McKinney Man Killed When Auto Turns Over
E. P. Brown a McKinney business man died when the automobile he rode in turned over on the Pike about one mile northwest of McKinney Texas.F. W. Emerson the driver was slightly injured There were no other occupants. Brown head was crushed face lacerated and several bones broken He lived about twenty minutes after the accident Survived by his wife three brothers and one sister He was a member of the Brown Grain Company wholesale firm born and raised in McKinney.
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McKinney
Texas
E. P. Brown
Here
F. W. Emerson
Brown
The
Brown Grain Company
Damm Family’s Bold Move From Holland to Owning 400 Acres
The Damm family of fourteen, once new to English and Holland costumes, traveled from Holland to Oskaloosa then Pella, settled at Beach farm in Richland township, and this week bought the 400 acre property for $60,000 through Dean & Gatton, showcasing industry and determination in America.
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Damm
Holland
Oskaloosa
Pella
Richland Township
Dean & Gatton
Iowa
Torpedoed Ship Experience Promotes Cough Remedy
A witness from Albany New York describes surviving a torpedoed ship voyage from England and crediting Foley's Honey and Tar with curing a lingering cough. The advertisement urges readers to stop the lingering spring cough with the product sold everywhere.
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Thomas A. Breslin
Brodway
Albany
N. Y
England
Foley
Dozen Arrests Made Under New Highway Law
Bonham Favorite reports that city and county officers arrested twelve violators of the new state highway regulations on rights and speed. Those caught were ordered to appear in court, including some out of town visitors, as officials warn they will arrest all noncompliers.
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Bonham
Foley Kidney Pills Provide Relief for Kidney Ailments
A reader from Arkport New York Mrs Warren Dyer reports using Foley Kidney Pills for weak kidneys and back pains and notes feeling younger and stronger after taking them. The advertisement states the product is sold everywhere.
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Warren Dyer
Arkport
N. Y
Dismissal Talk Over Officer Blank Cited as Soldier of Bravery
The conversation reports the chief threatening dismissal of Officer Blank, a discharged soldier with a bravery record, after a burglar incident at Mr Brown’s home. Blank allegedly urged Brown to handle the burglar without police, saying no cop was needed.
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Blank
Brown
The Knocker Becomes Booster of The Village
A former cynical critic narrates his journey from blocking village projects to embracing booster work. Once mocked every progressive plan, he learns to join the efforts, abandons his hammer, and now leads the crowd as the loudest booster around the village roost.
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Walt Wason
Imitations Lurk in Markets for Chill and Fever Tonic
A brief editorial note warns that 666 has more imitations than any other chill and fever tonic, but emphasizes that imitations are dangerous in the medicine line.
Freckle Removing Lemon Lotion Promised in Ad
A 1920s style beauty ad touts a cheap lemon juice lotion to remove freckles and whiten skin. It instructs squeezing lemon juice into three ounces of orchard white, shaking to make a quarter pint of complexion product, and applying daily for clear, soft skin.
Veteran George Lindsey Receives Army Discharge
George Lindsey, after eighteen years in the service, was discharged last Sunday and visited relatives here. He related his long military tenure and his return home. For drinks that hit the spot, residents are invited to Pierce & Son's Fountain.
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George Lindsey
Pierce & Son’s
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