Roosevelt plans government control of all business
The Nashville American urges the Democratic party to hire a camel to carry Mr. Bryan, arguing one camel has greater capacity than a horse. A Chattanooga News snippet notes a Black man appointed runger at the Beott-Rice distillery in Chattanooga, provoking threats to shut down the distillery. The piece ends with a racist jab praising Black gaugers.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Nashville
Beott-Rice
Chatta Rooga
Railroad commissioners in earnest alarm state nerves
A quote from The Chattanooga Star questions who accuses the railroad commissioners of being truly earnest, warning that such firmness could be an innovation likely to shock the state’s nerves if it develops. The source text implies debate over the commissioners’ intent and impact.
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Chatanooga
Truth-telling effect of a new African intoxicant
A newly discovered intoxicant in Africa allegedly compels the imbiber to confess truth. The claim mirrors the proverb in vino veritas though there are notable exceptions where truth is not always spoken.
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Africa
Ferguson claims Panama trip saw Congress members enter saloon
Rev Dr Ferguson says while in Panama he observed several members of the Congressional party visit a saloon immediately after landing. He urges the President to investigate, noting the President can observe the same conduct in Washington when Congress opens.
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Ferguson
Panama
Congressional Party
Washington
Scrubbing Woman Convicted in Soap Theft at Express Co
A scrub woman employed by the United States Express Company was convicted for stealing a cake of licensed soap from the firm. The incident underscores how laws protect corporations, while ordinary workers face penalties for minor thefts.
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United States Express Company
Reforming horse shoeing to spare horses suffering
An Indianapolis expert condemns most farriers as ignorant and reckless in shoeing horses. He notes lameness blamed on the man who fits the shoe except in accidents and urges humane oversight. He suggests a law requiring proficiency and supervision of horseshoers to protect these useful animals.
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Indianapallie News
Dr Stephens remarks praised amid Board meeting debate
Remarks by Dr. Stephens at the Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting drew misinterpretation from a supporter and prompted criticism. He argued that consumption germs transfer by contact, urging fumigation after deaths or cases, noting nurses may spread disease through clothing. He should be aided, not disparaged, as his philanthropy benefits both races and his services are offered gratis.
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Stephens
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Stephena
Maury County Family Reunion Promised Amid Festive Plans
A Maury County reunion week is urged with a Maury County Pair Association event and a Fall Association program featuring special attractions and welcome committees. Senator Edward Ward Carmack will deliver the welcome address as old friends gather to reminisce, laugh, and reconnect across distances.
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Ansarhetion
Tennessee Feir Association
Maurs County Pair Association
Edward Ward Carmack
Ned
Maury County
Gifted Iowa man receives farm in Colorado will
Wilburn Rutledge of Illinois once housed H. Paul for two weeks during hard times. A Colorado notice states Paul died and left Rutledge a farm worth $35,000. Gratitude wakes with this bequest reported by the Madison Democrat.
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Wilburn Rutledge
Ilinois
H. Paul
Colorado
Paul
Madison Democrat
Inventive Ad Offers Free Tuition to Maury County’s Top Boy
McKennap Anderson Foster press an eye catching plan offering free tuition next term at the C M A to Maury county’s most popular boy. The ad promises terms and conditions and frames the offer as a joint boost for local business and education, aiming to inspire ambitious youths.
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McKennap, Anderson & Foster
Maury County
Deyie
Ces Military Academy
Tal
Aaa
Souvenir Postcards Promotion at Local Store
An advertisement invites shoppers to visit a store offering a wide selection of souvenir postalards and cards. The copy promises a delightful experience with the store’s line and urges customers to make their choice from available designs.
Padgett Reports Progress On Columbia Post Office Building
Congressman Padgett returns from Washington with news that the Columbia post office building ranks twenty ninth among new public buildings. Plans and contracts are in place for early work, with fall construction anticipated. He also pushed river navigation upgrades on Duck River toward Centreville and secured agricultural expert lectures for farmers across ten counties.
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Congressman Padgett
Washington
Columbia Post Office
Padgett
Treasury Department
Columbia
Centreville
Warter
Hickman
Wilson
Mr. Padgett
Herrald
Advertising pitch from McKennon Anderson & Foster sparks countywide interest
The Herald offers free column space to individuals firms or corporations and questions who can craft a better all round advertising proposition than the McKennon Anderson Foster plan. The note ties support for local schools boys and stores to Maury County in a public city showcase.
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Maury County
Herald
McKennon, Anderson & Foster
Carmack for Governor Hint Becomes Tennessee Prospect
Clifton Mirror reports a strong push for Senator Carmack to seek the Tennessee governorship next election. The piece argues Carmack’s lofty, statesmanlike qualities set him apart while Patterson is criticized for excessive politics. The Mirror offers a nonpartisan prophecy favoring Carmack as governor and urges readers to consider his potential.
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Carmack
Clifton Mirror
Senator Carmack
Patterson
Memphis
Aligh Alitude
Tennessee
Senate
Mirror
Mor gan of Alabama Honored as Old South Statesman
Upon his passing the country remembers Senator Morgan as a typal son of the Old South. Honest, courageous, incorruptible, and undefiled his courtesy and culture set him apart from adventurers. His modest fortune, spotless reputation and steadfast fealty to truth mark his life as luminous in the nation’s history.
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Morgan
Alabama
Old South
Law requiring liquor delivery reports enacted in Lebanon
The piece endorses a new Lebanon law forcing all liquor deliverers to report under oath the consignee and consignor to the Recorder, with a $1 fee per package. It lauds the measure as good and urges Columbia’s city fathers to adopt similar legislation to curb the ongoing jug trade.
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Lebanon
Consignee
Columbia
Admitted Murderer Orchard Described as Degenerate Witness
The man Orchard pled guilty to multiple crimes including murder arson theft and bigamy. He admits to being a murderer assassin arsonist thief liar and traitor who deserted two wives and children. The passage argues such a witness should be imprisoned for life to protect the innocent.
President's Ohio dispatch notes Roosevelt trip delay
A dispatch from the President's Ohio visit cites he was forced to lie over in Akron as part of the travel sequence. The Annansas Club prints a song with the line Nobody lies but Roosevelt, who flew about all day, reflecting lighthearted wartime morale.
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Ohio
Akron
Annansas Club
Roosevelt
Edison Quote Cites Vast Unknowns in Science
The remark notes that humans know only a tiny fraction of any subject, if true. It then pivots with a segue praising Teddy for selling the remaining ignorance, implying a humorous or critical take on leadership or progress.
President says a soiled hand looks no good
A fragmented quote cites the President noting that a dirty hand is unacceptable to him and to many polite citizens across America, reflecting concern over appearance and manners in public life.
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Politean
America
Marie Henpi's Dark Bore in Not the Color of Booker Washington
A fragmentary line compares Marie Henpi to Booker Washington, using a cryptic contrast that hints at public figures and color symbolism within a likely literary or editorial context.
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Marie Henpi
Booker Washington
Buggies for sale at J P Street & Co
Local advertises more buggies and cheaper prices than competitors. Promises savings of ten dollars on a four logey model and invites customers to visit showroom for details and demonstrations.
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J. P. Street & CO. Thruss
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offers a $100 Reward
A promotional notice claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh, a constitutional disease, by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 to any case not cured and urge readers to request testimonials from F. P. Cheney & Co. and buy their pills for constipation.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Voting Begins Next Saturday Bargain Fabric Sale Ad
Voting begins next Saturday as a back page sale describes tissue Lorraine fabrics at 7c a yard, 150 a yard white grounds with floral designs, Kensington Batiste at 10c, white parasols, neat stripes and checks, and various apparel items priced from 5c to 3.50, urging prompt purchases before stock runs out.
Contracts on Interurban Expand as Mayberry Reports Progress
President H H Mayberry of the Nashville Interurban says additional grading contracts will be let in a week or ten days while the five mile section near Franklin progresses well. Labor shortages amid wheat harvest delay contracts, with most land deeds signed and few holdouts. He plans to resolve right of way matters without court action, aiming for a single lawsuit if possible.
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H. H. Mayberry
Nashville Interurban Railway
Tennessean
Five Mile
Franklin
Resson
Mr. Mayberry
Mayie
Wierect
Essary
Mayberry
Nashville
Uct
Pennessean
Mister Everett Injured in Horse Incident
A report describes Mr E F Everett suffering painful injuries after a mishap involving a horse. The scene involved bystanders and a nearby welder, with uncertain details and unclear chronology. Further reading clarifications are needed to confirm the sequence and parties involved.
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Columbia Post Office Building
Padgett D
Thomas Edison
Teddy
Frank G. Cook
McKeanon, Anderson & Py
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Columbia Milita Academy
Eal
Ted
Claremont Batiste
Kensington
Batiste
Claremonts
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MR. E. F Everet
Mr. Wom
Everett Wan
Welstah
Everett Fei
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