Community Notes from Jacksonville Visitors and Residents
Town residents and visitors are named with travels and political ties. Andrew Murphy, Republican sheriff candidate from Gloucester, was in town on Thursday. Tadge J. M. Wood, Lulu Miss Wissins, and Miss Minnie Duckler returned from Louisville visit. Pan-American exposition guests Rufus Carpenter and Prof. O Tigter attended. Miss Lenna Smith returned from Washington. J. D. Brown and Miss Jane Brown with Miss May Jaynes left for Atlantic City for ten days. I. T. Rathburn and son LR visited Athens on business. elder Rathburn recalls Civil War service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Murphy
Glouster
J. M. Wissins
Minnie Duckler
Louisville
J. D. Brown
Jane
May Jaynes
Sedalia
Atlantic City
I.T Rathburn
Rathburn
Big Ston
Athens
A Night of Terror and a Doctor’s Mighty Cure
Mrs S H Lincoln recalls a frightful night for the widow of General Surnham of Machias Maine as doctors warned of imminent pneumonia. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her life and curing consumption after a single night’s use, praising the remedy’s throat and chest healing power and offering trials at W E McKee’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surnhamn
Machias
S.H. Lincoln
Dr. King
Carther Lee
Hero
Wes
W. EH. McKee
Fragmentary note hints at regional voting concerns
A garbled text fragment references a local election or voting matter and mentions individuals and places in a disordered way. The readable parts suggest scrutiny of a ballot or political process, with unclear details about dates or outcomes.
Green's Flower Tonic advertised for widespread ailments
An old patent medicine ad touts Green's Aucast Flower and Green's Prize Almanac as cures for liver set, nervous symptoms, headaches, and general aches. It promises rapid relief with a liquid formula and claims vast superiority in the market.
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Green
A. i. Kenderson
Enmity to the trusts and the call for regulation
The piece argues that trusts only deserve government scrutiny if they prove harmful by public welfare effects. It warns against rash proposals to destroy trusts without solid evidence. It urges patience, restraint, and measured action by governments to regulate rather than sensational conclusions.
Still More Counterfeiting Exposed By Secret Service
Counterfeiters struck again as the Secret Service uncovered a new band and seized a large batch of bogus bills. The tale notes the imitators target valuable items and even cites Hostetter’s stomach bitters, warning buyers to beware of counterfeits when purchasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Service
The Leaning Tower of Pisa Rival in England Tower
A misread account compares the Leaning Tower of Pisa with an English rival, a Gothic square tower standing about 715 feet? high with a five foot lean at the summit. It notes no cracks or reports on whether the tilt is deliberate or due to soil movement, and mentions no recent change in incline.
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Cagland
Pisa
Aristoll Ty
Lichty Celery Nerve Compound Promoted For Nervous Ailments
An advertisement touts Lichty s Celery Nerve Compound as a remedy for nerves neuralgia rheumatism nervous debility and other illnesses claiming it reaches the disease seat and cures quickly Sold by Cline s Pharmacy The piece also notes French women using red cloth for measles and cites a scientist Chatinier proving red paper on windows influences recovery based on experiments
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Cline
Chatinier
Krause's Headache Capsules Promoted by German Physician
An early 20th century ad claims Krause's Headache Capsules are unlike anything in America. They are prescribed by Dr. Krause, Germany's court physician, before aspirin appeared, and are said to cure quickly. A separate note touts banknotes with simple Bank of England style designs.
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America
Krause
Germany
Cline
Local transit notes and jumbled Olympic era terms
Nonsensical OCR fragment mentions transit lines and names like Jell-O and Strawberry. No coherent event or dates emerge, but it hints at transport changes or seating arrangements. The legible words show scattered references to individuals and places without a clear narrative.
Catoact RAM Purchases Vast Lot of VietnMade Folds
A firm known as Catoact RAM acquired a large shipment of folded products described as VietnMade folds. The purchase signals a strategic move amid a broader conversion to inland production, though the project faces uncertain success and financial scrutiny.
Twin Troubles Endurance and Indigestion Resume
Overwork and nervous strain weaken nerve force, then digestion falters. Ath ens Ohio resident Walter Josten attests Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills steadied his nerves and improved digestion after trying the remedy sold at Henderson's drug store. Each package bears the portrait and signature of A W Chase M D.
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W. Chase
Athens
Walter Josten
Main Street
Ohio
A. W. Chase
Henderson
A.W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Digtalo
N. Y
M.D
Lamont and Cleveland's Rise in New York Politics
The narrative recounts Lamont’s ascent from private secretary to governor of New York and then to the president's cabinet via Governor Cleveland. It notes Cleveland's selection of Lamont over rivals, aided by personal friendship and committee reports, and hints at the backroom influence shaping his career.
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Lamont
Cleveland
Dat Lamont
Clevelad
Hevernor Fa
Mer
Puffle
Escorod
Cathy
Lamone
Lerman
Largent Dua
York Times
Opal Trade Tied to Australie and Mexico Opal Flow
The article notes CASTOR Bears and the Tha Kind group involved in opal trades with Barnabat Cote. It traces opal sources from Woongary to Mexico and Australia, highlighting an Australian hunter pursuing a wounded kane CATA. Since then Australia has produced about $2,000,000 in opals.
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Castor
Barnabat
Woongary
Mexico
Kane Cata
Acrose
Australie
Electric Visters and Cure-All Ad Promises Malaria Rite
An 19th century ad claims Electric Visters cure malaria purify blood aid digestion regulate liver kidney and bowels relieve constipation and nerve diseases while offering rapid hospital car conversions near Berlin by a trained sanitary troop. It touts a doctor Henrietta Tex and a W H SeNees drug store as distributors.
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Aiundas
Henrietta
Tex
W. H. seNees Drug Store
Berlin
Shocking Calamity and The World’s Champion Healer
Eve A Keller of Wiltiford Ari writes about a servant’s misfortune and a miraculous cure all skin ailments. The odd claim touts guaranteed cures for teens, piles, and a list of skin eruptions. The text promotes steel wire nails and other items alongside the healer.
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Eve A. Keller
Wiltiford
Ari
Lili
Digest of Humble Kitchen Cures and Remedies
A mid 19th century note extols foods as health aids. It praises baked apples, tomatoes for liver and stomach issues, and lists fruit like berries and cherries as purifying and nourishing, while warning flavor and digestion benefits. The odd phrasing reflects archival OCR quirks.
Indecipherable Drafts Spur Debate on Independence
Fragmentary text discusses imagined declarations of independence and rights. The piece references unnamed figures and unclear terms, with scattered mentions of tyland, Dhortsy, and a New York publication. No coherent event or outcome is established.
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Cankervetlye Prenchvomnen
Willy the Wormed
Tyland
Riva Heve
Cohess
Iave
Dhortsy
Eays
New York
Mare Resane a Mites and The Curious Crowd
A garbled note describes a frequent spy and a strange scene at a show. It mentions a presenter, the crowd’s curiosity, and a prize of £400, with references to a pocketed end and various odd phrases surrounding a peculiar period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Thett & Co
MacLifets Dewaords Wealth, Wit, and European Ties
A fragmented obituary-like note praises MacLifets Dewaords, a Myederich figure, for sharp wit and renowned status. It laments a costly distinction and references a belted link to European royalty and the New York newspaper scene, though details are unclear due to garbled text.
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Europe
New York
Queen Plans Theatrical Benefit at Castle Meleseh
The Queen of Renmacia proposes a theater on the royal estate to stage performances for her subjects. She aims to entertain and benefit the local people around Castle Meleseh with a series of theatrical events led by Ronagses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Entertainments
Renmacia
Fits
Reral
Cestle Meleseh
Orchard Inspectors Probe for Yellows in Ohio Orchards
Astravines Sept 1. K Ww Braneher and K 4. Speaker and Lowell Tandebush from the Ohio agricultural experiment station inspect orchards for yellows and the San Jose scale. They condemn a number of perches of orchard, meaning the destruction of thousands of trees. They will stay several weeks and visit every orchard in the township.
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Braneher
Speaker
Lowell Tandebush
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Marriage License Notice From Diverse Names
Marriage license records list Willard Webb of Yusudo and Helle M. Dew of Nelsonvilla with Charles W. Summer of Durant, Miss. and Mrs. Lacey J. Mill of AYoany, Wen Bartees, PBuchtsl and Minnie Morris of Nelsonville.
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Willard Webb
Yusudo
Helle M. Dew
Nelsonvilla
Charles W. Summer
Durant
Miss
Lacey J. Mill
Ayoany
Wen Bartees
Pbuchtsl
Minnie Morris
Nelsonville
What Causes Headache
An early health note describes headaches as arising from nervous and irritable conditions and promotes a tonic remedy. It claims headache wafers soothe nerves and strengthen the heart, asserting safety and efficacy against alleged groats.
Lapsed Text on Trade Goods and Weather Risks
Fragmentary notice discusses import needs for States and crops. Mentions health, safety, storage, and weather factors affecting supply. Includes scattered references to testing and pricing per box and per unit. No clear event or named entities clearly identified.
Paderewski’s Party Sparks Mixed Reactions in London
At a recent gathering in London, Paderewski sparked excitement as admiring women rushed to greet him. Some fans allegedly lingered near the pianist, shouting and cheering, while others found the scene unsettling. The crowd’s reactions ranged from ardent enthusiasm to discomfort.
Curious solar illusion seen from Leek parish churchyard
A historical note describes a strange solar phenomenon observed near Leek Staffordshire where a mountain named Cloud aligns with the setting sun. The event repeats daily as daylight fades, briefly illuminating the town before darkness returns, with the sun’s position seemingly blocked by the mountain at each sunset.
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Leek
Stafordshire
Engh
A Safe Cure for Headache Ad Pitch
An advertisement touts clinic headache wafers as a safe cure that acts like a heart tonic while avoiding depression. The copy claims it is the best and safest remedy in the world and easy to take, asserting it is harmless.
One-way Settlers Rates on Ohio Central Lines
Schedule shows one way fares set by agents of the Ohio Central Lines with rates announced for Kentucky Arkansas Tennessee Virginia and surrounding regions. Details specify Tuesday dates for new tariff and require passengers to contact nearest Passenger agent for tickets and routes.
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Ohio Central
Ode Central
Kentucky
Glia Centr
Helen Moures
Harsey
Pases Netto
Petre
Hocking Valley Excursions Ticket Details Revealed
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an excursion event with dates September 27 and September 14 in Indianapolis Indiana. Tickets will be sold at a specified location with return fare mentioned, though many words are garbled and unreadable.
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Hocking Valley
Soverdlen
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L.G. Bean
Nelsonville High School
Lenna Smith
Washington, D.C
Department of the Spanish War Claims Commission
S. A. Readley
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N. K. Fairbank Company
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