Sunday Tipplers Letter Calls City Officials to Account
John Latta writes that City Attorney and Mayor allegedly dismissed whiskey cases from Sunday tipplers despite witnesses and proof. He alleges bias, outlines specific arrests at Peyton and Dockery saloons, and urges voters to elect lawmakers supporting local option to curb saloon influence.
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Columbia
Mel Batts
Charlie
BE Fewin
Pyana Adcock
Dockery
J . Dedman
Cironity Court
Dedman
Theo, Lipscomb
Charley Dodson
Liprcomb
Dodson
Stulser
Johnny Slick
Bailey Peyton
Walleu
Gross
Peyton
James A. Siniser Wen
Cams
Towler
Bart
Hernifeed
Apinion
John Latta
Pre Digested Old Pale Relief for Indigestion Case
A Nashville man reports relief from indigestion after using Pre Digested Old product PDO. He claims the remedy enabled him to eat meats and solid foods without pain, and praises its stomach digestion aid. Also advertised Brown Mil Ointment for sores and skin diseases with local sellers listed.
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John Canada
Paty
Nashville
W. I. Woldridge
A. B. Rains
Harlan & Crosthwait
J. A. Titcomb
Alvorn
Brownlow names state at large Republican committee members
Congressmen Brownlow announces appointments to the State Republican Committee from the state at large listing East Tennessee scholars Paul J Devine Tazewell W A Tucker Greeneville W D Wright Knoxville A A Story Chattanooga Middle Tennessee B W Burford Lebanon R Brown Murfreesboro A M Tillman Nashville James C Hickman Lynnville West Tennessee J B McCall Huntingdon E R C Belle Dresden J T Seffle Memphis F L Elgin Selmore with the selections reflecting party rules from the recent convention.
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Nashville
Brownlow
State Republican Committee
East Tennessee
Paul J
Devine
Tazewell
W. A. Tucker
Greeneville
W.D Wright
Knoxville
A. A. Story
Chattanooga
Middle Tennessee
B. W. Burford
Lebanon
R. Brown
Murfreesboro
A. M. Tillman
James C. Hickman
Lynnville
West Tennessee
BR. McCall
Huntingdon
ER. C. Belle
Dresden
J.T. Seffle
Memphis
FL. Elgin
Selmore
Repulsive Features and Liver Health in Prominent Queens
A historical piece describes facial blemishes and muddy complexions as signs of liver imbalance. It claims herbs like Herbing can cleanse bowels regulate the liver and improve complexion, promising wealth and refinement.
Correcting Him at School Over Contractions
A Philadelphia press teacher explains to Tommy that using ain't is improper. The exchange centers on the distinction between they aren’t and they are not, with emphasis on standard grammar.
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Tommy
Dr Kings Dew Life Pills Advertises Miracle Cure
Working 24 hours a day an old advertisement touts Dr Kings Dew Life Pills as a cure for torpid liver jaundice biliousness fever and malaria. It claims the pills banish sickness without gripe or weakening and urges trying them 2d at W Pyrol Aridge's.
Dwelling of James Dooley Destroyed by Fire
A house belonging to James Dooley near Andrews burned yesterday at noon. The kitchen fire spread rapidly, destroying the dwelling and most furniture. only clothing and bed clothing were saved. No insurance covered the loss.
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James Dooley
Andrews
Pointed Paragraphs on Life and Etiquette
A collection of sharp maxims on life regret conversation time and ambition. It notes that longer life brings more regrets outspoken people may be pleasant yet hard to listen to and hints at the chesslike drive of the acrobat. It also wryly observes women and tombstone epitaphs in a wry moral vein.
Distressing Stomach Disease Cured by South American Nervine Tronic
Distorted ad promises permanent cure for stomach ailments using South American Nervine Tronic. Claims relief from first dose and universal cure regardless of duration. Asserts pleasant taste and health benefits, with sales via A. B. Retos, druggist, in febrly edition.
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Werdine
A. B. Retos
Fragmented editorial clippings mix on democracy and empire
A garbled composite of 19th century editorials and letters cites Democratic and Republican divides, remarks on imperial policy in the Philippines and Cuba, and mentions critics from multiple U.S. papers. Authors argue over party stances, executive power, and the consequences of imperial governance. Names and places include Covington Tennessee Cumberland Maryland, Coldwater Michigan, Sulphur Springs Texas, Conway Arkansas, Rockville Indiana, Albany Missouri, Eureka Illinois.
Dress Suit Case Showcases Carpenter’s Tool Kit
A report describes a carpenter traveling with a dress suit case that carries a long rip saw protruding from the case. The sight, initially odd, is regarded as an up to date method for transporting a tool kit, reflecting practical concealment and mobility in urban travel.
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New York Sun
Night Was Her Terror and Coughing Nightmare
Mrs. Chas. Applegate of Alexandria reports night coughs nearly all night as Tad suffers consumption. After other medicines failed, three $1 bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery cured him, restoring health. Trial bottles free at W. P. Walbridge's drug store.
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Chas. Applegate
Alexandria
Tad
Dr. King
Price
W.P. Walbridge’s
Whisky and the Eyes in a Prose Snippet
A Times-Democrat dispatch notes a man discussing drink and sight, arguing blue eyes betray a person early in the tale. The speaker suggests eyes reveal emotion and intent, underscoring a cautious view of appearance and temperament in social settings.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Landreth Turnip Seeds Offered At 20 Percent Cheaper
Seed catalog ad from Landreth Sons announces new crop turnip seeds in all varieties and invites orders in any quantity at twenty percent below competitors. Includes contact details for Adams and Martin at North Main Street and Pub Square with Bell telephone number 11. Also contains a political aside quoting Senator Lodge on democracy and money concerns.
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D. Landreth & Sons
Adams & Martin, Cor
North Main Street
Square
Prescription Droggista
Fa.Bell Tel
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure for Eczema and Itching
An Atlanta advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a certain cure for eczema and skin humors. It claims to enrich and purify blood to heal sores, ulcers, boils, and rashes, offering a free trial and prepaid treatment by Dr. Gillam at 214 Mitchell St, Atlanta.
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Gillam
Mitchell St
Atlanta
Cabbage Used as Preventive for Drunkenness in Old Texts
A fragment notes cabbage as an ancient remedy for intoxication. It recalls the Egyptians boiling cabbage before wine meals and mentions continental cures containing cabbage seed as a preventive.
New Great South American Kidney Cure Claims Quick Relief
Patent medicine advertisement touts relief from kidney and bladder pain in six hours. It promises prompt easing of edema and urinary retention for men and women, claiming dramatic effectiveness and rapid results. Sold by A. B. Raina, druggist, with emphasis on speedy comfort.
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A. B. Raina
Death Toll From Texas Cyclone Hits Bohemian Settlement
A cyclone struck a Bohemian settlement near Woallia Texas late yesterday, killing several people and injuring many. Known dead include Francis Vinclovsky and Mrs Heoniely. Serious injuries reported for John Vinclovsky and Mrs John Vinclovsky. Konvi atka Iganace Hranick among the injured.
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Woallia
Tex
Here
Francis Vinclovsky
Mra
Heoniely
John Vinclovsky
Konviatka
Iganace Hranick
Eye color and whisky effects on vision and health
The writer discusses how whisky differentially affects eyes by color, noting blue and light eyes show intoxication sooner while dark eyes resist. A parallel anecdote praises Electric Bitters for reviving a rundown locomotive fireman and mentions local Herald subscription.
Fragmented Chicago Daily News quote on Turner and a woman
A fragmentary Chicago Daily News item describes Ali and Tom debating Turner. A man accuses Turner of hatred toward a woman, while another asserts Turner has been paying attention to a young woman present this evening. The exchange reflects personal tension.
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Ali
Tom
Turner
Jack
Chicago Daily News
Rathbone Seeks Congressional Probe of Cuba Post
Former Director General of Posts in Cuba E G Rathbone, convicted in Cuba on maladministration charges, petitions Congress for an investigation into all his affairs there. The request was presented by Senator Teller.
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Washington
E. G. Rathbone
Poxts
Cuba
Congrema
Teller
Lightning Kills Horse Near Storefront
Sunday afternoon a lightning bolt struck behind Mr. Joe Anderson's store, killing one horse valued at $150. Two other horses remained unharmed as the bolt hit the animals.
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Joe Anderson
Soree
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