Veto and constitutional scheme dominate Washington notes
The article surveys President’s veto on McKay claim, a proposed DC representation amendment, and Supreme Court Chief Justice outlook. It notes Justice Field favored by six justices, Cameron’s presidential decline, and commentary on political life, plus memorials for H. Lumsden and a Loisette success in correspondence classes.
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Supreme Court
House
Donald McKay
Court of Claims
Squando
Nanset
Aaburlot
Congress
Senate
Tvere Hase
Justice Field
Loisette
Fifth Avenue
Baltimore
John Hopkins University
Alsa
Detroit
Washington
Philadelpha
Electric Bitters Propose Cure Amid Public Processions
A nostalgic ad style item touts Electric Bitters as a blood purifier and liver kidney support for low spirits and headaches. It notes McFerrin's Drug Store price of 50 cents per bottle and references festive civic pageantry in Knoxville area.
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McFerrin’s
Warner’s Life Cure Claims Cure for Dyspepsia and Diabetes
A letter from Trex near Trenton Texas dated January 1887 extols Warner’s Life Cure and Warner’s Tippecanoe the Beat for relief from long dyspepsia and says seven bottles of Warner’s Safe Min drops eradicated a diabetes attack.
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Trenton
Teex
Three-C road route favored by Carter Depot path
A Monday report from a gentleman with presumed reliable info states the three-C road will run via Watauga Point to Carter Depot. He says engineers surveying routes unanimously deem the Carter route most practicable, as noted by the Mountain ear and Elizabethton sources.
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Watauga Point
Carter Depot
Carter
Mowntaineer
Elizabethton
Jo Wilkon
Garher's Mill
Davies Academy
Isaac Grindatoff
Carter County
Samuel Stout
Watauga
Watauga River
Fairview
Reva. Hicks
Patton
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Pure Blood and Health
The story extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as universally needed to purify blood and restore strength during this season. It claims effectiveness against scrofula pimples boils biliousness headaches catarrh rheumatism and other ailments caused by impure blood or low vitality.
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Hood
Among Our People Notes From Washington County
Washington County notes report a measles death in Cherry Grove, a midnight arming at Hominy Branch, and a new youth under 21 organization in Jonesboro. Epidemics in Chevy Grove, a broken ankle at Dry Creek, and a measles outbreak span the area.
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Washington County
Ethohave
Cherry Grove
Samuel Bennett
Ida Carr
Hominy Branch
Jonesboro
Willoughby
Chevy Grove
James Strong
Dry Creek
Lands for sale bulletin to aid Northern settlers
Commissioner Harp announces a planned May land bulletin to list farms for sale or lease from property owners seeking Northern and Western buyers. Notices must be filed by April 26 with descriptions and payment. the bulletin will help match seekers with land opportunities amid a harsh winter.
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Commissioner of Agriculture
Nasnyvine
Tews
Thodollira
K. M. Harp
Warner’s Safe Cure praised in Tennessee letter
A 1887 Tennessee letter from Biountvrie extols Warner’s Safe Cure for kidney and liver diseases. It shares testimonials from neighbors and friends claiming personal recovery and endorses the remedy as unmatched.
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H. H. Warner & Co
Rochester
Tenn
Warners
Warner’s Safe Cure Remedies Story from 1887 Notice
A Berwick Louisiana man recounts illness from Bright’s disease in 1887. After using Warner’s Safe Cure Safe Pipe and Safe Nervino he gained weight from 112 to 136 pounds and claims his health fully restored, with friends also taking Warner’s remedies.
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Mrwruis
Tony
Court Street
Berwick
Bright
Warner
Medical Cure Recovers from Chronic Illness in Florida
In May 1886 a mysterious rash worsened my health and stomach pains. After ineffective treatments, doctors declared no cure possible in November 1887. A change of climate to Florida plus Warner’s Cure and Safe Nervine restored my health, with symptoms vanishing after several bottles.
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Santint
Watter
Florida
Free Trial Bottles Boost Trade at McFerrin's Drug Store
The store promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and lung diseases with free trial bottles. It claims quick relief for coughs colds asthma bronchitis and related illnesses and offers a large size for $1 with a warranty.
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McBerrin’s
Dr. King
McFerrin's
Dems to Meet in Knox County April twenty first
News notes from across the state report a Knox County mass meeting set for April 21. Other items include a large Salvation Army crowd in Bristol, a living skeleton claimed in Knox, a Knoxville drummer dispute, and various pensions granted to Mexican veterans and widows. A heavy rain flooded Roanwood, Tennessee, and the Tennessee River appropriation stands at $266,000.
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Salvation Army
Bristol
Knox County
Abey
Neal
Knoxville
Sylva
N.C
Discovery of a Cure for Consumption in Shelby
A patient identified as Mrs. Luther Luts reportedly recovered after taking Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. The ad claims the medicine cured a seven year illness despite severe symptoms. Hood's Sarsaparilla is recommended for spring cleansing and improved digestion and appetite.
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Dr. King
Luther Luts
W. C. Hamrick & Co
Shelby, N. C
J. B. McFerrin
Electric Bitters touted as malaria cure and life saver
A dated testimonial from E Bainbridge Monday Exq County Atty Clay Co Texas claims Electric Bitters healed a malaria fever and jaundice, saved a brother's life, and cures kidney liver and stomach disorders, offered for 60 cents and a dollar at Dr J B McFerrin's Drug store.
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E. Bainbridge
County
Atty, Clay Co
Tex
Mays
J. B. McFerrin
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