Roberts Follows Advantage Gained in Cape Town War Dispatch
Lord Roberts moves to capitalize on Brandfort gains as his forces press toward Winburg. Ian Hamilton noses between Thaba N'Cha and Winburg, with possible route toward Kroonstadt or Bethlehem. The Vetkop railroad bridge must be repaired to reopen Brandfort to Winburg traffic. Alleged anti Dutch plot surrounds Premiere Scriner shooting as police guard his residence.
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Oliver
Cape Town
Loypox
Lord Roberts
Brandfort
Winburg
War Office
Nealswelket
Vetkop
Ian Hamilton
Houtnek
Olivier
Wepener
Thaba N'Cha
Thaba N’cha
Kroonstadt
Bethlehem
Hall's Great Discovery advertises kidney cure in 1807 notice
A long promotional notice from W W Hall of St Louis claims Hall's Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder troubles and related conditions for both men and women. The ad cites testimonials from Rev L B Pounds and Miss Florence Newman, names retailers in Americus Georgia and Waco Texas, and urges mail orders if not carried by local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Clinton
Ala
Waco Texas
L. B. Pounds
Telegrams Tie Assassination to Riot Dispatches From Frankfort
Frayort Ky May 5 J B Matthews testified telegrams signed by Denny of Lexington and filed after the assassination were sent to seven state recipients warning of riot impacts and urging different regiments to Frankfort. Postal official Duance Sinclair said telegrams read All right and bore Adjutant General Collier’s signature. Constable Davis Harrod said an unknown man fled Secretary of State’s office after the shot. Governor Taylor’s letters to Golden, pledging support, were reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goeebel
Frayxtort
J. B. Matthews
Denny
Lexington
Frankfort
Duance Sinclair
Postal Company
Kentucky
Collier
Davis Harrod
Secretary of State
F. Wharton Golden
Taylor
Golden
The Kind You Have oc Bears the Bignatera of e
A fragment from Astoria regarding memory and honesty includes quotes about Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and Teething Powder Teeraixa. Prothonotary Garson of Washington Pa comments on Kodol as a digestion aid, while others tout Teeraixa for teething. The text resembles an old newspaper ad or letter excerpt with several product endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astoria
D. I. Garson
Prothonotary
Washington
Ssya
W. A. Kembert
Thoburn outlines plan to raise 100000 evangelist workers
Bishop James M. Thoburn explains a proposed plan to mobilize an army of 100,000 church workers to evangelize, gather 2,000,000 souls, and raise $20,100,000 by century's end. He likens it to a recruiting pull across congregations and annual conferences, stressing leadership selection and organized effort for long term impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmcapo
James M. Thoburn
Renerd Conference
Thoburn
Leannot
United States
Cateer
Inc
Shiall
R. E. Bramlett
Georgia
South
Freedeis Aid
Gonthier Eanestien Rotherry
Beware of a Cough and Cure Claims Promoted
An old advertisement discusses coughs as symptoms of serious diseases like consumption and bronchitis, promoting Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as effective if used early. It cites testimonials, lists local sellers, and encourages purchase. Other remedies include Foley’s Kidney Cure and Banner Salve with customer quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Mayhew
Merton, Wis
W. A. Rembert
Chamberlain
J. R. Hudson and
Dodson
H. Clark
Chauncey
Gassus de Witt
W. A. Rombert
Mystic Cure Promises Rapid Relief From Rheumatism
An old fashioned testimonial extols a patent remedy named Mystic Cure claiming to cure rheumatism in 24 hours after nine months of suffering. The speaker praises the product as the only medicine that helped, noting it was sold by local druggists in the town and that even physicians gave little relief. A stray line references a dentist and pets in the same era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Sawtelle
Hartford
Conn
J. R. Hudson
Dodson
Hoare
Hiacksiore
Hallereibiack More
Pitta
Awerlous
Pat Kearney Pardoned for 1896 Wyness Killing
Governor Candlee signed a pardon freeing Patrick Kearney of Savannah, who in 1896 was convicted of first degree murder in the fatal shooting of J W Wyness and sentenced to life in the penitentiary. The case featured conflicting jury verdicts over whether the shooting was murder or accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyness
Ammaxta
Candlee
Patrick Kearney
Savannah
J. W. Wyness
Pat Kearney
J. W. Wyte
Herb
Dent
Srv
New Mill for Graniteville to Cost Half a Million
Graniteville May 5 In line with stockholders resolutions the Graniteville Manufacturing Company board met to approve building an entirely new mill near the old plant at a cost of 500000. The existing mill uses all waterpower and the new one will run on steam. It will be ready for inspection by stockholders at the next annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graniteville
Graniteville Manufacturing Company
Conade Wheal
Crane Cay
G Fonda
Allen's Foot-Ease advert with claims and address
An OCR ad touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to shake into shoes for tired feet. It promises cooling relief from swollen, sweaty feet, ingrown nails, blisters, bunions, and soreness while offering rest and comfort. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. package free. Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY. Quote ends with a proverb about learning from mistakes.
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Allen
Addreas
Allen 8
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Castoria and medical patent remedies in a 19th century ad reel
A garbled advertisement page touts Castoria and various patent medicines for ailments from liver weakness to kidney cures. It references DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve, Wollford’s Sanitary Lotion, South American Nervine Tonic, and numerous testimonials from individuals in Americus and nearby towns. The piece also mentions Cronje, and ends with a quip about a double-jointed man patting himself on the back.
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Sheffield Company
Sumter County
Nereby
Superior Court
Sumer County
Sumter
Les A. Chambliss
Anguunce Miyself
Recollon Gitte
Trea Urer
Sumter Woty
J. 8
Sullivan
Ofice
J. H. Daniel
Cs Ner
Jomn A
Cobb
Jama
Osullter County
Wd. B. Ggg Chapman
Ereby
Ina
Esburer
Sutter
Se Deuverate
U Fully
Suppore
Aemocratic Courts
Oho Ie County
Sue Worth
J. F.erate
Metemoratte
General Assembly of Georgia
General Assembly
Georgi
W. A. Webb
B. L. Joiner
E. C. Speer
Lhereby
vMce
Mike Harvey
Jupett and
Respectul
Wall Nave
Messrs
W. P. Page
W Clemens
W. Hauks
Lax
Sumler
Tull
B. Dunn
Kenetany
Dudley Gatewood
LL. Bell
Democratc
Will C Furlow
Iam
Theron N Hawkes
Messrs. W. ©. Barrow
J- F. Daniel
Albert Brady
Anon
JF Raibord
Lama
Clore Eaka
Sherlock & CO
Phong Ne
Wixpsor Hore
A. ‘Nlrigus
Georgi Tay
Cher
Many Et Tekoria Mares
Roberts
Care Tows
Premiere Scriner
Neigar
Remier
Texas
Otto Korb
K P
Boonville
Ind
de Witt
Henry James
Florence Newman
Newman
Gray
J. R. Hodson
Foley
Davenport Drug Co
Jambash
Chas. Keplogle
Atwater
Poley
DeWitt
W. A. Bembort
Somnh
Hope
W. H. Shipman
Beardsley, Mins
W A. Rembert
Key
Bishop
Cape None
C. W. Williams
Sterling Run
Ens
Henry H. Richards
Willseyville
W. E. Lake
Happy Creek
Nino
Wollford
EB. J. Eldridge
Americus
Cronje
Cron-ya
Duffer
E. J. Eldridge
Americus,Ga
Castoria
Castilla
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