Butterfly and Frog Demonstration Illuminates Nature’s Secrets
In Albany Texas a school meeting featured Miss Sammie Coffee showing lab work on a butterfly wing and frog foot. The demonstration revealed the butterfly wing scales and the frog foot’s drainage network, illustrating nature’s intricate design and the mind’s quest to understand creation. The piece reflects on knowledge, curiosity, and the human drive to uncover mysteries through observation.
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Albany
Texas
Harvey
Jenner
Sammie Coffee
Sammie
Central Station
Miss Sammie
Prizes Offered For Rhymes On Dr Price Baking Powder
A Chicago contest offers 365 dollars in prizes for rhymes using only words on the Dr Price Phosphate Baking Powder label. First prize is 100 dollars, followed by 75 50 and 25 for next best rhymes plus twenty three 5 dollar prizes. Entries due by July 1 1922 at Price Baking Powder Factory Chicago.
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Dr. Price
Price's Co
Price Baking Powder Factory
Independence Blvd
Chicago
Graves Tasteless Tonic Promises Help for Worms
Advertisement notes that children troubled with worms appear pale with stomach issues. Graves Tasteless Chill Tonic to be given for two to three weeks will enrich blood improve digestion and act as a general strengthening tonic. Nature will dispel the worms and restore health. Pleasant to take 60c per bottle.
Fur furniture refinishing by W. J. Looney
Local advertisement from The Sun inviting readers to contact W. J. Looney by phone for refinishing services aimed at reviving old fur covered furniture to a near new condition.
Habitual Constipation Curea Promoted as Syruphonic Laxative
An advertisement touts LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN as a specially prepared Syruphonic laxative for habitual constipation. It claims prompt relief but recommends 14 to 21 days of regular use to induce lasting regular action. The product is described as stimulating and regulating and very pleasant to take, priced at 60 cents per bottle.
Order Remitting Garner Set Aside in Texas Case
Beaumont Texas June 16 Tom Garner will be sheriff of Jefferson County for the remainder of his term pending the July primary. The Court of Civil Appeals granted a writ restraining the Sixtieth District Court from suspending Garner or appointing a successor. The supersedeas bond to set aside the verdict was deemed sufficient to overturn the suspension order. The decision was unanimous about 1 pm after a morning hearing that drew about 100 people.
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Beaumont
Texas
Tom Garner
Jefferson County
Court of Civil Appeals
Ninth Judicial District
Garner
Sixtieth District Court
Judge Street
Citizens’ Committee
Hugh M. Boren for Commissioner
The Sun announces Hugh M. Boren for re election as County Commissioner Precinct No 2 in the Democrat primary July 22. Boren has served one term and seeks another, with extensive road work experience and a record of honest service. He urges voters to consider his claims and asks support at the ballot on the 22nd.
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the Sun
Hugh M. Boren
Boren
Borem
Blue Star Remedy Ad for Foot Troubles and Skin Diseases
A brief advertisement from Dyer and Jones promoting Blue Star for foot problems like corns bunions calloused areas and skin conditions including itch eczema ringworm poison oak and old sores. It claims no clothing staining and a pleasant odor for use on children and adults.
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Blue Star
Dyer & Jones
Real Liquor Scarce Says Haynes Enforcement Progress
The Federal Prohibition Director reports uniform nationwide progress in enforcing the 18th Amendment. Commissioner Haynes notes scarce beverage liquor, shrinking bootlegger markets, waning homebrew, and stronger penalties. He commends state enforcement, police cooperation, and civic organizations backing strict enforcement.
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Washington
Haynes
Alaska
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Chambers of Commerce
Rotary
Kiwanis
America
Personal News Tip Invites Sun Phone Or Letter
The writer requests readers to share any personal news by phone or mail to The Sun, promising consideration for publication and timely handling of submitted items.
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the Sun
The
Sun
To Cure a Cold in One Day With Laxative Bromine
Advertises LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets to stop cough and headache in one day. Claims E W GROVE signature on each box and price 30 cents.
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E.W. Grove
Not Ever Rastus in Nashville Tennesseean remark
A brief quotation from the Nashville Tennessean shows a racial taunt exchange with lines about a man named Rastus claiming past prowess and the Old Woman challenging him as a liar. The dialogue depicts a dated portrayal of Black stereotypes in a historical newspaper fragment.
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Rastus
Sambo
Rastus Johnsing
Nashville
Tom and wife argue over birthday cigars
In a Sun style want column from the Boston Transcript, a wife accuses Tom of smoking her birthday cigars. He admits intent to withhold them until their son Johnnie is ready to learn to smoke, framing a family joke about tobacco.
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Tom
Johnnie
Boston Transcript
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W. J. Looney
Chase & Sanborns
Seal Brand Coffee
Mn and
Mangrum Bros
No. 8
Ode Crowell, the Drayman
First National Bank
C. B. Bryant
R. A. Gillett
Manning & Clark
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