Exposition in Charleston Closes as City Plans Park
The South Carolina Interstate and West Indian Exposition ends after six months in Charleston. Government exhibits depart next week as marines guard property. The city buys the court of palaces for a park and evaluates permanent display options. Roosevelt visit, governors, and dozens of officials praised the season despite a reported overall loss.
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Charleston
South Carolina
Tyory
Midway
Ivant
Philadelphia
Union
Roosevelt
Candlef Georgia
Maryland
Aycock
North
Rolina
Montague
Virginia
White
West Virginia
McMillin
Tennenses
Longino
Mississippi
Faten
Illinois
Dublin
Athots
Cincinnati
Savanash
Augusta
Blood Balm ad promises cures for skin and blood diseases
An old fashioned testimonial style advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a cure for ulcers eczema scrofula blood poison and other skin illnesses. It offers free samples and prepaid shipping with prices listed per bottle. Local Anderson druggists are named as sellers.
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Writing Blood Balm Co
At- Inteni
Devdriba
Medical Advicts
BarThin
Anderson
Pees Drug Co
Wilbite & Wilbite
Ryans Pharmacy
Could Engines Haul a Train at 150 Miles an Hour
Indianapolis News reports engineers doubt 150 mph is feasible with current locomotives. Even if new designs allow higher speed, vast changes to locomotive construction and track standards are required. Experts warn of extreme strain on crews and safety implications for sustained operations.
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Dave
Pennsylvania
Deal
R. L. Ettinger
Mr. Httinger
Indianapolis News
His Obstinacy and a Town Judge Contempt Tale
Washington Post recounts Judge Hubbard facing contempt fears in a tale told by Senator Doliver. Hubbard refused to sit, was fined fifty dollars, paid with ten dollar bills, and remained standing until adjournment. Hubbard quipped he would stand through flames if necessary, illustrating stubborn resolve.
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Judge Hubbard
Towana
Senator Doliver
Hubbard
Washington Post
The Sweet Git Graduats
Two college graduates discuss study choices in a humorous dialogue from Woman's Home Companion. He recalls college life with enthusiasm and language studies while she dismisses mathematics, literature, and sciences as dull. She finally reveals she graduated in white organdie.
Spontaneous Humor Amid War Frontline Toughness
A Baltimore journalist recalls a British soldier in South Africa laughing through wounds after being shot repeatedly. Despite heavy injuries, he quips that he is so full of holes the next man feels a cold draft. The anecdote highlights enduring Irish humor in hardship.
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Bennett Burleigh
South Africa
London Telegraph
Esting
Wight
Adozen
Tyishman
Nansciouenouy
Baltimore
Jan
First National Nomination Convention in Baltimore 1834
On May 26 1834 a gathering likely the first National nominating convention convened in Baltimore with 606 attendees, mainly Maryland residents. Called by General Jackson, it occurred a year before the presidential campaign amid factional and political maneuvering in a volatile era.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Jackson
Martin
Bureo
Western Etiquette and a Cowboy Joke at Dinner
Delegate J L Rodey of New Mexico recalls a Western train halt tale a waitress insists on no pie knife and an ax for a cowboy. A grieving husband asks for prayer with a discreet request not to be named while a wedding reformer storms out during the minister's eloquent plea.
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J. L. Rodey
New Mexico
West
Madaw
Ross
Wilmer Merchant Shot Dead in Wilmer Alabama
A Wilmer Alabama report says Willie Tenner, a respected local merchant, was shot and killed in his store by a stranger Negro. The killer demanded money or a shirt and fired. the assailant fled as a posse was dispatched. The incident stirred great excitement in Wilmer.
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Mobile
Ala
Wilmer
Jackson and
Kansas City
Willie Tenner
Annér
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Congress
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Charleton
Gertios
bin Came
Alabama
New Idea
Woman’s Magazine
Moses Scena
FER
NEW Idea Publishing
Breadwey
Evans Pharmacy Special Agents
Sullivan Hardware Co
Mofrrett
Evans
Evans Pharmacy
D. C
Exis
Iron King
Ruth
Times
Garland
Buckeye
Archer & Norris
Chiquola Block
Brown
E. A. Surra
Pres
Treas
Vice Prep
A. Gaumator
F. A. Bunnarpos
Supt. Chemical Dept
Tennessee
Anderson Phosphate and Oil CO
Anderson, S. C. Re
Frank Johnson & Co
Goodyear
Church Street
J, P, Todd
Peoples Furniture CO
Upper South Carolina
Peoples Furniture
Acme
Acme Paint & Cement. CO
F. B. Grayton & Co., Druggiste, Anderson
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