Prohibition Lost As Louisiana House Defers Referendum Vote
Louisiana House defeats the Doussan bill by 58 to 47, halting a state wide prohibition referendum during the current assembly. The Shattuck high license bill passes 57 to 25, boosting state revenues and tightening controls on liquor sales including bans in various venues and residency requirements around saloons. The measure faces Senate approval with expectations of few changes.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Assembly
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Sinle
Louis
Ildren
Owas
Do Not Neglect the Children Colic Remedy Notice
Do not neglect a child's bowels during this season. Immediate attention is advised for looseness. Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is recommended followed by caster oil as directed with each bottle. For sale by local druggists Athens Ga.
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Chamberlain
TH. Ro Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
L. P. Canning
FE. C. McEvoy
Orr Drig Co
Athens
Legal Mind Meets Casino Porter On Train
A London lawyer traveling for work is approached by a porter who jokes about samples. The traveler deflects, saying he deals in brains. The cheeky exchange plays on the theme of travelers and samples in a humorous vignette.
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Cassells
Saturday Journal
Dr King’s New Discovery Praised By Naples Man
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine writes that Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life after years of coughs and colds. The 40 year old remedy is advertised as top throat and lung healer and pneumonia preventative, sold under guarantee at local drug stores with trial bottle available.
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Lester M. Nelson
Naples
Maine
Ays
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons Drug Stores
Confederate flag sparks strong feelings at local post
A Confederate flag flown from William J. Physioc's Main Street office prompted Commander Jer A. Smith of Morel post to remove it. The post voted to support Smith, while Physioc and his son argued the flag honored relatives and war service. A reception followed the explanation.
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William J. Physioc
Main Street
Jer A. Smith
Morel Post
Grand Army
Physioc
Pesient
Ife
Conmiander Smith
Beaml
Grand Family Medicine lauded for digestives and vitality
Mr Frank Conlan of 406 York speaks highly of Electric Bitters for dyspepsia and liver ills and as a tonic for back and kidney ailments. The product, sold with guarantee at W J Smith & Bro and HW Palmer & Sons drug stores, purports to aid digestion boost blood and renew vigor.
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Frank Conlan
No. 406
York
W. J. Smith & Bro
R. Palmer & Sons Drug Stores
Insomnia Cure Sermon Amuses Local Bishop at Theater
Bishop Kingsolving, a missionary cleric, spoke at a South town theater on a night of insomnia cures and social sermons. The audience, including students, listened as the bishop delivered a lengthy talk that mixed humor about a baseball game and a mock remedy, ending with a lighthearted jab at his own plan.
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Kingsolving
Sivil
Washington
South
Sewaedteliver
Eism
Dr King’s New Life Pills Endorsement From Ingleside Patron
B F Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as the best pills sold. The item notes the product is sold under guarantee at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons drug stores, price 26 cents.
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Jor
Dr. King
B. F. Ayscue
Ingleside
N. C
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R Palmer & Sons
Foley's Honey and Tar Sold For Coughs
A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas reports Foley's Honey and Tar cured coughs colds and lung trouble in early consumption. He says no one who uses it is unsatisfied and notes it is sold by all druggists.
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A. A. Herren
Finch
Ark
Foley
Locust Story Outclassed Prompts A Neverending Tale
A royal tale contest features a teller offering an endless story about a colossal corn building. The king rejects the swarm narrative and demands a new, unending tale. The storyteller returns with a worn woman who claims to reveal a purchase plan tied to her husband’s salary.
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Harper's Week
Praduert
Hirone
Such Is Fame from Success Magazine
A subscriber asked for George Merediths address. The secretary’s search through the payroll failed. A reply suggested writing to Joe Meredith of the St Louis office to possibly obtain the information.
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Success Magazine
New York City
George Meredith
Joe Meredith
St. Louis
Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup Praised by Customer
W. R. Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee testifies that Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup treats chronic constipation and calls it a thorough practical remedy. Sold by all druggists.
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W. R. Ward
Dyersburg
Tenn
Reflections of a Bachelor in a New York Pre era note
A dated and fragmentary reflection on gender roles and marriage. It muses that women notice gray hair early, men seek excuses for marriage, and old maids avoid commitment. It notes the appeal of going abroad and a woman’s desire for her husband to earn money, framed as social commentary.
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New York
Tetter Cured by Chamberlains Salve
A lady customer suffered with tetter for years and could not tend to her duties. One box of Chamberlains Salve cured her completely. The company reports strong satisfaction with Chamberlains medicines in Almond Alabama. Local dealers include H R Palmer Sons TW J Smith Bro L P Canning E McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens Georgia.
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Chamberlain
M. H. Rodney & Co
Almond
Ala
H. R. Palmer & Sons
TW. J. Smith & Bro
L. P. Canning
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