Cooper medicines touted as health wonder by followers
Chicago testimonials claim Cooper's stomach based remedies cured years of illness, boosted energy, and eased pain. Agnes Viggenhouser and W. B. Stewart praise rapid improvements after two weeks, with Orr Drug Company selling the popular preparations nationwide.
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L. T. Cooper
Cooper
Agnes Viggenhouser
St. Louis Avenue
Chicago
W. B.stewart
Madison St
Orr Drug Company
Fol de rol for ambassador in Washington society
Washington society debates how to treat European ambassadors. A naval set of women curtsied in the ambassador's reception room as if at a monarchs court, sparking discussion on whether such ceremony should become fashionable or remain an odd curiosity.
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Washington
Two of a Kind
The New York Post cites Mexican papers attacking the Transovial Electricos over their high annual deaths. El Diario shows a silk hat figure entering Infernal regions asking for a place beside Satan. The dialogue labels the soul as the former manager of a trolley line with 700 victims yearly.
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Transovial Electricos
New York Post
el Diario
Satan
Herod
Sits
Interesting man crosses Atlantic many times in touring career
John R. Rogers of New York arrives in Raleigh as a veteran theatrical manager famed for global tours. At 68 he appears youthful and talks little shop, recalling commissions from 1869 with stars like John Collins and Minnie Palmer. He travels with Klaw and Erlanger presenting McIntyre and Heath at the local theatre on February 10.
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Atlantic
Raleigh Post
John R. Rogers
New York
Europe
Post
Rogers
John Collins
United States
Barney Macauley
J. K. Emmet
Fritz
Mary Anderson
Lew Dockstader
Klaw and
Erlanger
McIntyre and
Heath
Our Theatre
Pacific
N. C
Vinol Promoted To Boost Health In Athens
The ad urges people with run down constitutions to use Vinol cod liver and iron to strengthen digestion, increase appetite, build red blood, and overcome chronic catarrh and pulmonary troubles. A money back guarantee is offered. H. R Palmer & Schae, Athens, Ga. DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel is also mentioned.
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Athens
Vinci
H. R Palmer & Séhe
Dr Bailey to Lobe Wife in Franklin Divorce Case
In Carnesville Georgia on February 13 a petition for divorce is filed in Franklin Superior Court by Dr Bailey's wife. Colonel J C Bond represents her on grounds of cruel treatment. Accusations include past matrimonial ventures and public friction with Canon postmaster allies over office irregularities.
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Carnesville
Canon
Bailey
Franklin Superior Court
J. C. Bond
Peat as Future Wealth in Florida's Forests and Swamps
An early 20th century column argues peat, a widely overlooked resource, could become a major wealth for Florida. It notes peat's uses in gas, fabrics, paper, fodder, ammonia, and insulation, cites international examples, and warns policymakers to protect peat beds from drainage and private exploitation.
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Babylon
France
Russia
Alexander
Persia
Drake
Spainj
Japan
Florida
Sweden
Messrs. Dore & Son
London
England
Kildare
Ireland
Special Announcement on Foley’s Honey and Tar Safety
We are pleased to announce that Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is fed by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs and we commend it as a safe remedy for adults for sale by u
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Foley
May disband the militia in wake of Brookhaven lynching
Mississippi Senate considers disbanding the state militia after Ell Pigot, a Black man accused of assault, was seized by Jackson Brookhaven troops and shot, his body hung from a telegraph pole near Brookhaven. Senator Harper proposes the measure citing the lynching as context. A separate ad promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung ailments in Grimesland and nearby towns.
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Jackson
Miss
Ell Pigot
Brookhaven
Mississippi
Harper
Grenada
Senate
Pigot
Senators Draft Plainspoken Roosevelt View
A Washington dispatch recounts Senators William Alden Smith and Dolliver reacting to President Roosevelt’s message. Smith dictates a cautious assessment while Dolliver interrupts, suggesting trimming the wording to remove emphasis, revealing a blunt, no frills attitude toward the president’s missive.
Pain Balm Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatic Pain
Chamberlain's Pain Balm offers relief from rheumatism sciatica lame back lumbago and deep seated muscular pains. Sold by H R Palmer Son Warren J Smith Bro L P Canning E C McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens Ga.
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Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
L. P. Canning
E. C. McEvoy
Orr Drug Co
Athens
Swede tries pawn of Oakleigh Thorne spoons
Detective Leo Boyle arrested Gustav Lannett Danielson a 19 year old Swedish servant at the home of Oakleigh Thorne president of the Trust Company of America after he tried to pawn three gold spoons for 15 dollars. Danielson claimed the spoons were borrowed to take a girl to a ball and planned to redeem them. Mrs Thorne identified the spoons as part of a twelve piece set given to her.
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Oakleigh Thorne
New York Sun
Leo Boyle
East Thirty-fifth Street
Third Avenue
Gustav Lannett Danielson
Trust Company of America
Madison Avenue
Danielson
Terrace Garden
Southern lawmakers push refund of cotton tax to 1860s
Washington February 13. Southern members of Congress form a permanent group to push a bill refunding 68 million dollars in cotton taxes paid from 1863 to 1868. They aim to have Congress appropriate funds directly to holders, bypassing courts, with Georgia already backing resolutions. Frank Clark of Florida chairs the committee with Bell of Georgia and Heflin of Alabama.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Court of Claims
Secretary of the Treasury
South
Georgia
Congressional Committee
Frank Clark
Florida
Bell
Heflin
Alabama
Neighborhood Favorite Electric Bitters Endorsed by Harbor Resident
Mrs. E. D. Charles of Harbor Me declares Electric Bitters a neighborhood favorite and recommends its use for dyspepsia liver and kidney issues with general debility. The tonic purges the blood and serves as spring medicine. Sold under guarantee at W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons drug stores 50c.
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E. D. Charles
Harbor
Electric Bitters
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Wonderful Pews Networking Old Church Rents
A Philadelphia Bulletin tale explains certain Episcopal church pews in Philadelphia Boston and New England villages rented without contribution baskets for centuries. Patrons enjoyed sleeping playing games and avoiding offertory interruptions, sustaining quaint customs with higher rentals for those seats.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Antiquary
Philadelphia
Boston
New England
Jecarte
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised By Manilla Carpenter
Sufferings and dollars saved claim from E. 8. Lopez of Manilla New York who says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve healed severe cuts and saved him pain and money. The salve heals burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles and costs 25 cents at local druggists.
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Lopez
Manilla
N. Y
W. J. Smith Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
The Exception Raises a Ghostly Exchange
The excerpt features a dogmatic remark that no intelligent person pays attention to ghosts, met with Miss Cayenne’s retort about ghosts needing an introduction from a psychic research society. The dialogue hints at themes of belief, science, and inquiry in a witty exchange.
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Miss Cayenne
Kodol Digestive Aid Advertised as Natural Remedy
An advertisement touts Kodol as the best remedy for stomach trouble. It claims guaranteed prompt relief and notes it is a natural digestant that digests what you eat and is pleasant to take. Sold by all druggists.
Arrival and Departure of Trains Timetable Highlights
Central of Georgia and Southern rail lines list departing and arriving trains with times. Southbound and northbound services include regular passenger and mixed trains with morning and afternoon slots. Agent Hoke notes station schedule details for daily operations.
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Southern
Lodge Directory for Mt. Vernon and area orders
Mt Vernon Lodge No. 22 F and A M meets monthly on the second Thursday at Masonic Hall Clayton Street. St Elmo Lodge No. 40 Knights of Pythias meets Monday at 3 at Castle Hall Max Joseph building Clayton and Wall. Keystone Chapter No. 1 Royal Arch Masons meets third Tuesday at 8 in Max Joseph building. Soquee Tribe No. 54 I O R M meets Wednesday at 8 in Knights of Pythias Hall. Glenn Lodge No. 75 I O O F meets Tuesday at 8 in Carlton building Jackson Street. All orders invite qualified members to attend.
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Mt. Vernon
St. Elmo Lodge
K. of P
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Max Joseph
Clayton and
Wall Streets
Keystone
Royal Arch Masons
J. G. Trussell
H. P. G. E. Stone
Glenn Lodge
Lodge
Carlton Building
Jackson Street
Odd Fellows
W. G. Waters
Farmer Corntessel Prefers Farm Work to Politics
The Washington Star quotes Farmer Corntessel who rejects entering politics saying he dislikes speeches and would rather continue hard work on his farm. He asserts he finds politics unfun and not appealing.
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Farmer Corntessel
Washington Star
Ways and Means In Court Foster Quiet Discharge
A Louisville Courier Journal note recounts a va grancy case where the judge asks the prisoner for means. The prisoner replies I have ways and is discharged, illustrating a dry courtroom whimsy about poverty and resourcefulness.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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DeWitt
Harel
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Lobe
Dr. King
Discovery
George Moore
Grimesland
H R. Paulmer & Sons
Washington Dispatch
New York Times
Capitol
Roosevelt
William Alden Smith
Michigan
White House
Dolliver
Iowa
Senator Smith
Castoria
Zoe Alten
City Time
P. J. Z. Hoke
Central of Georgia
Georgia Railroad
Seaboard Airling North
J. R. Brantly
C. C. T. H. Nickerson
K. of
Lodge Quarters
Broad and
Lumpkin Streets
E. Brancroft
Geo. H. Palmer
Kodol
Dewitt & CO
Chicago, Il
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