Effects of Measles and Thedford’s Black Draught
In Coal Creek Tennessee a mother recalls her child’s measles and diarrhea and credits Thedford’s Black Draught with recovery. She says the remedy taken three times daily for about a month eased stomach and liver trouble and saved her from needing another doctor. She recommends it to neighbors and notes its liver acting properties. The advertisement paints Black Draught as a vegetable liver medicine widely helpful for constipation biliousness and other ailments and urges readers to ask their druggist.
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Coal Creek
Tenn
Ives
U. S. Fritts
Thedford
James
Siva
Hospitality to Soldiers Planned by Chamber Committee
Chamber of Commerce committee discussed weekend plans to entertain Fort Caswell soldiers visiting the town. They propose lodging at minimal cost with extra cots at the Y M C A and hotel space, a regular dance, a basketball game, and a ladies entertainment event at the Y M C A. J Haughton James was named in charge of the entertainment and collection fund.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of
J. Haughton James
Recorder's Court Action This Session
Mittue of Interest transpired at today's Recorder's Court session. Willie Faison Al Faison and at least Brooks, all colored, were taxed costs and placed on probation on good behavior. Robert Hawkins colored paid fines on vagrancy and was advised to seek work. E W Ward white faced two cases for assault with serious injury and was again up. Ida Ward white is charged in a related matter. Both matters will be heard Thursday morning. Other cases were continued.
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Recorder's Court
Atles Brooks
Willie Faison
al Faison
Robert Hawkins
E. W. Ward
Ida Ward
Florence Burriss Dies After Ill Health at 39
Mrs Florence Burriss widow of Joert Burriss of 608 South Fifth Street died at her home Wednesday at 3 AM after a long illness. Survived by daughters Evelyn and Greer Burriss, sisters in law Mrs Burns and Mrs Atz, and brothers J S Green near Bolivia. Funeral at Church of the Good Shepherd 3:30 PM Thursday with Archdeacon Thos. P Noe officiating. Bellevue Cemetery interment.
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Florence Burriss
Joert B. Burriss
South Fifth Street
Evelyn
Greer B. Burriss
W. P. Burns
T. W.atz
Archeon Thos. P. Noe
Bellevue Cemetery
Passenger Trains Help Passengers Reach Oklahoma in Snow
A Regina Saskatchewan woman on a train to Oklahoma found the journey hampered by heavy snowfall near Burlington Iowa as crew and passengers pitched in to shovel snow and keep the way clear.
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Irs
E. P. Brown
Regina
Sash
Oklahoma
Burlington
Iowa
The
British Torpedo Gunboat Hazard Sunk After Collision
The British torpedo gunboat Hazard, 1 070 tons and 250 feet long with a crew of 115, was sunk in the English Channel after a collision on January 28. Three crew members were lost. The Ad ity announced tonight.
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Hazard
English Channel
Adity
Bryan to Speak at Academy of Music for Y M C A Benefit
William Jennings Bryan will lecture at the Academy of Music Thursday at 8 30 pm under Y M C A auspices. Tickets are at Elvingtons. Bryan will stay with Dr James Sprunt and may visit local schools if time permits. A citizen delegation will greet him and prominent locals will occupy stage seats. The topic is the relationship of man to government, of current interest.
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William Jennings Bryan
Academy of Music
Elvington’s
Bryan
James Sprunt
Leather Shortage Forces Change in Post Bags
Washington January 30 leather mail bags used by Uncle Sam’s carriers will be replaced by canvass bags due to wartime leather scarcity and high prices. The move aims to save material while preserving delivery efficiency amid ongoing military needs.
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Uncle Sam
Washington, D. C
Sam
Cash and Carry System to Hit Indianapolis Markets
Indianapolis housewives face a wartime change as the cash and carry system begins the day after tomorrow under the local food administrator. The rule covers all food distribution with grocers and traders predicting lower living costs, while housewives prepare to go to market with old market baskets.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Stevens Represent Shipping Board to London Post
Raymond B. Stevens vice chairman of the Shipping Board and George Rublee of the board's legal staff will be sent to London as permanent representatives of the Shipping Board. England reports 60 000 women voluntary hospital workers.
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Washington
Raymond B. Stevens
Shipping Board
George Rublee
London
England
Card of thanks from Murray family for sympathy
Mrs R M Murray and son express heartfelt thanks to the organizations and many friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and sympathy during their recent bereavement.
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R. M. Murray
Flush Kidney Troubles With Jad Salts Ad
Claiming meat causes kidney strain, an authority recommends Jad Salts a four ounce daily dose in water to flush and stimulate kidneys. The remedy, made from grape acids and lithia, supposedly neutralizes urine acids and ends bladder weakness.
Ship Captain Kills Mate Then Dies at Sea
In Atlantic port, the Swedish steamer Angelia arrived with its captain dead, having shot first mate G R Furst during a drink fueled quarrel. Captain A B Walrus then shot himself and jumped overboard as the ship sought aid. The second officer commandeered the vessel and sped to port for medical help. the wounded officer died before land.
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Atlantic
Angelia
A. B. Walrus
G. R. Furst
Customs House
Heidelberg Grants First Theological Degree Try to Woman
The theological faculty of the University of Heidelberg grants its first permit for a woman to attempt a theology degree marking a milestone in academic access for female students.
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University of Heidelberg
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