Turner and others plan visits and travels from Oxford
May 11 Oxford notes show Mr and Mrs John Turner set to visit Philadelphia Jamestown and other points. Delegates A M Vlumphries and Fred gefield depart Monday for a grand lodge session. Local merchants report a busy morning amid weather and social events including a minstrel show and church services.
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Oxfort
John Turner
Philadelphia
Jamestown
A. M. Vlumphries
Fredgefield
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Local Names Listed in Obituary Snippet
Maggie Nora Wakefield Atta leen Draper Lottie Angelina Bag ley Alva Phillips Roxie Lee Far mer appear in a fragmented obituary snippet listing several individuals. The readable names suggest a memorial notice or community tribute captured in the page fragment.
The Odorous Onion Across History and Humankind
An eclectic essay tracing the onion from ancient civilizations to modern times. It notes its Asia origins, mentions by Greeks Romans Egyptians and biblical texts, its cultural roles as emblematic in Wales and culin ary use in Spain Italy, and its widespread cultivation from the Nile to the Mississippi. It alludes to the poetical tale of the Lady of Shalott and ends with a wry verdict that the onion is reliable and unashamed.
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Asia
Moses
Egypt
Spain
Italy
Siberia
Honduras
Nile
Mississippi
Macon
Charlotte
Nashville
Dispersing a Mob With Whips and Fire Hose Advice
A New York Times police inspector advocates using a rawhide whip and fire hose to break up riots. He argues the crack of the whip or a strong water jet can deter crowds, with cautions about injuring children and eyes.
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Russia
New York. Times
New Discovery credited with saving life after lung illness
G S Clark of Westfield Town credits Dr King s New Discovery for saving him from death when both lungs were seriously affected. He began using the remedy after a dry hacking cough appeared and reports a complete cure after two more bottles. Guaranteed by Elam Ordway & Houser and Scarbrough Drug Co for 50 cents and 1 dollar. Trial bottle free.
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G. S. Clark
Westfield
Town
Ordway & Houser
Scarbrough Drug Co
A Joke About Catching Rabbits At College
A student asks for a recipe to catch rabbits and the professor offers a humorous method. The student suggests crouching behind a stone wall and making a turnip noise while the professor jokes that a better approach is to sit quietly among cabbage and look natural.
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Weill
London Telegraph
Gettysburg veteran praises Electric Bitters for recovery
David Parker of Fayette, New York, who lost a foot at Gettysburg, credits Electric Bitters with major health gains after years of stomach trouble. The ad touts the remedy as a grand tonic for the aged, female weaknesses, and a cure for lame backs and weak kidneys, sold by Guar Scarbrough Drug Co. for 50 cents.
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David Parker
Fayette, N. Y
Gettysburg
Elam
Ordway & Houser
Scarbrough Drug Co
Dr Caldwell s Syrup Pepsin Ad
Dr Caldwell s Syrup Pepsin promised fast relief for stomach and bowels. It tones and restores the system with instant beneficial effects and a refund guarantee. Available in dollar and half dollar sizes from druggists. Free booklet and sample offered via postal request.
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DR. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup Co. Monticello Illinois For Sale
Monticello Illinois based Pepsin Syrup Co. products offered through Scarbrough Drug Co Elam Ordway and Houser as wholesale distributors for the sale of pepsin syrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepsin Syrup CO
Monticello
Mlinois
Scarbrough Drug Co
Elam, Ordway & Houser
Four legged John the Baptist tale in religion joke
A five year old tells his three year old brother that John the Baptist was an animal with four legs. The mother corrects him while the boy insists the Sunday school superintendent said he was a four runner. Lippincott's Magazine.
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John the Baptist
Willie
Lippincott’s
A Notre Dame Lady Offers Free Home Treatment for Rheumatism
An appeal from Mrs. M. Summers of Notre Dame Indiana claims a home remedy cures rheumatism sciatica lumbago backache kidney pain and neuralgia. The letter promises proof upon request and urges sufferers to write for the free treatment box 400 Notre Dame Ind.
Vice President Fairbanks Birthday Cites Age Advantage
Vice President Fairbanks turns fifty five today in Indianapolis and plans a quiet summer at home. He has invited speaking engagements across the country but shows no signs of a presidential run. his age is noted as favorable and he would have strong home-state support.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Fairbanks
Mr. Fairbanks
Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Monroe
John Quincy Adams
Martin van Buren
Benjamin Harrison
James Madison
Andrew Johnson
Grover Cleveland
Rutherford B. Hayes
William McKinley
A Teacher's Last Resort in a Public School
A Rochester Herald excerpt recounts a blunt debate over corporal punishment in public schools. A large eastern shore teacher argues for discipline, the board refuses, and the teacher warns he will lick a trustee, citing ongoing trouble with students and daily licks.
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Board of Trustees
Rochester Herald
Rented 400 Acres on Sexton Farm for Grass and Water
Pasture rental on 400 acres under fence on Sexton farm with abundant grass and reliable water. Usual rates apply. Telephone on farm, No 599 4. Address W. E. Fleming, R. F. D. 1, Anniston.
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Sexton
Severe Eczema Cured in South After Three Years
A patient with persistent eczema lasting three years reports healing after trying doctors with no effect. Now fully recovered, the individual plans to recommend the treatment approach used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Cuticura Remedies Praised in Parish Letter
A parishioner from Hy dropolis Louisiana recounts a long ec zema battle. After ineffective medical care, Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured the disease when used with the full set. The wife fully recovered and thanks Cuticura, praising its help everywhere.
Southern man cured of eczema by Cuticura in six weeks
A Southern man details a six week cure from terrible eczema using Cuticura Remedies after failing with other medicine. He purchased Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent and saw skin improvement within weeks. The advertisement touts a complete treatment for all ages and lists prices and supplier Potter Kill & Chem. Corp. Boston Mass.
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Henry J. Stellies
Spring St
Charleston
D. C
Potter Kiig & Chem. Corp
Sole Preps
Boston
Mass
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Delta
B. Gaston and Daughters
Randolph County
Oxford
Mia. B. F. Gower
Pointe
East
Lincoln
Neb
Robert McKibbon
Hero
James Warnock
Montevallo
Mra
T. A. Gannoway
Silver Run
Ery
W. A. Yeatman
Corvin
W. F P. McCain
Coldwater Baptist Church
J. R. Black
Opelika
Mesdames Depmardeleben
Chattanooga, Tenn
Kespes
Savannah, Ga
Guente
College Hill
Katharine Steel Chapter
D. A. Ht
Willie Gonnell
Melda Haynes
Katharine Steel
Willie Gunnels
Alexander J. Adair
William T. Dodd
Southand
Christian Church
Christian Endeavor
J. Kt. Black
Ope- Tika
Gus Miller
Baptist
Methodist
Presbyterian Church
Misa Willie Privett
Anniston College
Mattie Wakefield
Ruby
Kate Cox
Thelma Davis
Alleta Walker
Mary White Miller
Frances Privett
Jewel
CPP
Serge
Feehhiemer
The
Fechheimer Fishel CO
Errere
Thad M. Gwin & CO
Notre Dame Lady’s
W. E. Fleming
Anniston
Cuticura
I. M
Robert
Hydropolis
Incram
Anniston Electric & Gas CO
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