New Drug Store Promises 25 Percent Savings
Advertisement urges resolving to switch drug trading to the NEW DRUG STORE for 25 percent off drug bills. It notes Bell, Pelephone, Adams & Martin prescription druggists at No 1 Public Square and mentions Woldridge's wide land in Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Pelephone
Adams & Martin
Prescription Druggists
No 1
Public Square
Woldridge’s Wide Land
Columbia
Toon
Readers letters from Bernice Louisiana and a farm anecdote
A letter from Bernice Louisiana dated December 17 discusses the town, local lumber industry, wages, Tennessee mill workers, good cotton crops, a growing school enrollment, and new railroads. A farm tale contrasts a gray mare and a track horse, ending with a remark on shifting burdens to women and a mention of Dr. Pierce’s medicines and laxatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice
the Herald
Columbia
Louvisiank
Johnsonville
Waverly
Louisiana
A. C. Foster
Compromised on Pie with Fairbanks and Shaw in Kentucky
Senator Fairbanks of Indiana and Gov. Shaw of Iowa were hosted by a Kentucky Colonel after a Kentucky stop. In a barroom exchange they order drinks with Fairbanks asking for cold apollinaris and Shaw for buttermilk, ending with the Colonel sighing over the request for a piece of pie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Fairbanks
Indiana
Gov. Shaw
Iowa
Kentucky
Fairbanks
Seven Y As In Bed and Electric Bitters Revival Claim
Lawrence resident Mrs L Pease had been bedridden seven years due to kidney liver trouble and debility. She credits three bottles of Electric Bitters with restoring her ability to walk and improving health in three months. The ad targets women with headaches backache nervousness sleeplessness melancholy and dizziness and promises guaranteed satisfaction through W P Woldridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Woldridge
Convict Ramsey Dies in State Prison Cell
George D. Ramsey a colored man sent from Hamilton County on October 28 to serve a life term for killing his brother in law in a drunken frenzy died by his own hand in his cell at the state penitentiary. He used a stout cord to end his life after planning the act with deliberate intent. He had worked in the chair factory and reportedly resolved his destruc tion in secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Ramsey
Hamilton
State Prison
Ramsey
Santa Claus Letters From Tennessee Children 1901
A collage of Christmas requests from young readers across Tennessee towns like Water Valley Columbia and Oakley Woody. Children ask for dolls doll carriages trains candy blocks toy beds and storybooks with dates noted December 1901 and names including Winnie Estes Sallie Bodree Lena West Tillman Thompson Jerry Cleveland and Blanche Hayes.
Santa Letters and Toy Wants From Christmas 1901
Readers share long lists to Santa Claus from many children in West End and nearby areas. Letters request toys such as dolls, doll carriages, trains, wagons, puzzles, building blocks, toy pistols, air guns, dolls with brown curls, a cooking stove, rocking chairs, lamps, toy dishes, and doll furniture. Also included are requests for candy, nuts, oranges, bananas, fireworks, and clothing items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Myrtle McAllister
Santy Canse
Xias
Nellie West
West End
Howell
Wilkes Caldwell
Herald
Horn
George Harlan
Baby Lou Myra
Jarlan Moore
Little Boy Desires Pony And Gifts For Christmas
A letter from Clara Hargrove and others asks for toys and treats for children in cold weather. Lou, Bertha, and Robert Irwin Barron Church are mentioned along with requests for dolls, furniture, dishes, nuts, candies, and oranges. An editor note hints at health claims for Cascarets Candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou
Robert Irwin Barron Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bernice, LA
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Chas A. Ellis
Lisbon
Oakland
Sioux City
Omsha
Santa Clara
Winnie Estes
Water Valley
Tenn
Sallie Bodree
Santa Tauss
Lila Mal Magan
Santa Clause
Santa Tam
Lena West
Auntie
Louise Forgey
Columbia, Tenn
Dee
Lou Wissie Hayes
North Exbargo Street
Banta Chiuse
Brother
Louise
Oakley Woody
Dede Santa Claus
South School Street
Tillman Thompson
Jerry Cleveland
Bear Creek Pike
William Noland Estes
Margaret
Blanche Hayes
Santa
John Frasier
Olubia
Sandy Claws
Besse May Shotts
Met
Edwin Clapp
Sauity Claus
Etter Mason
Katie McAllister
Sheylaued
Drake B. Clapton
John Blair Jackson
Vane
N. Figuers, the Shoe Man
Mary Duskin Pettie
Mamma
Papa
Louise Petri
Jack
Sissie
Laulah Pettie
Burnice Cockrell
East Hill
OM Santa Claus
Lawrence Cockrell
Lowell Mills Pike
Edgar Voss Cayce
Joe
Sandy Claus
Ernest Cockrell
Aur
Ree
Geen
Tommy Jackson
Bessie Hagan
Dobbins and Eggvings
Mr Cooks
Bradley Frierson
Claud Young
Miss Alene Margaret Roberts
Tom Kelly
Boston
Sam
Henry Earl Gray
Santa Ulas
Herbert and
Hubert Bates
Lillian Bates
McKennon
Alvin Bates
Glenna Blount
Pearl G. Snell
United States
Thacher Medicine Company
Chattanooga
Tena
Tracher
K. Sellais
Lasteelt
Dena
Unis
Uae
Thy
John Adams
Etteher Kayes
Lard Presses
J. Pstreet & CO
W.j.oakrhs
W. J. Oakes
N. Main St
Citizens 'Phone
The
Maury National Bank, Columbia, Tennesbeek
Oarriar
Ing
T. Hughes
A. Parker
A. F. Brown
R. W. McLemore
ERT CO
CHURC
Mi Moe
W. P. Ridley James Andrewe R.L, McKinney
J.D. Barrow
J.C Wooten
W. M. Cheaira
A. Parker Crebett
Farmers’ d& Merchants’ Bank
J. P. Brownlow
J. R. Gracy
Jno
W. Fry
John W. Fry
J.J. Fleming
J. E. Brownlow
T. J
J.P. Brownlow
Bithal Howard, J. F. Brownlow
J. F. Brownlow
Phoenix ., Bank
Board OF Directors
J. L. Hutton
W. B.greenlaw
D. F. Watsons
Dp. Street
W. Friekson, Jr
Tam
Ory
Gatha Hayes
Dork
Bertha
Clara Hargrove
Allison
Corbran
Iene
Wilkes
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