if unsatisfactory.
Serious sicknesses begin with stomach liver and kidney issues. The pills purify blood prevent constipation and keep organs healthy by removing fermenting foods. Effective mild 25c at your druggist Bucklen’s Arnica Salve also offered for hurts.
Farm and Ranch declares its purpose to uplift readers in all sections of the Southwest. The publication aims to foster hope cheer and contentment while rejecting grumbling censure and abuse. It states its mission is to build and avoid low or degrading ideals for readers.
The cases against Lee McAfee and Claud Hatherly of Sherman linked to the Pearl For rester November 1912 plot to kill Sheriff Simmons are set for trial June 22 in the special district court. Judges B. L. Jones and Jeff Hassell represent the defendants.
An advertise ment extols a free mailed catalogue for Tyler Commercial College Texas promising practical commercial training. It cites endorsements, employer letters, parent testimonies, and a $100 cash guarantee to prove honesty and urges readers to request the catalogue and list interested youths.
Application to probate the will of J I Kimberlain of Sherman has been made. The will disposes of property valued at 75000 dollars. Mary Harry and Minnie Fielder receive equal division of the 2000 acre Tioga ranch.
Coughs and colds weaken the system and cause loss of weight and appetite. Get a 50c bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery today. it stops coughs and helps throat and lung troubles. Testimonial from O H Brown Muscatine Ala states wife was saved during hot summer months. Good for children. 50c and 1.00 at druggists.
Three chairs, three trained barbers. We do your work quick ly and right. Simmons Bros.
A letter from Catron Kentucky describes Bettie Bullock’s four year struggle with painful womanly troubles. After weak recovery from doctor visits she credits Cardui as the turning point, enabling walking two miles and resume of daily work. The note promotes Cardui as America’s trusted women’s tonic with a Chattanooga Medicine Co. advisory letter offering further guidance.
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