Watterson for presidency and Republican ally debate
A digestive, rambling plea imagines Uncle Hank Watterson as U S president after governor of Kentucky, with other leaders like Bryan and Tilden contrasted. The piece muses on monarchy versus republic, references the Hustonian Free Press and various editors, then shifts to advertising and literary notes about Scribner's Christmas issue and Pain Balm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Hank Watterson
Kennedy
Min
Babe Beckham
Kentucky
Tankie
Gov. Watterson
Bryan
Hill
Geebal
United States
Martin van Buren
Tilden
Bothe
Hank Watterson
Tone
Republic
Solemitous
Watterson
White House
Mae Archy
Uncle Punk
Hustonian Free Press
Youths Companion Adverts and Health tips mix in page overview
A garbled excerpt describes The Youths Companion with notices of special articles and features for readers, plus health remedy claims for deafness and constipation cures. It mentions The Columbian Phonograph Co and postal mail contracts, with ad lines for Dr King's New Life Pills and local drugstore sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Avenue
Bostox, Mays
Dr. King
City Drug
Viekes
Royal Baking Powder Advocated for Digestion
Royal Baking Powder is praised for purity and wholesome ingredients that aid digestion. Hygienists and physicians recommend it in food preparation, especially for those with delicate digestion.
Rev Hicks Alive and Active After Rumors
The Rev Irl R Hicks debunks death rumors proving better health and a record year. He completed the 1902 Almanac and grows his Word and Works journal into international reputation. His weather forecasts and crop advice are said to have saved wheat and aided farmers. The almanac costs 25 cents and the journal one dollar. City Drug Store advertises Chamberlains remedy success story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irl R. Hicks
Hicks
Word and Works Publishing Co
Locust St
St. Nis, Mo
Mexican Syrup for Coughs and Consumption
An old advertisement touts Mexican Syrup as a timely cure for coughs colds sore throat and weak lungs. The pitch claims fast relief and a tonic effect with a 25 cent bottle offered as a home remedy.
Strawberry Plants and Catalog Offer Details
A mixed ad notes choice strawberry plants and other fruits and vines for sale with a 120 page catalogue free to buyers. It mentions shipping options and asks readers to specify if they want a Shipping Variation or Fancy Garden catalogue from Continental Plant Co. Also lists local attorneys and doctors with office addresses and phones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Plant Co
Strawberry Specialists
Kittrell
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Leonad
Eve
Caine
Msko
Lanta
Balsall Tenuhtion
RE. L. White
Johnson
Penn
Veadly
Amrican
Hotel Medmooland
Houthern Depot
NP. Brewer's Old Wand
Long
Jey
Nat Sfydor
Asin Sante
Murber
Hassell & Walden
Phitato
Spencerian
Spencerian Pen CO
Broadway
New York City
Watterson Room
Mitchell
Balford
DeWitt
Christies
Scribner's Magazine
Thomas Nelson Page
F. Hopkinton Smith
William Henry Bishop
Arthur Coxslett Smith
Maxfield Parrish
Accomipatty
England
War Office
Ward Oil
Johnson City
Dr. Tutt
Viet _ Bion
Tutt
Gump Brothers
Gump Bros
Main and
Spring Streets
Tennessee
Catarri
F. J. Cheney
Taledo
Dragan
Hall
Pilla
Columbia Phonograph Company
Columbia’ Phonograph Co
Baltimore
Post Office Department
Minneapoliis
Tennesse Furniture and Supply Co
Fins Furniture
Man Street
Two Doves
West Post
Tenn
Royal Baking Powder CO
William ST
New York
R. Hicks
T. Chisholm
Dearborn
Chicago
Chamberlain
City Drug Store
D, A. Vines
Termiesson
Tay
Byrd & Co
Miller, Jr
W. J. Miller
Drs. Miller
Physicians and Surgeons Office
Opera House
Dr. K . Miller
Ringstreet
Dr . J. Miller
Watauge Avenue
Roan Street
J. W. Cox
Paxsician and Bunoror
I. N. Beckner
Science
F. M. George Propert
Sevitbourn
Reaves Leroy
Reaves Reeves & Reeves
Robt
Burf JW
Chancery
Yestiington
Sullivan
Carter Johnson
Unicol
Thad
A. Cox
Faw Block Market Street
J Kirkpatrick
C. Williams
J. J. Rowm
Irkpatrick, Willams & Bowman
Tenneree
LB. Miller Arronsxy
Tennes
DR. J, BH
PRHAS
Prischan Ax
Buraxox
Tenneanda
Watauga Bank
Millard St
Chaffin Property
E. A. Long
M. D
Orrick
J. D. Cox
Walnut BT
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