Classic Village Irony and Local Notices in 1897 Weekly Banner
The Denison Herald mocks Sherman as a classic village. Wyoming Press Association members plan a Galveston visit on February 21, 1898. American unity urged as proper daily course. No immediate signs of broad prosperity. A poet compares boastful ancestry to an underground potato. Confederate reunion at San Antonio delayed. Klondike snowstorms affect new miners. Texas Louisiana quarantine closes Southern Pacific shops. Boston Traveler cites coal barons harming society. Justice Fiero to receive a $10,000 yearly pension after Supreme Court retirement.
Farmer Shaw backs Sayers for governor in California
A local farmer, Shaw, predicts the Democratic county convention will support Joe Sayers for governor. The text praises Sayers as a steadfast Democrat and future model governor, while contrasting debt and independence in a moral vignette about economic responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Shaw
Cal
Joe Sayers
Joe
Creek Nation Territory fraudulent warrants uncovered in Washington
A late dispatch reports $90,000 in alleged fraudulent warrants on the U S Treasury tied to the Indian Creek Nation Territory. Authorities have only scattered details of the scheme, which centers on payments to Creek National.
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Washington
United States Treasury
Mrs Van DyseN Arrested For Insanity In San Francisco
Mrs E J Van DyseN, a professional beggar, was taken into custody by San Francisco officers on a charge of insanity. At a hospital she appeared filthy and ragged, and inside her clothing were sewn small canvas bags each holding several S20 gold coins, totaling about 4000 dollars she had carried while begging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. van Dysen
San Francisco
Louis E. Vining
Reagan
Considerations on Humanity and Virtue Across Ages
A compilation of reflections on morality, talent, and progress from thinkers like Mazzini and Bacon. It contrasts genuine moral pursuit with mere cleverness, extols humanity as the enduring line of progress, and urges steadfast duty while cultivating wisdom through historical ideas.
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Mazzini
Old Ship of State Egis and the Gold Calf Echoes
A reflective editorial laments the shift of governance after the Civil War as youth and elites take the helm. It contrasts patriotic founders with modern politicians, warning of corruption, influence of wealth, and calls W. J. Bryan to steer toward integrity while railing at entrenched interests and gold.
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Ship of State
Plymouth Rock
Hamilton
Washington
Star of Empire
Liberty
Bird of Liberty
W. J. Bryan
W. H. Bincingsen
Bishop Vincent Challenges Pious Preachers in Kalama Kalama
Bishop Vincent stirred Methodist members in Kalama Michigan by saying he has no sympathy for preachers who cannot play baseball or ride a bicycle. He warned some Christians think themselves pious when they are bilious.
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Vincent
Kalamaxo
Mich
Local Texan Editor Praises Chamberlain Remedy
W F Gass of Mt Vernor Texas endorses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best for colic cramps and diarrhea. He reports instant and satisfactory relief and says the family will keep a bottle on hand. Sold by Ft FE Livhn.
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T. Moore
Lone Star State
W. F. Gass
Mt. Vernor
Tex
Chamberlain
Ft. FE
Livhn
Arctic Explorers Describe Aurora as Exhilarating Cold Sensation
Reported by Arctic explorers who encountered the aurora describe its effect as a cooling, pricking sensation and a strong, exhilarating impact on mood and perception.
Hal’s Great Discovery promised cure all kidney bladder woes
An 1896 ad touts Hall’s Great Discovery as a universal cure for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and related conditions in men women and children with a two month treatment for 81. A Western newspaper then reprints a jokey marriage ceremony parody ending with the groom’s stunned reply I will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Hart
R. E. Luhn
Grentham
Texas
Jemima
John
Wonderful Medical Discoveries Marketed By Browns' Tron Bitters
Promoted as cures for various ailments, Browns' Tron Bitters claim to improve health by “recorded” remedies. Sold by I. E. Luh as sole agent amid bold claims of restoring vitality and preventing disease.
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Luh
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Tor Boston Traveler
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France
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Fayette County
Santa Fe Railway
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Hal
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E. W. Wiuriss
Asae Andheguis
Eng
Nat Bowels
Ae Pash
Fiat
New York
Severn's
Price, Soc
Severa
Ceder Rapids
Loxra
Etek
Eveet
Pia Fe
Tzutoa
Waheeee
Ilyas
Bassam, Texas
Alex Simon
Joseph Tristram
Iles IN
Public Square
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Dresden
EI & Son
Ciy
West Samay
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