Rhode Island May Abolish Newport as Capital in November Vote
Rhode Island voters will decide in the November election whether to abolish Newport as a capital and make Providence the sole legislative capital. The two-capital arrangement since 1854 has Newport and Providence. supporters argue a single capital enables a proper state building and reflects Providence’s size and role as commercial and rail hub. Newport’s wealth, tied to Providence, weighs in the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Newport
Providence
Saya
New York
South Ringstown
East Greenwich
Bristol
Connecticut
Hartford
New Haven
General Assembly
Public Laundry Ad Highlights Customer Demands
A historical notice emphasizes serving the present generation with tailored service. It stresses rigorous attention to critical customers as the key to the laundry’s success and ongoing business.
Calhoun County Announces Multiple Congressional and Sheriff Candidacies
Dr B Dudley Williams of Calhoun County seeks the Fourth Alabama District seat subject to Democratic party action. S J Bowie also files for Congress in the Fourth district with the party’s backing sought. J M Ragan asks support to be sheriff candidate in the upcoming August election. Alf M Morgan is announced as a sheriff candidate for Calhoun County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Dudley Williams
Calhoun County
Congress
Alabama
5. J. Bowie
Democratic Party
J. M. Ragan
Alf M. Morgan
Land of the Sky: Asheville’s Healthful Climate and Wealth
The article extols Asheville North Carolina as a premier mountain sanitarium famed for dry healthful air. It notes the city’s status as the highest east of Denver with about 12 000 residents and modern city comforts. It highlights the Vanderbilt chateau and estate valued at over four million dollars as a notable residence.
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Asheville
Denver
Pinet
George W. Vanderbilt
Choctaw Route Boosts Hot Springs Access
Double daily passenger service to Hot Springs via Choctaw and the new Little Rock Hot Springs and Western line. Trains depart Memphis at 11:30 p.m. and 7:10 a.m. Sleeper cars through to Hot Springs or day trains with reclining chairs. Inquiries directed to F. D. Blackman or C. H. Angle with C P T A Memphis contacts.
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Little Rock Hot Springs
Executor's Sale under Higginbotham will in Anniston
By virtue of the will of Nancy Higginbotham deceased the executor will sell at public outcry on June 14 1900 at the corner of Tenth and Wilmer streets in Anniston Ala to the highest bidder for cash lot twelve in block one hundred fifty one according to the Anniston City Land company's map. Sale at noon. J W Hunnicutt Executor Caldwell Johnston Attys 233.
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Nancy Higginbotham
Tenth and
Wilmer Streets
City of
Anniston
Ala
Anniston City Land Company
City
Elam Drag Co Ad Promotes Banner Salve for Cycling Injuries
An Elam Drag Co advertisement touts Banner Salve as quick healing for cuts and bruises from cycling. The copy emphasizes relief after tough rides and urges use of the product to reduce soreness and speed recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elam Drag Co
Bank of Oxford expands as vaults grow
Oxford Alabama June 26 The Bank of Oxford increases its business and adds a large vault at the rear of the building. Dr B Dudley Williams leaves tonight for Blockton to speak at a Masonic picnic Thursday. The Oxford post office business is rising and Postmaster Ragan expects presidential class status after the quarter ends, raising his salary and improving clerk pay.
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Oxford
Ala
Bank of Oxford
Cooper
B. Dudley Williams
Blockton
Oxford Post Office
Ragan
Home Made Harness Promoted by Local Firm
J. R. Landham & Co advertise fine harness made in their shop from Anniston tannery leather and native hides. They offer all kinds of harness in the best manner using high quality leather and supporting home industry.
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J. R. Landham & Co
Anniston Tannery
National Educational Association Meeting Travel Offer
The Southern railway offers special round trip tickets to Charleston South Carolina for the National Educational Association meeting with a one dollar membership fee. Tickets are valid July 3 6 7 and 9 and July 10 for Georgia agents. Stopovers allowed on outbound and return legs, with travel to Charleston by July 10 and return by September 1 1900. Further information available from railway ticket agents.
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National Educational Association
Charleston
8. C
Southern Railway
Georgia
Major's Cement Advertising Claims and Prices
A vintage advertisement touts Major's Cement from New York as superior due to costly ingredients. It argues rival cements are cheaper, inferior glues, and notes high advertising spending of over $1000 monthly. Also promotes Major's Rubber and Leather Cements and mail order access.
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Mr. Major
New York
Major
Major’s
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L. Smith & CO
Chrisman & CO
Opticians
J.T. Chrisman
Cor, Eleventh and Noble Sts
Optician
Union
Anniston Steam Laundry
Wilson & Rose
Prop’s
Foley
Lincoln's
Liver
Lincoln Medicinevo
Ulin Bua
Otito
Stickney's Plarmacy and Jot, Wik Las
Asheville, N.C
North Carolina
Land of the Sky
Hot Springs
Arkansas
J. W. Hunnicutt
Caldwell & Johnston, Attys
Executor
Caldwell & Johnson
Attys
Anniston Banking & Loan CO
M. B. Wellborn
Pres
Daily News
Kermott's
Twelfth and
Noble Streets
the National Educational
Association
Julius Williams & Bro
Bape
Postoffice
Chase & Sanborn
Sterne'’S Grocery
Daniel A. Farrell
11Th and
Wilmer
The
Anniston National Bank
Annis
W.H. McKleroy
C.D. Woodruff
WM. A. Davis
M. C.D. Woodruff
R. F. Smith
Tellborn
W. H. McKleroy
S.C. Houser
Wolsoncroft
Thos. S. Houser & CO
Anniston, Alabama
Morris
Morisville, Ala
Bell Telephone Connection
the Gaines Marble Co
Cartersville
D. R. Gaines
19Th
Quintard
Thorn
Thomas’ Drug Store
West
Tenth’ Street
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