Why Pray For Rain When You Can Dig a Ditch?
Missouri Governor Vernor Dockery urges irrigation over prayer, arguing that diverting Rocky Mountain snowmelt into reservoirs could transform arid plains into productive land. He cites Missouri River overflow, wasted water, and the railroads as motivators for building irrigation ditches to hydrate the desert regions.
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Vernor Dockery
Missouri
Rocky Mountain
Mississippi River
Kansas
Nature
Rocky Mountains
Governor Dockery
Nation Mourns as President McKinley Dies in Assassination
Nation grieves after the assassination of President William McKinley. The nation honors a wise leader and friend to humanity, while extending deep sympathy to his widow and the devoted wife left behind. The country confronts the tragedy as the assassin’s act marks a dark blow to civilization.
Southern press backs law and condemns lynching
The Philadelphia Times notes Southern and Northern press demand an end to lynching and insist punishment follow legal channels. Judge Orcola Tyler in Russellville Georgia urges grand juries to indict mob murderers. Officials shown as bold against mob violence stir optimistic signs in the South.
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Philadelphia Times
The
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South
Natarly
Orcola Tyler
Russellville
Circuit Court
St. Clair County
Judge Tyler
President Roosevelt as Ape Executive
A Memphis Scimitar judgement lauds Theodore Roosevelt as a calm, clearheaded, patriotic leader suited to the presidency. It praises his honesty, temperance, direct methods, and private virtue, noting strong public support despite policy disputes and his record as a trusted executive.
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President Roosevelt
APE
McKinley
Roosevelt
Publc
Watch Hidden in Parasol Revealed in Atlantic City Robbery
A Washington woman rushed to Atlantic City police claiming she was robbed of a gold watch at the Pennsylvania railroad station. Detective Baitzell investigated, and the parasol she carried uncovered the concealed watch when he pressed the silk folds. The chain had broken while lowering the umbrella, and the owner recovered the timepiece amid a flurry of apologies.
Cascarets Candy Cathartic's Rise in 1900 Popularity
In 1895 none, in 1900 six million boxes sold as Cascarets candy cathartic becomes a renowned bowel remedy. The people have cast their verdict as the best medicine for the bowels in the world with wide druggist availability at roc.
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Roc
Enterprising Oxford Firm H H A Walker & Co Ad
An Oxford firm H H A Walker & Co presents a large fall and winter stock of clothing hats shoes dry goods dress goods millinery led by Miss Jennie Kilgore. The firm, known for a thriving trade, promises even better business this season with prices kept low.
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Jennie Kilgore
Bids Wanted For Grading In Leighton Area
Bids requested for grading streets and lots between Eighth and Fourth streets and Wilmer streets area. Proposals may be filed at Quintard Avenue Land Co office, H. W. Soboton, President, 28-1920 Noble Street. Includes various local notices and business ads from the period.
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Eighth
Fourth
Leighton Avenue
Wilmer Streets
Quintard Avenue Land Co
H. W. Sbxtoon
Noble Street
Genuine imported Segars at Levi's in two sizes
Levi's advertises genuine imported Segars available in two sizes for customers seeking premium smoking products.
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Levi's
Silver Ash cigar features Sumatra wrap and Havana filler
A brief cigar note describes a Silver Ash cigar with a Sumatra wrap, long filler seed tobacco, and Havana filler content. It emphasizes the wrapper and filler composition as key quality indicators for the smoke.
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Sumatra
Havana
Parcel Delivery at E Julius Williams Shaving Parlor
Notes and packages promptly delivered at any place in the city at E Julius Williams Shaving Parlor next door to First National Bank.
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E. Julius Williams
First National Bank
Imported beer advertised at fifteen cents a bottle
Store at 1022 Nible street offers imported beer for fifteen cents a bottle, regularly twenty five cents.
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Nible Street
Model Laundry Ad Promotes Strictly White Labor
A local laundry business on 12th and Noble streets touts exclusive use of white labor, claiming to be the only wash facility in the city with this hiring policy.
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Model
Noble Streets
Tailor Boyer Seizes Chance Customer Resulting in Win
A chance customer leads to a permanent victory for Boyer the tailor. The encounter marks a decisive moment as his business gains steady patronage and reputation.
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Boyer
Drawing and team work specialist offers services
R O Watson promotes versatile drawing and teamwork skills and provides contact information with the note I am well equipped for all kinds of drawing and team work. Phone 72.
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R.O Watson
They cost a nickle but are worth a dime The Kenvesaw cigar
An item note describes Kenvesaw cigars selling at five cents while promising greater value at ten cents, highlighting perceived bargain status and consumer interest in value products. The brief references pricing and brand appeal.
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Fr. F. Stockton
Eleventh Street
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Alabama
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Maine
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Philadelphia Ledger
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R. C. Johnston & Sons
Noble St. Lemon Old Stand
In. Pelman
Oxford
EB. A. Walker & Co
Hh. A. Walker & Co
R. O. Watson
Wilmer Street
QO. H. Parker & Co
R. O. Wasou
Job Office
K. A. Moore
the Comer-Cobb Investment Co
J.D. Hunter
East Tenth Street
Wilmer Hotel
Ceuta
London Tailor
G. W. Talbertt, Prop
Constantine Building
Columbian Building
Over Sterne’s Grocery Store
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