Compressed Spirits firm forms in New York
A new company, Compressed Spirits, plans a $1,000,000 capital stock to produce whisky and wine in compressed tablets. Mixture, led by LI Z Protzman, will market drinks in compact form for easy concealment, with production starting immediately and Christmas availability cited. Local notes also mention tax hikes in Lafay ette County and a humorous age reference to Uncle Josn Whitehead in Winston County.
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Binghamton
New York
LI. Z. Protzman
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Charles Obendaugh
Leaving the Farm Brings City Labor Trends into Focus
The Cor inth Herald notes a labor surplus in cities and shortages on farms as men flock to urban work. It argues farming remains the independent backbone of the country and that rural households accumulate wealth while city dwellers struggle to make ends meet.
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Corinth
Willmington
Mississippi Gubernatorial Aspirants Grow List of Names
The state reveals a growing list of gubernatorial candidates including Hon. James T. Harrison of Lowndes Judge F A Critz of Clay Hon. J K Vardaman of Leflore Hon. E F Noel of Holmes and Hon. W A Nash of Oktibbeha More names surface such as Hon A A Kincannon of Lee Hon A Q May of Limpeqn Hon Wirt Adams of Hinds and Judge James H Neville of Harrison The Lumberton Headblock lauds Neville while predicting new aspirants as the campaign heats up and Mississippi’s progress and seaport gains weigh in on the selection of a governor
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Mississippi
James T. Harrison
Lowndes
F. A. Critz
Clay
J. K. Vardaman
Leflore
E. EF. Noel
Holmes
W. A. Nash
Oktibbeha
A. A. Kincannon
Lee
A. Q. May
Limpeqn
Wirt Adams
Hinds
Hiram Henry
James H. Neville
Harrison
Lumberton
Neville
South Mississippi
J. H. Neville
Candidate for Governor Praised as Ideal Choice
A seasoned and respected figure is urged by many friends to enter the gubernatorial race. He is described as well suited by nature and training for the high honor and the duties of the position.
What to Teach Your Daugh
A compact list of timeless feminine guidelines urging a girl to learn practical skills like sewing and dressmaking, manage a home, cultivate beauty, and choose companions wisely. It stresses modesty, self respect, and discernment in social ties.
Murder Will Out In Knapp-White Murder Case Echo
Report cites Daniel Webster on confession by murder suspect William Bartholin of Chicago who killed his mother and later his sweetheart. Bartholin fled, hid under a false name, was found dead in a Riceville flax field with a revolver and a written confession. The piece ponders six weeks of fear and guilt before death.
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Heaven
Earth
Daniel Webster
Knapp-White
William Bartholin
Chicago
Lowther
Iowa
Bartholin
Riceville
The murderer’s conscience grows as he flees to the country
The narrative describes a killer who after a name change and withdrawal becomes consumed by guilt. He seeks isolation, travels from village to countryside, and contemplates his crime, haunted by Cain’s curse during the six weeks before his death, a stark warning against violating the law.
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Cain
Chicago
Huuman
NOTICE AT METHODIST CHURCH WEEKEND SERVICES
Sundays offer morning and evening services at usual hours for the third quarterly conference fast day observance. Rev K B Holloman will preach Sunday at 7 30 pm. All members are urged to attend. others are invited. Pastor Robt Selby. A Cure for Cholera Infantum. Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy praised by Mia Curtis Baker. For sale by A G Thornton. The New Steel Ferry Boat Pelican to be completed at Dubuque Iron Works and enter service between Vicksburg and Delta by early November. largest boat of its kind for Mississippi River service. Shreveport gateway traffic grows with faster trains and dining cars.
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Methodist Church
K. B. Holloman
Desiree
Robt. Selby
Mia. Curtis Baker
Bookwalter
Ohio
Chamberlain
A. G. Thornton
Pelican
Dubuque
Shreveport Gateway
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Severe Piles Case
F A Gulledge of VerbenA Ala paid many doctors to cure a severe piles case that caused 24 tumors. After repeated failures Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him. It claims to subdue inflammation ease aches and pains. 25 cents at local drug stores.
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F. A. Gulledge
Verbena
Ala
Bucklen
A. G. Thornton
Brandon
A. L. D. Rhodes
Pelahatchie
A.C. Norman
Cato
Parson's Noble Act and Relived by Electric Bitters
Rev C J Budlong of Ashaway R I writes of a noble act and shares his strong endorsement for Electric Bitters as a cure for jaundice liver and kidney troubles. The ad claims relief from years of suffering and promotes the medicine as a universal remedy with a 50 cent price and guaranteed satisfaction from local distributors A G Thornton A L D Rhodes Pelobatebie A C Norman Cato.
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Rev
C. J. Budlong
Ashaway, R. I
A.G. Thornton
A. L. D. Rhodes
Ross Bros. Business Is Wound Up Announcement
Dear friends the business of Ross Bros will have to be wound up and we know it is a hard year but we take this way of informing the people in time so they can make arrangements We appreciate what our friends have done for us and hate to give you up but being several interested will have to wind up Best wishes to all Ts truly ROSS BROS Per J E Ross.
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Ross, Bros
Ts Truly
Ross Bros
Boy Almost Loses Sight After Disturbing Eye Poison
W H Dibble of Sioux City Iowa reports his 11 year old son suffered eye poisoning from a weed or plant touched on his hands and then rubbed into his eyes. The incident occurred last month and caused a fear the boy might lose his sight.
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W. H. Dibble
Sioux City
De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve and Electric Bitters Promotion
Neighbor recommends DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for skin ailments cuts burns and wounds claiming rapid relief and anti piles effect. Photographer C. C. Harlan of Eaton Ohio says Electric Bitters cured years of indigestion and severe stomach trouble. Advertises Electric Bitters as a godsend for stomach liver and kidney issues with a 50 cent price and multiple local druggists.
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DeWitt
A. G. Thornton
Notice to Bid on Dry Creek Bridge in Brandon Mississippi
Sealed bids will be received at the Chancery Clerk's office until 12 noon on the first Monday in October 1902 for building a 128 foot bridge over Dry Creek near Cato per file specifications. Board may reject any bids. G. W. White Chancery Clerk Brandon September 2 1902.
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Chancery Clerk
Dry Creek
Cato
G. W. White
Brandon
Miss
O. J. McIntyre
Brandon Miss
Court summons to Rebecca Steegall in 1902 case
To Rebecca Steegall of Rankin in said state on the 4th Monday of October 1902 to defend the suit in said court for Tom Steegall wherein you are the defendant.
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State of
Mississippi
Hampton Collins
Chancery Court
Rankin
Eunice Collins
G. W. White
Chancery
Rebecca Steegall
A. D
Tom Steegall
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