West Texas Chamber Notes and Local Developments
Vernon hosts a reorganizing dinner with 250 attendees led by Hubert M. Harrison of Wichita Falls. Lubbock bids on Santa Fe depot work to D N Leaverton. Shamrock votes to fund a new three story fireproof courthouse. Hereford names T D Moss secretary of its chamber. Abilene budget hits 8000 of 21000. Midland paves streets. Lynn county road bond petition seeks 500000 for hard surfaced roads. Haskell Amusement Park to open by June 10. Brazos river bridge boosts Monday trade. Muleshoe farmer linked to wife who runs 3000 white leghorn hens.
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Wichita Falls
Shamrock
Wheeler County Court House
Hereford
T. D. Moss
Dimmit
Hereford Chamber of Commerce
Electra—t
Abilene
T. N. Carswell
Midland
Bankhead
Tohoka
Commissioners Court
Lynn County
Haskell
Brazos River
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Treasury admits defeat in silver dollar campaign
The Treasury Department concedes it cannot force the American public to use the silver dollar. Many in Winters and other areas would have supported the push if the department had supplied the dollar.
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Treasury Department
Quick camphor mix aids sore eyes in Lavoptik wash
Readers note Lavoptik eye wash combines camphor witch hazel and hydrastis for rapid eye relief. A small bottle helps sore weak or strained eyes and Owens Drug Store offers a free aluminum eye cup with purchase.
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Owens Drug Store
IST Christian Church Sunday School At High School Auditorium
The IST Christian Church invites all unaffiliated members and out of town visitors to Sunday school at 9:45 AM and the Ladies Aid Society meets every Wednesday. The event relocates the Sunday school session to the High School Auditorium.
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Ladies Aid Society
Trial of John Smith Transferred to Brownwood
The trial of John Smith indicted for the murder of Sheriff Dick Pauley was transferred from Coleman to Brownwood on Judge J O Woodward's motion. The Coleman court, after extensive venire scrutiny and a single juror seated, cleared spectators and moved to Brownwood amid crowded, tense conditions with ranger assistance and weapon searches.
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Brownwood
Texas
John Smith
Coleman
Dick Pauley
Coleman County
J. O. Woodward
Barbara La Marr in New Picture Sandra at Queen Theatre
Barbara La Marr headlines the film Sandra by First National from Pearl Coles Bell with Bert Lytell and ensemble. The actress portrays dual personalities Sandra and Rusty, delivering acclaimed emotional depth in a dramatic romance. The Queen Theatre screens the picture Monday and Tuesday, June 1 and 2.
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Barbara la Marr
Sandra
First National
Pearl Coles Bell
Miss la Marr
Rusty
Queen Theatre
Wingate to Erect New $36,000 School Building
Wingate voters approved a bond to build a brick school at 36000 dollars with bonds sold at a 1500 premium. Construction planned to start about July 1. The district reports a 230 term enrollment and six high school graduates last week. C L Bibb of Bradshaw was in Winters sábado.
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Wingate
Runnels County
Americans Spend Spare Time Ahead of Spare Tire
A witty remark notes Americans fill spare time by staying just ahead of their spare tire, implying leisure habits tie to fitness or diet in a humorous angle.
Bargains in all kinds second hand furniture
Clements Hardware Co lists a sewing machine porch swing with chain library table iron beds dining chairs and a round dining table. Includes Simmons baby bed mattress square log tables kitchen cabinets oil cook stoves and several good rockers with prices ranging from 2.00 to 27.50.
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Simmons
Clements Hardware CO
Leto's Rheora Remedy Ad from City Drug Co
An advertisement offers Leto's Rheora Remedy for sore gums bleeding gums loose teeth foul breath and pyorrhea. It guarantees relief or money back and compares favorably to other treatments. City Drug Company promotes the product with a strong confidence claim.
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Leto
City Drug Company
Retired minister praises Black Draught for bilious liver trouble
The Rev. Lewis Evans of West Graham Virginia, age over 80, says he has used Black Draught for 25 years to relieve liver pain and bilious spells. He reports relief after taking a dose when symptoms begin and recommends it to others with liver trouble. The product is described as made from medicinal roots and herbs with no mineral drugs.
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West Graham
Lewis Evans
Nature
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IST
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Brown
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Bert Lytell
Leslie Austin
Leon Gordon
Flora Finch
Lelia Hyams
Edgar Nelson
Maude Hill
Augustin Sweeney
C. L. Bibb
Bradshaw
West Texas
Winters Power and Light Co
DR. Tabler
Mayes Drug Store
Coleman, Texas
Winters, Texas
W.A. Day
Willie
West Texas Telephone Company
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