Announcement Nominates Local Figures for Eighth District Congress
A historic page of notices and editorials discusses nominations for Congress in the Eighth District. It names W Williams of inyton DC and others like COL CHAS HOOKER PATRICK HENRY W A MONTGOMERY, all subject to Democratic party action. The piece critiques primary rules, cites editorials on education in the south, and comments on public sentiment toward editorials and newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth
Fife
South
Williams
Congress
Eighth Congressional District
Chas. E. Hooker
Democratic Party
Patrick Henry
Col. W. A. Montgomery
Durant News
Proper study of mankind versus judgment in doubt
The quote contrasts the celebrated saying that the proper study of mankind is man with the caveat that true judgment should avoid derogation when certainty is lacking. It highlights humility in evaluating human nature and the limits of self-assured expertise.
What Democracy Is A Republican Contrast In 19th Century Debate
A lengthy 19th century political dialectic contrasts the Democratic and Republican parties. It argues Democrats favor law and the common good over Republican force and wealth concentration, criticizing Republican tactics and urging Democrats to stand firm on constitutional principles amid Philippine debates.
Democratic and Republican Parties in National Debate
Henri Watterson argues in the Louisville Courier Journal that the Democratic Party defends the Union and Constitution and seeks peaceful ends in the Philippines, while the Republican Party unfairly promotes imperial conquest and war. He accuses Republicans of terror, carpetbagger alliances, and undermining law, urging adherence to constitutional principles and moral leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Demoocratic
Jefferson
France
Monroe
Spain
Polk
Mexico
England
India
Ireland
Transvaal
South
Phillippines
Cuba
McKinley
Lodge
Foraker
Henri Watterson
Louisville Courier Journal
Aphorisms On Duty And Virtue From A Paper Fragment
A collection of adages on duty pride and manners, warning against vanity and hypocrisy. It contrasts wealth and virtue, notes thrift and honesty, and jokes about politeness and social pretensions. The items reference daily life themes including money, temper, and social behavior.
Barbecue Plan Prompts Local Citizens Meeting
The Old Citizen urges a large July 4 barbecue inviting all district congressional candidates to address residents. A county oratorical contest is set for morning with candidate speeches in the afternoon, aiming to mobilize active participation despite financial strain and some laziness among locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtr
Congress
Blood purifier advertisement and social commentary
An advert promotes Smith's Sure Kidney Cure as the greatest blood purifier, claiming it clears pimples and eruptions. It touts Indian crude base, imports 50 cent and 1 dollar prices, and lists A. L. D. Rhodes Pelabatchie as seller, followed by a proverb to consider both sides before buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
India
A. L. D. Rhodes
Pelabatchie
Cures and remedies advertised including Laxative Bromo Quinine and Witch Hazel
An assortment of old health ads claims cures for female weakness and cold in one day. Testimonials mention Smith's Sure Kidney Cure, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, and multiple doctors' dubious results. Mentions prices 50 cents to $1.00 and a Pelahatchie seller. Includes a quip about a woman loving three men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
J. R. Faver
Atlanta
A. L. Rhodes
Pelahatchie
For Sale House and Lot in Brandon Mississippi
For sale. My house and two acres in Brandon Mississippi with six rooms on the first floor and three in the basement. Two stairways large open gallery two acres of fine bermuda and clover pasture with water for stock two small patches for corn or potatoes good lot and barn with four stalls. Will sell cheap for cash or half cash and balance on time. Address W A Loflin Jackson Miss Raines Honze or Dr J T B Berry Brandon Miss. About the only use some men have for a head is that it makes a convenient peg to hang their hats on.
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Brandon
W.A. Loflin
Jackson
Misa
Raines Honze
J.T. B. Berry
Mies
Summer School Special to Knoxville Tailored Tickets
The Queen & Crescent Route sells round trip tickets from all lines to Knoxville Tenn at one fare for June 16 17 18 28 29 30 and July 11 12 13 with final limit August 15. For details contact ticket agents or Geo. U. Smith R. A. Anderson New Orleans La.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen & Crescent
Knoxville
Tenn
Geo. U. Smith
R. A. Anderson
Keep Cool gives ice and grocery stock at Pela Hatchie
A local business announces mobile ice service and a fresh stock of groceries fruit and cold drinks linked to a meat market. The message thanks customers for past patronage and asks for continued support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelahatchie
Rankin County Probate Notices and Sheriff Sale
Letters testamentary granted for Thos. D. Harris estate on May 27 1902 require all claims to be exhibited within the legal period. Also an execution sale set for July 7 1902 at Brandon Courthouse to satisfy costs and land debts, and administration of Mrs. Janie Jones estate announced with claims to be probated or barred.
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Thos. D. Harris
Chancery Court
Rankin County
Mississippi
A . B. Collier
Knochs
State of
L. A. Smith
Brandon
W.S. Crook
Rankin Court
Janie Jones
Benj, McClenahan
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed by Local Readers
A Willow Grove Delaware reader reports success with De Witts Witch Hazel Salve for piles and skin wounds. The note praises its curing effects and warns against counterfeit products, signed by A G Thornton and attributed to S R Meredith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Niles
R. Meredith
Willow Grove del
A. G. Thornton
Castor Bears the Kind You Ian Ai Bou Signature
A garbled old ad copy recommends Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for stomach upsets. It claims the product cleanses and invigorates the stomach and regulates the bowels and notes it is sold at 25 cents per box by A. G. Thornton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castor
Ian Ai Bou
Cate A. Hadi
Chamberlain
A. G. Thornton
Annual Conference travel offer to Asheville in 1902
Castoria ad notes travel discounts by Queen & Crescent Route for Y W C A annual conference in Asheville North Carolina June 13 to 23 1902 with round trip tickets from points east of the Mississippi on June 13 14 and from west on June 12 13 final return June 25 1902 promoting a visit to Axieville at low cost.
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Eighth District
Reenville
Democic
Jacksons
Eir
Edgar
Picayune
Frederick J. Landis
Indiana
Indianapolis News
Holmes County
Louisian
Baton Rouge
Edwin Alderman
Ulane University
Alderman
United States
Party of Law
Mr. Bryan
Gorman
Mr. Hill
Courier Journal
Fox
Democrats
The
Democrata
Ellilenc
Standard Oil CO
Monarch
Waterloo Milling Co’s
Purina
McCormick
Ours Trul J. A. Taylor & Son
Hope
Italy
Langford High School
T. A. Chapman
C. O. Rouse
Board of Directors
Langford, Miss
Hardy
Yankeetown
Ind
UMMER
New Orleans
J. L. Tanner
Edutor
Castoria
Ares
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