Why Fourth District candidates failed in Democratic primary
An editorial from the Birmingham Ledger reproduced here ponders why nearly all Fourth District candidates were defeated. It argues candidates from the district were capable men of affairs lacking political organization and boosters, noting persistence as key to success. The piece also praises the Jacksonville Record special edition and comments on Hearst and Bryan in national politics.
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Birmingham Ledger
Ledger
Alabama
Jacksonville
Evening Star
Clarke
Five Die? Five Wounded in Bloody Pettiton Fight
Five persons were seriously wounded in a brutal fray near Pettiton, Florence. At the Smith farm a farmer, his young daughter, and four other men were injured when Calvin Clemons attacked with a knife, while John and Charley Hine and the Smith daughter suffered knife and gunfire injuries.
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Florence
Prditton
Otelock
John
Charley Hine
Down's Kidney Pills touted as back pain remedy
An advertisement urges kidney health, warning of diabetes or Bright's disease if untreated. It features Eugene Powers of Dixie Hardware and claims Doan's Kidney Pills relieve backache and pains, with Foster Milburn Co as U S sale agents and a 50 cent price.
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Dixie Hardware Company
Fifteenth and
Cooper Streets
Dean
Wikle
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Brilliant Scranton Wedding Unites Miss Richmond and Dr Dreher
In Scranton Pennsylvania on September 5 a large wedding joined Miss Emiline Kirtland Richmond of Scranton and Dr Julian Daniel Dreher of Selwood. Dreher long led Roanoke College as president and has been appointed American consul to Tahiti Society Islands.
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Scranton
Emiline Kirtland Richmond
Julian Daniel Dreher
Selwood
Roanoke College
Tahiti
A Lesson in Health and Kidney Cure Ad
An old advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney and bladder diseases. It claims to strengthen the whole system and improve health by cleansing impurities and ensuring healthy kidneys.
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Foley
Elam
Ordway & Houser
Orders to abandon Fort Brown provoke Brownsville anger
Fort Brown in Brownsville Texas is ordered abandoned from Washington with immediate effect. Contracts for extending and improving the fort are annulled, triggering strong local indignation in Brownsville as the move is confirmed in Washington.
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Fort Brown
Fort Worth
Tex
Brownsville
Washington
Etiquette Notes on Addressing Royalty and Games at Court
The article outlines proper forms of address for the king queen and princes with rules for letters to each. It notes that foreign royals titled serene highness are addressed as prince or princess and provides sample letter openings and closings. It also mentions mint money for games played by the royal family.
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Prince of Wales
London Ladies’ Mek
Napoleon joked with Misses Lowe fencing with him
An anecdote from the London Tribune recalls Napoleon's light humor during his imprisonment at St Helier. He invited Misses Lowe to try to strike him with a sword while he defended with a walking stick, yet no blow landed and he teased them that they had fenced with the great Napoleon.
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The
London Tribune
Napoleon
Hudson Lowe
Misses Lowe
St. Helena
Cigar Signals in Dutch Courtship
An Amsterdam journal notes how a man’s casual cigar light at a young woman’s door signals intent. Three calls determine outcomes: a refused light means rejection, a welcomed light invites entry and a formal declaration through smoke.
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Amsterdam
Doan’s Ointment Promises Piles Cure Says 50 Cents
An advertisement claims Doan’s Ointment can cure piles, noting many obstinate cases improved. It promotes a 50 cent price and availability at any drug store.
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Doan
Pope Reported Far From Well
Rome on September 5 reports from reliable authority that the Pope suffers from gout in a dangerous form. Though appearing well, physicians fear fatal paralysis of the heart may occur at any moment. Attending doctors refuse to discuss the matter.
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Rome
Atendance
Foley's Kidney Cure Claims Universal Kidney Relief
Advert says Foley's Kidney Cure can treat any kidney or bladder trouble and promises remarkable results. The notice credits remedies to a medicine supplier and mentions efficacy through household use, urging readers to try the product.
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Foley
Way & Houser
Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Advertised for Biliousness
A historical medical advertisement touts Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for biliousness and dyspepsia. It claims liver invigoration and nerve support, lists ingredients like Golden Seal and Black Cherry bark, and cites authorities and a free booklet offer to readers.
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Pierce
K. Barthusow
College. Phila
Univ. of Pa
Edwin Kan
Haboman
Chiea John
5 Agihor
Ameran
Rot
I M. Beudr
Ange Johnson
Em. Univ
T M Henderson Opens Secondhand Furniture Street Dealer
T M Henderson of 913 Noble Street operates a secondhand furniture and stove shop offering cash for used furak items and related goods.
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T. M. Henderson
Noble Street
Furak
Outfitters on The Famous Eleventh and Mobis Streets
A terse classifieds item notes a head to foot outfitting shop serving men boys and likely customers on The Famous Eleventh and Mobis streets with a focus on ready to wear wardrobe.
Anniston City Furniture House Ad Promises Low Prices
J. T. Hodge markets high grade furniture and New Home sewing machines at 923 Noble Street. The ad claims the largest stock and greatest variety with the lowest prices at Noble and Twelfth streets.
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J. T. Hodge
Noble Street
Anniston City Furniture
Noble
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