John Robinson Shows Stand Against Trust Amid Election Climate
The piece portrays John G Robinson, grandson of the founder, defending the independence of the Robinson circus against a trust attempting to consolidate the industry. It notes public interest in the August 4 judiciary campaign, comparisons of Patterson Tillman and Patterson Carmack races in Maury County, and Robinson's assertion that his show remains the only large independent circus future.
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Patterson-Tillman
Patterson-Carmack
Maury County
John G. Robinson
Robinson
John Robinson
John Robinson Ten Big Shows at Columbia August 8
The John Robinson troupe promises a grand program featuring four ring circus acts, three menageries, a half mile hypodrome, a wild west, a “camp of the nations” and exotic acts including three elephant herds Glasscock McCammon and Sidney Rink. A U S cavalry, Russian Cossacks, Japanese scouts, desert Arabs and Singalese performers appear with a vast zoological exhibiti. Two performances will be held at Columbia Monday August 8.
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John Robinson
Glasscock
McCammon
Sidney Rinks
U. S
Columbia
Reluctant voter in Maury County sticks to secession vote
J T Redding of Campbell's Station, 72, has never voted except once in June 1861 when he supported secession. He cites religious scruples and will not vote in the upcoming election despite sympathy for independent candidates.
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Maury County
J. T. Redding
Campbell's Station
Redding
Herald
Use of liquor on election day prompt warnings
Special to The Herald Nashville July 30. Pres W R Hamilton of the Anti Saloon League says there are reports and indications of free liquor issued on election day. He claims shipments from any state are illegal and interstate shipments violate a Federal law unless consignor and consignee names are clearly marked. He says all points will be watched and offenses indicted.
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The
Herald
Nashville
Tenn
W. R. Hamilton
Anti-Saloon League
Lodge Sustains Its First Loss
Luther Staggs was killed Thursday by a train near Franklin. The local Lodge of Modern Woodmen of America mourns a member lost. five years old, the lodge has about 150 members with seven or eight camps in the county. Staggs carried $1,000 life insurance, to be promptly paid.
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Luther Staggs
Franklin
Woodmen of America
Stagge
Danger in Delay for Columbia Readers on Kidney Health
Classic advertorial warnings about kidney trouble describe how neglect leads to backaches headaches nervousness and more. Endorsed by C C Lawrence of Lawrenceburg Tennessee the piece promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a safe remedy available through Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY at 50 cents a box with the familiar Demie-Doan's branding.
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Bright
Dean
C. C. Lawrence
Lawrenceburg
Tenn
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Household Goods and Apparel Sale Items Listed in Fragmentary Ad
Fragmentary ad lists fabrics vests hose linens towels and underwear including silk trim crepe hose hemmed towels and white lace items. Also mentions box paper thread and a general sale of goods with prices and assorted fabrics. Includes odd phrases about hot weather and a local inn robbery noted in passing.
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Lee Pat
Maslin
Stan Sar
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