Election Bets Across History Stir Public Wagers
The piece recounts historic bets on U S election outcomes from ancient Rome to 1896 New York and St Louis stakes. It notes individuals risking money and even hats or boats, with tales of wagers on McKinley and Blaine, and dramatic consequences such as a fatal duel and a spectacular dinner for winners.
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Lixell
Wade
Niehard i
Louis W. Wormser
New York
Crokot
van Wyck
Worwsey Ling
McKinley
Tn St. Louis
Harrison
St. Louis
Franklin Avenua
Sunday Republic
New
Ryan
Jamea Howard
Mary Johnson
American Republic
Federaliata
Democrats
Philadelphia
Blue Anchor
Dock Street
Night Watch
Jay Gould
Gould
George Francis Train
Omaha
Union Pacific Railroad
Mr. Train
Tratnood
Smeumonia
Ezekiel Timrock
Swunnewell
Kas
Cleveland
Timrod
Futte
Tornia
Tinrock
Pinhook
Simrock
Notiay
Blaine
Winser
Compton Hill Reservoir
Haste
Louis
Belleville
Bowery
Kansas
Meramay River
Kanda Bridge
Wheeling
Care of a Chilly Hair Care for Infants and Young Children
An extended home guide urges daily scalp washing and regular brushing to promote hair growth. It describes egg and castile soap shampoos, oil rubs, and combing techniques, plus drying in sunlight and air to prevent mustiness.
Convention elects officers at Spanish War Veterans meeting
Wasiixarox October 1 The Convention of Spanish War Veterans continued its business session with about twenty members present. The death by own action vice commander-in-chief election saw Colonel James H Tilman of South Carolina chosen. Gen Nelson A Miles was elected commander in chief with other officers elected including Col James M Tilman, Col Wm Hubbell, Col Frank Harrington, Major Charles Miller, and Dr J Clifford Cox.
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Wasiixarox
Nelson A. Miles
James M1. Tilman
South Carolina
Wm. Tl
Hubbell
New York
Chrrios ©. Miller
Ohio
Clifford Cox
United States Navy
Brave Mother Fends Off Rabid Dog to Save Baby
In Bocia Grave Florida on Sept twenty seventh Mrs. Withey faced a mad dog that leaped at her cradle newborn. She hurled hot water and then struck the animal with a rolling pin after the dog bit her. The dog was killed by the husband when he returned home. the animal had rabies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bocia
Fla
James Withey
A¢Tanta Journal
Prickly Ash Bittern Promoted At Evans Pharmacy Ad
An Evans Pharmacy advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bittern as strengthening tired kidneys and purifying the liver and bowels with a few doses. The section includes a humorous exchange between Mrs Muogins and Mrs Bug gins about a husband, ending with a quip on vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans Pharmacy
Confederate Veteran circulates at strong levels this year
The Intelligence announces growing distribution of the Confederate Veteran and the Intelligencer. Circulation figures show year to year gains with thousands of copies monthly and annual totals in the millions. Subscriptions are accepted at the office with a reduced rate and a special offer to veterans unable to subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coun
Grex
A. Candhlam
Intelligencer
Tire service ad by Paul E Stephens
Err rina Tift setting. Let us save your wheels by having men of long experience to re set your tires. Repainting and refinishing a specialty. Paul E Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul E. Stephens
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Washington
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Charleston and Western Carolina Railway
Augusta and
Asheville
Augusta
Anderron
Spartanburg
Ein
Lauren
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Anderson
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Athens
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Savannah
Kong Falls
Epartanburg
Railwa
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W. J
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Peat
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Agsnt
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Eto
Blackville
Columbis
Chameston
Ranch Ville
Allo
Ashorit
Greenville
Slus Ridge Railroad
H.C. Beattie
Recelver
J_R, ANDERSON sup
Resebound
Vile
Denver
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Beneos
West Hiscosas
Dally Walkelln
Paar
Sandy Springs
Kore
Southern Railway
Catanjerenn
Gothers
Seneca
Souther
Nineca
Dan Woéum
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Eolas
Ud -Atlants
Fortamduth
Chanale
B.K. L. Express
Traveliediale
Tlanoois
Nashville
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Portsmouth
Ralaigh
Ty Wumington
Monica
Charlotte
Chester
Greenwood
Atlantic Coast
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