Wrights Plant ers and a Clever Ten Dollar Bill Swindle
An advertisement boasts Wrights Plant ers sold as top two horse units with optional drill and accessories. A Brooklyn grocer recounts a sly ten dollar bill scam where a smooth talker swapped envelopes and vanished after tricking the store into a mistaken change. Clarksville reports a major fire at the county court house and surrounding buildings damaging records and injuring a firefighter.
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Brooklyn
Fawear LC
Mrs George Long Saves Two With Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs George Long of New Straitville Ohio credits Dr Kings New Discovery with preventing tragedy and saving two lives after a severe cough plagued her nightly. She reports her husband Mr Long recovered from pneumonia after one bottle cured her and a second patient. The remedy treats throat chest and lung troubles and is sold with guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Long
New Straiteville
Ohio
Dr. King
Long
Woaldridge & Irvine
Jet Iy
Political wedding shocks Philadelphia officers wives and donors
A report describes a mayoral influence wedding in Philadelphia where the mayor invited 2000 officials and aspirants. Guests attended despite few seats, and wedding gifts overwhelmed hosts with pianos and costly trinkets, prompting lively commentary on graft and favoritism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Moroner
Wolque
Bute
Vietline
Arnica Salve Claims Swift Eruption Relief
An old remedy named Bucklon's Arnica salve is advertised to cure eruptions, boils, warts, bruises, chapped skin, chilblains, and pains. The maker asserts it drives out pains with a guaranteed效果 and lists Ridge & Levine as sellers through Jona ly druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklon
Ridge
Swift
Atlanta
Georgia
Negro card players arrested near depot and fined
Seven negro card players were arrested near the depot Saturday by police. Three were caught in the negro barber shop above Frank Shaw's grocery and officer Gresham reached the room via a ladder. The rest were seized in a negro house near the depot by officers md. Butts and Greenam. They appeared in city court and were fined five dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Shaw
Gresham
MD. Butts
Greenam
Opposition to McMillin Dominates Tennessee Campaign Rumors
Nashville political circles watch Congressman Carmack and Judge Snodgrass as plans form to oppose Governor McMillin in both the governorship and Senate campaigns. Rumors point to a strong new candidate to challenge McMillin, with Memphis Democrats Col. W. A. Collier among potential selections.
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Congressman Carmack
Washington
Nashville
Memphis
Messrs
Carmack
Snodgrass
Gov
McMillin
Con Man
Senate
Supreme Court
Carign
Gota
Gov. McMillin
Cormack
Tennessee
United States
Judge Snodgrass
Col
Restless Humanity and Odd Habits in Everyday Life
A reflective piece contrasts small comforts and stubborn habits, noting a boy tolerates six inch sleds yet dislikes a sofa, a man endures long political talk but avoids a chute pew, and tobacco pleasure contrasts with butter causing pain. It highlights inconsistent urges and domestic tensions.
Veiling Beauty Across Cultures In Early Mention
An essay contrasts Egyptian custom of concealing beauty with American views on female appearance. It suggests if Egyptian practice prevailed, many American women would shield premature wrinkles sunken cheeks and pallor from public gaze using an Orient style veil.
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Egypt
America
Bradfield's Female Regulator Promises Women's Health
An antique advert promotes Bradfield's Female Regulator claiming to restore women's general health by treating menstrual disorders and restoring balance. It asserts relief of headaches backache and fatigue and promises a return to vitality and beauty for weakened women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We Draghide Regulator Co
Atlanta
Chancery Court Notice Details Sale of Property
In a chancery court notice a sale of property is recorded with details to be determined. The document references a case involving legal proceedings and a plan for disposition under court authority. Further specifics remain unreadable in the fragment.
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Hamilton
Om Yschen
Wright
ONC
American Steel & Wire Company
Mapes
Citizens’ Telephone
New York
Dobbins & Ewing
Robbins Nest
Rubenville
Montgomery County
Clarksville
William Moore
Porter
Queen City
Arlington Hotel
Arington
John G. Burchett
Negro Sports
Morrow
Hicen
Bradfield
E. Thompson
Milledgeville
Ific
Satterfield & Dodson
Hoosier
Naravne
Texx
Meaillin
James Fite
William Guthrie
Suminer
Taylor
Board of Pardons
Hr Miahaeriea Aeth
Tao Aml
Chancery Court
Shire Ijstawe
Ree Peas
Bos K Aviaote
Radar Acme
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