Roasting Hobson and yellow journalism in 1904
A 1904 Athena Oregon editorial critiques Captain Hobson's failed bid for Congress after his naval fame. It contrasts his limited political experience with Bankhead, notes Roosevelt's role in Hobson's rise and limits, and discusses the era's yellow journalism and political rhetoric.
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Richmond Pearson Hobson
Young Hobson
Navy
Congress
United States
England
Hobson
John H. Bankhead
Alabama
Washington
Dewey
Merrimac
Roosevelt
New York
Commentary on conventions and law inaction in a Chicago gathering
The letter criticizes the Chicago convention for lacking detail on indictments versus convictions. It laments insufficient punishment for violators of liberal laws, urges statutes that enforce righteous governance, and mocks a New York aristocratic wedding invitation. The piece ends noting the ailing Austrian emperor and calls for prudence amid unexpected events.
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New York
Snow Liniment Claims Cure For Old Sore
A 1902 Kansas notice from Westmoreland advertises Ballard Snow Liniment with a testimonial from Mrs. Sophia J. Garton of Allegheny Pennsylvania urging a bottle be sent for a sore she fears may be cancer. The maker claims rapid healing and notes Wm. McBride sells the product.
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Westmoreland
Kansas
Ballard Snow
Sophia J. Garton
al ‘Iene
Wm. McBride
Ballard's Snow Liniment Cures Back Pain Quickly
Oscar O from Gibson City Illinois writes on February 16 1902 about severe rheumatic back pain. One bottle of Ballard's Snow Liniment cured him enabling bending again. Available at McBride's in 26c 50c and 1.00 sizes.
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Ballard
Oscar O
Gibson City
McBride's
Foley's Honey and Tar for Children Safe and Sure
Foley's Honey and Tar is presented as a safe child remedy with no opiates. The note emphasizes suitability for kids and reliability, implying it provides cough relief without narcotic use.
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Foley
Grand parade and fireworks in Walla Walla event
A day of entertainment in Walla Walla features a grand parade with three bands, athletic sports, daylight fireworks, flying balloons, hose racing, dancing and orations plus an evening $1000 fireworks display.
Pianos of Worth Advertisement Highlights Reed & Sons
The notice markets Reed & Sons pianos known for strength and volume of tone. It promotes Henry F. Miller as Boston’s oldest and sweetest toned make, Sieger as musically equal to the best, and the popular Singer.
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Reed & Sons
Henry F. Miller
Boston
Sieger
Whitman College Purchases High Grade Pianos for Four Thousand Dollars
Whitman College buys last year’s pianos valued at four thousand dollars, all of the above makes. The college purchases only the highest grade pianos, direct from factory to save money. Pianos delivered in ten days with a trial free. It pays to obtain prices and easy terms.
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Athena Press
F.B. Boyd
Athena
Oregon
The
Rockenfeller's
Grub Street
Easy Street
Walter Wellman
Republicanational
Chicago
Austria
Spruce
Palace Drug Store
King Brothers
Exen
ST. Nichols Hotel
J. RB. Froome
Prop
ST. Nichols
Makin
Chicago Steel
Buck's Steel Ranges
Buck's
Hargest
Post Office
Davis- Kaser CO
Agency
G. Chamberlain
Pianos
Sheridan
EAGLE
Whitman College
Dwelley Herrick Music Co
East Main Street
Walla Walla
Betz Beer
Sam Booher
L. J. Robinson
First National Bank OF Athena
le Quow
Custier
Keer, Assisant
Srxoumex
Omscoxs
Charles Gay
Narkaus Brothers’ Meat Market
Baker & Folsom the
House Furnishers
Main St
Postoffice
Pendleton
ED. Barrett
New Sumter Yard
Rock Springs
Cumberland
A.M. Gillis
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