John F Robinson Circus Man Dies at 77 in Florida
John F. Robinson, retired circus owner known as a major industry figure, died in Miami at his winter home at age 77 from chronic bronchitis. Born November 4, 1845 in Linden Alabama, he began performing at 18 months and built a path from performer to owner, pioneering railroad circus travel after the Civil War. He served as an officer in the Union Navy during the war and later helped rebuild Southern communities with substantial investments.
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Miami
Fla
John F. Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Linden
Ala
South
Cancer Truths Free to Sufferers Ad
Dr O A Johnson Kansas City publishes Cancer Truths describing twenty years of cancer treatment without surgery. Free postpaid copies offered to any cancer sufferer who writes for the book at Suite 528 1324 Main Street Kansas City MO.
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O. A. Johnson
Main Street
Kansas City
Laxa tive Bromo Quinine praised for tonic laxative effects
An old promotional notice extols Laxa tive Bromo Quinine as superior to ordinary quinine with tonic and laxative benefits, claiming it avoids nervousness and head ringing. The text urges reading the full name and seeking the signature of E. W. Grove.
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E. W. Grove
Farmers Organizing to Pool 1921 Cotton Crop in Texas
Sherman Texas April 28 1921 farmers in Grayson County begin organizing 41000 bales of the 1921 cotton crop into the Cotton Growers Co operative Cotton Marketing Association under the Texas Farm Bureau Federation A 150 member county meeting in the Fifteenth District Court room reviewed the association plan and distributed delivery and purchase contracts The article also advertises P J Pierce Sons confectionery and cafe noting good food and service.
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Sherman
Texas
Grayson County
This Man Judges Ford Speed By His Stomach
A Missouri man fitted a speedometer to his car but soon removed it, declaring he can always tell speed by how he feels. He says feet shake equal fifteen miles per hour, whole body trembles twenty five, and stomach sickness signals thirty.
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Missouri
Greenville Store Robbed In Dry Goods Burglary
Authorities seek burglars after a Friday morning break in at Sam Glassman's dry goods store in Greenville. About $3,000 in merchandise including silk dresses men's suits and shoes were stolen. cash register left untouched.
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Greenville
Sam Glassman
Vandalism Common Among the Children
A Texarkana newspaper report urges teaching fire prevention and respect for others in Texas side schools. Citizens praise practical lessons, warn of daily vandalism from crayon marks on buildings and property, and call for character education over punitive laws to curb destruction.
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Texas Side
Texarkana
Mothers Day Program at Baptist Church Next Sunday
Miss Realand Lesler of Dallas visits Miss Roberta Sloan and several locals, including Roy Wilson of Denison visiting his mother. A church program honoring mothers is planned with invitations for all ages. Local visits continue. Bettie Sloan sick. White's Cream Vermifuge advertised by Dyer & Jones as worm remedy.
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Realand Lesler
Dallas
Roberta Sloan
D. W. Garland
Roy Wilson
Denison
J. M. Davis
van Alstyne
Baptist Church
Sanderson
A. B. Barnes
Navie
St. John
Abner
Dyer & Jones
Hayes Healing Honey with Grove Open-Trate Salve
Quick cough relief with Hayes Healing Honey and Grove Open-Trate Salve included in one carton. The chest and throat salve for children aids cold and croup symptoms while the throat healing action works internally. Priced at 35 cents, it requires no extra purchase.
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Hayes
Grove
President Finds Chauffeur Was Lodge Brother
President Harding told Odd Fellows in Washington that a fraternal gathering helped him discover a longtime chauffeur was also a lodge brother. He recalled meeting the man during a fraternal event and called the incident the finest thing that could have happened.
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Washington
Harding
Odd Fellows
President recalls night of fraternity and improved roles
The president reflects on a night when they met as brothers, noting that afterward he was a better employer and the other a better chauffeur. His remark underscores a candid, historical moment printed by the Sun.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Advertisement Claim
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as energizing and blood purifying with iron and quinine. It claims to improve appetite, color cheeks, and be suitable for children, stating it destroys malarial and grip germs while delivering a strengthening effect. Price listed as 60c.
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Grove
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P. J. Pierce & Sons
Morehead
Pilot Grove News
J. D. Garland
Miles
Dox
The
Sun
H. A. Stacy
Bradyville
Tenn
Thedford’s
Mr. Stacy
Whitewright
the Whitewnght Bakery
Dr.Price
Independence Blvd
Chicago
Manning & Clark
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