Deadly Fright Is No Fable Says Veteran
A Confederate veteran recounts a Chickamauga tale of a young man who feigned illness to avoid battle but was forced into action. He died of fright within twenty minutes, the captain remarking that the man shammed no longer and would be forced to fight or die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoe
Pelham
Noble Street
Chickamauga
Congress
Albert Estopinal
Willis Moore
Weather Bureau
Moore
Colorado Springs
Colorado Station
Fire destroys Sid Bowie home in Birmingham
A fire started after 8 am destroyed Sid Bowie’s residence at 1095 Hickory Street and badly damaged the Roberts & Son manager Robert W. Ewing’s home. Loss is estimated at not less than 10000 dollars with the Bowies’ house about 5000 dollars, contents valued 2400 to 3000. The Ewing roof burned off and damage estimated at 10000 dollars. Poor water pressure hampered the firemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Sydney J. Bowie
Robert W. Ewing
Roberts & Son
Bones Found in Swiss Cave Reveal Ancient Human Remains
Scientists report bones of men 160000 years old discovered in a Swiss cave. The article mentions dangers from wild beasts in ancient times and cites a modern testimonial about Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung troubles, advertised as a cure with trial bottle offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bwitserland
A. W. Brown
Alexander
Dr. King
West End Drug Co
Elam
Ordway & Houser
Scarbrough Drug Co
Senate Approves 400000 For Paris Embassy Site
The Senate appropriated 400000 dollars for the purchase of a site and erection of buildings for the United States embassy in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
United States
Paris
Potter Jr. Banker Shoots Himself in Detroit
Henry C. Potter Jr., vice president of the People's State Bank, shot himself in the head this morning in Detroit, dying instantly. No motive was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Henry C. Potter, Jr
The
People’s State Bank
Woman Weds Again At Blaza Hotel
Mrs. T. M. Horner formerly of Athinta wed James McVicker at the Blaza hotel in New York. The bride had recently divorced T. Mitchell Horner, who after the decree sought $100,000 from her parents for alleged alienation of affection. The suit was reportedly compromised for $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Blaza
T. M. Horner
Athinta
James McVicker
T. Mitchell Horner
A Night Rider's Raid Promotes Dr. King's Pills
A vintage ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a gentle cleanser that avoids disturbs while curing colds headaches constipation malaria and related ailments. The copy promotes 25 cent price at West End Drug Co Elam Ordway Houser and Scarbrough Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
West End Drug Co
Elam
Ordway & Houser
Scarbrough Drug Co
Roosevelt Turbulence and Confederate Return Highlight Washington
In a lively Washington dispatch, Ralph M. Whiteside notes President Roosevelt stirring the pot with messages to Congress and cabinet speculation under Taft. The piece also profiles Albert Estopinal, a former Confederate soldier now returning to Congress, and Samuel B. Donnelly as the public printer nominee with long NY publishing ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Roosevelt
Joe Cannon
House
Taft
Washington
Electric Bitters credited with reviving a eighty year old mother
Mrs. W. L. Gilpatrick of Danforth Me reports her mother aged over 70 grew young again after using Electric Bitters for 20 years of dyspepsia. Doctors had given up but the remedy restored appetite sleep and vitality. Sold for 50c at West End Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Gilpatrick
Danforth
West End Drug Co
Elam
Ordway & Houser
Scarbrough Drug Co
Heart Cure Claims Success For Weak Hearts
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Heart Cure as a remedy for heart disease promising relief from shortness of breath, chest pain, and palpitations. It cites a Frost Ohio man whose sleep improved after starting treatment and asserts guaranteed benefit or money back from Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Ake
Anj
McGill
Frost
Ohio
Rear
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Central Foundry records strong year end gains and hopeful outlook
The Central Foundry Company reports a 25 percent weekly shipment increase for the last week of 1908, signaling returning prosperity. Other local firms including Union Company and United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry show brighter prospects, with plants resuming full operation after holidays and a general business uplift across industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Foundry Company
F E. P. Cooper
Union Company
United States
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised For Piles Relief
L S Napier of Rugless Ky recounts ten years of torture from piles and failed remedies until Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him. The ad touts its infallible use for piles burns scalds cuts boils fever sores eczema salt rheum and corns with a 25 cent price from Elam Ordway and Houser Searbrough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Napier
Rugless
Bucklen
Arniea
West End Drug Co
Elam
Ordway & Houser
Searbrough Drug Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sid Bowie
Reggio
Calabria
Italy
Cavabria
Monte Leone
Catania
Potter
Atlanta
Teddy
Uncle Joe
Ralph M. Whiteside
Roosevelt
Ananias
Samuel B. Donnelly
Donnelly
Big Six
New York Typographical Union
Roseshoe
Anniston
Central Foundry
Union Foundry
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