Hogwallow News Notes Local Quips and Quirks
Hogwallow residents gossip about weather misfortunes spectacles broken by heat mischief and humor. Isaac Hellwanger buys a mouse trap while Poke Eazley buys land near Tickville railroad and may face a damage suit. Frisby Hancock builds a fort over his watermelon patch and Ellick Hellwanger files for a money order. Slim Pickens visits Miss Rosy Moseley and Sidney Hocks presses Miss Flutie Belcher for a definite reply or army enlistment.
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Tickville
Frisby Hancock
Isaac Hellwanger
Hogwallow
Sidney Hocks
Flutie Belcher
Yam Sims
Poke Eazley
Slim Pickens
Rosy Moseley
Ellick Hellwanger
Parlor chatter and small town notes in the county
The item lists locals such as Miss Gondola Henstep hosting a social on Rye Straw road last Monday, Flim Dillard motoring to Boundling Billows on bicycle, and Tobe Moseley conducting chores and attending a distant relative's funeral at Musket Ridge. The piece also hints at light authorities and a depuy Constable planning an arrest and a Horse Doctor ready for calls. It closes with a proverb about watching the boss over time.
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Depuy
Flim Dillard
Gondola Henstep
Rye Straw Road
Tobe Moseley
Musket Ridge
Dr King’s New Discovery for Colds and Coughs
This old advertisement urges relief from lingering colds with Dr King’s New Discovery. It warns neglect leads to bronchial and lung issues and promises broad use across ages. A bottle costs 50 cents to 1 dollar.
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement notice
State of Ohio Toledo HSS Lucas County Frank J Cheney senior partner of I J Cheney Co sworn oath says firm will pay 100 for each case of catarrh cured not by Hats Catarrh Cure. Notary public A W Cleason December 6 1886. F J Cheney Toledo O price list and testimonials promotion for internal remedy.
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State of Ohio
City of Toledo
Hss
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
I. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
J. Cheney
A. W. Cleason
Hall
F. J. Chenty
Lall
State Fair Coliseum to Feature Scotch Highlander Band
Dallas invites Music lovers to the State Fair of Texas in the Coliseum with the Scotch Highlander Band led by Prof. Roy B. Smith and Ewing’s Zouave Band. The vaudeville bill includes Eight Forget-Me-Nots Marco Twins Nick Kaufman’s Skating Girls and Cora Youngblood Carson’s orchestra. Football opens with Trinity vs Baylor and Texas Christian vs Austin College plus Texas and Oklahoma.
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Dallas
Texas
Scotch Highlander Band
Roy B. Smith
Canada
Tion
Ewing
State Fair Coliseum
Marco Twins
Trinity University
Baylor College
Texas Christian University
Austin College
University of Texas
Oklahoma
A. and
M. College of Texas
Haskell Indians
State Fair Premium List Now Available for Distribution
Premium list for Premium List 6 in Dallas outlines two color catalogue detailing State Fair departments prizes and premiums rules entry methods and shipping instructions. Secretary W H Stratton Dallas handles requests for the premium book.
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Dallas
W. H. Stratton
Dallaa
The Reading Habit Prosperity Through Shared Reading
A thoughtful essay by H. Addington Bruce argues that reading is essential for mental growth and personal development. It praises disciplined reading, warns against trivial or narcotic fiction, and notes that lifelong reading habits strengthen intellect, character, and daily performance.
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H. Addington Bruce
Citation by Publication in Grayson County Court
State of Texas citation requires Sheriff to publish for four weeks in a Grayson County newspaper. Mon Bangs, whose residence is unknown, must appear before the District Court 59th Judicial District in Sherman on the first Monday in December 1915.
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District Court
Grayson County
Grayson
Jim Bangs
59Th Judicial District
Sherman
Calomel dangers sparking Dodson's Liver Tone promise
An old advertisement condemns calomel for bilious feelings and touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable remedy. It claims calomel causes sickness and salivation while Liver Tone cleanses the liver, empties bile, and improves bowels without griping. The ad guarantees relief, family suitability, and child safety.
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Dodson
Divorce Petition Filed in Grayson County Texas
On July 16 1915 Clara Bangs filed suit 22861 in Grayson County District Court Sherman Texas against Jim Bangs seeking divorce on cruel treatment. The petition asks for custody of minor children Maurine Bangs and Glenn Willis Bangs, costs, and other relief. Clerk J H Taylor issued writ August 21 1915 with deputy Timie Cantrell.
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Clara Bangs
Jim Bangs
Maurine Bangs
Glenn Willis Bangs
J. H. Taylor
Grayson County
Sherman
Texas
Timie Cantrell
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Cold Remedy
An old advertisement extols Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a tonic that cures colds by opening the lungs and strengthening throat linings against germs. It promotes constant family use and lists a price of 25 cents.
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Dr. Bell
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Whitewright
Kirkpatrick & Bryant
R. W. Gallaher
R.C. Haden
Ladonia, Texas
Hogwallow News
Jefferson Potlocks
Fletcher Henstep
Raz Barlow
State OF Texas
DR. J. S. Spikes
ST. Joseph
R. May, M.D
Ross R. May, B.S
M.D
J. Maurice McMillin
First National Bank
Cot
Ton Belt
East
Aeenreie Ee
Peete
Read ‘Potash & Perlmutter
Fk Sor
Perlmutter
Montague Glass
Oe Telegraph Telephone Company
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