War politics and imperialism stir readers in fragmented dispatches
A jumble of political whispers, regional plans, and military notes contrasts war policy with domestic press opinions. The piece cites Colonel W E McLean on McKinley’s Philippines policy, debates on expansion, and alerts about Porto Rico diseases, ending with remarks on Alger and cabinet resignations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
W. E. Mclean
Indiana
Cleveland
Washington
McKinley
Col
McLean
New School Books Adopted by State Text Book Commission
State Superintendent Morgan Fitspatrick issued a circular to county superintendents listing the new textbooks for county and city schools. Old books may be exchanged at half the purchase price of the new editions. The list covers writing books and tablets not in the exchange, with some minor costs and exchange terms noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Fitspatrick
State Text Book Commission
Wistony
United States
Outside
Premium Way
Bashel
Anxious Atlantic Notes and Civil Unrest Abroad
The British government denies an ultimatum to the Boers while reports place Maj. Russell B. Harrison critically ill in Santiago. Elsewhereあります, mobs lynch Bolin in Kentucky amid robberies. Paris anarchists trigger citywide clashes injuring police and wrecking churches including St. Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj
Russell B. Harrison
Santiago
Cuba
Paris
Church of St. Joseph
Political Cynicism and Wealth in Public Debates
A fragmentary column voices distrust of Washington Republicans and calls for vigor in reform. The speaker rails against greed and wealth inequality, contrasting war department changes with humanitarian pleas for the poor and hungry.
Tennessee Farmer: Longstanding State Agricultural Weekly Receives Reorganization
The Tennessee Farmer enters its nineteenth year after reorganization with Captain John W. Morton as president and editor and W. G. Sadler as business manager. The paper, the only weekly in the state, seeks liberal support from farmers and stockmen and offers free sample copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hat
Existance
John W. Morton
Harnowa
W. G. Sadler
Tri County Fair Dates Set With Races and Catalogue
The Tri-County Fair directors plan an October event on October 11 12 and 13 with races and a featured track run by a seasoned racing man. A printed catalogue is due in ten days and premiums cover all exhibits. Also a Fentress Gazette anecdote recalls a teacher’s embarrassing spelling lesson about feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County
Washington County
The
Fair Association
In Memory of J. 8 Galliher Resolutions of Respect
On August 7 1899 Watanga Lodge notes the death of J 8 Galliher born July 27 1857 aged 42 valued member of the lodge for 13 years his loss is described as a mysterious providence and his ardent honest character and vivacious spirit are praised by the institution and fellow lodge members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galliher
J. 8
Watanga ‘Lodge
Death, notices, and notices of local affairs and ads
Fragmented obituary and funeral tributes for Emma Crow with verses and family mourning. local lodge resolutions praising a member. promotional notices for Hood’s Sarsaparilla and a fertilizer contest with dates and terms. scattered public notices, threats, and a brief crime mention.
First Baby Arrival Joy and Pain in Expectant Mothers
An old article extols the arrival of the first baby as a joyful milestone for couples and praises the use of Mothers Friend to ease childbirth. It warns of pain and danger but claims the liniment helps prepare for the ordeal and reduce suffering. The piece invites readers to request a free booklet, Before Baby is Born, from The Bendfeld Regulator Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfa
Bendfeld Regulator Co
Atlanta
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Knoxville
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Porto Rico
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Tri-County Fair
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Tex
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Peru-na
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ATI
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Lettoy
N.Y
Arace
Hapeell
Mist
Linye Lew
Greeneville
Tusculum College
Jere Moore
D. D
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Ivy
Bet Slit
N. K. Pairbank Company
York
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Johson City Bakery
Palage Livery Stable
W. ©. Snapp
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Me Ventaina
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Ewa
Ir A. V
Deaderick
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John M. Barlow
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