Presidential Proclamation Calls for War Savings Pledges
The President issues a nationwide call to all adults to pledge maximum savings via War Savings Stamps. Meetings on National War Savings Day June 28 require reaffirmation of pledges at designated school district sites, with existing pledges to be submitted to county chairmen or local representatives. Individual responsibility to attend is emphasized.
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United States
National War Savings Committee
Treasury Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Great
Volunteer Army
Local Social Roundup From Ely and Surrounding Areas
Mrs Richardson of near Randolph visited Tom Graves and family Sunday. Earnest Smith Carl Hicks and Jack Harper visited Bonham Sunday evening. Miss Arnold Doss returns from Sherman where she attended school. Marion Smith bought a new Briscoe car. Mr and Mrs Howard Harrison of near Leslie attended Sunday in the community. Born to Mr and Mrs Sam Hodge a boy since our last report. Miss Lena Sanders of Trenton was a guest of Miss Alma Hicks Sunday. Rev Anderson of Bonham preached at Marvin Sunday to a large crowd. Mr and Mrs Tass Farrow were in the community Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Null Turner were Bonham visitors Saturday. Bob Broyles and family visited the Latmans Sunday. Mr Partridge purchased a new Paige car. Mr and Mrs Joel Ross and Uncle Bill Smith of near Ector were in the community Sunday. Uncle Bill has a painful carbuncle on his arm. Grandma Melugin has been visiting Nellie Cobb at Ector.
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Mrs. Richardson
Near
Randolph
Tom Graves
Family
Earnest Smith
Carl Hicks
Jack Harper
Bonham
Tass Farrow
Null Turner
Bob Broyles
Walker Layman
Partridge
Joel Ross
Bill Smith
Ector
Bill
Grandma Melugin
Nellie Cobb
Remedy Praised For Cold Cure In Letter From California
Mrs. Margaret Smale Bishop of California says Foleys Honey and Tar Compound acted like a charm for a persistent cold last week. The ad notes the product is sold by Dyer and Jones and urges reliance on this trusted remedy.
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Margaret Smale Bishop
Calif
Dyer & Jones
To Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromosine Quinine
Cure claim on box for cold and cough with headache relief. Medicine sells for 30 cents with guarantee of refund if ineffective. Druggist signs H. W. Grove on each box. Ends with bold advertising tone.
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H. W. Grove
Chronic Constipation Relief Suggested With Water and Exercise
The article explains constipation results from dry residue and urges plenty of water, raw fruits, outdoor exercise, and a mild laxative. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as easy to take and pleasant, advising readers to try them to avoid harsh cathartics that dehydrate the body.
Train schedule fragment hints at routes to Dallas and beyond
OCR text shows southbound and northbound train numbers with times and flag stops, referencing No. 9 Limited No. 7 Local and No. 5 Flyer. Mentions Cotton Belt and east bound service, suggesting a transport timetable snippet with partial legible times.
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Dallas
Colic remedy promoted by local veterinary firm
The Bonham Favorite notes Farsis Colic Remedy treats horse colic by applying on the tongue with a dropper packed in each bottle. J W Davidson guarantees the product. The issue also reports Dr J S Spikes has become first lieutenant and now commands a base hospital in France, highlighting his veterinary background and local ties.
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J. W. Davidson
J. S. Spikes
France
Bonham
Spikes
Whitewright
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