Uncle Bill Martin and the cautions of a plainspoken mentor
A plainspoken adviser, Uncle Bill Martin, warns Tom Daley against a flashy but risky patent gate scheme. The tale follows Tom’s failed county venture, Spence Adams’s doomed sheriff bid, and the narrator Joe’s own missteps in a heated political campaign, all shaped by Bill’s blunt wisdom.
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Uncle Bill Martin
Uncle Bill
Tom Daley
Tom
Bill
Dern
Spencer Adams
Spence
Spence Adams
Joe
Woman Tips Off Governor. Convict Holland Recaptured in Austin
A Chicago resident tipped the Texas governor about C. R. Holland, who escaped from Blue Ridge State farm five months earlier. Holland was arrested in Chicago, where he had fled after knocking a guard unconscious. Ferguson sought Holland’s return from Illinois, following a tip that led to recapture and reinstate in Texas prisons.
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Texas
Austin
Chicago
C. R. Holland
Blue Ridge State Farm
Holland
Guadalupe County
Bexar County
Ferguson Monday
Signs of liver torpor and Herbine remedy
The text advertises that bad breath, head spins, poor appetite, constipation, and general weakness signal a torpid liver. It promotes Herbine as a dependen remedy for liver, stomach, and bowels, claiming improved digestion, bowel purification, energy, and cheerfulness. Price 60c. Sold by J L Kirkpatrick Drugist.
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J. L. Kirkpatrick
How Doctors Treat Colds and the Flu
Physicians and druggists now recommend Calotabs to break up a cold overnight or shorten grippe attacks. One or two Calotabs at bed time with water, no salts or nausea, no interference with eating or work. Next morning cold vanishes and appetite returns. family package 35 cents at any drug store.
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Persia
Habitual Constipation Cure Promoted as Syruphonic Laxative
An advertisement promotes LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN as a Syruphonic laxative for habitual constipation. It claims prompt relief and regular action within 14 to 21 days, stating the product is very pleasant to take and should be used regularly for lasting results.
Chicago Woman Seeks Action Over Suspect Nighttime Absences
A Chicago woman, with Holland’s sister, pleaded to Texas Governor via letter that a man who visits nightly and returns at dawn be dealt with. She fears reporting him, citing three children, and urged the governor to intervene. The writer advocated harsh punishment.
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Chicago
Texas
Holland
Pinchot Announces Run for U S Senate Nomination
Gov Gifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the United States Senate in the upcoming spring primary. He aims at the seat held by Senator George Wharton Pepper as petitions circulate, with Congressman William S Ware of Philadelphia also expected to join the race.
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Harrisburg
Gifford Pinchot
United States Senate
Pennsylvania
George Wharton Pepper
William S. Ware
Philadelphia
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Ross R. May, M. D
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Wilbur Carter
Kelly
Sherman
R. B. Nall
Optical Specialist Commercial Bank Bldg
Sherman, Texas
W. J
J. W. McCrary
Whitewright
Kerr Furniture CO
Whitewright, Texas
Hayes
Grove
Gov. Pinchot
U. S. Senate
Birmingham News
Buick
America
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National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Chevrolet
Fisher
Flint, Michigan
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