Bedbugs Targeted by Government Circular and Sulphur Remedy
The New Orleans States reports a playful yet critical piece praising the Agricultural Department for Circular No. 47 on Cimex Lectularius. It notes bedbugs feed at night, hide in cracks, have tiny wings, and suggests burning brimstone in a closed room as a remedy while a family celebration proceeds outside the death chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Columbus
Spain
Wilson
New Orleans
Yellow jaundice cured by electric bitters in Lexington
Friends of M. A. Hogarty of Lexington Kentucky saw his yellowing skin and eyes from yellow jaundice. After doctors failed, he used Electric Bitters and claims two bottles cured him. The remedy touts benefits for stomach, liver and kidney troubles. Sold by Thornton Rhodes Norman and local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Hogarty
Lexington
AG. Thornton
A. L. D. Rhodes
Pelahatchie
Norman
Cato-Draggist
Henry East Behind the Bars
R H East the convict who escaped federal prison last March returns to custody after a long interview with Warden Hawk. He recounts his escape from the window on March 9 and his twelve mile trek to Alabama before posing as a worker to evade pursuers. He sought a life as a machinist in Indian Territory and Mexico, and his tale hints at a planned, daring flight.
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R. H. East
Federal
Hawks
East
Nye
Petty
Warden Hawk
Indian Territory
Eastasys
Queen and Crescent
Brandon
Miss
O’rourke
McDonough Road
Alabama
Hast
Mexico
Hawk
Airship Tournaments Rules Set for World's Fair Event
World’s Fair airship contests to publish rules and course diagrams in pamphlet form. Events cover airships balloons and kites with a $200000 appropriation headlined by a $100000 first prize. Unlimited entrants, each craft must carry one passenger and meet prior flight requirements. Entry fee $250 refundable on race day. Course travels three times at under twenty mph, length at least ten miles. Races run June 1 to September 30, 1904. Also advertisement: circular saw for sale.
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Taylor's Store
W.R. Taylor & CO
Brand Ewes
MiSs. Ee
Henry East
The
Atlanta Constitution
Atkins
Rankin County
Crokery
Liverpool
England
A. M. Shields
EU Ih
Aika
Waldell & May
Prvryy
wiIvin
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