Letters From Little Folks To Santa Claus
A collection of child handwritten pleas from 1904 asking Santa for toys such as drums dolls rings candy and trains. Children from Tennessee towns like Lawton Columbia and Centerville request items including dolls, drums, a ring, candy, firecrackers, a toy telephone and an army set with soldiers and cannons.
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Santa Claus
Nike Sisters
Eaveta Honay
Uncle John
Roby Green
Wanton
Tenn
Everz
Aileen Green
Lawton, Tenn
St. Columbia
Sante Claus
Tam
Moodittle
Railroads lure settlers with Arkansas and Texas land schemes
An unusual campaign by railroad companies targets the Southwest offering timber land to clear and farm, with land priced per acre and strong yields promised. Colonist and home seeker rates from St. Louis Cairo and Memphis to Arkansas and Louisiana accompany efforts to promote truck farming and a growing Cotton Belt market. Towns named include Decatur and St. Louis with mentions of electric bitters testimonials and a Washington postmaster slate.
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Oo Ee Acta
Naw
Cotton Belt
St. Louis
Cairo
Memine
Arkansas
Louisiana
Death of MP Metale Mont sportsman from Newmarket
London report says Metale Mont, noted sportsman and Conservative MP for Newmarket, collapsed and died Monday as he left his home. He appeared well then fell, likely from heart disease. He owned Isinglass, the Derby winner of 1853.
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London
Karry I
Metalmont
Newmarket
Isinglass
Cures Cancer and Blood Poison With Blood Balm
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for blood poisoning and cancers. It claims to heal eruptions, skin issues, swelling, rheumatic pain, and ulcers, promising cancer poison destruction and complete cure after other methods fail. It offers a free sample by mail and home medical guidance. Fire at a Buffalo plant follows a deadly blaze.
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Atlanta
Death by touching spell shocks St Louis region
The death of Harry Duckwell, aged years, occurred at his home early yesterday in the presence of his wife and child after a brief illness. He suffered a severe coughing fit that persisted despite medical aid. The report, from the St Louis Globe Democrat, notes a touching spell as the cause. Ballard's Horehound Syrup advertised as a remedy.
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Harry Duckwell
Duskwell
St Louis Globe Cefonorat
Ballard
Tim
A. Rains
Cheyenne Opera House Fire Causes 75000 Loss
The Cheyenne opera house run by James M. Carey and valued at 50 000 burned Monday morning. The Wyoming Tribune Publishing Co occupying the basement suffered 15 000 in damage. Adjacent property damaged, total loss about 75 000 insured. Origin unknown. About forty people slept in the building when the fire was discovered at 4 45 but all escaped safely.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Cheyenne Opera House
James M. Carey
Wyoming Tribune Publishing Co
First NY newsboy who cried papers dies in Brooklyn
Henry L. Gatch ett, famed as the lad who first cried his papers aloud in New York, has died at his Brooklyn home. Born on the East Side, he sold papers where Cooper Union stood and later stood in Park Row calling the names and contents of his papers. The era’s iconic extra yell traces back to his early inspiration.
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New York
Henry L. Gatchett
Brooklyn
East Side
Cooper Union
Cornfield
Park Row
Venezuela
London
New Orleans Times-Democra
Pieewater
Brooklyn Standard
Remarkable Speech At New Haston Courtroom
In New Haston Texas Col Hallam defended himself before a packed jury delivering a three hour speech described as eloquent and forceful. The case involved W A Forbes a minister accused in a home ruin dispute. the jury acquitted without bail. The Sickle Publixnin Little Book Arkansas published Hallam’s speech and case facts for 50 cents.
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New Haston
Texas
Tom
W. A
W. A. Forbes
Hallow
Col Hallam
Soe
Rae Oe
Col. Hallam
Paul
Agrippa
Festus
Jurtap
Dence
Blu
Sickle Publixnin O
Little Book, Ark
Mystic Cure Promises Relief for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
An advertised remedy claims rapid cure for rheumatism and neuralgia within eight days, with immediate relief by removing the cause. Sold by A B Rains, a Columbia druggist, at fifty cents a dose. Also notes political maneuvering as Roosevelt supporters seek to reform Alabama Republican leadership to oppose Lily White policy.
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Drogaist
Columbia
Oovl
Roosevelt
Alabama
Republican State Central Committee
Scott's Emulsion Advertises Blood Health Cure
An advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion restores strength and color to pale blood sick young women and offers samples. It touts cod liver oil as the key nutrition and suggests regular use cures the blood illness affecting teens, with postal address for samples and labeling notes.
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Scott
Fragmented 19th century press chatter on politics and figures
An excerpted collage of historical newspaper snippets discusses political topics and figures, including names like General Jacob H. Smith and President Roosevelt, alongside unrelated notices and anecdotes about public figures, social issues, and a medical product endorsement.
Fire destroys Colgate store and dwelling in Manthy tragedy
A late night blaze at the Colgate general store and dwelling of Alexander Manthey, five miles north of Menomonie Falls Wisconsin, killed Manthey who fell from the porch, and burned an eight year old child forgotten in the chaos. A second child died, another fatally injured and three others seriously hurt. The mother and two other children escaped unharmed. Manthey was over sixty.
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Menomonie Falls
Wis
Alexander Manthy
Colgate
A Million Votces Expresses Thanks for Cure
Homer Hall of West Point Ta writes that a severe cold settled on his lungs and caused a stubborn cough. Doctors feared consumption but could not help. He used Dr Kinz New Discovery for Consumption and was completely cured, losing 27 pounds in the process. Free trial offered at WFP, Woldridge's.
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Homer Hall
West Point
Kinz
Witton
WFP
Woldridge's
Fever Stricken Marines Air Lifted to Portsmouth Hospital
The United States steamship Panther arrived at Hampton Roads from Colon with 280 marines, 34 of whom, including two officers, were sent to the navy hospital at Portsmouth on arrival. These cases are reported as acute. The remaining Marines are not severely ill and will receive shore leave while recuperating.
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Newport News
Relief in Six Hours from Great South American Kidney Cure
An advertisement claims a kidney cure from A B. Raine promises rapid relief in bladder pain and urinary retention for both men and women. It touts a six hour cure, with quick comfort and restoration of normal function, urging readers to try the remedy February 7 onward.
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Aix
Rome
A. B. Raine
Marriage Licenses and Estate Notice
Derryberry to Miss Lorna Bardixon. A. 8 H. Derryberry to Miss Paul J. Jones to Miss Mary Dagger. Miss Lacie T. Bryarly died in Clarkaville soon after arrival from Lonia ville Kentucky leaving most of her estate to the Presbyterian Church foreign missions. Estate valued at 10, 00,
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Ros. Derryberry
Lorna Bardixon
H. Derryberry
Mies
Paul J. .N. Jones
Mary Dagger
Lacie T. Bryarly
Clarkaville
Loniaville, Ky
Canoe of Foreign Missions
The
Presbyterian Church
Non-Resident Notice in Columbia Court Case
A court order in Columbia Tennessee dated November 20 requires Albert Roberts a nonresident to enter appearance within three days of the January term start. He must plead answer or demur to Lula Roberts et al complaint or be confessed as to him, with publication for four weeks in the Columbia Herald.
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Columbia
Tenn
Lula Roberts
Albert Roberts
Tennessee
Columbia Herald
Worley
Trustee Sale Ordered on Multiple Maury County Lands
Trustees J H Morgan and Jas T Petty announce a public sale under a deed of trust for January first, 1903 at the Columbia Court House. Three tracts 16, 46, and 43 acres with houses, in Maury County Tennessee, are offered to the highest bidder for cash with no redemption.
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J. B. Croft
Deoda
Turner
Mma
W. A. Aseell
Recordiil
Register's Office
Maury County
Court House
City of Columbia
Tenn
W. A. Uzzell
Moory Co. Tenn
Arseny, Williamson and Bryant
May. Co
Belinea
W.turner
Patton
W. 8. Turner
4Th District
Moses,Galloway
Peebles
Uzzell
J. H. Morgan
Jas, T. Petty
Land Sale in Maury County Judge’s Notice of Deed Auction
In the chancery court at Columbia Tennessee a decree directs sale of 68 acres in the 6th Civil District Maury County. The sale is December 2 1902 at the court house door with six and twelve month credit, two percent cash, notes with security, and title free from redemption. Auctioneer A N Axin signs as clerk.
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Redding
Et al
J.T. Branch
Columbia
Tenn
Maury County
Claiborne Taylor
W. H. Ballanfant
C.J. Hobbs
Williamson
Purchaer
A. N. Axin
Public sale of Henderson County timber land and mill equipment
Auction notice for a land parcel in Columbia Tennessee plus a saw mill complex at Cave Hollow on Swan Creek Hickman County. Describes property bounds on Embargo street Glade street and Knox Fleming with two mules and farm implements. Sale set for December 22, 1902 at the courthouse door cash only. Auctioneer Bovacat AON and partner ARTA Porsnan noted.
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E Vincent
Chansery Va
F. H. Smith
Columbia
Tennegeree
Court House
Tenneson
Towitrove Lane
Knox Fleming
R. D. Smith
Glade Street
Hart Pillow
Knox Fle
RD Smith
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Lanton, Tenn
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Tlanton, Tenn
Calhoun
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Séth St. Columbia
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Zing South
Hirave
Hrink
Decatur
Ala
W. BP. Woldridge
Minots
Washington
Dee
Senate
Ailnold
Peter N. Nelson
Lemont
James Rander
Carterville
John C. Lowletehanen
Jdok
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Foreston
E. Kilwood
Sycamore
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Peontonien
Ottos
J. A. Titcomb
Sedden
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Metalemont
British Parnament
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Joli Krautman
Buffalo
New, York
Eruluers
Nessen Street
Scott & Bowne, Chemiats
Pearl St
Mirage Record-Herald
Kentucky
Ainet
Newport Nociety
Hetty Green
Memphis
Wooder
Ciant
Knnoxville Sentinel
Carmack
Philippine Islands
Jacob H. Smith
Samar
Republican
Ciovinond Enquirer
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Lorenz
Billy Mason
Bill Joel Stone
Mizzoury
Atlanta Constitution
Kallard’s
Howe
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Druegis
Shallburg
Eorsin
Bullard
Sears
Tean
Kalun
Alex Manthy
Kwney
W. P. Woidridge
Novaedt
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