Pleasant Mount and surrounding notes from Grovenann
Reports from Grovenann and nearby areas recount a Sunday sermon at Pleasant Mt on tithes and offerings by Rev EB, upcoming sermon by Rev TB Madson, local timber sale to Sharp and Clark Brow, ongoing illness reports, farm weather notes, and community social visits. The piece lists residents, travel, and seasonal farm work amid wet weather and rising corn prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Mt
John S. Howard
Sharp and Clark Brow
Leftwich
George F Wright
Mary Dillehay
Roy Dixon
Sallie Duckworth
NetLof Howthand
Mitchell
Rosin
Tablets Claim Cure for Urinary Disorders Sold by Mail
An advertisement touts "TABLETS" for kidneys, liver, and bladder ailments. It claims rapid relief and lists symptoms such as dull back pain, rheumatism, dropy, gravel, and frequent urination. The pitch cites a mailed pamphlet and a 6.00 price, with agents in Columbus, Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peo Cn
Alcorn
Hole Agt
Cohambin
Tenn
Its Wild Mane
Easter Sermon and Local Notices From Baptist Church
Easter Sunday sermons preached at the Baptist Church announced by Rev Hite. Local residents including Miss Fatimie Thomas Webster and Margaret Turner spent time in Bolan. Mrs Austin Harlans brother Clark Aunt Augiers visited Mrs Jaul Harlan and Miss Elizabeth Sowell came from Birmingham to stay with Mrs C Sowell. Illness reported for Miss Maude Cecil. Loyd and Beasia Cecil to return from Florida with Mrs Bryson of Payetteville visiting. Flora Harlan visiting Columbia relatives. Katherine Lowell visiting Aunt Josie Harlan. Maria Harlan visiting Williamsport friends. Nannie Hickey improving after illness. Public health ad and tobacco cessation advertising included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croks
Hite
Baptist Church
Fatimie Thomas Webster
Margaret ‘Turner
Bolan
Austin Harlan
Clark
Augiers
Jaul* Harlan
Elizabeth Sowell
Birmingham
C. Sowell
Maude Cecil
Loyd Cecil
Beasia Cecil
Florida
Mra HK Bryson
Payetteville
Flora Harlan
Columbia
Fd. Webster
Hise Katherine Lowell
Josie Harlan
Colemula
Maria Harlan
Williamsport
Mira Nannie Hickey
Senatorial Game at Possum Trot Sparks Front-Runner Bets
In Possum Trot on March 14 Ruben Rass reports a three handed senatorial contest among Benton Ned Snod and Carmack. The mock duel features headshots and venches with Ned favored to win the stakes while Snod and Carmack jockey for advantage. The crowd cheers as jokes fly and local talk centers on future earnings for Ned and Mack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewisburg ‘Tribune
Benton
Ned
Snod
Old Glory's Remarks to Dewey and George
An editorial poem criticizes George Dewey for political ambitions and party ties during the Fourth of July era. It contrasts patriotic symbols with the pull of votes and public fame, mocking a national figurehead and calling for genuine honor over self promotion. The closing line mimics a humorous newspaper ad.
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Gorge
George
Esteam
Americas
Ariel
Warhinarery
Temple of
Fane
Wrecka of
Castile
Aragon
Manila
G. W
Bird of Freedom
Luzon
Mike
Pane
Jal
New York Sun
Populists Decide on Cincinnati as Delegates to Sioux Falls Choice
State Populists convened in Nashville and debated whether Tennessee should send delegates to Sioux Falls or Cincinnati. The convention overwhelmingly favored Cincinnati for independent action, with only two speakers advocating Sioux Falls and Bryan. Several delegates left the hall during the Cincinnati vote, and the night session named delegates and authorized a Populist paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Davidson County
Tennessee
Tiav
John P. Buchanan
A. J. Mims
Cincinnati
Buclanin
Rutherford County
Unclear Names Parade In Public Notice
A damaged OCR segment lists numerous personal names and titles in a stray public notice about letters and adverts. No clear event, date, or organization is discernible beyond generic ad language and multiple individuals.
The Balance of Trade Fallacy Exposed by Carus
A discussion mocks the balance of trade theory claiming exports do not fund investments abroad and that favorable balances are misinterpreted. It argues Americans pay foreign interest and rents, cites Ireland Egypt Sicily and Cuba, and endorses ending foreign trade through drastic measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epirak Hekaly
Adea
Wlsicx
America
Ang la Belo
Iran
Egypt
India
Sicily
Ireland
Cuba
England
Europe
Boda
Mort
New World
Lodia
William Waldorf Astor
London
New York
Ah Americgu
Dewey
Schley
Marine League
Prea
Carus
Carmack Likely To Be Nominated For Vice President
In the Platorial district counties cheer Giles naming the Floater while conceding Carmack favored for United States Senator. The district comprising Williamson, Maury, Giles, and Lewis is seen as Carmack’s stronghold amid Democratic selection expectations, with Giles hinting at Carmack for vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles
United States
Oon
Williamson
Maury
Lewis
Carmack
Vicuer —Franklin Review-Appeal
Hail McKinley and the Porto Rico bill
The article laments McKinley signing a bill turning Porto Rico into a conquered province with appointed officials and limited self rule. It lists salaries for governors judges and officers, criticizing taxation without representation and comparing the move to the behavior of America’s colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
King
Porto Rico
New York Journal
MecKinley
McKinsey
United States
Congress
Council
Interior
Supreme Court
Executive Council
McKinly
George Lil
Wheat and Live Stock Prices in Markets Report
The Cincinnati and Chicago markets list grain and live stock prices with varied bids. Wheat No 2 red around 114 to 124 cents on track, oats No 2 mixed near 27 cents, corn No 2 mixed about 4 cents gain, and rye prices from $2.80 to $3.10. Livestock show hogs $5.25 to $6.75, cattle $4.60 to $5.25, sheep $5.25 to $5.78, lambs $7.28 to $5.76.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Columbia Market Report
Market notes show prices for stock peas with figures 180 178 1 60 10 and 6.00 alongside. Data appears as a brief commodity listing from the Columbia market page.
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Ol Suite
Waite
Salta
A. Garber
Ieee
Broadview
Bernice Smith
Tennessee Female College
Munrday
Mary Haley Brown
Near Columbia
Albert N. Smith
John A. Gilresth
Pulaski
Richland Presbytery
Frances McKinsick
Kate Dugger
Silversville
Tom Trousdale
Bigbyville
J. M. Thurman
John Yokley
Carter's Creek
Misa Stiaan Gilbreath
Kentucky
John A. Giilbreath
J. W. Matthews
Baugyrre
Fitules
Davia
Pally Manna
Jobo Williams
Bignyvel
Bronyvines
Ray
W. H. Lowell
W. H. Cochran
Campbell's
Edina
Tinnie Farres
Mra
Cayce
Carer
Linale Nedley
Henry Goodloe
Pleasant
Ed .Takina
Gites County
Prof
CB. Adkins
Mr. Adkins
Lim
de. Thompson
Gon Bert
Lawrence County
Linnie Patree
Storey
Ile
Chess Prime HS
Magneto
Bao
Sterling Hennedy Co
Ole Carmack
Snodgrass
Mack
Mir
Ruben Rass
Mt. Pleasant, Tenn
Bell Telephone In
Herald
Parwood
A.B. Rares
Old Glory
G.C.C
Democrats
von Lerre
Svtrern
Tha
Reian
Wartsington
Chattanooga
Lyehburg
J. M. Cuur
Washington, D.C
W. A. Tank
O. A
Brxscover
Chattenoowa
General News
Paul Letorster Ford
Janice Meredith
Peter Sterling
Lan Fare
Miss Grace
Trookion
Mise Kidder
Heights
Brooklyn
Lower Hicks Street
Vehele
Ciy
Satterfield & Dodson
Spring
Seaver & Worley M'T
Citizens Phone
Bell Phone
Columbia Market Report
Hoy Olay
Louisvile and
Wolf
Ture
Pulmaki
William D. Rhea
Bell
Tena
Frierson & Embry
McKennon & Nichols
Grain and Bay
Sinseee Etalon
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