Political Notes and Gossip of Present Interest to All Men
D. J. Campau denies favoring Hearst for president. Pettigrew joins Hearst in New York campaign. Campbel accepts Congress nomination in Third Ohio. Hoke Smith declines Texas stump work. Texas Democrats pursue large majority. Ohio ballot moves to second column after Democratic win. Weaver runs for Congress on Organized Labor party in Sixth District. Longworth to speak at Findlay opening. Philip B. Stewart, Colorado governor candidate reject, is son of John W. Stewart and grandson of Horatio Seymour.
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D. J. Campau
Michigan
Hearst
Pettigrew
South Dakota
William R. Hearst
New York
James E. Campbel
Congress
Ohio
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Texas
Lone Star
J. B. Weaver
People's Party
Greenback
Organized Labor Party
Nicholas Longworth
Indaw
Roosevelt
Findlay
Philip B. Stewart
Colorado
John
This Date in History Highlights Births and Battles
A brief history note lists Benjamin West born 1738 died 1820, Samuel J. Randall born 1828 died 1890, Henry Wade Rogers born 1853, with historical events including Bonaparte assassination attempt 1800 and the 1806 Saalfeld battle where Prussians were defeated by France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin West
Bonaparte
Saalfeld
Saxony
Samuel J. Randall
Pennsylvania
Notable 19th Century Births and Conflicts
Timeline items list birth of Norwegian polar explorer Nansen in 1861 and death of American statesman Seward in 1872. It notes 1862 Confederate cavalry under General Stuart entering Chambersburg Pennsylvania and 1868 Cuban struggle for Independence beginning.
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Dr. Nansen
Stuart
Chambers
Watchful care saves kidneys with Doan’s pills
An Ohio reader stresses kidney health and urges use of Dean's Kidney Pills to cure back pain and dark secretions. Testimonial from W. Mayfield describes relief after 48 hours. product sold by J. L. Wikle and Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. price 50 cents. remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Mayfield
Sixteenth St
Dean
J. L. Wikle
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan
Why water douses flames by cooling below ignition
Water cools the flame to below its ignition temperature, preventing sustained combustion. Even when a burning object is submerged, the heat transfer to the surrounding water lowers the flame temperature, stopping the fire.
Silent Dinner Excerpt Reveals Family Strain
Mrs. Dove Henry accuses Mr Dove Darling of cruelty as tensions rise over a failed dinner attempt. The couple exchanges intimate lines about love and fear of losing one another if honesty is spoken.
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Mrs. Dove
Henry
Mr. Dove
Darling
Painfully Economical Inaband You Are Not Economical
A clipped dialogue playfully questions what counts as economical in a marriage and wardrobe choices. The speakers spar over thrift and social norms with witty banter.
Blood Stains Tell Tale of Sharp Lungs Healed
J W Williams of Bae Kentucky recounts a near death lung hemorrhage twenty years ago. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery with curing his coughs and bronchitis and claims it remains the only known cure for weak lungs. West End Drug Co Ordway Houser Drug Co sell bottles 50 cents and 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
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J. W. Williams
Bae
Dr. King
West End Drug Co
Ordway & Houser Drug Co
Crushed to death under log at Calhoun logging camp
Leander Jackson aged 80 was killed at a northern Calhoun county logging camp when a heavy log fell and crushed him. He left a wife and several children.
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Leander Jackson
Calhoun County
Stilt Marks on China and Authenticity Clues
A Country Life In America note explains stilt marks from cockspur tripods used in kilns cause glaze defects on old china. It warns that such marks are not reliable authenticity indicators as they are easy to imitate and common on modern ware, including Staffordshire pieces.
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America
Weight of Air and Its Pressure at Earth Surface
Observations show air has weight when compressed in vessels. Vessels gain weight when filled with air and become lighter as air is exhausted. A cubic foot weighs about 566 grains or just under 1.25 ounces at 50 degrees F. Air is lighter at higher elevations.
Dr. Thomas selectric Oil Offered for Emergencies
An advertisement touts Dr Thomas selectric Oil as a remedy for injuries and pains, suggesting it helps subdue distress and promote healing for accidents. The copy frames it as essential for well regulated households.
Read Virgil in Class Ends with Humorous Pause
The student William M. E Byarte struggled to read Virgil in a class under President Hayes and blurted an awkward line. The professor judged the moment as far enough, ending the attempt with a dry remark.
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William M. E Byarte
Ataute
President Hayes
Colliere
Virgil
Byarts
Grumbling as a Cause of Ill Health
Grumbling causes ill health by keeping nerves in constant discord. It harms the grumbler and affects others who hear it, preparing the body for any prevalent malady through ongoing tension and emotional disturbance.
Slight Mistake in Bill Sparks Humorous Exchange
A diner complains about twenty five francs for two eggs. The waiter apologizes revealing the bill was meant for the American at the next table. Pele Mele notes the humorous mischarge and quick correction.
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Walter
Ohio man claims four years of agony and failed cures
A quoted Ohio man recounts four years of severe suffering after an injury or illness. He describes walking only with crutches despite trying multiple doctors and various ointments, highlighting ongoing pain and lack of effective treatment.
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Ohio
Cuticura Remedies Help Heal Long Standing Foot Injury
A 1905 letter from John M. Lloyd of Alliance Ohio credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with healing a severe foot injury after four years of pain and crutches. He notes initial slow progress, then complete recovery after seven months of treatment and eight months since stopping usage. He cites high doctors’ bills and offers to answer letters. The ad promotes Cuticura Soap Ointment pills and related products with pricing and a Boston base.
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John M. Lloyd
Arch Ave
Alliance
Ohio
Drug & Chem, Corp
Boston
Great Discovery Disturbance Sparks Town Debt Settlement
A Kansas editor recalls borrowing a Winchester and delivering it to the owner after a few days. Reported as a warlike rumor, angry subscribers sought repayment, with one man erasing ten years of debt. Return to his office brought a hayload, fifteen bushels of corn, ten of potatoes, wood, and a barrel of turnip.
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Kansas
St. Louis
Advice to Housewives on Family Health and Constipation
A 50 cent bottle of Oring Laxative Fruit Syrup is advertised to cure constipation and related headaches or stomach troubles for every family member. The ad cites Elam, Ordway & Houser as the source.
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Elam, Ordway & Houser
Making New Rubber Plants From Bark Scoring to Moss Grafts
Garden Magazine advises propagating rubber plants by scoring the bark on the desired root area and wrapping damp sphagnum moss over the wound. Roots will form in the moss, after which the limb can be cut and potted for a new plant.
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Garden Magazine
Kept Her Word and Vowed to Remain Unmarried
A school friend recalls a girl who vowed never to belong to any man. The girl asserts she has since married, insisting the man is hers, while mentioning her recent months of marriage.
Cooper Announces Candidacy for First Ward Councilman
Friends announce E P Cooper will run for councilman again from the First ward. His past service is praised as of the highest order and they hope he will be elected without opposition.
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E. P. Cooper
Cooper
First Ward backs W Wrenshall for councilman
Business leaders in the First ward announce W Wrenshall, superintendent of the W B F Co, as a Democratic primary candidate for councilman. They credit him with enhancing local prosperity and urge First ward voters and the city to support his candidacy as recognition of his business acumen.
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First Ward
W. Wrenshall
F. Co
Wrenshall
G. H. JONES University of Alabama Secretary
G H Jones is named secretary of the University of Alabama in a formal notice. He assumes duties as executive officer overseeing administrative affairs and campus governance. The appointment reflects university leadership changes and ongoing organizational restructuring.
First Class Meat Market Joins Local Business Scene
A new entry enters the city business roster as First Class Meat Market opens or is added to local commerce. The listing notes its inclusion among neighborhood shops and grocers, signaling expanded meat market options for residents.
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First National Bank
Capital
Suplus
M. B. Wellborn
W. W. Stringfellow
V-Prest
H. A. Young
A J. Goodwin
Jas. B. Goodwin
Cohen
Kireus
Noble ST
M. F. Doering
Noble Street
Krome
Alabama
Birmingham
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Kopp
Dan Patch
Crescens
R. Mi. Williams
Eazy
Ala
W. Stewart
Vermont
Horatio Seymour
Henry Wade Rogers
Burg, Pa
Independence
William N. Seward
Staatesman
Anniston
Fire and
China
Johnston
University OF Alabama
John W. Abercrombie
G. H. Jones
University
Bob Seals
S. E. Brooks
Gurnee
R. S. Pendle
Alahased
Truat Busnerg
Individuela
Acte
AHHISTON BANKING @ LOAN COMPANY
Walluborm, Presidwat
Anniston Electric & Gas Company
Noble and Tenth Sts
Thomas’ Drug Store
Anniston, Ala
W. 40Th St
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