Uncle Remus Memorial Fund Seeks Georgia Support
The Uncle Remus Memorial Association appeals to Georgians to help preserve Joel Chandler Harris's Snap Bean Farm and build a lasting tribute. Donations to R. J. Lowry in Atlanta are urged, highlighting Harris’s charm and enduring value to readers, especially children.
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Uncle Remus
Georgia
Joel Chandler Harris
Trig
Snap Bean Farm
Remus
R. J. Lowry
Atlanta, Ga
The Cost of Living Rising in Cities and Nation
A reader notes the cost of living has risen sharply across the United States and in cities, estimating about a forty percent increase. The commentary contrasts urban and rural experiences as Americans confront higher prices and living costs.
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United / Side
Arue
Athens Sets Bold Resolutions for 1909 Growth and Prosperity
Athens greets 1909 with confidence praising two years of rapid building and economic strength. The city reports over one million dollars in new buildings and a seven story office block, urging residents to invest, build homes, and promote city interests with united effort for a "great and glorious" upbuilding year.
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Athens
Georgia
South
The Coming Of The End Of Tariff Protection
An opinion piece argues the protective tariff is doomed in the United States and will soon shift to a tariff for revenue only. It contrasts Democratic pursuit of free trade with Republican shifts toward tariff reduction, noting past fears that reducing steel duties would ruin industry.
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Galveston News
Jacksonville Times-Union
United States
Carribo
A Democratic tariff bill should be drafted and kept in reserve
The piece argues that Democrats in Congress should draft a tariff bill and place it in the pigeonhole of a committee, avoiding compromise with Republicans. It claims the bill would not advance now but would serve the party to present its true tariff position in the 1912 presidential campaign.
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Congress
Lse
Roosevelt Urges North American Conservation Effort
President Roosevelt broadens the conservation push by sending a note to Canada and Mexico urging active steps and cooperation. He aims to spread resource preservation across North America, praising public support and urging citizens to assist in the movement.
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Presiuen
Nuuseven
Roosevelt
Montana Legislature Opens Busy Year In Helena
Helena Mont Jan 4 The Montana Legislature assembled for regular session and organized motions indicate a busy term with key measures on the agenda including creation of new counties a new primary law abolition of railroad passes conservation of natural resources and enlargement of the state railroad commission powers.
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Montana Legislature
Helena
Mont
Montana
State Railroad Commission
Kidney Remedy Stated To Cure Kidney Bladder Trouble
Ad claims Foley’s iKidney Remedy prevents Bright’s disease or diabetes by correcting irregularities and curing all kidney and bladder ailments. Sold by all druggists.
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Foley
Bright
All Drugaiste
President Denies He Meant Insult in Secret Service Row
President Roosevelt defends his secret service policy in a special message to Congress. He denies accusing current members of Congress of corruption or widespread fear of investigation. The address cites land fraud cases, supports consolidating detective services, and calls for higher pay for Chief Wilkie while rebutting private politically motivated charges.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Secret Service
House
Congress
Great Secret Service
Department of Justice
Wilkie
L. W. Busbey
Cannon
Chicago
Mitchell
Burton
Williamson
Hermann
Driggs
Committee On Appropriations
Tawney
Smith
Sherley
Fitzgerald
Chicago Inter Ocean
Nebraska
Colorado
Public Service
War Impending Between Republics in Central America
New Orleans dispatch reports Central American tensions with Nicaraguan troops moving toward Choluteca to topple Honduras president Cavilla. Dr Arrias is said to have received nearly 40000 for army supplies via Zelaya agents in New Orleans, amid rumors of a four corner revolution including Honduras, Nicaragua, Salvador, and Guatemala. Consular officials deny knowledge of these movements.
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New Orleans
Times Democrat
Central America
NicaraguiNg
Choluteca
Honduras
Miguel Cavilla
Arrias
Zelaya
Times-Democrat
Zalaya
Salvador
Prohibition Fight Aims For Tennessee Statewide Ban
Tennessee legislators open the session with a hard fight over statewide prohibition as the chief issue. Dry areas grow but supporters push for full liquor ban across the state, citing Pendleton local option and the four mile law as limits. The Democratic platform vows no backward steps, aiming to extend liquor controls statewide with community consent. Foley's Orino Laxative is advertised for regular bowel function.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
Georgia
Mississippi
North Carolina
Democratic Party
First annual meeting of Iowa Fish and Game Protective Association
Dubuque Jan 4 opening marked the first annual meeting of the Iowa State Fish and Game Protective Association. The gathering aims to propose measures for the upcoming legislature to strengthen fish and game protection and enforce existing laws more rigidly.
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Fish and Game
Dubuque
Town
Towa State Fish and Game Protective Association
Lawa
Chamberlain's Salve Promotes Skin Health Use
Fever sores and chronic sores should be kept in healthy condition rather than healed fully. Apply Chamberlain's Salve, praised as superior for this purpose and effective for chapped hands sore nipples burns and skin diseases. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro E. C. McEvoy J. P. Canning.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Orr Drug Co
Warren J. Smith & Bro
E. C. McEvoy
J. P. Canning
Poultry Show Opens in Traverse City Under Fine Conditions
Traverse City Mich Jan 4 The annual show of the Traverse City Poultry association opened today under auspicious conditions. The exhibition this year features an unusually elaborate display of fancy bred chickens turkeys geese and ducks together with an assortment of ponds rabbits guinea pigs and other varieties of pet stock.
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Traverse City
Mich
Traverse City Poultry Association
Take Chamberlains Cough Remedy for quick relief
An advertisement extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy for prompt relief from coughs and colds. It notes the wide use across the United States and abroad and credits its success to numerous cures and a growing reputation. It lists local sellers and mentions unrelated allegations about individuals involved in frauds and government investigations.
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United States
H. R. Palmer & Sona
Orr Drug Co
Warren J. Smith & Bro
McEvoy
L. P, Canning
Lament of a Narrow Escape in Thomasville Lynch Case
Thomasville Georgia January 4 Sheriff Singletary found white man B F Akridge on the boulevard with his throat cut from ear to ear and badly wounded He was brought to town for care Akridge says masked men from his neighborhood accosted him at Ochlocknee river and beat him He refuses to name his assailants or explain the motive claiming another lynching plot looms without risks beyond threats to force compliance.
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Thomasville
Singletary
Thomas County
B. F. Akridge
Sale City
Locknee
Direct Primary Law for Idaho Heads Boise Session
Boise Idaho January 4 The Idaho legislature opened its regular biennial session with a likely major focus on a direct primary law. The event marks the start of discussions on the proposal as lawmakers convene.
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Idaho
Boise City
Colonel Roney Shoots Himself in Americus Tragedy
Americus Georgia reports the suicide of Colonel Joseph C. Roney a prominent local figure in general insurance. He had served twelve years as post master and held other responsible positions. His wife son and daughter survive the tragedy which follows weeks of illness and a note of forebodings.
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Americus
Joseph C. Roney
Colonel Roney
Henry C. Roney
Augusta
Dobbing Holmes
Cordele
Wisconsin Inauguration Opens Davidson Second Term
James C. Davidson was sworn in as Wisconsin governor for a second term at noon in Madison. State officers assumed authority as ceremonies in the decorated Supreme Court chamber proceeded with an escort of state militia and a large crowd witnessing the oath administered by Chief Justice Winslow.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
James C. Davidson
Capitol
Supreme Court
Winslow
Oklahoma Bar Association Holds Second Annual Meeting
Oklahoma City welcomes many prominent bench and bar members to the state bar association’s second annual meeting. A two day program is set with Judge F W Lehmann of St Louis, president of the American Bar Association, slated to deliver the annual address.
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Oklahoma Bar Association
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma State Bar Association
F. W. Lehmann
St. Louis
Amaceicas Bar Association
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W. J. Smith & Bro
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Hardeman & Phinizy Cotton Commission
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