Weather, disease, and river concerns in Luxora Arkansas
A Luxora letter from March 1900 notes snowfall and lingering rain, river rise and potential overflow, and canal completion expected to ease water pressure. It reports mild smallpox in town amid chickenpox among children, and recalls deaths of John Hayes and Mrs Meliana Cockrill with local family ties to Rock Springs and Obion County.
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Luxora
Arx
Heratn
Mississippi
John Hayes
Sam Hayes
Rock Springs
Phosphate land deals reported involving Rahm and Murphy
Mr John Rahm Jr and Murphy spouses agreed to acquire acres of land in a South Port district at about 9 per acre. The parcel, rich in high grade phosphate, extends to a large tract. Rahm also arranged a sale with Mr John Murphy and wife trading their adjoining farm of about five acres.
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John Rahm
Mik P. Murphy
Southport Berhoed
Contein
Rohm
Thon Mureghy
Annie What Is Your Second Name Won't Tell
The narrator visits an intelligence office seeking a cook and questions Annie about her full name. After wry exchanges about first and second names, Annie refuses to reveal more, insisting only that her father is Michael. The scene ends with a puzzled, humorous note.
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Intelligence Office
Annie
Missus
Beautiful Flowers for that Little Trouble
A garden note advises choosing hardy perennials for busy households as they require little care and endure for years. Early bloomers include dicentra and peony. midsummer welcome phlox. frost-time beauty arrives with heather and related varieties.
Gibson Medical Society Confronts Smallpox Debate
The Gibson Medical group on March 23 discussed the disease smallpox and the stance of Dr. T. J. Happel since its first appearance in the county. The meeting focused on definitions and actions related to the illness as per the society’s record.
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Taxsros
Gibson i Medical
T. J. Happel
Carmack Backs Instructing Delegations in Senate Race
Moments, March 25. Mr. Carmack argues for instructing delegations in the senatorship race. He says it would curb temptations for candidates for the General Assembly or speakership to back Gov. McMillan’s candidacy to become Governor if sent to the Senate. He favors keeping selection close to the people and declines a method proposal to avoid dictation to county Democrats.
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Carmack
General Assembly
McMillin
Senate
Trusp
Cured In A Day Myotic Care Claims Rapid Relief
An advertised remedy named Myotic Care promises a cure for rheumatism and neuralgia within three days. The copy asserts the medicine removes the cause and disease, with the first dose providing notable benefit, priced at 75 cents and sold by A Bains druggist in Columbia.
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A. BK. Bains Druggist
Columbia
Pulaski Jailbreak By Two Detained Boys
Will Martin and Tom Craig from Pulaski escaped the city jail after being held on drunkenness and disorderly conduct charges. They slipped away by removing a back door bolt and by enlarging a hole in the wall made by a former prisoner.
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Will Martin
Tom Craig
Pulaski
Mother's Friend and Its Claimed Benefits in Pregnancy
A historical note describing Mother's Friend external application said to ease labor by absorbing through the skin and reducing sickness. It claims benefits for both mother and unborn child, with druggists selling it in bottles, touting endorsements from The Bradfield Regulator Co. of Atlanta, Ga.
Stock Show Preparations In Columbia For Premium Parade
Preparations are underway for a large stock show in Columbia next Monday, with an old time parade along Garden Street and North Main. Merchants will award premiums visible in store windows, with judging on West 7th and Garden streets and prizes including cigars, gloves, pipes, and a silk umbrella for top classes.
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Columbia
Garden Street
North Main Street
Sixth
North Main
Armstrong
Garden
South Main
Bethell House
West 7Th Street
Marahalle
Col
H. A. Brown
Marshalls
Drake Clapton
John Gant
R. L. Granberry
Messrs
A. W Wartfield
Jas, Moore
TL. F. Alexander
McKennon & Nichols
P. A. Huckaby
Walter Bailey
Tom Arrasmith
Ae Y . P. Wolth
W. J. Moore
Will White
Josh Wright
Maury Dry Goods Co
A. H. McKay
Dr. Russell Perry
R. A. Wilkes
McKennon
Anderson & Foster
Mesdames KE
Frans Swansburg
Registration of Mail at Doors Post Due April First
Public notice from Postmaster Fariss explains new door to door registered mail rules effective after April 1. Carriers will not wait for recipients to write receipts. letters must be in proper envelopes with name address and correct postage ready.
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Fariss
Bim
Cure Found for Cancer Supposedly in 19th Century Ad
An advertisement touts Swift's Specific as a cure for cancer, claiming dramatic, durable results after eighteen bottles. It presents a testimonial from Mrs M. Inou of Winston, N C, describing hereditary cancer and recovery, and offers a free book from the Swift Specific Company in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Swift
Mus . M. Inou
Winston, N. C
Atlanta
Georgia
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Orrett
Ture
Norway
Majestic
Juel
Gitizens’ Telephone
Dobbins & Ewing
Luxora, Arkansas
Murphy Barms
John Rahin, Jr
Michasch
Michael
Poe
Peutly
New Lippincott
Kansas
THE
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, GA
State News
Carteidewey
Aaten
Holice Jm Javentis
Les Seans Pelosi
Weeboagions
Tennessee
Satterfield & Dodson
Lyanville
Dynarune
Prisens
Bararday
Eres
Ler
iCounty Court
Tthe Corporation
Oltene
5. M. Idol
Aqomer
Veaillia
Peter Tates Gee
Parites
Isu
Ras
Eouely Binet
Seemyent
Casemge
Ieee Remeticn
Acy
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