Thrift Stamp Sales to be Pushed in Eleven District Counties
Dallas May 20 J N Snell war savings official to lead organization work across Texas Oklahoma counties. Campaign promotes War Savings and Thrift Society membership and emergency funds with a 3 percent storage return and post office redemption. Sherman Ick Company advertises cold storage of items with receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
J. N Snell
United States Treasury Department
War Savings Division
Cooke
Grayson
Fannin
Lamar
Delta
Red River
Johnson, Marshall
Atoka
Bryan
Choctaw
McCurtain
Poshmataha
Oklahoma
Eleventh District
Frank M. Smith
Federal
Snell
Sherman Ick Company
Sherman
Remedy for Rheumatism Promises Relief and Rest
The article extols rheumatism as a leading painful ailment and asserts Chamberlain's Liniment provides relief that enables rest and sleep for sufferers.
Ladies Protect Your Furs This Summer
The article notes a new fire proof cold storage room for furs, winter clothing, blankets, and fine fabrics. Grayson County ladies and others used the service, with moths eliminated and fur life prolonged by avoiding hot dry summer air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson County
Freezone promises to lift corns and calluses
Advertisement touts Freezone as a cheap remedy to remove corns and hard skin from feet. It claims the product works with a few drops, leaving underlying skin pink and healthy without soreness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freezone
Letter From France Reflects on War Returns Home
A 1919 dispatch from Tonnerre France reports Mrs Clyde Reeves Brod informing the Cox family their son Will is in a hospital and on his way home. The writer recalls Verdun and Argonne battlefields and notes thousands of American soldiers who will not return, with a scene of army trucks bearing remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonnerre
France
Wm. Cox
Clyde Reeves Brodhead
Will
Verdun
Argonne
Soldier letter from France reflects hope of homecoming
In a front line dispatch, a member of the 86th Division describes heavy battlefields and near return to Le Mans for embarkation home. He mentions Grayson county and Texas pride, cold April, and plans to reunite with family this summer, signing as Jerr Reynolds serving with the Y M C A in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
86Th
Texas Boys
le Mans
Grayson County
SANOL advertised as relief for bladder troubles
An old advertisement promotes SAN OL as the best remedy for bladder and backache issues with a promised relief in 24 hours. It claims guaranteed relief and lists prices of 50 cents and $1.00 per bottle at the drug store.
Buy Your Automobile Tires Where You Free Get Air
An advertisement promotes tire shopping with free air service offered at the same location. It touts convenience value and invites customers to visit for tire purchases and maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
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Jerr Reyynolds
Mr. Reynolds
Y. M.C.A
Sher
Whitewright
DR. Price
Waltestreeman Ae
Alba
J. F. Lilley
Bob Sears
Eastman
Autographic Kodak
Kodak
Chas. R. Truett
Eastman Kodaks
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