Tennessee Hopes and Hoffers in Gubernatorial Debate
In a turbulent Tennessee political scene, the piece decries a Republican bid as risky and misguided, praising Gov. Patterson's victory and denouncing the party’s push for statewide prohibition. The piece argues a Republican governor would lack checks and could corrupt election machinery, while championing Patterson's austere, effective administration.
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Republican Party
Tennessee
Wennessee
Patterson
Carmack
Chattanooge Republicans Party
Nashville
Senator Bob Taylor's Chattanooga Beginnings as Lecturer
A Star reporter recounts how Bob Taylor started in Chattanooga after leaving Nashville. Pastor George Stuart mentored him, guiding his first lecture in the opera house, with audiences paying a dollar per seat. Taylor built a career on wit, debts paid, and later fame as a U.S. senator and feature figure.
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Bob Taylor
Chattanooga
Geo. R. Stuart
Prohibition
Centenary Church
Olymps Park
Star
No. 1
Nashville
Bob
Mr. Taylor
KR. Stuart
Tennessee Democraty
Minster
George Stuart
Stuart
Southern Railway
DeLong Rice
Lyceum Bureau
Ias
Bob Tylor
Senate
Carraack
United States
Sonator
Hoba
Bes
Bio
The Road to Firetna Groov by Dorothea Deakin
Dorothea Deakin in August Lippincott presents The Road to Firetna Groov a tale by Alexandra youngest daughter of Lord Malinder who helps others to ease her grief after losing a duke lover Living incognito in Malinder village with chaperon Miss Green the plot weaves endless amusing complications from her interfering Yet in the end she is made happier and wiser in a conventional finish reminiscent of Frank R Stockton without imitating him
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Dorothea Deakin
Lippincott
Miss Deakin
Frank KR. Stockton
Alexandra
Malinder
Misa Green
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsements Run Wild in Johnson City
A Johnson City reader cites Doan's Kidney Pills curing a kidney ailment after a single box, with a daughter also noting good results. Additional anecdotes mention Chamberlain's remedies for diarrhea and other ailments, including trains and old soldiers, in a collage of testimonial items and light humor.
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Johnson City
Wm. H. Hodges
Millard St
Town
Doan
Patton Drag Co
Hart Poland Man Praises Backlen Arnica Salve
M W Stone of Hart Poland Maine endorses Backlen Arnica Salve as proper for sore eyes healing barn sores and abrasions. Sold under guarantee at H Miller's drug store. 50.
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Backlen
M. W. Stone
Hart Poland
Maine
Houghton Ordinance Void Sparks Murfreesboro Whisky Arrest
Nashville agent Bart Simms is arrested on a city warrant in Murfreesboro for receiving and delivering whisky shipments into the town in alleged violation of a city ordinance adopted about a year ago. The uproar follows beliefs the ordinance was void, enabling interstate shipments at quarter loads while efforts focus on stopping Nashvilles shipments to the area. A testimonial from H. S. Nichols promotes Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, with local sale noted by H. Miller.
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Edward
Heary
United Hates Express Co
Chicago
Quick
Chamberlin
Rutherford B. Hayes
William McKinley
Ohio
Oho
John H. Zirkle
Philippi
W. Va
Chamberlain
Philadelphia Republican
HH. C. Miller
Nashville, Tenn
Anguat 17
Bart Simms
Southern Exprese
Murfreesboro
Simms
Ford
Express Company
Murfroysboro
Nashvilly
Ita Ave
H. 8. Nichols
Oakland
H. ©. Miller
Inactive Leap Year Ball Pranks and Masked Roles
A August Woman's Home Companion note describes a seap-year dance where girls invite escorts, swap roles, and dress as distinguished characters. Each man guesses who his partner is from a paper clue, with a prize for correct identifications.
Democratic surge amid Republican anxiety in 1907 scene
A tainted political climate described with calls for Democratic vigor as Republicans fret over Bryan and democracy. References to Taft’s circle, farmers’ fears, and a mounting reform push accompany advertisements for household remedies and Tennessee State Fair Bee department plans. Names such as Van Cleave and Brown Roller Hitchcock appear among a broader tapestry of period concerns.
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Formler
Mr. Taft
Connecticut
van Cleave
National Manufacturers’ Association
P Ulling
Bryan
Brown Roller Hitchcock
Tuvan
J. M. Brahaway
Tranklin
Tennessee
United States
Ling
Seabright Santa Cruz Letter Describes Cool California Summer
In a Santa Cruz seaside note from Seabright near Santa Cruz Harbor, Olaie M Hodges writes of cool ocean breezes, pine and redwood forests, mountain springs, and sunlit beaches. The letter vividly sketches Seabright as a tranquil cool suburb with electric car connections to Santa Cruz, cottages, rivers, and children playing on the sand, praising California's climate and abundant fruit.
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Beabright
Oul
John O. Hodges
California
Santa Cruz
City of the Holy Crown
Biniy Ans
Satta Cruz
Santa Graz
Seabright
Santa Crny
San Lorenzo
Charlie Holger
Selbright
Mimer Hodger
M Dicyelu
Oli
Wea
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Vounoanee
Malcolm R. Patterson
Galdwell
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bidg
Monticello
Deuggiste
Alice van Leer Carrick
Pepsin
Caldwell Bidie
Jie
Farmer
Walker
Rollins
Mey
Minervar
Dewey
Mia
Kangaa City
Kan
Caldwell Bhig
Monticelto
Wil Drngerete
Kansas Mty Times
Zancerille
Mary
Jas Leo
Dr. King
M. M. Davidson
Gifford Ave
Ban Jose
Cal
H. Miller's
America
Hodges
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United State
Farmer Corntassel
Si Sumlin
Ion Star
Knox
Chicago News
Toby
Express
Chas
E’. Smith
West Franklin
H. C. Miller's _ neng
Mike Suboenn
Cleveland
Anes
Willie
Berikos
Mama
Grigilnin
Thomas
Wr. Pubrney
New Idea Woman's
Sonia
Robie
Weir Mitchell
Lippincott’s
Newton
Barpora Weekly
Ming
Golden Gate
Wilferera Sonrald
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