Texas Centennial aims at statewide education drive
A Texas Centennial planning group backs a year long educational campaign to teach Texans about the state’s past and present. The effort aims to foster love of Texas and support for a grand exposition, with an estimated cost near 100000 dollars. Also noted is robust turkey and poultry commerce in Brownwood Brady Cuero and San Saba, plus growing textile interest leveraging Texas resources.
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Texas
Brownwood
Brady
San Saba
Cuero
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromine Quinine Tablets
Patent medicine ad claims LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets cure a cold in one day and relieve canan headache with E W GROVE signature on each box. The spelling and claims are typical of early 20th century medical advertisements.
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E.W. Grove
Creosone Claims Quick Relief for Gum Problems
An advertisement touts Creosone as a medicated liquid that penetrates gum tissue to reach tooth roots, relieve pain, tighten loose teeth, heal pus pockets, and kill germs causing pyorrhea. The product is recommended by Dyer & Jones in Whitewright, Texas.
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Dyer & Jones
Whitewright
Texas
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Brings Color and Vitality
Purifies and enriches the blood with iron and quinine, boosting energy and appetite. Promoted as a tonic that strengthens and invigorates, it claims to destroy malarial and grip germs. Available at 60 cents.
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Grove
Cough Remedy Ad From M C Spivy & Co Bonham
An advertisement urges readers to take Chamberlains Cough Remedy to stop coughing at public gatherings. It notes the store is checking in goods today after large purchases last week and promises good items for customers.
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Chamberlain
Adot
M. C. Spivy & Co
Bonham
Thumb Rules of the Hand According to Henri Rem
The essay outlines two thumb types the short thumb representing tolerance and indecision and the long thumb showing strong will and decisive personality. It cites figures like Albrecht Durer Montague La Fontaine Louis XVI and Alexander Dumas as examples.
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Henri Rem
Albrecht Durer
Montague
la Fontaine
Louis XVI
Alexander Dumas
Hall's Catarrh Medicine
The ad states catarrh worsens when the body is run down and promotes a combined local and internal treatment. Hall's Catarrh Medicine has claimed success for over forty years and is sold by all druggists. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Do You Cough Standout Testimonial Ad
Mrs C E Smith of San Antonio endorses Dr Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery for coughs bronchial trouble and recovery from illness. She says it enriches the blood improves appetite aids digestion and recommends the medicine. Go to your neighborhood store to buy the tablets or liquid.
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San Antonio
Texas
Golden Medical Discovery
The Long Thumb Indicator in Marriage and Power
A discussion of thumb length as a sign of will power and dominance. The text claims men with long thumbs are ambitious and capable rulers, while long thumb women seek control, leading to conflict if both partners have long thumbs. It advises mismatched thumbs for harmony.
Quinine Tonic Laxative Promoted by KH W GLOVE
An old health advert touts Laxa Tive Bromo Quinine as superior to ordinary quinine for tonic and laxative effects without nervousness or head ringing. The note urges readers to remember the full product name and look for KH W GLOVE's signature.
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KH. W
Spivy and Company Notes New Goods Check In Bonham
M. C. Spivy & Co. announces the arrival of newly purchased merchandise being checked into their Bonham store today. The note underscores value and readiness for customer service and inventory.
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M. C. Spivy & Co
Bonham
Blue Star Remedy advertised for skin disease relief
An advertisement by Dyer and Jones offers Blue Star Remedy for itchy skin, eczema, tetter, ringworm, poison oak or old sores with a guarantee and claim it will not stain clothing.
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Dyer & Jones
Bonham Firm Promotes Market Trip Values
M. C. Spivy & Co. urges customers to stay in touch for big values from their latest market trip in Bonham. The note highlights ongoing deals and new arrivals as the firm markets its finds.
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M. C. Spivy & Co
Bonham
How Doctors Treat Colds And The Flu
Doctors and druggists recommend Calotabs to break up a cold or shorten a bout of grippe influenza or sore throat. One or two Calotabs at bed time with water cause no nausea or interference with meals, and next morning the cold is said to be vanished and the patient refreshed. Calotabs come in vest pocket and large family packages priced ten cents and thirty five cents respectively, guaranteed by druggists with money back if not delighted.
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Department of Journalism
University of Texas
Creosone
George S. Hunter
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Cardui
Ode Crowell
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