Local Bits From Hogwallow on a Quiet Day
Jefferson Potlocks moves his family to Gander Creek leaving pig trough and three children behind. A village teacher faces rumors of weakness but asserts his work is mental, not brawn, while town gossips joke about timelines on the Tickville depot and fig fires on the timetable.
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Jefferson Potlocks
Gander Creek
Wild Onion
Sile Kilden
Hostetter Hocks
Cricket Hicks
Tickville
Ellick Hellwanger
Thunderation
Slim Pickens
Thv
Fritzie Allsop
I Spent $1 On Rat Snap and Saved The Hog Price
James McGuire of New Jersey, a well known hog raiser, urges farmers troubled by rats to use RAT-SNAP. He spent one dollar and claims the rats killed saved the price of a hog. RAT-SNAP comes as cake food and is not eaten by animals. three sizes 35c 65c and $1.25. Sold and guaranteed by Wilson Montgomery Hdwe Co and Dyer Jones.
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James McGuire
New Jersey
Wilson-Montgomery Hdw. Co
Dyer & Jones
If you have something to sell the Sun can help you
The Sun offers assistance to readers looking to sell items by connecting them with potential buyers through its classifieds and notices section. This service emphasizes clear listings, pricing details, and contact information to maximize reach.
Lifespan of Animals and Insects Across Species
Summary of approximate lifespans for various animals and humans. The piece lists averages from day fly to Methuselah age and includes many species such as dog, cat, horse, eagle, lion, bear, raven, sturgeon, parrot, turtle, and elephant with ages ranging from 1 year to 100 years, plus a biblical aside about Methuselah and a 33 year human average.
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Methuselah
The Greatest Enemy of Child Life Is Tape Worm
A 1910 era advertisement warns that the greatest enemy of child health is the tape worm and promotes White's Cream Vermifuge as a remedy. It claims one or two doses are effective and lists a price of 385 ce. Sold by Dyer and Jones, druggists, with a call to read advertisements because it pays.
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Dyer & Jones
Woodpecker and Owl Learn From a Lazy Jay
An aging woodpecker in a dying oak hires a curious jay to drill for worms. The jay thrives while the woodpecker complains of strain and laziness. The owl counsels that idleness harms soul and strength, and the woodpecker faces a moment of self realization as work returns.
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Jay
White Oak
Woodpecker
Robbin
George
Robert Quillen
Saturday Evening Post
FOR SALE Scholarship in Tyler Commercial College
An advertisement offers a scholarship at Tyler Commercial College for sale. Listing credited to J H Wagoner at the Sun office.
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Tyler Commercial College
J. H. Waggoner
Sun
Heed Sluggish Daytime Slump With Herbine Remedy
A recipe advertisement claims daytime sleepiness stems from a torpid liver and disordered bowels. It promotes Herbine as a cleansing remedy that restores vim and activity, priced at 60 cents and sold by Dyer & Jones, druggists.
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Dyer & Jones
Dodson's Liver Tone Endorsed Over Calomel
An advertisement promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims quick liver relief, no sickness, and potential benefits like restored energy. The copy stresses safety for children and urges readers to buy from their druggist.
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Dodson
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Ben Savage
Notary Public
J. L. Dyer
R. L. Sears
W. T. Truett
First National Bank
Drentipore
U. S. Treas
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Linz Annex
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R. B. Nall
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Ode Crowell
Ralston
T. H. Lively
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