Rest cure debate sparks solitary confinement longevity theory
Chicago physicians discuss a London theory that annual periods of bed rest or solitary confinement could extend life by reducing energy waste in the nervous and physical systems. Experts differ, with some supporting short rest and others opposing confinement for healthy individuals, noting risks for nervous personalities and practicality concerns.
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Mitire
Lugrey
Sulin
Owen
St. Luke's Hospital
London
Byanas
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Harold N. Moyer
Christina
Te. Sanger Brown
Lilo
A Judge's Test Itinerant Power and a Shelbyville Belle
Shelbyville Tennessee resident Audye Cooper, a Civil War era figure and later judge, is profiled for his formidable presence and influence. The piece recounts his traits, public life, and a tale of his daughter Sally Cooper choosing love over his warning, with the suitor being Dr. Thomas A Hoyt from Philadelphia, a prominent Presbyterian pastor.
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Audye Cooper
Shelbyville
Tenn
Stura
Fdie Cooper
Nde
Kowal
Win Furl
Las Bern
Cooper
Onnessea
Pasand
Cooner Hall
Tewan
Miss Cooper
Thomas A. Hoyt
Chambers- Wylie Memorial Church
Lailadelphis
Macsbyterian
You Know What You Are Taking When You Take Grove’s Tonic
A jumble of old ad lines and anecdotes markets Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as the cure for malaria chills and fever, touting iron and quinine in tasteless form. The piece mocks counterfeit salves and quips about domestic life while listing unrelated tonics and tonics brands.
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Evans
Lean
Vince Sty
Ttis
West
Poor
Little
Short
Brows
Hoge
Vermont
Reorganization Critique of Interstate Commission Rises
The piece defends the Southern Railway reorganization against alleged overreach by the Interstate Commerce Commission. It praises the reorganizers for reviving the system, notes prior committees failed, and argues the commission should have stated its position without personal attack. It details stock issues, assessments, and dividend impacts on holders, asserting net public benefit from the overhaul.
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Fingneiat Chronicle
Goi
Southern Mailway
Tynehburg
Dunville
Theo
Catia
Wall Street
Southern Railway
Richmond & West Point Terminal Company
Thare Sano Avin
Odlnjaries
Nny
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Asp Tetues Ee Commi
Hal Weere Mesters
Iany
Wweers
Diterehuty
CummigsToy Tea
Interstate Commerce Commission
Didn't Look Like a Chicken
A Chicago News item recounts a midnight stop where a colored man is found with a bag. A cat falls out of the bag as the suspect claims the “chicken” is a misnamed pet. He explains he intended to steal a cat, not poultry, and is ordered to move on as police intervene.
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Sali
Sal
Chicago
Boy in Tree Trolls Politicians At Joplin Rally
Quote filled reminiscence from Champ Clark about Ninvernor Stone and Warner during campaigns in 1892 South Missouri. A boy in a tree heckles with a taunt about party loyalties while a carriage parade rolls past. The exchange ends with a humorous generational jab about voters and parents.
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Warker
Kansas Star
South Missouri
Joplin
Warner
Missouri
Stone
Stove
Champ Clark
Clock Room Studios
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tobieta and Hen Egg Output
An OCR fragment notes that Laxative Bromo Quinine Tobieta carries a signature on every box. It cites a hen laying 500 to 600 eggs in ten years with yearly counts starting low then rising before diminishing. Mentions a system regulator drug, Prickly Ash Bitters, aiding liver and digestion. Evans Pharmacy promotes the product amid a boarding house trend for plainer tables.
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Evans Pharmacy
Notice Final Settlement by Administrators Jones and Jones
Notice of final settlement by HT ind.. of Eatote of Jobo Hf Jones decedased. They will on the Mth of Janury 1001 apply to the Judge of Probate for Anderson County for a full settlement of administrator duties. Signed by 8 M. Jones and Richard T. Jones administrators.
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Jobo
Jones
Anderson County
Aulderate
M. Jones
Richard T, Jones
Belk
Notice of Final Settlement for Lotted C Ligon estate
Executer of the Tratate of Mra Lotted C Ligon announces a final settlement action. He will apply to the Judge of Probate in Andorran County on January 4, 1901 for a full settlement of debts and discharge from duties as Executor.
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Lotted C. Ligon
Andorran
A. Ligon
Confederate Veteran circulation and subscription offer at Nashville
The Confederate Veteran notes growing circulation via the Intelligencer in Nashville Tennessee. It reports monthly issues and rising yearly totals, with a club rate for a year at 2.15 and copies available to veteran friends unable to subscribe.
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A. Cunningham
Nashville
Tenn
Agora Ies
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