Congressmen of the Fourth Some Hint of the Future
Senator R E Westbrook of Wolfe City spent days in Sherman and has served in both houses of the Texas Legislature. The story recalls his early rise as a country teacher and law practitioner and notes rumors he may run for Congress in 1920. The piece traces past Fourth District representation and notes regional gaps in Congress.
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R. E. Westbrook
Wolfe City
Sherman
Westbrook
Collin
Hunt
Raines
Senate
Gray Wolves
Hunt County
Austin
Congress
Grayson
Dallas
Fort Worth
West
Hare
Randell
Bailey
Cooke
Silas Hare
United States Senate
Fannin County
Sam Rayburn
Randel
Collin County
Throckmorton
Grayson County
Sherman Democrat
83 Miners Dead in Baltimore Tunnel Disaster
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania a mine explosion in the Delaware and Hudson Coal Company Baltimore tunnel kills 83 workers and leaves about 50 burned or maimed. A short circuit from a sagging trolley wire touched powder kegs, causing a blast and intense flames. Rescue teams recover bodies from the tunnel as surface workers provide aid. 60 men die in the tunnel and 14 later die in hospitals. Only 49 have been identified.
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Wilkes-Barre
Baltimore
Delaware and Hudson Coal Company
East End
August Ruddie
Cough Remedy Ad From Albany Man Claims Quick Cure
An Albany reader from 645 Broadway shares that after surviving a torpedoed ship from England they suffered a cold. He credits Foley's Honey and Tar with a speedy cure and notes the product is sold everywhere.
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Thomas A. Breslin
Brodway
Albany
N. Y
England
Foley
Novel Moonshine Still Found In Tree In Knoxville Area
T B Ivans veteran moonshine raider of the Internal Revenue Department states illicit distilleries are usually hidden in caves cellars or dense growth but locating a copper still perched at the top of a tall oak in the famous old Tenth District of Seven County Tennessee is a novelty. The raid resulted in the outfit being dislodged and destroyed.
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Knoxville
Tenn
T. B. Ivans
Internal Revenue Department
Rub my tism advy claim cures infections
An old advertisement touts rub my tism as a cure for poisons from infected cuts, old sores, and tetter, promising rapid healing and relief from various ailments.
Loose Teeth Sore Gums Ruins Health
Discusses pyorrhea known as Riggs disease and its impacts on dental health and systemic ailments including stomach and bowel troubles rheumatism neuralgia and headaches. Mentions loss of teeth as a consequence and signals connection between oral health and overall wellbeing.
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Riggs
Gum-Cur-I Home Treatment Promoted By Dentist
A dentist touts Gum-Cur-I as the best medical cure for a listed disease. The remedy has 30 years of private practice backing and is sold in drug stores. Free copy of Book of Facts available. three weeks treatment priced at $1.50. Sold by Dyer & Jones.
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Dyer & Jones
Quirky Rural News items from Hogwallow and nearby towns
A mosaic of short local anecdotes reports Hogwallow residents Sims and Flinders with perfume and a fly trap, Sior Flinders rushing to town, Washington Hocks roof damage with no rain, Sile Kilden feet lime, Cricket Hicks mischief about potato bags, Club Hancock fishing mishap, and a barber shop quip on streamlining waiting customers.
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Sile Kilden
Cricket Hicks
Sile
Fordson Tractor Proves Efficient Small Farm Workhorse
Henry Ford led extensive trials over many years to perfect the Fordson tractor for diverse farming conditions. The small light machine aims low first cost reliability and efficiency, pulling implements and powering belt-driven farm machinery such as threshers and sawmills on both small and large farms.
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Henry Ford
Fordson
Will Looney Furnishings Delivers Quick Stock at Lower Prices
If stock is unavailable we can special order the item on short notice for you at reduced cost. Will Looney Furniture offers prompt delivery and competitive prices on a range of furniture selections.
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Will Looney
Furni
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic: iron and quinine for blood
A historical advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood purifying and iron enriching remedy. It claims improved energy, appetite, and color, noting it is not a patent medicine and has been trusted for 35 years. Price listed as 60 cents per bottle.
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GROVE
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Gum-Cars Company
Collinsville, Texas
Hogwallow News
Yam Sims
Sim Flinders
Sior Flinders
Washington Hocks
Club Hancock
Ie Gower
Rae Rane
Sears Grain Co
J.L. Cantrell
Sears Auto Co
Oklahoma
J. M. Stephens
Whitewright, Texas
Toledo
Ture
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