Noted Judge Saved by Peruna Catarrh Cure
A Chicago justice of the peace declares catarrh plagued him nine years until he used Peruna for 18 weeks, calling the cure permanent for 2.5 years. Governor Lord of Oregon praises Peruna for family use, and letters praising the remedy flood in from across the nation. The ad claims Peruna prevents colds and cures catarrh, urging households to keep it on hand and order Dr Hartman’s free booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo Kersten
Oregon
Petuins
Hartman
W.M. Lord
Atlantic
Pacific
Romedy
Union
Queen appeals for Royal Reserve Battalions
The queen via Sir Arthur Bigge appeals Field Marshal Wolseley for a home defense plan. An efficient force from old soldiers could serve for a year, forming Royal Reserve Battalions to defend Britain while South Africa actions continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Arthur John Bigge
Lord Woeeley
Osborne
Lord Wolseley
South Africa
Arthur Bigge
Union Men Locked Out in Savannah Water Crisis
In Savannah Georgia on February 20 union men across building trades including plumbers joiners carpenters plasterers bricklayers and painters were locked out at 6 pm. Contractors plan to hire non union workers as a strike looms March 1. Journeymen plumbers sought about 5 percent pay raise and one hour cut in daily time. Hundreds of water pipes burst from freezing yesterday with no plumbers available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Bailieera’ Exchange
Milford couple marries in Milford Texas
Miss Victoria Morrel and Mr J Edward Pittman were married at 8 pm at Mr J B Morrels home on Main Street in Milford. Rev BE Munroe performed the ceremony. Afterward the couple left by Katy North bound train for Dallas to start their life together. Pittsman recently moved to Dallas from Georgia and works for Tex Drug Co. Morrel, popular Milford girl, widens a network of friends and well wishers offer congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Courier
Milford
Tex
Courierays
J. B. Morrel
Main Street
Victoria Morrel
J. Edward Pittman
BE. M. Munroe
Katy
Dallas
Pittman
Georgia
Tex. Drug Co
J. E. Pittman
Atlanta
Lone Star State
Boers Cross the River Near Tagela Amid Sniping
Dorban Feb 20 Evening General Buller presses movement on the extreme right planning defense to the left and south of Tagela. Boers occasionally cross the river and engage in sniping as forces are kept in position with the aim of repelling incursions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorban
Buller
Tagela
Premier Silvela claims British aid to Spain before war
Madrid dispatch reports Premier Silvela told the senate Britain allowed 8500 shells for Spain from a Vickers Maxim factory at Placenza before the war with the United States. Albert Vickers denies the claim saying no shells were sold to England and the Placenza facility is under Spanish control. Foreign Office inquiries seek proof and a denial if Silvela is correct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Madrid
Silvela
Senate
United States
Spain
Maxims
Placenza
Albert Vickers
Vickers- Maxim
Senor Silvera
England
Senor Silvela
Vickers
Foreign Office
Lord Salisbury
Vickers-Maxim Company
Pitner Booth race for county treasurer heats up
A contested county treasurer race forms as J A Pitner seeks re election against Athens citizen George M Booth who plans a formal declaration soon. Voter interest grows as both candidates build support before the primary. Also a Hannibal Mo citizen, J E Lilly, recounts a dramatic recovery from typhoid fever aided by Dr Kings New Discovery now sold locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Pitner
George M. Booth
Booth
Athens
Treas
Urer Pitner
J. E. Lilly
Hannibal
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Case Postponed Until Next Term in Franklin versus Moss
The Franklin versus Moss damages case is continued from this session to the May city court term. The suit arises from an injury to a boy struck in the stomach by plant belting at Moss Manufacturing Co. The text also includes unrelated product notices about Ely's Cream Balm and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Vs. Moss
Franklin
Moss Manufacturing Co
Kilmer's Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Adverts Cure Claim
An advertorial pitch touts Kilmer's Swamp Root as a century old kidney and bladder remedy. It claims to quickly ease lame backs, uric acid issues, and Bright's disease and offers a direct mail offer to readers for more information. The copy mentions Dr. Kilmer and Co. of Binghamton NY and notes sizes sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Bright
Dr. Kime & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Gwamp Root
Clarke County tax collector race announced by H Linton
In Clarke county, H Linton declares for re election as tax collector and faces Judge Mitchell in what looks to be a spirited contest. The piece touts Linton as popular and capable with a long tenure and strong fidelity to public interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Linton
Clarke County
Linton
Mitchell
Severe cold in Florida threatens orange trees and fruit crops
Fruit men report freezing temperatures across Florida from Mul ton to Jacksonville with snow in Milton and subfreezing readings. Fires burned through groves to save trees and growers plan heavy looping statewide, risking thousands of dollars in costs. Prices for pears and other fruit are listed as 25 cents a box sold by H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro Drag piste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Multon
Florida
Aches
H.R. Palmer &Bons
W. J. Smith & Bro. Dragpiste
Betsy Cole Dies of Heart Disease Near Barberville
Betsy Cole an 80 year old negro woman left her home to visit J B Crawford's store near Barberville. She suddenly collapsed in the road and died within moments. Coroner Rogers impaneled a jury who found death caused by heart disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy Cole
Barberville
J. B. Crawford
Rogers
Mysterious Man Davidson Ends Life in Springfield Hotel
Springfield, Mo. Feb 20 J M Davidson was found dead in his hotel room, slashed throat with a razor, a blood bowl arranged as he prepared for the deed. He arrived from Memphis claiming Glasgow Ky origins, showed unusual Kentucky focus and news interest, left no note. Body warm. no clear identification. Sold by Hit Palmer & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
J. M. Davidson
Ahotel
Davidson
Memphis
Glasgow
Kentucky
Goebel
Kentucky News
Wews
War and securities talk at Chicago on February 20
Secretary Gage says American and English securities will remain stable despite war setbacks. He cites strong English capital and London selling of American stocks. The statement frames war finance as solid, while a later notice warns of kidney disease as a major health risk amid modern life. In Richmond a man named W T Taylor died when an elevator collapsed in a store, falling five stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Saia
Gage
England
London
Transvaal
New York
Richmond
W. T. Taylor
Christian Winfree Company
Taylor
Federal court upholds federal protection of black voters
In Louisville on February 20 the U S district judge overruled defense claims on jurisdiction in cases of arrests during the recent state election for intimidation of Negro voters. The court held Congress had power under sections 5507 and 5608 to protect the ballot rights of colored citizens and enforce the statutes. The ruling asserts federal protection for voters despite the election focusing only on state officers. A drug ad notes Reviving Pill and Mineral Pills at H R Palmer Sons and Warren J Smith Bros Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Evans
United States Court
Congress
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
British Take Hlangwane in War Advancing to Togela
General Baller reports Fusilier brigade captured Hlangwane hill near Colenso, forcing a north Togela withdrawal. Enemy rear guard offered slight resistance but retreated, with Hart's advance guard crossing at Colenso. Casualties expected to be few.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baller
London
War Office
Blomafonetin
Hlangwane Hill
Colenso
Togela
Togels
Tagela
Hart
Trains to Kimberley Dispatching Food Stalls and Passengers
Repairs to the railroad near Capetown allow the first food stalls to be sent today, followed by passengers. Officials expect the faster train to begin service on Wednesday or Thursday, with the initial coal train already ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Road Clear
Capetown
Wodneslay
Seaboard Combine Faces Obstacle in Rail Merger Plot
New York Herald reports that General Samuel Thomas Edwin Gould and allies at the Produce Exchange Trust may block a plan to unify Seaboard Air Line with neighboring lines under Williams. Baltimore figures push against consolidation claiming unfair stockholder treatment. Continent Trust and other syndicate partners loom as pivotal gatekeepers in the Greater Seaboard scheme margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Herald Cays
Greater Seaboard Air Line
Baltimore
John Skelton Williams
Samuel Thomas
Edwin Gould
Produce Exchange Trust Company
Williams Contigent
Seaboard Air Line
General Thomas
Trust Company
Williams
Seaboard Syndicate
Messrs
Thomas and
Gould
Seaboard
Produce Exchange Trest
Atres
Continental Trust Company of Baltimore
Produce Exchange Trust
Seuboard Air Line
Fiolids Central
Anne
Davis Darfield
Continental Trust Company
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Peruna
Bernard King
National Military Home
Leavenworth
Kan
Pero-na
Rea
United
Ghanta Avocidatati
Tart Nan
Columbus
Ohio
George
Bersten, c
The
Royal Battalions
Home
Cefones
Texas
Castoria
Pitner
Geo. M. Booth
Moss
Ely
Mally
Tris Sian
Mall
ELY Brothers
Warren
MR H. Linton
H.R. Palmer & Sons
J. Smith & Co
Gosbel
Missouri
Hit. Palmer & Sona
WAR and Securities
Retary Gage
Matton
Tutt
Teall
H, Jenkins
Middleboro, Ky
Bola
Boston
Natien
Growleg Out of Kesteck
Blescion
Hlangwane
Kimberley
Produce Exchange Trust Co
Gastonia
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