Oxford Happenings and Obituary Notices
Mrs Harriet Pope and daughter Lizzie return from Wilsonville to Oxford with weeks of visiting friends. A library benefit lecture by Rev Joseph Whiteside and musical program boosted library funds. Dr J W Collins funeral at Christian church drew large crowds. Rev George F P Cuthrell led services. Local residents arrived or returned, and church services planned with Rev J S Dunlap and others. A Sunday school teachers organization formed at Mrs Williams home with Prof T L Grogan to lead. Rev W A Hall visits with sister Mrs John H Wilson as her health remains fragile.
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Oxford
Harriet Pope
Lizzie
Wilsonville
J. W. Collina
The
Christian Church
George FP. Cuthrell
B. D. Williams
J. T. Gardner
Anniston
Williams
T. L. Grogan
W. A. Hall
Wytheville
N. C
John H. Wilson
Jenifer
Cures Woman's Weaknesses With Favorite Prescription
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is praised as a uterine tonic for women’s reproductive illnesses. Unicorn root and Golden Seal root are highlighted by medical authorities as key ingredients supporting relief from back pain, amenorrhea, menorrhagia, and other debilities in the reproductive system.
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Pierce
John Fyfe
Tur Ecleeric Mexican Review
Unicorn Root
Helmnias Divica
Helenias
Sam
Pyte
Pierece
Finley Ellingwood
Benadence College
John M. Scudder
Cincinnati
R. Bartholow
Jefferson Medical College
Kentucky Woman Finds Relief After Cutiura Cure
A Kentucky woman suffered long lasting itching on her head and scalp until she used Cutiura. After using the remedy, she was completely well and free of discomfort.
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Cutiura
Kentucky
Wishes Success To Cuticura Remedies
Mrs Mattie Jackson of Mortonsville Kentucky reports relief from an itchy scalp after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills. She states three uses improved her condition and she plans to publish her experience to help others.
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Mattie Jackson
Mortonsville, Ky
Suffering Sore Healed by Cuticura Soap and Ointment
A testimonial from D. M. Robertson of Newton Mississippi dated September 29 1905 credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with curing a twelve year limb sore after failing relief from other treatments. The ad promotes Cuticura external and internal treatments for skin issues from infancy to age with products priced 25 cents for soap and various ointments and a catalog offering care guides.
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D. M. Robertson
Newton
Miss
Huston
Mase
Potter Drug & Chem, Corp
Jade and its colors in China and hunting lore
The article describes jade as a tough yet beautiful mineral found largely in China with colors ranging white yellow and green as the most prized while red jade is the rarest and scarcely valued. It notes jade occurs in stream beds and Mohammedans are often employed to locate it due to a belief they sense its presence with shuddering tremors.
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China
Is The Moon Inhabited. A Bold Claim Beside Patent Remedies
The note asserts science proves the moon has an atmosphere allowing some life though not humans. It advertises Electric Bitters as a universal cure and tonic for a wide range of ailments including headaches biliousness malaria chills fever dyspepsia dizziness and liver and kidney complaints. West End Drug Co. and Elam Ordway Houser guarantee it. Price 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Drug Co
Elam, Ordway & Houser
A Woman in Morocco and Life Behind Walls
A writer describes Moroccan women living in prison-like houses with no social life or outside contact. Women visit roof to roof across low partitions, using ladders to reach terraces while men stay below, as roofs are reserved for women and men are restricted to repairs.
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Morocco
Bizarre Pawnbroker Loans Include Horse and Dead Celebrity Autographs
A Holborn pawnbroker lent 100 on a fine horse later ridden by his daughter until redemption. He also held in pledge a medical chest of poisons strong enough to kill 10 000 men, noted as a valuable deposit. A Kensington pawnbroker recently loaned money on autographs of deceased celebrities.
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London
Holborn
Kensington
England
Before and After Candy Costs in Marriage Narration
Mrs Mann recounts that before marriage Charles bought her candy when he visited. Now she buys her own candy or goes without, while Mrs Grimes notes men often change, and Mrs Manun observes she still spends his money, making the arrangement more expensive for him.
Grocery Price Rollback Values From Local Store Listings
Various early 20th century staple prices show substantial reductions. Aragon Blend coffee 25¢ per lb and Ferndell canned peas 12 1/4¢ per can reflect notable cuts, with many teas, baking powders, and preserves lowered from prior highs. Several brands and items such as Red Star, Ferndell, and Quaker jam appear alongside soaps and syrups in the rolled back pricing.
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Golden Santos
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A. J. Adair
Joseph Whiteside
Oda
Library Association
J. L. Grimes
Talladega
J. W. Collins
George F. Cuthrell
South Carolina
Ihan Nixon
Lineville
Hamp Draper Sr
W. ©. Pittard
Munford
Haynes, Hingson & Cox
Scott Strickland
J. S&. Dunlap
Atlanta
Baptist Church
T. K. Roberts
Sylacauga
Rev. Roberts
Methodist Church
Rev. Abernathy
Birmingham
A. M. Hoamphries
Albertville
Messrs. J. ©. Surt
Foster
Carl Acton
DeArmanville
Baptist and
Gwin’s
Fe.d. Walker & CO
the. People’s Friend
Jade
Ials
Donlaps
Carre-Field Shoe CO
Ferndell
Burnham’s
Irvington
Sterne’s Grocery
W. H. McKleroy
Wm. A. Davis
T. D. Woodruff
Randolph Smith
Anniston National Bank
United States
Belcher Plumbing Co
M. F. Doering
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