George Washington Birthday Party at West Main Street
The Missionary Society of the Methodist church hosted a George Washington birthday party on February 24 at Mrs. J. H. Waggoner’s West Main Street home. Guests were received by Mrs. J. L. Boone as Black Mammy and introduced to Mrs. R. May as Mother Washington, with other colonial dummies and activities, including a hatchet souvenir, songs, readings, and a candlelit decor. The event featured a dress as Joe, a decorated angel food cake, grape juice, and toasts to His Honor, leaving guests with warm memories of a festive afternoon.
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Albert Jackson
Waggoner
Joe
Washington
Stomach Trouble Patient Sees Relief With Chamberlain’s Tablets
Theodore Standfor of Fenmore Michigan suffered seven years of stomach pain preventing vegetables and fruit from being eaten and causing sleepless nights. After using Chamberlain’s Tablets he can eat fruits and vegetables without pain or disturbance. Adv says to try for indigestion or constipation, promising benefit.
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Theodore Standfor
Fenmore Mich
Chamberlain
Characteristics of A Real Man
A real man does not seek owed favors or public praise but claims the right to live and work with honesty. He stays loyal, guards his reputation, keeps his word as binding as an oath, and does a little more than he promises.
Laxa tive brom quinine touted as head-friendly remedy
An advertisement extols Laxa tive Brom Quin ine as superior to ordinary quinine for tonic and laxative effects. It claims the product does not cause nervousness or head ringing and urges readers to note the full name and look for signature KE. W. Grove. We.
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KE. W. Grove
Dog Loyalty and the Faithful Dog Story
A writer extols dog devotion citing a California man killed in an auto wreck whose faithful Shep searched town for him and found the body at the undertaker's, ending the tale with tears in the canine’s eye. The piece argues a dog’s loyalty surpasses human loyalty and endures through fortune and policy debates.
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California
Shep
After Death He Mourns You De Mise and New Union
A compact, wry reflection notes grief after a death, with a sly line about the survivor slowly moving on. The speaker laments the scarcity of canine companionship versus human mates, mixing wit with sorrow in a period voice.
Restful Results For Her After Flu Cough
Mrs. Annie Davidson of 2080 Myrtle St Long Beach California reports a restful night after using Foley's Honey and Tar for a lingering all night cough following influenza. Her since claim highlights relief and improved sleep.
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Annie Davidson
Myrtle St
Long Beach
Cal
Foley
Why Shouldn't She On a Santa Fe Train
A Santa Fe conductor asked a mother and her son for tickets when the man handed one full fare and one half fare ticket. He glanced at the boy and remarked that the child should not travel at a reduced rate. The encounter reflects a dispute over fare rules and the conductor’s remark sparked attention.
Lift Off Corns With Easy Drops
Apply a few drops to each corn and lift sore, touchy areas away with gentle fingers. The method aims to remove hard corns without painful scraping, using a topical solution for quick relief and simpler removal.
Freezone Corn Treatment Promises Instant Relief
Advertising copy touts Freezone as a painless corn remover that instantly stops pain and makes the corn lift out. A tiny bottle costs only a few cents at any drug store and is claimed to remove hard or soft corns and even between the toes with no soreness or irritation.
Passenger Fare Dispute At City Line Train
An incident aboard a city line train ends with a debate over fare charges as a boy is asked to pay full fare while a woman proposes paying half. An older woman nearby requests to ride free, prompting clarification from the conductor.
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Trapp
Timely Suggestion for Chamberlains Cough Remedy
A brief notice advises using Chamberlains Cough Remedy the next time you have a cough or cold. It promises pleasant taste and relief, suggesting reader action without detailing further medical claims.
Remedy praised for cough and cold cures widely known
A terse note highlights a remedy with a broad reputation for curing coughs and colds. The passage emphasizes its effectiveness as an advertised medicine and suggests strong consumer belief in its benefits.
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Adv
Diamond Dye promise for any fabric colors
Diamond Dyes guarantees a rich fadeless color for wool silk linen cotton or blends. A Direction Book is included in the package and a Diamond Dye Color Card helps match materials.
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League of Nations
Ballard’s
Horehound
Dr. Herrick
Jas. F. Ballard
ST. Louis, MO
Dyer
Brunswick
House of Brunswick
Brunswick-Balke-Collender Coq
Dallas
Main St
van Alstyne
Texas
Col
D. L. Perry
Columbus, Ohio
Grayson County Live Stock Association
C. C. Morris
Sherman, Texas
Good Housekeeping Institute
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