Calhoun County Alabama Sets Election Officials for 1902 Vote
Sheriff M W Woodruff names inspectors and returning officers for ballot places in Calhoun County on November 2 1902. Officials include J W Dodgins James Morris Knox Hayes and many others with special deputy sheriffs to enforce distance rules at polling sites.
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I. M. W. Woodruff Sher
Calhoun County
Ala
Educa
Agriculture
Alabama
M. W. Wooprorr
Jule Lumpkin
Norm Woodruff
J M Bowles
M Owens
F Weaver
J K Lam
G B Skelton
W Parker
Pickens Harrison
Biar Morse
M Griffis
Murphy
John Morris
J B Wadlle
AJ Boswell
J I Jones
O E Asry
J D Price
J J Maitir
S To Holt
McBee
G W Bradley
H Il Boozer
N J Stephens
J RK Atkins
Lollingswort
Lander
Osey da Jennings
John
Corner
Knox Hayes
A Morgan
T N Watser
Poland
Waddy Thompson
James Hughes
Tom Coleman
Jesse Vinson
T Ben Martin
J O’brien
Oliver Richards
J N Boyer
J M Sweets
Fred Landt
Arterberry
Wil Langley
G Burdette
J Burgess
Captain Smith
Iospeera
Ian
M N Coker
Perry Cochran
Duke
Richard Johnston
J. S. Webster
Will McCarry
R. W. Dickie
Nay Read
A. McCollum
Ed Griffin
James Kelly
H. H
Constantine J. W. Watkins
F. Hanna
W B. Autry
Mull's Grape Tonic Promoted as Constipation Cure
An advertisement extols Mull's Grape Tonic as a proven remedy for constipation and associated ailments. It includes testimonials from D. Gianelia of Joliet and claims of health restoration after two bottles. The promo notes origin in Germany as Traubenkur and urges readers to obtain samples via the Lightning Medicine Co. in Rock Island Illinois.
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Mull
Muill
MES
D. Gianelia
Jollet St
Jollet
Muatl
Lightning Medicine Co
Rock Island, IL
Annistot
J. L. Wikle
Blushing: Man Faces Woman in Running Rumor Debate
A social philosopher disputes the notion that women blush more than men arguing men redden in embarrassment more often and intensely in many situations. He cites observations and urges writers to avoid the phrase blushes like a man in place of a female comparison.
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New York Times
White Ribbon Remedy Promises Cure for Alcohol Appetite
An advertisement touts White Ribbon Remedy as tasteless and odorless, usable in water tea or coffee without the drinker’s knowledge. It claims to destroy appetite for alcoholic stimulants whether user is a confirmed drinker social member or drunkard. Endorsed by WoOTCU members and Mrs. A M Townsend, with testimonials from Ventura California and Boston contact details for orders. Sold locally in Anniston by J L Wiklemon & thurs.
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Wootcu
Moore
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Tremont St
Boston
Mass
Anniston
J. L. Wikledmon & Thurs
Fire Alarm Box System in New York City
A detailed description from Scribner's explains alarm boxes thickly studded in New York with numbered boxes and precise timing. Two or three clerks monitor the system. a disk inserted after selecting a box triggers alarms across district stations, with average ten seconds to dispatch. To avoid multiple alarms, neighboring boxes are kept on different circuits.
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Sixsty-eprenth Street
Scribner’s
A Typical South African Store With Wide Rural Trade
A store in Bay Villa Sun days River Cape Colony offers goods from needle to anchor nine miles from rail and twenty five miles from town. Owner O R Larson reports farmers within thirty miles favor his shop and Chamberlain’s remedies are widely used for household needs. Twelve of the sixty local population were cured in the past year by Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy.
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O. R. Larson
Bay Villa
Sundays River
Cape Colony
South Africa
Larson
Chamberlain
Imberlain
J. L. Wikle
Whimsical exchange in Youth's Companion excerpt
In a playful scene a visitor mocks Mr Snow as he jokes about aging and vision. The dialogue features vivid slang and humor as Mr Snow quips about his sore arm and perspective while a youthful reader audience is implied.
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Mr. Baw
Soho
Mr Snow
King's New Life Pills End Household Break In
Chronic constipation plagued Quinn at ayendish Wisconsin until King's New Life Pills were used. The ad claims the pills cured his trouble and reports availability for 23 cents at Miller Drug Co. and West End Drug Co.'s drug store.
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Quinn
Ayendish
Wis
Ir. King
Miller Drug Co
West End Drug Co
Forcing a Fashion Hatters Gazette Tale of Andries De Villiers
A Boer named Andries De Villiers is credited with introducing hats among South African natives. He bought damaged hats in Port Elizabeth, sold them in Tembuland by making hats a condition of purchases, igniting a fashion craze that boosted demand for headgear among Kaffirs.
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Andries de Villiers
Hatters’ Gazette
Port Elizabeth
Ile
Katsirlana
Tembuland
Andries
Africa
America
Noen
Upset Candidate Defies Predictions With Cure for Consumption
J F Hughes of Du Pont Georgia once predicted to die within six months survived three years after trying Dr King's New Discovery for consumption. He was cured and defied doctors forecasts. Miller Drug Co and West End Drug Co guarantee its use for throat and lung trouble. Price fifty cents to one dollar with a free trial bottle.
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J. F. Hughes
du Pont
Dr. King
Miller Drug Co
West End Drug Co
Church and Workmen on Indifference to Overchurch
A labor leader quoted in Vida D Scudder notes shows sympathy for ministers yet highlights their financial pressures. He argues workers feel no real hostility to the church, but ministers fear losing salaries and support for families, revealing ironic tension between faith and economy.
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Vida D. Scudder
Atlantic
Dozen Trips A Night Ended By Foley Kidney Cure
Benton Ferdiot West Virginia resident Owen Dunn suffered years of kidney and bladder trouble causing multiple nightly awakenings. After trying various medicines without lasting help he used Foley's Kidney Cure and two bottles brought permanent relief, according to a testimonial from Miller Droog Co.
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Owen Dunn
Benton Fer
W. Va
Foley
Miller Droog Co
Persistent creditor triggers a tense apartment scene
A bell rings and an occupant peeks to find a persistent creditor at the door. The improvised exchange reveals a comic, uneasy interaction as the occupant tries to avoid the caller, while a boy teases about telling fibs.
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Wink
Jopa
Tommy
New York Times
Stricken With Paralysis and Cures Promoted
Henderson Grimett of this place suffered partial paralysis and loss of use of an arm and side. After failing to improve with an eminent physician, his wife advised Chamberlain's Pain Balm and two bottles brought almost full recovery. Numerous other partial paralysis cures are claimed, with the remedy well known for rheumatism sprains and bruises sold by J L Wikle.
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J. L. Wikle
Warter's Hand Made Cigars Lose Freshness in Tin Oil
A note reports Warter's hand made cigars no longer fresh as they are wrapped in tin oil, raising questions about storage and quality.
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Warter
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