Inventor of Shoe String Tip Dies in Temple Texas
Temple Texas October 8 John Bailey Robinson 81 inventor of the shoe string tip in 1872 the clothes pin spring the Robinson adjustable harrow and other inventions died at his home Saturday morning Robinson a Confederate veteran lost his hearing in the war and afterward devoted his time to inventing He profited little from his inventions except the harrow trading rights for a farm in Coryell County and moving to Temple eleven years ago.
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Temple
Texas
John Bailey Robinson
Robinson
Coryell County
Here
Worms Weaken Children Reputed Remedy Vermifuge Sold
Children suffering from intestinal worms are cross restless and un healthy. Pale complexion dark circles under eyes bad breath and disinterest in play signal worm infection. White's Cream Vermifuge is advertised as a safe destroyer of worms priced 35c sold by Dyer Jones.
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Dyer & Jones
Peddler Case Prompting Community Debate in Van Alstyne
A Van Alstyne merchant reports alleged unfair practices by itinerant peddlers who conducted sales in the area. The article presents the merchant's claim that a peddler bought items totaling 13.50 at his store, prompting further inquiry into the incident.
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van Alstyne
Nic Pecs
Cesenpes
Man profits on blankets at auction in brief crime note
The report details a man who bought blankets from itinerant peddlers at retail price and sold them at auction within two hours. Sold items yielded 7.75, 6.75, and 22.25 dollars, signaling a profit of over 63 percent. The Van Al styne Leader notes the lesson on cheaper goods from itinerants versus home merchants.
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Rosie Eich Cenit Bbnrer
van Alstyne
Bonham Dry Goods Store Ad From M C Spivy Co
The big purchases from last week's market trip are being checked into the Bonham store. Stay in touch for the best there is to offer in all kinds of dry goods from M. C. Spivy & Co.
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M. C. Spivy & Co
Bonham
Splendid Feeling Relief Promised by Herbine
An old ad claims Herbine cures a torpid liver and constipation with prompt effect. It promises purifying, regulating action from the first dose and a boost of vigor and buoyancy. Sold by Dyer Jones for 60 cents.
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Dyer & Jones
Pepsinated Calomel touted to ease biliousness and aid digestion
The ad claims Pepsinated Calomel is milder than ordinary calomel, combines English Calomel with pepsin to stimulate the liver, sweeten the stomach, and relieve symptoms by tomorrow. It promises quicker relief between sundown and sunup with a money back guarantee from Dyer & Jones and druggists.
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Dyer & Jones
Hayes Healing Honey With Grove Salve Aids Cough
Hayes Healing Honey plus a Grove’s Open-Trate Salve is sold in a single carton for 35c. The salve is rubbed on the chest and throat to aid children with colds or croup while the honey soothes the throat and helps stop the cough.
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Hayes
Grove
State Employes Travel Costs Rise Across Texas
Austin reports traveling expenses of state department representatives rose from under 40000 in 1909 to over 260000 in 1923 per Texas Tax Journal. Representative John T. Smith notes tax rate increase and claims the traveling program mostly aids candidates for office at taxpayer expense.
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Austin
John T. Smith
Travis County
Texas
Smith
Winter Underwear Stock Boosted At Spivy & Co Bonham
M C Spivy and Co announces a wide winter underwear range with large stocks for men women boys and girls. The firm touts attractive quality and prices to customers.
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M. C. Spivy & Co
Bonham
Blue Star Remedy Advertised for Eczema and Sores
An advertisement promotes Blue Star Remedy for eczema itching and skin sores including ringworm cracked hands and chapped skin. Sold by Dyer and Jones.
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Dyer & Jones
Grove’s Tasteless Tonic Promises Vitality Boost
An 1890s advertorial claims Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic purifies and enriches the blood with iron and quinine to restore energy and appetite. It touts color in the cheeks, suitability for children, and protective effects against malaria and grip germs, priced at 60 cents.
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Grove
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