Lake Lake piques interest with new vaudeville acts
This week's Lake program adds W. Granville and Miss Genevieve Ponds, both renowned vaudeville performers, plus a Edison Kinetograph showing McKinley funeral procession and Ludlow Allen coon songs. The Railway's lineup remains entertaining but patronage lags, urging locals to visit for value.
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W. Granville! c
Genevieve Ponds
Edison
Washington
McKinley
M. G. Rayfield
Ludlow Allen
Electric Bitters touted by Eaton man for digestion relief
Harlan of Eaton Ohio suffered from chronic indigestion until using Electric Bitters. He says the remedy cured his stomach troubles after other treatments failed. The product is praised for stomach liver and kidney issues and sold for 10 cents by Gillier Drug Co.
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Harlan
Eaton, O
Jéiller Drag Co
Octopus Attacks Fishermen in Japanese Waters
Report describes octopuses as plentiful in Japanese waters and liable to attack fishermen at sea. When threatened the crew may chop off tentacles to prevent capsizing and dragging. The text blends this danger with unrelated remarks about reading a novel and late waking.
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Tyler
Japan
Romance Stars Boycott Divorce Rumor Sparks Media Feud
The Washington Star notes the couple has discussed divorce but fears the other party could exploit the situation through publicity. The pair remains hesitant to pursue reconciliation or separation amid sensational press interest.
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Washington Star
Wise Words and Household Quips From The Press
The excerpt echoes humorous exchanges on chores and decisions. It contrasts practical action with idle thought, noting a girl’s critique of a new item and a common table setting as a social prompt. The pieces reflect everyday wisdom and newspaper wit from varied papers.
Owens Pink Mixture Featured in Dated Newspaper Ad
An advertisement-style snippet promotes Owens Pink Mixture as a baby’s friend from birth until teething, noting the signature on the bottle wrapper and claiming availability at all druggists. The fragment emphasizes medicinal branding and consumer reach.
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Arent
Moyd
The Montgomery Advertiser Moves to New Home in 1902
The Montgomery Advertiser announces a move to a new, more complete plant in Montgomery around August 16 1902. The notice promotes improved facilities, invites readers to tour the new building, and offers a sample copy and a month of daily and Sunday editions for fifty five cents.
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Montgomery Advertiser
Advertiser
Alabama
South
Montgomery
Uixey-five Conte
Shatters AA Records and Heals with Arnica Salve in Ala
A. Gulledge of Verbena Alabama, after paying doctors to cure a severe case of piles, shatters AA records and suffers 24 tumors. Bucklen's Arnica Salve finally cures inflammation and aches. Miller Drug Co advertises it as the best salve in the world for 25 cents.
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A. Gulledge
Verbena
Ala
Bucklen
Miller Drug Co
Generous Offer At Reach Doctors Offices
Crowds gather at the Constantine building as Reach Doctors offer three months free service to all who call before August 10. The doctors waive charges for their services, drawing many sufferers to their offices daily.
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Reach
Constantine Building
Fatal Family Dispute Near Prattville
David Morris a 45 year old farmer was killed by his son David Morris 22 near Prattville last night after a dispute over a horse. The son lived with the father and demanded use of the animal when the father refused.
Union Men Sell Hamilton Carhart Goods for Trades
Advertisement for Hamilton Carhart clothing lines aimed at iron workers and tradesmen. Also notes Negro Young People's Christian and Educational Congress in Atlanta August 6–11 with Southern Railway round trip tickets from nearby points.
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Hamilton Carhart
Atuil
Negro Young People’s Christian and Educational Congress
Atlanta
Southern Railway
El Rene Tragedy Strikes as Family Wounded and Husband Kills Self
A Polish day laborer, August 4, attempted to annihilate his family in El Rene. He fatally wounded himself and wife, seriously injuring his 10 year old daughter, leaving investigators to determine motives and collect details.
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el Rene
Frank Podbaliski
Baltimore Man Arrested in Leesburg Lynching Case
Harry Nipple was arrested in Frederick on information from London County Virginia sheriff, charged with complicity in the Leesburg Virginia lynching of Craven on Thursday night.
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Baltimore
Harry Nipple
Frederick
London County
Craven
Leesburg
Social notes on Miss Porter and Miss Neale
Miss Margaret Porter of Atlanta has returned home after visiting her uncle J. K. Milner. Miss Henrietta Neale came back from Marietta on Saturday night and is visiting her sister Mrs. T. R. Gordon.
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Margaret Porter
Atlanta
J. K. Milner
Henrietta Neale
Marietta
T. R. Gordon
Drug firm touts Herbine orders and doctor’s praise
Ford and Sturgeon of Rocky Hill Station Kentucky report that Dr G B Singley requested Herbine for customers. They placed three dozen in December and have repeated the order three times with additional requests today. Dr G B Snngley endorses Hertine. 50¢ bottles sold at J J Wikles and J B Privett Oxford Alabama.
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J. B. Privett
Oxford
Omnipresent Signature On Bottled Pink Water Claim
A fragment notes a rapper of every bottle bearing a signature or mark, describing a pink bottle issue. The text mentions teeth and a group term 41 Cruegists in a cryptic context.
Magnolia Industry-drink first class union beer
A local supplier offers Magnolia Industry-drink first class union beer brewed in the south at ten cents per bottle or one dollar per dozen. For sale only by R. E. Garner and R. B. Perkins.
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South
R. E. Garner
R. B. Perkins
Worth Consideration Flour Promoted By Anniston Firm
Postelli's Elegant Flour described as nutritious reliable and well ground and bolted. Sold by all good grocers with Anniston Mercantile Co as sole agents.
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Postelli
Anniston Mercantile Co
Crescent Hotel Opens as Year-Round Resort
The Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs opens on July 3 under Frisco System management. Extensive renovations and improvements will make it a premier Southwest hostelry, aiming to rival any in the region.
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Crescent Hotel
Eureka Springs
Frisco
D & W-Ti
Magnolia bottle bee price cut to one dollar a dozen
Melodramatic early 20th century notice announces the Magnolia bottle bee price reduction to one dollar per dozen with R E Garner named as sole agent. It also requests Blue Mountain lodge members to mail their addresses to the secretary under orders from H F Williamson and R J Saywell. A local merchant announces a new line of fall clothing at J N Boyer’s.
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R. E. Garner
Blue Mountain Lodge
Noble Grand
R. J. Saywell
J. N. Boyers
Café Car Service Debuts on Seaboard Air Line
The Seaboard Air Line Railway launched a modern cafe car service on the Metropolitan Limited running between Atlanta and New York. The dining is a la carte with high standards, low prices, and continuous deli cacies. The train features Pallman drawing room sleeping cars and day coaches, noted for speed and luxury.
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Seaboard Air Line Railway
Metropolitan Limited
Atlanta
New York
Pallman
Summer Elsewhere booklet details Carolina Virginia resorts
Seaboard Air Line Railway issues a Summer Tetrist booklet with complete information on sea side and mountain resorts in the Carolinas and Virginia. Copies available on request from C. B. Ryan in Portsmouth and W. R. Christian in Atlanta asst gen pass agent.
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Seaboard Air Line Railway
Carolinas
Virginia
Seaboard
Pesa
Portsmouth
Christian
Pass
Atlanta
American Florists Meet in Asheville August Event
Notices mix travel deals for Asheville trip on August 18 and 19 with return by August 25 and details from ticket agents. An Army recruitment ad seeks able-bodied citizens 21 or older to apply at Recruiting Office on Noble Street. Also mentions a tailor offering new summer fabrics and suits from $9 at Julius Opera House.
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Ashevill
Asheville
Southe Way
Unites Army
United States
Noble Street
Anniston
Monteagle Bible School Rail Tickets On Sale
Railway offers round trip tickets on its line to Monte Eagle for the Monteagle Bible School from July 38 to August 15 1902. Tickets available August 2 3 23 24 25 with final return August 20 1902. Information from ticket agents of the Southern.
Southern Railway Offers Summer Resort Information
The Southern Railway announces a large supply of information on summer homes and resorts across the Southeast including Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia and nearby states. It invites travelers to visit Morris Hotel Building in Birmingham, Alabama for guidance and rates.
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Southern Railway
Tennessee
South Carolina
Georgia
Son
Passenge Morris
Ham
Ala
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Richmond
John L. Marye
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Walker
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Manila
Pablo Mauras
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South Noble Street
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Monteagle
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