Calamities of 1902 marked by global disasters and myths
The year 1902 is described as an annus mirabilis of misfortune with about 100000 deaths worldwide. Martinique’s Mount Pelee eruption dominates, while Guatemala earthquakes, China floods, and U.S. and Canadian mining disasters add to the toll. The piece links disasters to cosmic forces and cites historical precedents of such “annus mirabilis.”
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Martinique
Pelee
Guatemala
Hoods
China
United States
Canada
England
London
Spain
Germany
Rhine Valley
Italy
Europe
Lisbon
Ris
Minor
Aegean
Danube
Caity
Palestine
Hannibal
Free Medical Service By French Doctors In City
A permanent branch of the French Medical Institute offers three months of free treatment to all invalids who call before August 10. Consulting, examinations, minor operations, and cures are promised with no charges. Specialist care will be provided from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday hours.
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French Medical Institute
Cheap to Texas Oklahoma and Indian Territory
Return tickets offered for travel via The Iron Mountain Route from Chattanooga Tennessee. Fares cover August 5 and 19, September 2 and 16, and October 7 and 21. Tickets valid for 21 days. Write I E Reicblander T P A Chattanooga Tenn.
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Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Iron Mountain
I. E. Reicblander
Chattanooga
Don’t Follow Advice After Pay from a Noted Physician
A prominent physician warns that if patients ignore prescribed hygiene or diet, the remaining option is drug treatment. For chronic constipation the oldest gentle remedy should be Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver tablets, which do not worsen constipation and help restore natural bowel function. Sold by LL Wikle.
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Chamberlain
LL. Wikle
Weneeda Corn Meal Praised for Purity and Quality
Consumers are urged to try Weneeda Corn Meal claiming it is produced from the best white corn with grains separated from dust and rotten particles by the latest machinery. The product is ground on Esopus runners stones, bolted and purified to remove bran, yielding a pure white meal.
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Theery
Crescent Hotel Opens as All-Year Resort in Eureka Springs
The Crescent Hotel at Eureka Springs opens July 3 as an all-year resort under Frisco System management. Extensive renovations and improvements position the Crescent as a premier Southwest hostelry.
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Crescent Hotel
Eureka Springs
Frisco
D & W Tf
Selma Receives First Bale of Cotton for Season
Selma Alabama July 29 first bale of cotton arrived raised by J F O Brien of Burnsville classed as strict middling but not yet sold. Lois Cragg of Dorchester Massachusetts credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with cured lung trouble and offers trial bottles free through McElreath Drug Co.
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Selma
Ala
J. F. O' Brien
Burnsville
Lois Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
McElreath Drug Co
Weather and social notes from Millie weekly
Millie reports good general health but drought strains farmers. Local social highlights include visits by Mrs D N Vowell and Miss Lizzie Glencoe and Miss Belle Scott flourishing as teacher. Deaths occur as Mr W B Paris, with sympathy sent. visits by Misses Laura and Lilly Dale and others noted.
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Belle Scott
Belle
Ballard's Snow Liniment Proves Fast Relief
Rv W L Riley of Cuba New York reports fifteen days of agony from sciat ic rheumatism. After trying various treatments he used Ballard's Snow Liniment with immediate relief on first application and complete relief after the second. Available at J Li Wikle and J Li Privett in Oxford Alabama for 25c 50c and 1.00.
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Rv. W. L. Riley
Cuba
New York
Ballard
J. Li. Wikle
J. Li. Privett
Oxford
Ala
New Line of Fall Fabrics at J N Boyers Tailor
J N Boyers announces a fresh stock of fall clothing samples for inspection by customers. The ad urges charm and style without delay, inviting shoppers to view the new collection at the tailor shop.
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J. N. Boyers
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Piow Boy
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Tenth ST
White Barbers
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M. B. Wellborn Pres
University of Alabama
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University P. O
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