New Postal Rates Take Effect April 15 1925
Postmaster Brents details extensive changes to parcel post money orders and private mailing cards effective April 15 1925. Rates for parcel post remain mostly unchanged with a 2 cent service charge on most packages. rural route originations exempt. Letters and postal cards see no rate change, private mailing cards incur 2 cent fee. 8 ounce parcels become 3rd class at 14 1/2 cents per 2 ounces. First class option for parcel post exists with 25 cent surcharge. Insurance fees increase across valuations. Money order fees shift, small orders up and large orders down. registry rises to 15 cents and special delivery to 15 cents.
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the Sun
Parcel Post
Dallas
Whitewright
W. O. Brents
Three Times Better Than Plain Calomel
Advertisement touts a new drug combo “pepsinated calomel” said to regulate liver aid digestion stimulate kidneys and act as an intestinal antiseptic. Claims to be the ideal daily laxative for toxemia biliousness headaches constipation indigestion or colds. Sold by Dyer Jones.
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Dyer & Jones
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Card
Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic purifies and enriches the blood to restore energy and vitality. It claims to improve color, appetite, and strength, noting the tonic is iron and quinine suspended in syrup and is even liked by children. It purports to destroy malarial and grip germs with its strengthening, invigorating effect. 60c.
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Grove
Autos Transform Texas Mobility in Bold New Bulletin
The January Texas Highway Bulletin cites 800000 Texas cars up from 200000 in seven years. Total investment reaches 6000000000 dollars with annual ownership costs around 350000000, over four times state taxes. Average car uses 400 gallons yearly, fueling 48000000 dollars in gasoline. Total miles exceed 500000000, showing the auto’s rapid social revolution.
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Texas Highway Commission
Texas Highway Bulletin
Texas
No Worms in a Nealthy Child
Advertisement for Grove 3 Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming to enrich blood improve digestion and act as a general strengthening tonic to help dispel worms in children. Promotes regular use for two or three weeks and notes a pleasant taste and 60 cents per bottle.
Road Building Pays Off In National Progress
The Houston Chronicle notes that the advancement of road building has spurred national development, boosting general intelligence and serving as a key stimulus to the nation’s infrastructure and economic growth.
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Houston Chronicle
Insects Destroy Young Chicks with Star Parasite Remover
A Bow Wright Drug Company ad claims Star Parasite Remover in drinking water stops insects from harming chicks. It promises healthier flocks and more eggs, with a money back guarantee.
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Bow-Wright Drug Company
Citizens of Wills Point Address Large Audience
Citizens of Wills Point spoke to a sizable crowd addressing civic concerns and urging action on local issues during a public meeting attended by residents and officials.
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Citizens of Wills
Edgewood Enterprise Quotation on Chamber of Commerce
A quoted opinion from Edgewood Enterprise argues a town without a Chamber of Commerce is basically dead. The speaker asserts the town is already dead without the organization, stressing the chamber’s essential welfare role.
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Chamber of Commerce
Edgewood Enterprise
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by PAZO OINTMENT
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Instantly relieves itching and pain. You can sleep after the first application. Price 60e.
Miss Dorothy Porter Visits Greenville Relatives
Miss Dorothy Porter of the high school faculty spent the last weekend visiting relatives in Greenville.
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Dorothy Porter
Greenville
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