Debaters Clash Over Opening Soldiers Homes to Ex-Confederates
Wastinaroy Jan 14 the house debated the Rixey plan to open soldiers homes to ex Confederates. Gardner and DeArmond offered support, Lamb opposed, Otey proposed distributing Confederate funds, while Wheeler and Gibson sparred over loyalty and policy. The debate ended with adjournment as supporters urged national unity.
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Peace in Manila Through Military Rule Reflected in Press
A Manila correspondent notes amid claims of calm that fear and distrust linger. Wariness about civilian governance persists, as soldiers guard homes at midnight and rumors of unrest spread among wives and residents. The piece quotes Army and Navy Journal observations and mentions Bright's Disease and a ridiculed remedy from Evans Pharmacy.
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Philippines
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United States
Army and Navy Journal
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Evans Pharmacy
A Sure Cure for Carbungle
A letter from D. W. Reid describes a carbuncle cure using caustic potash and elm poultices with antiseptic drainage. He cites two cases of elderly women, one with a neck carbuncle and severe pain, the other on the back between the shoulders with a large swelling. After thorough cauterization, poultices, and drainage, both lesions heal, the cavities fill, and pain ends. He urges nourishment and system strength, noting the method may avert recurrence.
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Thought of His Father Returns from Layfaette Visit
A Chicago man recalls a Layfaette Indiana fair tale about a boy and his “pap” who brought hay for Boatock’s show. The boy obeys the guide to see exhibits including Lulu the wild girl and a two headed boy, while the father lies beneath a hay load after the load tipped.
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A Good Recommendation for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
A local dealer cites J. J. Weber of Cascada Iowa praising Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a trusted remedy. The ad urges readers to try them for dullness after meals, bad taste, bilious feelings, loss of appetite, or constipation, promising relief. For sale by Orr-Gray & Co.
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Ground Hog Case Delivers Pardon Plea From Aged Mother
An elder African American woman pleads for her husband’s pardon in Governor Taylor of Tennessee’s office. She argues the man is no good and that a ham from the smokehouse would help feed the family, as poverty and hunger drive desperation. The governor questions the charge and expresses weariness with daily abuse.
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Man of Whiskers Sparks Countywide Buzz in Laurens SC
A Clinton Gazette note praises James Lewis Simpson of Jacks township Laurens County as the beardest man in South Carolina. His beard reportedly measures 77 inches when stretched along the ground, drawing attention on Clinon streets and likened to a horse’s tail when free. The piece suggests he could outshine expo curios at the Charleston exposition.
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Charleston Exposition
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Clinton Gazette
Reminiscence Sparks Dinner Invite at Newcastle
An elderly Newcastle clergyman listens to a guest reminisce about his father. She recalls Feappe tithe and laughs how her family prepared lavish meals for the elder man, prompting the eminent son to mask his amusement as she urges him to join them for dinner at Tid-Bits.
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