American Team Excels With World and Olympic Records
London July 22 The American track squad enjoyed a strong day with world and Olympic records amid 40 000 spectators. C J Bacon Irish American Club set a world record in the 400 metre hurdles and F C Irons Chicago Athletic Association claimed an Olympic mark in the broad jump. Yale’s G S Dole won featherweight wrestling, while R E Walker upset the 100 metre dash. Overall score list shows United Kingdom 82 America 17 and others tallying minor counts.
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London
R. E. Walker
Walker
J. A. Rector
University of Virginia
C. J. Bacon
Chicago Athletic Association
Dole
Yale
Great Britain
S. V. Bacon
Kodol Promises Relief for Stomach Troubles
A vintage advertisement claims Kodol will help anyone with stomach disorders and urges taking it for a short time to achieve complete relief. It notes Kodol is sold by all druggists.
Virginia Populist Resigns for Bryan Support
A Danville dispatch reports V. A Vincent of Pittsylvania County resigns from the Populist national committee to declare for William Jennings Bryan. The action announced from Richmond on July 22 indicates a party shift amid Populist ranks.
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Richmond
Danville
V. A Vincent
Pittsylvania County
Populist
Bryan
Ex Senator Vilas Reported Worse in Madison
Madison Wisconsin July 22 W F Vilas former senator and first Cleveland cabinet member is reported worse tonight as illness deepens and concern grows about his condition and status with family and associates awaiting updates
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Vilas
Madison
Wis
W. F. Vilas
Cleveland
Steptoe Will Start Delivery Service
Realizing many customers we have not served as we would like, we amend our rules to deliver any reasonable purchase that cannot be carried home. We value patrons' support and will serve them best within our cash method.
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Tue Sleptoy
Tf & Sun
It Can t Be Beat Best Teacher of Experience Quote
C M Harden of Silver City North Carolina praises Electric Bitters for stomach liver and kidney troubles weakness chills and malaria calling it the best medicine. Sold under guarantee at all drug stores priced 50 cents.
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C. M. Harden
Silver City
North Carolina
What Shall We Mave for Dessert Try JELL-O
A dainty appetizing economical dessert mix with boiling water preparation. Flavors include lemon orange raspberry strawberry chocolate cherry and peach. A 10c package serves a large family and all grocers carry JELL-O complying with Pure Food Laws.
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Jell-O
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for Piles
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is especially good for piles. Recommended and sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
Paris and London Contrasts in People and Manners
A brief, humorous comparison of the two capitals noting differences in housing, social behavior, meals, drink, attire, and conduct. Paris shown as communal and cafe culture with alcove beds and two meals, London as individual habit and club life with four meals and darker humor.
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London
Paris
Baseball Standings and Scores From Mixed League Play
Detroit leads with 6 to 0 over New York Chicago rainouts. St Louis and Cleveland contending behind Detroit. Philadelphia and Boston split. Washington and New York near .500, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and Brooklyn also listed with results. Virginia League scores Norfolk 0 Richmond 2 Roanoke 4 Danville 9 Lynchburg 3. Advertisement from E E DeWitt Co Chicago endorses Kohol with a farmer’s testimonial.
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Philadelphia
Cleveland
New York-Chicago
Washington
Detroit
Boston
St. Louis
P.cg
St. Louia
Chicago
New York
Norfolk
Richmond
Roanoke
Portsmouth
Danville
Lynchburg
Pittsburg
Chicago Er
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Defective Education Tales From Alabama
A Philadelphia Ledger item cites an old Alabama man debating education with a neighbor’s son from Atlanta University. He mocks arithmetic lessons by asking if two days equal an hour, then quips about fetching a hatchet in time, illustrating skepticism toward schooling. The piece ends with unrelated local ad snippets and testimonial lines.
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Alabama
Atlanta University
Philadelphia Ledger
Waal
Notice to pay debts to Consumers' Mercantile Supply Co
O L Alexander trustee warns all indebted parties to settle accounts for merchandise or subscribed stock by August 1. Unpaid balances will be turned to an attorney for collection.
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Manhattan
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Schloss Bros
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Shumate Clothing
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