Henry G Webster Honored For Service At Camp Travis
Private Henry G Webster of Grayson County Texas has served in the Orderly Room of the 53rd Company 165th Depot Brigade since induction. He is praised for a brilliant mind and efficient clerical work and was expected to advance before discharge due to eye problems.
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Gilmore Webster
Camp Travis
Denison
The
Sun
Division
Gilmore
Henry G. Webster
Grayson County
Texas
165Th Depot Brigade
Webster
Cardui
Mary E.veste
Madison Heights
Red Cross auction on Main street raises 113 dollars
Roy E. Fox conducted a charity sale for the White Wright Red Cross Auxiliary on Main Street. Uncle Johnnie Reynolds won the prized country ham after twenty bids, with other items donated by J. S. Jones totaling 107.50 dollars. Proceeds support the servicemen fighting for the country.
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Main Street
Whitewright Red Cross
Roy E. Fox
Red Cross
Johnnie Reynolds
Johnnie
J. S. Jones
Ely
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Drives Out Malaria
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic fights malaria enriches the blood and builds up the system. A true tonic for adults and children. 60c.
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Grove
Chillis Questions Dog About Cousin at Grandmother’s Home
Chillis notes her grandma’s white snitz dog and spots a white sagera cat only on the last visit. She studies the animals then asks the dog if the cat is his cousin, prompting a curious moment.
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Chillis
Lafayette Saves America in French Gaiety and Gracious Cheers
The French public displays of affection toward Americans in uniform surprise visitors as Lafayettes iconic role eclipses George Washington in the eyes of French youth. A dozen year old speaker bows and extols Lafayette, while crowds chant Vive l’Amerique and felicitate the returning American volunteers.
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France
Red Cross
Lafayette
America
United States
George Washington
Atlantic
Pacific
American
England
Hell On
Earth
Foley Kidney Pills Promised Cure and Sleep Relief
An advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills cure kidney and bladder ailments and improve sleep. Testimonies from Gainesville Georgia and other places praise waking rested after using the product. A humorous anecdote about a dental visit follows, noting a woman fixating on her hair rather than her teeth.
Roy E. Fox's Popular Players Close Two-Week Run
Roy E. Fox and his popular players closed a two week engagement in Whitewright last Saturday night. Fox, based in Sulphur Springs, Texas, led an excellent act with a strong band and clean, high class specialties. The show was well patronized throughout the run and Fox plans to present Leonard this week.
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Roy E. Fox
Mr. Fox
Sulphur Springs
Texas
Whitewright
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by PAZO Ointment
A druggist offers a money back guarantee if PAZO Ointment does not cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days. The first application brings ease and rest.
Force of Habit Dentist Shares Mirrors After Each Tooth
A dentist finishes drilling and filling a young woman’s teeth and repeatedly presents her with a mirror after each tooth is completed. The patient watches as the dentist works, then hints at a broader pattern of behavior in the patient’s reactions.
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Harper’s
Freezone promises quick relief for corns and calluses
A Cincinnati authority touts freezone as a simple remedy for tender corns and hardened calluses. The solution purportedly dries and lifts the corn with no irritation, and a small bottle is affordable at drug stores.
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Cincinnati
Andes
Ifreer
Cautionary Cut Out Ad for Foley Remedies
A crowded old time promotional slip urges readers to cut and mail for a trial package of Foley remedies including Honey and Tar Compound Kidney Pills and Cathartic Tablets. The offer directs to Foley & Co in Chicago with a Dyer & Jones seller tag.
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Gainesville
R. R. No
H. T. Strange
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Ill
Foley
Dyer & Jones
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Esther Lovejoy
Washington Net
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Leonard
Poland
China Hog Club
W. N. Holley
W. Acton
D. R
Dolph) Vaughan
J. H. Johnson
J. P. Leslie
Cee A
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Washington
Army of Savers
Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Co
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