Washington Pistols in Court Over Washington Estate
Two matched flintlock pistols once owned by George Washington become the focus of a dispute in Prince William county Virginia. Miss Monnie Marsteiler holds the pistols, with plaintiffs seeking sale of Samuel A Marsteiler’s estate assets. The case centers on transfer from Dandridge to Bushrod Washington and subsequent inheritance through the Marsteiler line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Washington
Prince William County
Monnie Marsteiler
General Washington
Mr. Dandridge
Dandridge
Bushrod Washington
Miss Marsteiler
Samuel A. Marsteiler
Samwel
Monnie
Samuel
Circuit Court
Great Sensation In Leesville Over Life Saved By Remedy
W H Brown of Leesville Ind near death was saved by Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. He reports relief from asthma and a complete cure after using the remedy for consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip. Price 50 cents and 1.00 guaranteed by Geo A Thomas druggist trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesville
Ind
W. H. Brown
Geo. A. Thomas, Drugg'st
Fifth Joshua Reynolds Picture Discovered in France
The Printseller announces a newly discovered fourth or fifth picture by Sir Joshua Reynolds titled Snake in the Grass. It resembles works in the National Gallery and Lord Burton's collection, featuring a snake and red curtain. Painted before 1784, it has been in France for at least 66 years, and is brighter and better preserved than other known depictions of this subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Joshua
Reynolds
National Gallery
Lord Burton
Sloane Museum
Hermitage
St. Petersburg
France
Brisbane
Home job work advertised by The Herald office
Ring No 11 offers copy for home job work saving transportation costs and guaranteeing satisfaction at The Herald office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald Office
Easter Morning Optician Advice Advertised
Easter morning offers classes and eye care guidance from Reeve Sapp opticians. Learn to care for vision with honest, practical advice and quality products for improving or maintaining sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sapp
Opticians
Start Now Open A Bank Account Today
The message urges opening a bank account immediately and notes the benefits of maintaining a saving habit. It frames the action as quick and accessible, linking early participation to long term financial independence and competence with minimal effort.
Marketing in Russia by an Englishman in Russia
An English trader recounts experiences in Simferopol during wartime marketing. Lacking Russian, he winged the task by imitating animal sounds to obtain eggs and fowls. He notes mutton required a single pan while fish posed a language barrier until a local guided him to the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Simferopol
Somcething
Ruissian
Milam County Abstract Company Opens Updated Office
Milam County Abstract Company announces a new branch with an up-to-date Abstract and Loan Office. They offer complete abstracts of burned and present records for Milam County and can furnish accurate title abstracts. Also represent several loan companies and private lenders for land security loans at competitive rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Henderson, Croamanu,& Morrison
Plow Work At Reasonable Prices Mentioned By Jim Coleman
Jim Coleman notes good plow work at reasonable prices. The brief reference highlights his comment on service quality and cost efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Coleman
Around the World on Foot by Chrometz the Wandering Hungarian
Hungarian traveler Andreas Chrometz, 31, began his solo foot circumnavigation from Turo Marton Hungary on September 4 1901 He travels by foot through Europe and North America aiming to complete the journey without any conveyance He records his progress with postmarked notes at every stop and sells pictures of himself while carrying travel reports for future readers.
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Andreas Chrometz
Turo
Marton
Hungary
England
Canada
New York State
Philadelphia
Pittsboro
Tony
Gic
Beauty and Strength Through Pure Blood Digestion Remedy
An old advertorial notes that beauty and strength come from pure blood and proper digestion. It urges nourishing food and a small dose of herb after each meal to prevent paleness and weakness, selling the remedy for 50 cents at Geo A Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
A. Thomas
Irving to stage inferno scene for Sardon's Dante
A living production of Sardon's Dante at Irving will cost about $20,000. It opens in a graveyard by moonlight with moving cypress and sinking tombs. Phosphorescent greeting shines above hell mouth while red smoke, cries, and curses fill the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sardon
Dante
Irving
Hell
Arctic
Earth
Walks Without Crutches After Using Snow Liniment
Ed C Nud of Sedgwick County Kansas suffered with sciatica and used three bottles of Ballard's Snow Liniment to relieve pain. He reports walking without crutches now and performing light farm work. Available in 25 50 cent and one dollar sizes at Geo A Thomas.
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Ed. C. Nud
Flownville
Sedgwick Co
Ken
Ballard
Geo. A. Thomas
Marconi Recalled as a Boy in Florence Schooldays
Florence teacher Signora Cavallero recalls Galileo era boy Marconi later a genius. She describes his small frame and sedate manner and notes he struggled to memorize, yet he blossomed into a renowned inventor. She expresses pride and hopes to see him again.
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Marconi
Florence
Signora Luisa Cavallero
Ingiesino
True to most women is a term of anxiety and anticipation
The statement contrasts anxiety and sweet anticipation for women with childbirth. It notes that relief from pain brings calm nerves, sleep, and recuperation after delivery. The tone reflects period views on childbirth and women’s experience.
Scarecrows fears and the myth of disease cures
An essay-like piece argues that fear of unseen threats and outdated beliefs, including the scarecrow as a symbol, persist in society. It contrasts folk notions with medical hope, citing Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as evidence that chronic coughs and lung issues can improve with treatment.
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Pierce
Golden Medical
Testimony on Golden Medical Discovery Cures
A reader recounts dramatic improvement after using Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and related pellets. The testimonial claims prior illness included severe coughs and blood in sputum with chest pain, then recovery after thirteen bottles and other Dr. Pierce remedies. The ad emphasizes lack of alcohol and narcotics and promotes a free Common Sense Medical Adviser with stamp payments.
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Golden Medical
Mia
Mati Jacobs
Felton, Kent Co
Delaware
Sing
Cactor Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Pierce
Common Sense
RV Pierce
Buffalo
Abolitionist Heroine of Concord Warned by Family Feud
Miss Sarah E. Sanborn of Hampton Falls N C died aged 80. She aided her brother Franklin B. Sanborn in an abolitionist escape when a kidnapping was planned. She seized the whip and lashed the horses to help him flee, earning a pair of pistols from Concord citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E. Sanborn
Hampton Falls
N. C
Franklin B. Sanborn
Concord
Demonstration of Chamberlin's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
A respected local citizen suffered ten years with chronic diarrhoea and failed with patent medicines and doctors. After using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for a few months he was entirely cured. Enterprise, Alabama residents familiar with the gentleman can attest to the claim. For sale by Thomas & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin
Walden & Martin
Ot Enterprise
Paysicienk
Chamberlain
Mary
Enterprise
Thomas & Son
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Quick Relief
Mrs. Mary S. Crick of White Plains Kentucky credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with reversing years of dyspepsia. She reports rapid improvement, weight gain, and restored health after a few bottles, claiming the product helps digestion and makes the stomach sweet.
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Mary S. Crick
White Plains
Thomas & Sone
German Soldiers Ordered to Inform on Comrades in Training Text
A new instructional book for young German soldiers urges them to report offenses by others to superiors. It calls informing a high duty and worthy of commendation. If soldiers hear anything derogatory to officers or the Kaiser they should fetch a policeman.
Turner Named Edinburgh Anatomy Chair Leader
Sir William Turner has been elected principal of the University of Edinburgh and has held the chair of anatomy for thirty six years. The chair is highly endowed, valued at about $10 060 a year, and Turner has taught most British Canadian and Australian anatomists who have trained there.
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William Turner
University of Edinburgh
Great Britain
Williams Turner
Hall's Texas Wonder Cures Kidney and Bladder Ailments
Promoted as a universal tonic for kidney and bladder troubles. Claims cure for diabetes, gravel, seminal emissions, rheumatism, back pain, and irregularities in men and women. Available by mail for $1 or from Reese & Sapp a local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Wonder
Hall
E. W. Hall
P.O
St. Louis Mo
Reese & Sapp
Local Sheriff Endorses Texas Wonder Cure
Giles C. Avriett sheriff of Cameron Texas reports kidney and bladder cure by Texas Wonder Hulls Great Discovery and recommends it to others suffering similar ailments. Dated Oct 7 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Texas
Giles C. Avriett
Razor 150 Years Old Preserved by Kentucky Owner
Mr. Charles Morton of Bardstown Kentucky owns a razor claimed to be over 150 years old in excellent condition. It supposedly belonged to Judge Venable a Virginia colony figure appointed by Patrick Henry. The blade dates to 1751 and features a heavy broad edge with a large wooden handle.
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Charles Morton
Bardstown
Vecadle
Virginia
Venable
Kentucky
Patrick Henry
England
One Minute Cough Claims Immediate Relief for Coughs
The advertisement asserts One Minute Cough is harmless and pleasant for children. It promises quick relief in coughs croup and lagrippe by acting at the source, drawing out inflammation and healing to supply oxygen to blood and tissues.
General Funston Denies Public Expenditure Rumor
An Oregon paper reports General Funston denying a widely spread claim that his will was funded by pine land profits from a government transport at public expense. He asserts he never contemplated such an improper act and notes he traveled the Pacific with officers' wives without disguise.
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Funston
Oregon
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First National Bank OF Cameron
MO. M. Hefley
Pres
T. F. Hardy
First National
Bank of Cameron
Herald
H. F. Surra
W.L. Barro
Tom Sampson
James Sampson
The
Milam County Abstract Company
Around the World
Cameron Herald
Inferno
STORK
PRE Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlania, Ga
Razor
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