Blind man Sankey noted for sensitivity and health views
A convoluted clipping cites Ka D. Sankey as blind and sensitive about his condition, notes Japan’s rheumatism rarity, and warns of London unemployment and winter prospects. It mentions a Philadelphia doctor warning about warts and moles possibly becoming malignant, arsenic in beans and cabbage, and a curious tale of an Italian conductor with 200 shirts upon arriving in New York amid laundry woes.
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Philadelphia
New York
Consumption and fat feeding in old remedies
A historical note on consumption cures cites salt pork as a traditional remedy and contrasts it with Scott's Emulsion as a modern fat feeding method. The text argues fat is essential for the consumptive and that pork may be too rough for sensitive stomachs.
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Scott
Mississippi Insane Hospital boards report strong finances
The Meridian and Jackson insane hospitals show tight management with about $5,000 on hand and an annual per patient appropriation of 115 dollars. The current biennial period totals 138000 dollars yearly, while overall state spending on insane care exceeds 200000 dollars annually. Meridians superintendent earns 2000 dollars yearly and Jackson's 2500.
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Mississip; Insane ‘Hospital
Treasury
Naronaten
Mississippi
Meridian
Jackson
East Mississippi Insane
Joy and Faith in Darkness Helen Keller Quote
The piece notes Helen Keller’s October Exposition honor and her writerly reflection on finding joy in self forgetfulness amid isolation and dark moments. It pairs Keller’s words with Archbishop William H. Elder of Natchez, who died in Cincinnati at 85, praised for Civil War relief work and epidemic aid.
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Helen Keller
St. Louis Exposition
Wm. H. Elder
Natchez
Cincinnati
the Clarion-Ledger
Bishop Elder
Commonwealth
Elder
Pumpkin on Vine Sparks Local Gossip in Perth
A Perth gentleman Mr. W. A. Younghload brought a unusually large pumpkin to the Chronicle office last Saturday. He claims it is one of eighty three produced and shown on one vine, a volunteer that sprouted in his garden during the season. The item hints at broader notes on agriculture and local curiosities in Fayette Chronicle coverage.
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W. A. Younghload
Perth
Chronicle
Youngblrod
Fayette Chroniel
MISSISSIPP HAPPENINGS A roundup of state news highlights
Hazlehurst will host a baby show November 11. A Chatawa truck and fruit growers association formed. Gins burned in Mississippi since season opened. Granddaughter of Congressman McLain dies at Gloster. Clinton eyes a new laundry and bottling works. Electric cars run from depot to Gulfport pier. Congressman Bowers to campaign in West Virginia for Democrats. Jack Gay of Scooba sells 3000 acres to Sumpter Lumber. W. B. Byrd dies at Crystal Springs after rheumatism. Edgar Smith wounded in a Mendenhall craps game. Laurel prepares for free mail delivery. Jones County fair at Ellisville praised. Hattiesburg residence destroyed by fire, $1500 loss. Beauvaille doors fail in St. Louis. Dr A J Barton visits Jackson church. Chrysanthemums ship to New Orleans for sale. Gloster gin destroyed, $5000 loss, eight gins to be rebuilt. Vicksburg auto incident injures two. Oscar Watson and Fannie Beasley marry in Crystal Springs. McComb bank expansion. New Orleans and Summit executives. B W Griffith elected mayor of Vicksburg. Samuel I McMaster dies at Beauvoir. Jackson Fertilizer donates fertilizer to Beauvoir Home. Laurel potato grower nets $76.58 per acre. Jackson to build modern apartment with $30,000 local capital. Yazoo City merchants eye Belzoni Branch trip. Jackson county farmers organize to grow Ooky Ford cantaloupes. remains of Will James’ son exhumed in Lumberton search. Heidelberg implicated in young man’s disappearance.
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Fannie Hines
McLain
Gloster
Clinton
Gulfport
Congressman Bowers
West Virginia
Gay Jack
Scooba
Sumpter Lumber Company
W. B. Byrd
Crystal Springs
Edgar Smith
Mendenhall
Laurel
Jones County
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Columbus
McComb
Vicksburg
Oscar Watson
Flora
Fannie Beasley
W. E. Ellis
First National Bank
J. A. Fulton
New Orleans
J. L. Moyse
Summit
B. W. Griffith
Jackson
James E. Lee
Huron
Amite County
Yazoo City
Belzoni
Yazoo and
Mississippi Valley
Jackson County
Will James
Lumberton
Hattiesburg
Heidelberg
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Spey Love
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