Civilian Leaders of the Confederacy by John Goode
A tribute to Benjamin H. Hill documenting his role in the Confederate government, his loyalty to the Confederate cause, and his aftermath as a prominent Georgia legislator and senator. The piece recalls his battles with William L. Yancey, his defense of Jefferson Davis, and his later Senate career. It notes Hill’s oratory, including his response to Blaine and his eulogy of Robert E. Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin H. Hill
Congress of the Confederate States
Richmond
Confederate Senate
Georgia
Union
Lincoln
South
Ard
Davis
Confederacy
Hill
Yanced
Yancey
House of Representatives
Senate
Supreme Court of the Confederate States
House
United States
The
Republic
Michael C. Kerr
Samuel J. Randall
Samuel 8. Cox
Alexander H. Stephens
Fernando Wood
Abraham 8. Hewitt
L. Q. C. Lamar
J. Proctor Knott
Blackburn
William 8. Holman
William N. Springer
Adial E. Stevenava
W. It Morrison
John H. Reagan
David B. Culberson
Charles J. Falkner
John Randolph Tucker
James G. Blaine
James A. Garfield
George F. Hoar
William D. Kelley
Charles Foster
Joseph G. Cannon
Omar D. Conger
George W. McCreary
John 8. Casson
Mr. Blifne
Blaine
Jefferson Davis
Duke of
Alva
Low Countries
St. Bartholomew
Andersonville
Maine
Mr. Hill
Department of War
Netherlands
Secretary Stanton
North
Bucklen’s AmicA Salve touted as cure all
Le Rayaville merchant Woolever praises Bucklen’s Amica Salve saying it cured his piles twenty years ago and it cures any sore wound burn or abrasion. Available for 25 at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolever
le Rayaville
N. Y
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
St Louis bankers puzzled by Mrs. Gibson draft cashing
Mrs. Sallie A Gibson of Columbia South Carolina appeared in several St Louis banks seeking $45 000 in New York drafts drawn on Hanover National Bank She claimed widow status and a large Texas estate and said she would invest in St Louis but banks declined due to lack of identification Detective Howard said she traveled from Oklahoma City to St Louis on Frisco No 10 and planned to board a 10 10 train after radioing for identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie A. Gibson
St. Louis
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Columbia
8. C
New York
State National and Boatmen's
Palmetto National Bank of Columbia
Hanover National Bank
Tillman
Bun An Tnlo
Texas
Howard
Smith
Gibron
Digestive Tablets Promise Strength and Vitality
Noting that digestion, not food quantity, builds strength, the ad promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to invigorate digestion. It claims improved appetite, increased strength and weight, endurance, and a clear head. Price 26 cents. Samples free. Sold by H. R. Palmer Sons and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer
Fads and Fashions for Ladies in New York Stores
New York shoppers see Irish crochet lace neckwear, collar sets, and chiffon waists in color stripes. Evening capes appear in chiffon broadcloth with velvet trimming. furs include chinchilla turbans and silver fox muff. Irish crochet collars, mosquito sleeves, seal fur trims, and Greek key embroidery shape new gowns. Lace yokes, rose pins, and ornate hats dominate, with ostrich plumes, bands of brocaded silk, and Marie Antoinette lingerie neckwear popular this season.
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New York
Rome
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Review Highlights
A brief note on Kennedy's laxative cough syrup describing its gentle bowel action and non opiate composition. The text emphasizes free movement of the bowels to help clear cold symptoms without narcotic ingredients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Athens dispensary closure threatens rural school funding
The closing of the Athens dispensary will reduce county revenue for rural schools, but about fifteen thousand dollars saved from dispenser profits will fund schools for nearly two years. The county plans to raise taxes later to support ongoing operations while adjusting to the new revenue conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Clarke County
Bryan Declines To Comment On Johnson Candidacy
In Kansas City on December 21 W J Bryan refused to discuss Democratic presidential prospects or Governor John A Johnson of Minnesota. He said he would not volunteer as a candidate but would not desert if drafted, and he is touring through Kansas Oklahoma and Texas.
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Hands
Blaine
Hill
Andersonville
Capt. Wirz
Mr. Davis
Wirz
Maine
House of Representatives
Senate of the
United States
Senate
Republican Party
Senatorg
Union
Virginia
Capitol
Treison
Kansas
City
W. J. J Bryan
John A Johnson
Minnesota
Johnson
Mr. Bryan
Oklahoma
Texas
Lincoln
Wichita
Kans
Meeting Favored for the Last Night in Athens
A reader urges Athens residents to hold a grand rally on New Year’s Eve at a central church. Prohibitionists and others would conduct a service to see the Old Year out and the New Year in with bell ringing, prayers, speeches, and a late-night watch aimed at engaging the youth and promoting good works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauner
Athens
Christian Church
Kodol Digestive Aid Promises Relief For Stomach Ailments
An advertisement touts Kodol as a scientific natural digestant blend with vegetable acids. It claims to ease dyspepsia indigestion and related stomach troubles, is pleasant to take, and will make you feel better by improving digestive health.
Christmas Aboard Battleships In Trinidad Harbor
New York dispatch details twenty five thousand American sailors spending Christmas aboard the battleship fleet arriving December 24 in Trinidad. The piece describes navy holiday rites from galley cooking to noon dinner, officer and crew celebrations, ports of call, and entertainment including minstrel performances and toast to loved ones.
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New York
Trinidad
Uncle Sam
Navy
Bluejackets
Ile
Jackie
Turkey
Foley's Kidney Cure Patient Testimonial from New Britain
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports severe kidney and diabetic issues improved after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He cites treatment by physicians as ineffective until after taking five bottles, which cured him completely and restored health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Donahue
New Britain, Conn
Foley
Kmeer
Poley
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