Vermont election results show legislature to choose governor
White River Junction Vermont reports a state election where the Progressive party gains strength and the Republican majority collapses for the first time in a presidential year. It notes no direct people election, with Allen M. Jetcher likely to be chosen by the legislature as Republicans win enough seats to matter.
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White River Junction
Vermont
Allen M. Jetcher
Vestmont
Rural telephones spread in Durham county homes
Farmers in the county install lines linked to the Durham exchange. The piece extols country telephones for safety, access to medical aid, and business efficiency, noting several lines already reach Durham and predicting countywide coverage with progressive usage.
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Durham Exchange
Durham
Irea
N. C
Season Tickets for A M Fair On Sale Countywide
The Fair offers season tickets for October with three types. Adults pay 1.50 for six admissions, reduced rate 75 cents for three admissions, and 75 cents for a child’s six admissions. Tickets available at Hamrick's Red Cross Store Tift Company Carrollton Roop & Company Roopville Marchman’s Villa Rica and other county towns after Sept 1. Tickets at gate cost more. R W Adamson Secretary.
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R. W. Adamson
Train Bandit Holds Up Express Near Michaud
A lone bandit robbed the Louisville and Nashville northbound train near Michaud, looting the mail car and passengers in five Pullmans and a club car. Engineer Baer knocked him senseless with a brass torch, the bandit was captured and taken to Bay St. Louis. one mail bag was recovered, and the bandit’s name was not learned. Local officials report the loot consisted of money only.
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New Orleans
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Michaud
Baer
Bay St. Louie
Louisville
Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Sells Hope
A Peoria and Jessup sample ad touts Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for tumors inflammation and postnatal pain. Testimonials claim avoidance of surgery after two months of use and say the Sanative Wash provided relief. Women are urged to try the remedy before surgical operations.
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Peoria, Ill
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
Mrs. Christina Gbed
Mound St
Surgical Opera
Dr Sheffer Optical Service At Carrollton Ga
It is not true that thoughtful people accept any healer for optical service. Dr Sheffer has drawn large numbers of satisfied patients in Carroll county and beyond. His exam methods convince the skeptical and his glasses bring clear sight. delays risk eye strain and nerve weakness. If preferred he visits homes or offices. write or call No 4 or visit 18 Chestnut St Carrollton Ga.
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Shelter
Carroll County
Dr. Sheffer
Chestnut St
Carrollton, Ga
Sacred Harp Singing Held at Poplar Springs September 1912
All day event at Poplar Springs began early on the first Sunday in September 1912. J. E. Eason chaired with J. T. McGuire as vice chair and W. D. Lee as secretary. Arranging committee announced 60 minute music blocks, memorial pieces for Mrs. C. W. Cook, and multiple intermissions, closing with a farewell song led by the chairman.
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J. T. McGuire
J. E. Eason
W. D. Lee
John
N. E. Denney
M. W. Lovyern
J. W. Williams
R. M. Reid
Vicechairman
M. A. Barrow
J. C. Arther
Maharajah of Bhavnagar Guards Rockefeller Estate Intervenes
Detectives guard John D. Rockefeller Jr s New York estate amid labor troubles on the Tarrytown properties. A large force of deputies secures the 1000 acre site for weeks with about 200 workers, mostly foreigners. Rockefeller denies a black band warfare claim.
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Rockefeller
New York
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Tarrytown
One Sixth of Canal to Dig Washington
The Panama canal excavation shows five sixths finished by August 1 with 16,903,000 cubic yards more earth to remove than a year earlier. Officials cite siltage in the canal bed and need for extensive extra digging as reasons for the apparent setback.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Seven Doctors Testify to Peruna Save My Life
Mr. 8. 8. Johnson of Greenville recounts a five year catarrh battle with two years near death. After trying seven doctors and various remedies he visited a St Louis specialist then found Peruna. He reports improved health and credits Peruna with saving his life.
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Johnson
Greenyile
St Louis
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