The Rearing Of Children In This Modern Age
A former Albany Texas citizen visits Shackleford County and prompts Albany News editor to warn that modern youth lack parental restraint and moral fiber. He laments crime and societal decay, argues for strong homes and religious guidance over state intervention, recalling antebellum values and the virtue of apron string boys who grew into successful men.
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Albany
Texas
Shackleford
Albany News
Nothing to worry about says farmer in mud struck county report
The Le Fore County Oklahoma agent recounts a farmer who stopped worrying after losing crops and work. He explains happiness comes from nothing left to worry over since all troubles are gone. The tale underscores hardship from heavy rains and mud in the area.
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le Fore County
Okla
Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
An advert for Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets claims the medicine cures a cold in one day. It promises to stop cough and headache and relieve the cold with E W Grove’s signature on each box and a price of 30 cents.
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E.W. Grove
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Advert 60c
A tonic claims to restore energy and vitality by purifying and enriching the blood. It notes a strengthening invigorating effect and appeal to children, stating the formula is iron and quinine suspended in syrup. It asserts destruction of malaria and grip germs and lists a 60 cent price.
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Grove
Never frighten a little child warning echoes in tragedy
The Denton Record Chronicle recounts Agnes Hughes a five year old prodigy turned mute and paralyzed by frightening statements from adults in Millvale Pennsylvania Her frantic parents sought medical aid as doctors warn Never frighten a little child The piece highlights similar tragedies caused by scare tales and bogey man fears urging care in adult talk to children
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P. F. Hughes
Evergreen Avenue
Millvale
Agnes
Denton
Razorback on rails spurs lighthearted railroad complaint
A Franklin County Mississippi farmer complains to Illinois Central at Vicksburg after his razorback hog is killed by a train. The railroad replies with a humorous verse declining payment, noting hogs on tracks often meet woe. The ad from R. 5S. Morehead offers Ford accessories at bargain prices.
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Illinois Central Railroad
Vicksburg
Miss
Franklin County
Illinois Central
Sherman Labor Bans R R Valley Fair for Open Shop
Sherman labor union voters voted to blacklist the Red River Valley Fair after contracts were awarded to a non union contractor. The meeting, held Wednesday night, condemned the open shop policy and urged members not to patronize the fair.
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Sherman
Sherman Labor Union
Red River Valley Fair
The
Fair Association
Father and court joke over repeated chicken theft
A Virginia court faces a boy repeatedly brought for stealing chickens. The judge urges the father to teach him the right path, the father retorts that the boy has been shown the way but lacks talent to learn, and keeps getting caught.
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Virginia
Financiers and the boy who found pennies tale
In a cautionary Easy Finance notice a comparison is drawn between unscrupulous money seekers and a boy who pockets pennies found near Jones' store. The piece closes with a sensational claim about 666 cures bilious fever.
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Jones’ Store
Laxative Bromquinine Ad Claims Cure for Colds
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine as a cure for colds and influenza with Grove's signature on the box, priced at 30 cents. The copy emphasizes that these tablets remove the cause and promote quick relief from grip and influenza.
Monkey Shines as Love Phrase Draws Scientist Spotlight
New York reports Dr. Raymond L Ditmars of the Bronx Zoo endorses monkey shines as the term for love making. He cites Darwinian theory and plans to show 20,000 feet of film tracing courtship from proposal to conclusion, noting no marriage means no divorce.
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New York
Mary
Raymond L
Ditmars
Bronx
Fresh Cigars Offered At Pierce's Cafe For Patrons
If you like real good fresh cigars, buy them at Pierce's Cafe. They keep them fresh for customers and invite patrons to enjoy a reliable smoke with quality storage.
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Pierce’s Cafe
Payne Cottage dining room opens to public
The Payne Cottage dining room was opened to the public on September 1 and patrons are encouraged to visit and support the venture.
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Payne Cottage
Wild Home Brew Recipe Attributed To Unknown Author
A Missouri friend shares a satirical home brew recipe describing chasing a bull frog for miles and collecting hops with tan bark shellac soap and a long boil. It instructs straining through an I W W sock and adding a grasshopper per pint for kick, ending with bottling while the author remains at large.
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Missouri
Rub My Tism Cures Sores Declared Effective
A Sun newspaper note confirms Rub My Tism as a remedy for sores. The item lists claimed benefits and indicates the product’s availability through local vendors. No endorsements or medical claims are provided.
Local Cobblers Promise Best Shoe Repair Work
We use only the best material in all our shoe repair work. Satisfaction guaranteed. R. 8. Morehead.
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Morehead
Willard Battery Promoted by Local Agents
Local agents for Willard Battery advertise the product as among the best on the market today. The contact location is 8, Morehead.
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Willard Battery
Willard. &. 8
Morehead
Habitual Constipation Cure Claim For LAX FOS With Pepsin
An advertises a syruphonic laxative LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN claiming to cure habitual constipation in 14 to 21 days with regular use. It promises prompt relief and regular action, noting the product is pleasant to take and priced at 60 cents per bottle.
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