Emancipation Day Talk by Athens Negro Opoke in Columbia
On Emancipation Day in Columbia S C former Athens citizen W D Johnson delivered a measured address praised by local papers. He framed the talk around Gospel Education stressing plain counsel rather than incendiary rhetoric and citing the Magna Carta Declaration of Independence and Emancipation Proclamation as guiding documents.
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Columbia
S. C
W. D. Johnson
Athens
Alphnsoy
America
Ite
Ence Johnson
Grape Nuts Promises Natural Digestion Through Post Process
The article discusses the Post discovery transforming starches in wheat and barley into sugar, endorsing natural digestion with moisture warmth and time. It touts Grape-Nuts as a food made by indigenous methods, fully cooked, chewy for strong teeth, and aiding digestion without chemicals.
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Post
Miss Anna McCorkle Arrested as Escapee from Virginia Asylum
Huntington West Virginia January fifth Miss Anna Margaret McCorkle niece of ex Governor McCorkle of West Virginia was arrested charged as an escaped lunatic from the Virginia Asylum Staunton Attorney P H Marcum of this city leads the case She is held in a county jail cell facing alleged debts and a suit against her guardian in Virginia.
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Huntington
W. Va
Anna Margaret McCorkle
McCorkle
West Virginia
Virginia Asylum
Staunton
P. H. Marcum
Virginia Aristrocracy
Ashford Brothers take over Watkinsville business after 30 years
A. W. Ashford of Watkinsville Ga retires selling his business to his three sons under Ashford Brothers. The firm continues in the two story brick building with strong cash capital and promises fair dealing and courteous service to patrons. The text also discusses emancipation education and the role of religion in advancing national recognition for African Americans.
Pollock Improving, Mercer Doctor In St Josephs Infirmary
Macon residents cheer as Dr. P. D. Pollock of Mercer University shows improvement. He remains at St. Josephs infirmary in Atlanta, with friends awaiting further updates on his condition.
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Macon
P. D. Pollock
Mercer University
St. Joseph's Infirmary
Atlanta
Valedictory for The Southern Advance moves to The Religious Forum
Dr H R Bernard announces the shift from The Southern Advance to a weekly Atlanta based paper The Religious Forum beginning Feb 1 1905 with editors Dr Len G Broughton Rev G S Anderson and business manager C C Wing The eight page four column weekly targets Baptist families and religious readers urging subscriptions back dues and patronage while thanking current subscribers and advertisers.
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H. R. Bernard
Southern Advance
Athens
Atlanta
Religious Forum
Forum
Len G. Broughton
G. S. Anderson
Auburn
Alabama
C. C. Wing
Broughton
Anderson
Bible Institute
Br. W. HL. Young
Athens Church
Bro. Anderson
Russians Taken Prisoners by Japs at Port Arthur
New dispatch from General Nogi's HQ cites a prisoner tally of 32 207 plus 15 100 to 16 000 sick and wounded, totaling about 42 020. Details list generals admirals colonels majors captains lieutenants and non combatants among naval and army forces, plus horses surrendered. A separate Athens notice praises The Banner and the Athens Stones for lasting patronage and service. Chamberlain's Pain Balm touted by W H Howard of Husband Pennsylvanian for rheumatism relief with local outlet listings.
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Tokio
Nogi
Port Arthur
Navy
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Safe for Children
An advertisement emphasizes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as harmless for children and free of harmful substances. It claims safety for coughs colds and croup and notes sale by H.R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro.
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H.R. Palmer & Sons
W. J
Smith & Bro
Famous sieges in history span centuries of endurance
The article surveys historic sieges from Port Arthur in 1904 to Sevastopol and Constantinople, noting durations from 28 to 132 days and longer, with examples such as Yorktown, Metz, Plevna, Saragossa, Troy, Jerusalem, Acre, Calais, Rhodes, Gibraltar, and Sevastopol, highlighting dramatic resistance and outcomes.
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Ine
Metz
Saragossa
Plevna
Port Arthur
Paris
Ladysmith
Kimberly
Mafeking
Troy
Jerusalem
B. C
Acre
England
Calais
Rhodes
Knights of St. John
Gibraltar
France
Spain
Sevastopol
Turkey
Port Arthur Surrender and Court Martial Anger
St Petersburg reports fierce backlash as a general staff bulletin confirms General Stoessel must return home for court martial over Port Arthur surrender. The notice accompanies Stoessel’s appeal to the emperor for lenient judgment for a garrison that fought to uphold Russia’s honor.
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Stoessel
Port Arthur
Stoesel
Russia
Hamlins Wizard Oil Promises Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Hamlins Wizard Oil as a universal cure for rheumatism neuralgia indigestion earache headache toothache and injuries claiming inflammation is the root cause and promising relief. It lists prices at 50 cents and one dollar with a full guarantee and notes availability from all druggists.
Unknown Negro Lynched After Jail Escape
Memphis dispatch reports the body of an unknown negro found hanging from a tree near Benoit Mississippi. He had reportedly been taken from the county jail last night by white men after a prior home invasion at Mrs Storm’s residence when he threatened two of her daughters. He was captured and jailed yesterday afternoon then lynched during the night.
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Benoit
Miss
Storm
Chadwick to Reveal Affairs in Private Statement
Mrs. Cassie Chadwick said the forthcoming statement on her affairs and finances is a private party matter in New York and will not be released to the public without her consent. She denied reports she bought an $8,000 car and gave it away or purchased $1,200 worth of handkerchiefs.
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Georgia
Cleveland
Cassi. i. Chadwick
New York City
Abs. Cha
Liquor Floods Columbia as Tank Breaks at Distillery
In Columbia South Carolina on January 5 a rupture in a Richard Distillery Company tank spilled more than 56 600 gallons of liquor valued at over 3060. The floor flooded a foot deep and one worker narrowly escaped drowning in the booze deluge as coworkers scooped up what they could with buckets.
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Richard Distillery Company
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Virginia
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Ellison Stone and Sons
W. H. Howard
Husband
Pennsylvania
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
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Yorktown
Visksburg
Baza
Kars
Asia
Minor
Constantinople
Syracuse
Phillip
Alexander the Great
Auggia Regents Court
St. Petersburg
Memphis
Mho
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New York
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