Many Hurt As Stand Collapses At Evansville Park
Evansville Ind May 25 A section of a temporary grand stand at the baseball park collapsed during the annual field day exercises injuring nearly 400 people, with three possibly fatally hurt. Women and children were among the injured in this disaster. At Call city school meeting, advisory board was elected for nine month term with aims to raise about 550 dollars to supplement public funds. J J Finney named chairman, W S Evins secretary. W T Holt recommended for reelection.
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Evansville
Ind
Call City
Koka
J. J. Finney
B. J. Park
Evins
Lee Kannon
I. H. McKinton
J. I. Finney
W. 8. Evins
W. T. Holt
Kidney health ad warns of fatigue and urges pills
An old advertisement claims tired feelings and swollen hands and feet signal kidney trouble. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills to restore normal function and rid toxins, then adds a Dean's Ointment tip for eczema in babies, with price and store availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wollen
Foley
Woldridge
Dean
Riis Condition Critical After Illness in Barre
Jacob A. Riis, noted writer and social worker, remained in critical condition in Barre Massachusetts. Doctors said he had declined for several days with no hope of improvement, though he might linger for a month.
Greenlaw to Erect Picture Show and Office Building
Maury county excitement as W B Greenlaw plans a two story brick block on the old Hendley plot between the Elk s Club site. The first floor will house a large picture show with a 400 seat auditorium, a shop and a store, while the upper floor holds several office suites accessed by a rear stair. A mass meeting of farmers is called for next Monday at 1 20 PM at the courthouse to discuss hog cholera eradication with government experts Dr George R White and likely Dr Marion Dorsett attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury County
Court House
J. T. McKnight
George R. White
White
Marion Dorsett
W. B. Greenlaw
Hendley
Elk'a Club
Joe Knight
Jim Jackson
Elk’s Club
Jones Sells Mare for Long Price
W. H. Jones of Highland Stock Farm sold his race mare Willie Caffey 2 19% to J. H. Wilson for Florida at $1000. Trainer J. C. Westcott prepared the horse for racing on half mile tracks this year. Willie Caffey, a five year old mare by John R. Gentry, is noted for speed though with a slow mark. She has winter and spring work at South Side Park and is in prime racing condition ready to win this fall.
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W. H. Jones
Highland Stock Farm
Willie Caffey
J. H. Wilson
Florida
J. C. Westcott
Mr. Wilson
John R. Gentry
W. H. Harrigan
South Side Park
Hung Jury in Larceny Case Spurs Court Crowd
After two days of trial Miss Annie Hale a Cubs school teacher charged James Gresham with stealing $20.97 from the Cubs schoolhouse last Christmas. The jury returned a hung verdict and Judge McKnight discharged them amid intense local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Hale
Cubs
James Gresham
McKnight
Electric Bitters advertised as cure for indigestion
A vintage advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a spring tonic that increases appetite and cures indigestion so you can eat again. It claims benefits for liver, kidney and stomach troubles with a cleansed system and improved well being. Endorsed by Mr. T. D. Peeble and sold for 50c or 1.00 at druggists Bucklen's Arnica Salve also advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Peeble
Bucklen
Capitals Roil With Politicians Ahead of Convention
Special to The Herald Nashville May 25 The city buzzes with politicians as crowds gather before tomorrow’s convention. State committee meets tonight to set temporary organization. Hillsman Taylor is a Rye favorite. Joe Williams seen as likely opposition candidate uniting Rye factions. Cordell Hull floated as possible compromise. A large Fourth District delegation supports Judge Roberts Crump and Creath lead anti Crump factions from Shelby. One hundred Memphians expected tonight. Rice A Pierce discussed for temporary chair but not chosen. John I Cox attends to observe.
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
State Committee
Hillsman Taylor
Joe Williams
Cordell Hull
Roberts Ws
Crump
Creath
Shelby
Rice A. Pierce
John I. Cox
Stephenson Bros Ad for LIV-VER-LAX Liver Aid
An advertisement from Stephenson Bros promotes LIV-VER-LAX as a liver aid. The brief copy emphasizes the product’s role in supporting liver health and digestion, using direct appeal to readers seeking wellness remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson Bros
Tennessee Folks Tell How They Won Fortunes in Good Health
Tennessee readers share success with Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy in Memphis and Sparta. Claims include relief from gall stones and chronic stomach, liver, and bowel issues. The ad cites testimonials, warns against imitators, and directs readers to Latham's Drug Store or Mayr Mfg. Chemists for information and free literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Mayr
Indi
Imayr
Latham
Geo. H. Mayr
Mfg
Chemiat
Whiting St
Chicago
Mt Pleasant Organizes Amateur Baseball Team Plan
Mt Pleasant begins forming a baseball team at the old race track with plans for a tri county league including Teague Columbia Mt Pleasant Maury Lawrenceburg and Giles counties. The project calls for strictly amateur play though professionals may appear, a concept debated as competing motives and commitment emerge.
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Mt. Pleasant
Tri-County
Teague
Columbia
Maury
Lawrenceburg
Lawrence
Lewisburg
Marshall
Lynnville
Pulaski
Giles
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Eee
Rumely-Olds
Olds
Rumely Service
Rumely
Aak
Howe
Ealing Preece
Mead
Rumely Products Company (Incorporated
Power Machinery
Memphis, Tenn
Cochran ‘A
Thomas
Culledka
Jacob A. Ris
Maury National Bank
Hendley Corner
Elk's Club
Marion Dorset
Dr. White
Jones
Rick
Wall
Phosphate City
Harlan, Porter Q
Walker
The
Phoenix National Bank
E. E McLemore
W. A. Dale
H. O. Fulton
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