Powers Agree on Occupation Costs
Paris May 25 Allies sign Rhine cost agreement US to be repaid in twelve years with priority claims for upkeep of the American Army of Occupation on the Rhine. US first claim on 25 percent of German cash payments for four years and full priority in eight years if needed, with possible abrogation if payments fall behind. Net cost of occupation about 250 million dollars.
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Paris
France
United States
Rhine
Germany
America
Eliot Wadsworth
Scotch Children Terrified by Motion Picture Show
On St. Kilda the first film shown to peasant children sent them fleeing from the schoolroom to the hills. The locals warned of magic as the youngsters reacted strongly to a scene of an express train rushing toward the audience.
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London
St. Kilda
Daily Express
Scotland
Fatty Arbuckle Returns to Stage in Chicago
Fatty Arbuckle arrives in Chicago for a covert comeback performance in the Marigold Garden Review. He travels incognito to avoid recognition and seeks to restart his career as a speaking comedian, avoiding press agents and advance notices.
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Chicago
Ill
Fatty” Arbuckle
New York
Ernie Young
Marigold Garden Review
Arbuckle
Self Help Club hears talks on home care and federation
Our recent meeting with Mrs. Lonnie Darwin was well represented and enjoyed. Mrs. Fair of Sherman distributed American Red Cross texts on Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick. Mrs. C. C. Lankford of Sherman spoke on the Federation of Clubs of Grayson County and members favored joining the federation.
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Lonnie Darwin
Fair of Sherman
Nicholson's Cash Grocery Special Bargains Next Saturday
Next Saturday Nicholson's Cash Grocery invites shoppers to save with money saving prices. The notice touts bargains and urges customers to investigate the deals.
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Nicholson's Cash Grocery
Cure a Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromo Quinine
An advertisement for LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE promises to cure a cold in one day. It claims to stop cough and headache and to work off the cold, with E W Grove’s signature on each box, priced at 30 cents.
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E.W. Grove
Habitual Constipation Curea Promoted as 14 to 21 Day Laxative
An advertisement claims Habitual Constipation Curea is a Syruphonic Laxative with LAX-FOS and Pepsin. It promises prompt relief but recommends daily use for 14 to 21 days to establish regular action and regulate bowels. Bottle priced at 60 cents.
Farm Wives Hike 12 Miles Daily In Kitchen Routine
Chicago May 29 Statistics from the farm home management conference show farm wives walk about 12 miles daily in kitchen duties. The measure counts trips between pantry stove and back plus two long workdays extended by chores in hen house fruit cellar orchard milk cellar and room cleaning.
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Chicago
Farm Home Management Conference
Mrs. Sarah E. Bridges Dies at Home in Rose Hill Area
Mrs. Sarah E. Bridges mother of Mrs. Alvin Simmons of Rose Hill died May 16 at her daughter Mrs. Bowie’s home near Westminster. Born July 30 1845 in Missouri she had eleven children seven survive along with 35 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral May 17 at Elm Grove Cemetery Sedalia Collin County with Rev. I. E. Teague officiating. The report also notes Tom Bean high school graduation exercises with nine graduates including Lois Francis Katie Franklin Ralph Simmons Opal Holland Birdie Hollensed Ray Gant Leonard Burkett Neva Lee Stephens and Mabel Williams.
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Sarah E. Bridges
Alvin Simmons
Rose Hill
Bowie
Westminster
Bridges
Missouri
Elm Grove
Sedalia
Collin County
I. E. Teague
Tom Bean High School
Lois Francis
Katie Franklin
Ralph Simmons
Opal Holland
Birdie Hollensed
Ray Gant
Leonard Burkett
Neva Lee Stephens
Mabel Williams
Mr. Sims
Car runs into fence after loss of control
Hall lost control of his car and crashed into a fence. A passenger was thrown out and scratched by wire, one cut required stitches. Steering gear failure caused the mishap. Continuous rains burden farmers while crops and new potatoes show good progress and oats improve.
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Hall
A Fast Traveler Story Popular With the Army in France
A popular Army tale from France tells of a Black traveler who dashed for the back areas as fast as he could. The fragment emphasizes speed and movement in wartime reportage.
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France
I Am a General Rouses Tempers on Roadside
A white officer stops a traveling man and states his rank as general. The man challenges the claim and the exchange grows heated. The officer loudly asserts nobility while the traveler questions the status and reflects on his journey.
666 Cures Malaria, Chills and Fever Dengue
An old ad claims 666 cures malaria chills fever dengue and bilious fever. It asserts the preparation destroys germs and promotes health via unspecified remedies.
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 itch and allows restful sleep after the first application. Price details not fully shown.
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O. S. Finch
Fatty Arbuckle
Shady Grove News
Wrigley’s
MI AG
Tonigh
Ren
Dray and Truck Line
Crowell & Riddle
Whitewright
Biggerstaff & Horton
Davidson’s
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
S. H. Montgomery
W. A. Fain
Whitewright, Texas
Home Ice & Manufacturing Co
the Sun
USCO
U. S
H. L. Dobbs
Ector
Texas
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