Laxative Bromo Quinine ad and Polk home demolition
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with testimonials from J. W. Gardner of Idaville Indiana and a note about Electric Bitters. Separate item reports the demolition of James K. Polk’s old Nashville Tennessee home on Polk Avenue to make way for an apartment building, with past gubernatorial mansion purchase discussions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yemwes
Polk
James K. Polk
Polk Avenue
Nashville
Tenn
A Sure Cure for Croup and a Glasgow Exhibition
A medical note touts J Chamberlain's Rough Remedy as a sure prevention for croup when hoarseness first appears and claims a long record of effectiveness in thousands of homes. The piece also reports the Duke of Fife placing Duff House with its picture collection at the disposal of the Glasgow International Exhibition guaranty fund, now over half a million sterling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Chamberlain
Wm Robinson & Co
Ginegee Ge
Duke of Fife
Duff House
Guaranty—Fund
Local notes on church work and visits across town
Local notes recount visits by John Delaney and Miss Gussie Bennett, progress on the M. E. church pews, finishing touches on a new residence, and carpenters leaving after completing the church. Other items mention coal at a new shaft, Howell the elocationist at the opera house, and various town residents' weekend activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Delaney
Proria
Gussie Bennett
Elmwood
George Mulvaney
M. E
Sue Jackson
D-- B-Strain
E. S. Pulsipher
Peoria
Remarkable golden hair plait sells through several hands
A two meter long golden plait from a Norman girl sold to a hair-dresser for 200 francs, then to a Paris coiffeur for 1000 francs, now owned by a lady who paid 3066 francs and seeks strict privacy. Mrs. J J McCallum, adopted daughter of the late John Sherman, has dismantled the Sherman residence in Washington and plans to sell its effects after inheriting about 700000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
J. J. McCallum
John Sherman
Sherman
Washington
Ohio Statesman
Europe
McCallum
Spanish Endavor convention held at Saragosa
The first national convention of the Spanish Christian Endeavor society met in Saragosa with 37 societies represented by 2 delegates. Ecclesiastical authorities demanded suppression, yet delegates fulfilled the two day program as planned. The piece notes related to Pires Maiandre's execution site in Tappan and possible sale of the surrounding property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sposkeh
Pires Maiandre
Tappan
Tazes
Nyack
Andre
Snake blocks doorway at Carterville store
A slow moving citizen in Carterville Missouri found a large snake asleep in front of a merchant’s doorway. The note mentions the store does no advertising and the Carterville Record adds the reptile chose a quieter spot for a nap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carterville
Supreme Court Test Affects Negro Votes in Two States
In Boston Mase a test case seeks to challenge election laws in Louisiana and North Carolina. The case argues these laws effectively disfranchise Black voters in both states. Expected total expenses run about 95800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dhiefy
Boston
Mase
Supreme Court of the
United States
Lewisiania
North Carolina
Special Winter Prices on Cabinet Photographs
Special low prices this winter in Cabinet Photographs one dollar per dozen and up. We make Photographs of all kind Dead finish and Celluloid from snh utilest size up to il. The large size for family groups. All work will be finished as quick as we can with care and prudence. Cloudy weather good as sunshine and often better. Open one day each week please remember the day SATURDAY J.Coxe & Sox Brimfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snh
J.c.coxe & Sox
Brimfield
Hunters Warned Not To Trespass On Premises
A fragmented notice lists several individuals with dates, warning all hunters against hunting or trespassing on the author’s property. Names include KB Porter, F. Hasiros, Carroll, Lucas Perry Mills, WH Darwin McMirath, Alton Packard, duinita Glee Club, H. V. Richards, Augustus F. Howell, Prof. Frederick, Glazier Jubilee Singers, Edward Ownings Towne, and others with performances or lectures scheduled through January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josefa Bluspy
Harpisec
KB Porter
Ant
RE. F. Hasiros
Doux Carroll
Augustus F. Howell
Prof. Frederick
Glazier Jubilee Singers
Edward Ownings Towne
Little Dunkards
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Hamilton, Brown Shoe Co
St. Louis
Hamilton
Brown
Shoe Co
Cady Bros
Louisville & Nashville
Threat Centr
Scuruean Trunk Line
Florida
Louisville, KY
R. J. Wemyss
General Immgration and Industrial Agent
Maes
Kentucky, Tennesee
Alabama
Mississippi
Lewis
J. W Gardner
Idaville
Ind
Lapppeeen
Ric Cerge
Henicke Gastraleia
C Dewtrt
WM. Robinson & CO
Howell
Opera House
Reed
Peorin
Fisher
C. C. Carson
C. E. Root
Mr. Root
Kingman & Co
Diinvis
Isaac Arnold
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Ike
Waite
DeWitt
C. A. Jamieson
Dolly
Jamieson
Indiana
Peter Sherman
North Stratford
N.H
Chamberlain
D. B. Johnston
Rochmond
Gothard
Bercome
Ceba
Fergus
Saratoga
Frank W. Reed & CO
Niagara Bldg
Peoria, IL
Hunter
Star
Arfon Jes
Lucas Perry Mills
Darwin McMirath
Alton Packard
Duinita Glee Club
Prof
H. V. Richards
Americas
Toledo
Toledo, Ohio
Blade
U. S
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