Creager Forecasts Big Gains In Texas
Col R B Creager from Texas predicts a strong Coolidge vote in Texas and the Solid South with a Republican win in the Texas governorship. He cites George C Butte and Ferguson as key opponents, notes dissension in the Democratic ranks, and claims Confederate Veterans are shifting to Republicans.
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R. B. Creager
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Lone Star State
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George C. Butte
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the State University
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Chamberlains Tablets Ad Promises Sleep Help
An advertisement recommends Chamberlains Tablets for liver discomfort and better sleep with no aftereffects. It notes the price at 25 cents and ends with a tagline from Ma Ferguson and a Sun Want Ad pitch for selling through classified space.
Cure a Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromo Quinine
Advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets by E W Grove noting it stops cough headache and cold symptoms. Features Grove’s signature on each box and a price of 30 cents.
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E.W. Grove
Ford withdraws Muscle Shoals offer to Coolidge
Henry Ford withdraws his offer to purchase Muscle Shoals, sent in a letter to President Coolidge and made public at the White House. Ford cites elapsed time and asks the President to consider the withdrawal, noting plans to press congress for action.
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Henry Ford
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Congress
J H Gibson Dies at Pottsboro After Illness
J H Gibson county commissioner from Precinct 4 and former Grayson County superintendent of public instruction died at his Pottsboro home after months of throat trouble. Funeral at Pottsboro Methodist Church then burial in Sherman West Hill. He was 62, a Virginia native who moved to Texas and Grayson County, taught school, farmed, and served in Democratic party roles and county offices.
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Lax-LOS WITH PEPSIN Syruphonic Laxative Ad
An advertisement for LAX-LOS WITH PEPSIN a specially prepared Syruphonic laxative for habitual constipation. It relieves promptly but should be taken regularly for 14 to 21 days to induce regular action. It stimulates and regulates and is described as very pleasant to take. 60 cents per bottle.
Death notice of Gibson with family ties and retirement bid
At the time of his death he faced a July Democratic primary for re election without opposition. He is survived by his wife Jennie Gibson of the Patterson family of Tom Bean and five children.
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Tom Bean
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic for Worms in Children
An old advertisement claims worms in children cause pale health and stomach issues. It promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a two to three week general strengthening remedy that enriches the blood improves digestion and helps expel worms, priced at 60 cents per bottle.
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Grove
Malaria Fever Remedy Prescription Notice
A brief old time medical note describes a remedy for malaria chills fever dengue or bilious fever claiming to kill germs. The language resembles a market or patent medicine claim from a historical newspaper snippet.
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