Folk Withdraws From Missouri Presidential Bid For Clark
Joseph W. Folk quits active race for the Democratic nomination after a telegram from Champ Clark agreeing to split Missouri’s delegation. Folk will back Clark and seeks a united Missouri vote if Clark gains nomination. Folk reliefs half the delegation will be his friends and half Clark’s, with Girardeau county voting Folk. Bryan plan acceptance led Folk to abandon his own instructions for delegation. Dr Fahmey's Teething Syrup ad ends the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bi Louis
Joseph W. Folls
Champ Clark
Missouri
William J. Bryan
Folk
Mr. Clark
Joplin
Mt. Clark
Clark
Baltimore
Len Sanders
Polk
Sanders
Foll
Washington
Girardeau
Freeling Va Pioneer Jacob Phipps Dies After Long Life
Andrew Jackson Phipps a longtime Freeling resident and trapper from S Grayson County died near eighty. His son cared for him after his wife’s death years ago. In a separate tragedy, the body of thirteen year old Rans Polly’s daughter was recovered from Big Sandy River after a January 26 drowning while returning from Clintwood. A $1000 reward was offered by the girl’s father. its claim status is unclear. A rescuer nearly drowned during the attempt to save her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeling
Andrew Jackson Phipps
Grayson County
Miss Polly
Clintwood
Why Women Suffer From Kidney Pain Ad B Slogan
An old Johnson City testimonial promotes Dean's Kidney Pills for backache headaches dizziness and nervous weakness caused by weak kidneys. Mrs Lillia A Rush credits relief to the pills obtained from Whitehouse Drug Co with the Buffalo Foster Milburn Co selling and endorsing the product for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Thousads
Hime
Johnson City
Lillia A. Rush
Market St
Tenn
Syn
Whitehouse Drug Co
Foster-Milburo Co
Buffalo
New York
Vele
United States
Babe Burns To Death In Virginia Home Fire
Correspondence from Gate City Virginia reports a Thursday blaze that destroyed James Patton family home and cremated their month old daughter. The mother arrived minutes too late to rescue the child as four men prevented her deadly entry, amid scenes of grief and shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gate City
James Patton
Governor Wilson attacks Democrats over Bryan element
Washington reports revived 1904 New York Herald remarks by Woodrow Wilson urging removal of the Bryan aligned faction from the Democratic Party. Wilson cites Wells and populist radicals as unfit for national politics and says aliens must be cast out. Democrats decline further comment on the speech or the Jolene letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bryan
Woodrow Wilson
New York Herald
New Jersey
Ryan
Democratic Party
Wells
O Wilson
Society of
Virginians
Wilson
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin promises quick stomach relief
You needn't suffer with sick headache indigestion constipation or trouble from disordered stomach liver or bowels. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is a laxative regulator and well loved. Tens of thousands use it. guaranteed to work. Send address for a free sample bottle to Pepsin Syrup Co 119 Caldwell Bldg Monticello Til. Sold by all dealers at one dollar a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello
Til
Senator Taylor Plans Tennessee Tour This February
Washington reports Senator Taylor will visit Knoxville Chattanooga Nashville and Memphis starting February 15 and plans to engage with voters in a familiar manner. He expresses satisfaction with his term and urges supporters to unite for Democratic victory nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taylor
Tennessee
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Nashville
Memphis
Local man endorses Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin claims
M H Miller of Mowcaqua Illinois says the only sure cure for stomach trouble is Dr Caldwell s Syrup Pepsin a great herb laxative compound that is safe and pleasant to taste. He offers a free sample by mailing his address to Pepsin Syrup Co 19 Caldwell BidMonticello Illinois. It is sold by all druggists at See and 1 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.H. Miller
Mowcaqua, Ill
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bidg
Monticello
Lil
Baltimore politics and a sweeping satire on officials
A fragmented column quotes Henry Watterson and Gov Wilson with satirical asides about Baltimore. It jests at civil service and social attire, recalls a catarrh remedy ad, and includes garbled typography warning about mercury in medicines. The piece blends political quip with public notices and misplaced product promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Wilson
Henry Watterson
Policeman Slayer Convicted in Johnson City Murder
John Green convicted of second degree murder in the 1910 murder of Policeman Walter McMenk in Johnson City. Green killed McPeak while under arrest, fled, was tracked to Adel, Ga., and brought to Jonesboro for trial. Defense contested insanity. motion for new trial denied. appeal anticipated. Other local cases disposed of including John Cannon and Jobo Carroll sentences.
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Green
Ron
Adel
Geo. . Campbell
Johnson City
Jonesboro
Criminal Court
Paul &. Divine
D. M. Guinn
W. Price
S. 5
Kirkpatdeck
John J. Cannon
Martin Mutt
Jobo Carroll
King Black
Win
H. Gerrow
J. H. Crook
Will Johnson
Will Barran
Arms
Jack Barrin
Jim Butler
Appling
Bam Strickland
Fi & A
Henry Wilson
Tipping
Tom Bishop
Chas. Goll
East
Jackson
Zemo Promises Astonishing Eczema Cure Across America
Zemo and Zemo Soap are marketed as clean scientific preparations that rapidly relieve eczema and scalp eruptions in infants and adults. The ads claim the products penetrate the skin to draw out germs, offering universal, proven cures without mere masking. Endorsed by The City News Company and P. L. Gregory, Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zemo
America
Iy Johnson
P. L. Gregory
Minemaiist
Cardus touted as woman’s tonic by Michigan woman
A Michigan woman from Argyle says Cardus gave quick relief from severe head and other pains tied to womanly troubles. She credits Cardus with lifting her from bed of agony and saving her life. The ad urges Cardui as a general tonic for women to improve appetite and build constitution.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
An old testimonial claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a persistent instep sore after other remedies failed. The ad touts healing for boils, ulcers, burns, cuts, and skin conditions. Sold by H.C. Miller for 26 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Moore
Cochran
H.C. Miller's
Sherwood Pension Measure Rejected in Senate Fight
In Washington on February 12 a Sherwood pension bill was defeated by the Senate committee on pensions. A substitute by Senator Smoot of Utah for 24 million dollars annually was adopted in its place. Brown of Nebraska and Curtis of Kansas signaled plans to press the Sherwood bill as a further alternative. Smoot’s plan bases costs on veterans service length and Civil War and Mexican War veterans would receive pensions with graduated monthly amounts up to 80 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woaahington
Lie
Senate Committee On Pensions
Smoot
Utah
Brown
Curtis
Senate
Texas Wonder Cure Ad Claims Kidney and Bladder Relief
An old advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a remedy that supposedly cures diabetes rheumatism and bladder issues in men and women and bladder troubles in children. It promises mail order if not sold by a local druggist and advertises testimonials from Texas and beyond.
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Texas
W. Hall
Oliver St
St Louis
Druggiats
Brownlow Men Named Postmasters in Tennessee
President Taft named two Brownlow men as postmasters in Tennessee, renewing A. M. Lee of Huntingdon and W. T. H. Rutherford, both reappointed after lengthy pauses. The move follows intra party strife among Hooper Sanders Republicans as reported by the Nashville Democrat.
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Brownlow
Tennessee
Taft
Huntingdon
Rutherford
A.M. Lee
Hooper Sanders
Ple
Nashville Democrat
Almont Lost His Life and The Discovery Ad
S. A. Stid of Mason Michigan recalls a severe chest ache and fatal exposure stories with a neighbor advising Dr. King’s New Discovery. The doctor warned of collapse yet the medicine offered relief and cured lingering coughs and lung troubles. Two bottles cost one dollar with a free trial bottle and guarantee by H C Miller.
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S. A. Stid
Mason
Mich
Dr. King
H.C. Miller
Bristol Native Named Record Examiner for Appalachian Reserve
George E. Taylor of Seattle has advised his Bristol father that he is appointed to the record examiner position for the Appalachian reserve created by congressional act. He will report to Washington on the 10th for duty and is a Bristol native.
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Bristol
George E. Taylor
Seattle
Wash
Congress
Taylor
Washington, D. C
Mrs Wheeler of Freetown Cures with Dr Caldwell Syrup
Mrs Isabelle Wheeler of Freetown Indiana suffered nerves and debility with no diagnosis until she used Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. She reports strong relief and states people came from miles around to learn her remedy. Send address for a free sample bottle to Pepsin Syrup Co. 119 Caldwell Bldg Monticello IA. Sold by dealers at one dollar a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabelle Wheeler
Freetown
Ind
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello
State Geologist Elected in Tennessee
Nashville February 10. A. H. Perdue, state geologist of Arkansas, was today elected state geologist of Tennessee, vice George H. Rashley who resigned. Perdue will accept the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
A. H. Perdue
Arkansas
Tennessee
George H. Rashley
Perdue
Cash Offer for Dual Paper Subscriptions
The Comet and The Memphis Weekly Commercial Appeal announce a joint deal offering one year of both newspapers for the price of The Comet’s regular $1.00 subscription. The offer aims to attract new readers by paying $1.00 cash for the bundled papers.
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Comet
Memphis Weekly
National Tuberculosis Day Observed Across Churches
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis set April 28 as Tuberculosis Day with sermons on prevention in thousands of churches. Plans aim to spread the Gospel of Health through churches, health boards, and allied organizations. Tuberculosis caused a high church death rate in 1910 based on a study of 412,000 communicants.
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United States
National Association
Boards of Health, Women's Labes
Jin
United Bates
Urede
Bureau of the Census
Untitled Virginia Patient Finds Cure in Dr. King's New Life Pills
W Evans of Danville Virginia wrote that two years of severe left side distress was caused by indigestion not heart trouble. He credits Dr King's New Life Pills with a complete cure. Advertises pills for stomach liver kidney troubles constipation and debility headaches. aged at H Miller's.
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W. Evans
Danville
Class colors and motto adopted by junior class
The junior class of the high school has adopted its motto Finis opus coronat, colors violet and white, and the violet flower. There are forty members in the class.
Cure for Blood and Skin Diseases Promoted in Ad
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for blood impurities and skin conditions, claiming relief from sores, pains, and ailments. It lists price, sample offer, and retailers Ward Friberg and Miller's drug store. It also mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as preventing danger to children from croup.
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Express
Wetting Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Ward && Friberg and
Miller's Drug Store
Vote On Bill Barring Intoxigants In Congress
Washington reports discuss a bill to halt interstate liquor shipments amid a tight election year. Lawmakers fear a test before courts and warn it may be deferred to after the November vote. The liquor issue divides districts, with cross party concern over political risk. Also mentions Cham Aberlain's Liniment advertise as remedy.
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Washington
Contrcos
Supreme Court
Agaist
Unti
Unis Congress
Democrats
Republicana
Ory
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WM. J. Bryan
Virginia
Babe
Bright
Peter Bondy
South Rockwood
Andon Church
Tim
Maka National Bank
Johnson City, Tenn
Senator Taylor
Mr. Miller
Mowtaqua
Marse Henry Says
Charley Bonaparte
Hull
I. J. Cheney & Co
Maletio
Olly
Austom
Halle Catarrh
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
Sherwood
Brownlow Men
Almont
Wheeler
Freetown, Ind
Chamberlain
Teswy
Abia
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