Drowning at Duck River Ends in Tragic Loss for Vestal Family
Roberta Bend June 21 reports the drowning of David Vestal son of Hone Vestal while swimming with his brother near N. M. Page's firm. The brother attempted rescue and both struggled before Vestal sank twice and died. Burial followed at Mt Wesley with prayers by Rev. J. W. Hatcher and W. Roberts.
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Bend
David Vestal
Hone Vestal
Duck River
N. M. Page
Hiro
Mt Wesley
Reve
J. W. Hatcher
Santa Fe
W. ©. Roberts
Roberts’ Bond
Hie Howe
Riga
Fleaven
G. B. Roberts
Zion
Alme Page
Culookw
Hortense Roberts
Winthrop Normal School
South Carolina
Misa Rowe
Muncey Roberts
Vanderbilt
Ophelia Page
Fannie May Garner
Williamsport
Chloe
Castoria and local notes show health and farming life
The community reports health generally good with several improving residents. Wheat cutting and thrashing progress as neighbors visit, with Mr J C Sowell and Macon Green noted. Mr Sam Coleman’s child remains ill but better overall. families gather in spring holidays and kin visit in Columbia and nearby towns.
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Pott
Columbia
Mary Davis
Nashville
J. B. Scott
Wilsford
McCaina
Frank Wilsford
Mary Lockhart
Cora Adiimon
Aome
Tiny Adonteouver
Vera Due
Campbellsville
N. E. Due
Lem ‘Thomas
Sam Thoms
Mary Eston
Mt. Pleasant
Mina Alice Alexander
Grack
Lana Rast
Spring Hill
Midat
Miowe Andie
Hattie Fil
Lonetve
Poli Odil
W. Bisekburs
Rea Phelps
MeOnine i. Ee
Jeffy Underwood
Mra Robt. Young
Timely info saves two lives with Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs George Long of New Straitville Ohio faced a dreadful threat as night after night she stayed awake. After trying remedies and doctors she used Dr King’s New Discovery and was cured. The medicine reportedly also saved Mr Loni from pneumonia. Trial bottles are available free at Woldridge’s drug store Jezlyine.
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George Long
New Straiteville
Ohio
Woldridge
Dra
Jezlyine
A Summer Hymnal Book Review in Tennessee Tone
John Trotwood Moore's new book A Summer Hymnal is praised as a restful love story set in Tennessee. The review highlights poetic language, vivid nature imagery, and affectionate depictions of horses birds and the heroine Thesis while noting the narrative follows The Blind Man Ned and Marjorie through scenes of devotion and danger.
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John Trotwood Moore
Tennessee
Moore
Jersey
Marjorie
Columbia
Nashville
Marjorin
Mare
Ned
On Parade Footwear Display at Oxford March Social
The Oxford March plays as a grand parade of ladies footwear unfolds. A large variety of Oxfords and Strap Slippers showcasing heavy and light soles, broad and narrow toes, military and French heels, with prices from 14 to 3. Sandals highlighted include Strap Sandals in Artist, Patent Kid, and Fine Glove Kid options, 2 or 3 straps, trench heels, beads, or French heels, priced $1.50 to $3. Readership is invited to view before buying.
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T. N.figuers
Curious Porto Rican decision described as retrogression
The London Daily News calls the Porto Rican Supreme Court ruling a curious issue after two centuries of democracy. It argues the decision reflects militarism in a democracy, not progress, and quotes The Commoner on the negative moral impact, noting Americans may feel humiliated by the source. The piece also contains an unrelated slave story and a bogus medical ad segment.
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Aun
Supreme Court
London Daily News
United States
Mc.Kinley
Stand Fast and Moral Fight Amid Social Pressure
A speaker urges steadfast virtue against drunkenness and licentiousness, arguing that true civilization rests on control of the world and moral evil’s defeat. The quote from Lyman Abbott frames a long battle between compromise and principle, warning lukewarm faith weakens the church. Also notes on old buggies for sale and a grocery clerk’s hand injury from a dried beef knife.
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Iim
Lyman Abbott
School Census Circular Sent to County Superintendents
Nashville June 21 State Ranger in charge of power and production Morgan C is sending a circular to several County Superintendents regarding the school census matter and its handling.
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Nashville
Tenn
Morgan C
Phosphate Octopus in Mt Pleasant Faces Elusive Consolidation
Mt Pleasant column reports the phosphate octopus remains a distant prospect for consolidation led by Philadelphia firms Hogera & Gray. Locals debate price manipulation, market demand, and the impact on Tennessee rock while noting hot kilns and travel plans of officials and residents. A surprise marriage and a damages suit in Nashville are also noted.
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Herald
Mt. Pleasant
Breens
Philadelphia
Mesare
Hogera & Gray
Mr. Pleasant
Bipoesia
Tennessee
Sitn
Petrified Bone & Mining Co
Charley Fort
W.D. Strayhorn
Wm. H. Kittrell
Yellowstone Park
California
Jos English
Geo, C. Colting
Primm’s Springs
Missea Carrig
Mary Howard
Franklin
Cleburne
Texas
Emma Wilson
Irwin
Aidy
Mr. Irwin
A Serious Love Question from the Choir
A quirky verse notes a young lady in the choir with fair hair and unique charm. It playfully imagines courtship and marriage, ending with a vow about sharing six dollars if she proves coquettish rather than truly loving. Exchange poem appears alongside other ad copy.
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Pho
Jay W Benhoir
Blow Are tour Kiteeyet P1. Moths era eneagnee F At Give Away Prices The Herald
The Herald advertises sale of old papers due to surplus supply. Readers are offered bundles at ten cents per fifty or five cents per bundle. The ad also promotes "wood's Sarsaparilis" with a claim of guaranteed cure and credits A. B. Raine.
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Tour Kiteeyet
Era Eneagnee F
Herald
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