Fox Chasing Contest Sees Banner Win After Long Stand
At Black Doom near Athens on a Saturday night two kennel teams faced off in a reynard chase. Angel Ridge dogs led by Port Burson and others battled the banner carriers of this place led by John Stage and Dr. Hawk. After hours of mock pursuit Stage’s dogs finally claimed the banner amid cheers.
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Angel Ridge
Dr. Hawk
T. J. Gregory
John Stage
Black Doom
Athens
Messrs
Port Burson
A. P. Reeder
Lincoln Trion
Herb Dillinger
Mr. Dillinger
J. L. Evans
Judson
A. Hi. Simms
Peach Ridge
Belon
Burt Burson
Reeder
Stage
Reynard
Mi o na Flesh Forming Food Promoted by Druggist
Druggist W H McKee endorses Mi o na a flesh forming food promising health gain and weight increase. He offers to buy back empty boxes and refund money if the product fails to restore health, saying it nourishes digestion and tones the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. McKee
W. H. McKee
Utah Congressman Proposes Arizona Annexation Bill
Congressman Howell of Utah introduces a bill to annex all Arizona lands north and west of the Colorado River to Utah. The move would intensify the ongoing statehood question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Utah
Arizona
Colorado River
Got the Right Kind
Gainesville readers share a testimonial about Dodd's Kidney Pills. Mrs. L. E. Burton describes kidney trouble, a failed first doctoring, and a switch to the genuine Dodd's pills leading to a complete cure after seeking the correct remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Texas
L. E. Burton
Glad Street
Dodd
Dodds
Farm Laborers Scarcity Challenges Kansas Farmers
The article notes a farm labor shortage across the United States, with workers preferring city factory or public works jobs at higher daily wages. It argues farm chores, long hours, and lack of board make farm work unattractive despite apparent wage comparisons. The piece reflects Philadelphia Ledger’s syndicated view on rural labor.
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Kansas
Philadelphia
Soft Blankets and Laundry Soap Claims
An advertisement extols EASY TASK SOAP as ideal for washing blankets without alkali and without boiling or rubbing. It contrasts blankets washed with common soap, noting less wear and longer life when using the product priced at 5 cents. The piece then cites a controversial claim about Japanese soldiers and childhood posture causing shorter stature.
Allen's Lung Balsam Promises Cure for Colds
An advertisement touts Allen's Lung Balsam as a remedy for persistent coughs and colds. It claims the product heals throat and lung irritation, reduces coughing, and helps sufferers avoid prolonged illness. The copy urges readers to try the remedy to end coughs and worry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Bright
English-Language Dominance Among Global Newspapers
A study notes that sixty eight of every one hundred newspapers worldwide are printed in English. It highlights English as the dominant language in global press publishing and points to dominance across regions and markets.
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Bos See
American Melody Co
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Coneric
W. H. McKees
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United States
Canada
Mexico
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Jay
Ohio
France
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Unibus
Partie
Amise
Sec
Columbus
the West
Kasvov
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