Local notes from Columbia Herald and regional politics
The column mentions Col Archal eus M Hughes and a second meeting in his homeland, notes increased school attendance in Clay County, and Kentucky Democrats urging voters to defeat Willson for Governor. It also jokes about a St Louis balloon race and critiques the Cookeville Mountaineer on good roads and the Tollett fund, contrasting with temperance reform.
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Clay County
Kentucky
Willson
Tennessee
Supreme Bench
Cookeville Mountaineer
Delares
Tollett
Mountaineer
Tollett Fund
Opposition of liquor interests to prohibition in Georgia
The passage argues liquor and brewery interests oppose prohibition in Georgia despite anticipated higher sales under prohibition. It suggests these groups may fund anti-saloon campaigns, noting the similar likelihood of both scenarios. The text presents a cautious, speculative view on political funding and policy outcomes.
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Georgia
Anti-Saloop League
Market calm shows prosperity despite stock fluctuations
The article notes the country’s prosperity is reflected in the public’s lack of concern over Wall Street stock flurries. It states that past crises would have caused nationwide alarm, but today the general public shows little interest in stock gamblers and exchange manipulators.
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Wall Street
Roosevelt praise rounds back after earlier sharp edges
The president shows no embarrassment for past harsh critiques of Jefferson Davis and is now praised the departed leader as highly as he once criticized him. The shift follows direct correction of misstatements about the Confederacy's president.
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Roosevelt
Jefferson Davis
Confederacy
St. Roosevelt
Governor cites pardons saved on blanks to cut costs
Nashville report denies rumor that the governors pardon blanks are exhausted. The governor explains that wrapping multiple pardons in one blank saves printing costs and public funds, countering accusations that he uses blanks to misstate clemency numbers. He says the approach only aims to reduce expenses.
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Nashville
Tenn
Rumors of Dissent Among Patterson Backers Grow
In Nashville on October 22 a special wire story reports serious dissent among Patterson’s strongest backers. Illinois Central and Southern Railway circles fear discrimination by the L and N Railway which has seized all available judgeships for the Governor, prompting talk that the Illinois Central and Southern may sever ties with Lovinville, Nashville, and the Governor.
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Nashville
Patterson
Illinois Central
Southern
R. R
Bouthera
Omohundro Rewarded for NashVille Inspector Post
Governor Patterson appoints Logue Omohundro as coal oil inspector in Nashville, bypassing Gleaves who aided the Patterson campaign. The piece praises Omohundro as the logical choice while condemning the neglect of dawn McMillin, Lee Brown, Matt Rice, and Walt Allen, and notes lingering resentment over how Davidson county voters were handled.
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Omohundro
Patterson
Logue Omohundro
Nashville
Fstm
Gleaves
Govarnor
Davidson
Dawn McMillin
Lee Brown
Matt Rice
Walt Allen
Gil
Davidson County
Omorhundro
Rawn McMillin
Hose
Omohundra
Jawn Me
Millia
Tennessee aims to limit factory work for youths under eighteen
The Textile Conference at Nashville produced a broad accord on child labor and hours. The Cox act will restrict underage labor in mills, with staged hour limits from 1909 onward. A push for compulsory education for ages seven to fifteen reflects growing Tennessee sentiment.
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Nashville
South
Tennessee
John S. Cox
Atatate
Tennessee Laws and Public School Citizenship Debate
A Tennessee conference argues for mandatory public schooling to deter idle able bodied labor and crime, urging lawmakers to back longer attendance. The piece criticizes Governor Patterson’s stance on primaries and notes a religious group incident in New Orleans.
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East
Tennessee
Uniow
North
West
Conference i
Children at Work Day in Tennessee Cotton Fields
A Tennessee school program takes children to a cotton field for a work day to teach the value and dignity of labor. The aim is to reinforce practical effort and responsibility among students as part of the school's mission.
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Tennessee
Value of guiding others over self effort, notes Courier Journal
A Courier Journal remark states a student of economics values knowing how to make others work more than knowing how to work oneself. The comparison suggests guiding teamwork may be more valuable than solitary personal success.
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Courier- Journal
Cure for eczema praised in brief testimonial
An old testimonial notes two weeks of affliction with eczema on the age and hands without relief until using Cuticura. The writer claims to be entirely cured and mentions the product’s speed and permanence as key benefits. The text includes scribbled dates and a casual, fragmented style.
Another Cure Succeeds After Ten Years of Illness
Bertha Simpeon of Alviso California writes that after over a decade of sickness doctors were called but could not help. A friend advised Ouilears Remedies and the treatment brought relief, with improvements lasting by May 24 1906.
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Bertha Simpeon
Alviso
Calif
Cure Claims for Cuticura Remedies Featured
A reader letter from RK Crowson claims two children suffered a long fever and skin problems, using Cuticura Remedies including Cuticura Soap and Ointment with swift recovery. The note praises the products as best on the market and notes keeping them on hand.
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Crowson
Love Lady
Toxmej
Bedford Democrats Debate Southern Presidential Move
Democrats of Bedford County hold a plan to convene at Nashville on November 12 to gauge Southern support for a candidate and to avoid a Bryan backlash. The piece critiques the Bedford platform, rails against railroad influence, and opposes a protective tariff while stressing fidelity to state and national Democratic principles.
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Bedford County
Seceting
Capitol
Nashville
Tennessee
Wiliam J. Bryan
Bryan
Democrats
Bedford Democrats
Democratic Party
Bedford
Cloak Styles for Ladies and Misses in Silk Fabrics
A brief note outlines various silk cloak styles suitable for women and young misses. It highlights cut, sleeve options, and how silk drapes to suit different occasions.
Tailor Made Ladies Suits Offer This Week
Ladies suiting bodies showcase five all wool diagonal Cheviot suits. 264 inch single breach fly front coat with satin lining and skirt with wide band. Available in brown black dark red navy on road. Priced at 18 dollars. Other new suits range ten to forty dollars.
La Bonita Shoes Promote Beauty Comfort and Value
An advertisement touts La Bonita Shoes offering beauty with comfort style and durability at 3.00 per pair replacing a prior price. It promotes Ladies Golden Brown Kid Blucher Shoes in full sizes at 3.50 and Ladies Fine Kid Shoes at 2.00, urging shoppers to buy. The Boys Clothing department signals heavy sale prices to clear suits overcoats knee pants and other items up to age 17.
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Laiies
War of words and press clashes in Tennessee papers
The Lewisburg Tribune editor threatens the Murfreesboro Home Journal and The Herald as he targets the Marshall Gasette. Rivalry heats in Memphis politics over Linnois Central control and proxy battles while Nashville Banner earns praise for frontline coverage of the President’s Nashville visit.
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Lewisburg Tribune
Murfreesboro Home Journal
the Herald
Marshall Gasette
Marshall
Marshal Gazette
Cy Lyle
Fish
Harriman
Linnois Central Railroad
Texan syndicate clan returns to Morgan counties rowe
A terse notice describes a Texan syndicate Nee PY rohoett Een involved in a confer with Rowe Morgan counties for a sum of 1000.
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PY Rohoett Een
Rowe
Morgan Counties
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