Jersey cow reshapes a farm family tale
A farmer’s wife pleads for a Jersey. He buys a runty calf named Bessie. The Jersey grows with the children, shares milk for the baby Roy, then yields seven pounds of butter weekly and changes the husband’s view, as neighbors seek butter during harvest. The family celebrates a new family cow.
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Mrt
Ohio
Mary
John
Bessie
Roy
Mr. T
Jersey
Mrs. T
Sphnnyan
Specimen Cases Cured by Electric Bitters and Salve
S. HH Clifford of New Cassel Wisconsin suffered neuralgia rheumatism stomach disorder liver trouble and loss of flesh. Three bottles of Electric Bitters cured him. Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Illinois had a running sore on his leg for eight years. Three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes Bucklen's Amica Salve cured him. John Speaker of Catawba Ohio had five large fever sores. one bottle Electric Bitters and one box Bucklen's Amica Salve cured him. Sold at McMarland & Co.'s Drug Store.
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S. HH. Clifford
New Cassel
Wis
Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
Bucklen
John Speaker
Catawba
McMarland & Co
Salaries of Presidential Postmasters Adjusted
Frank HH Jones completes annual salary review for Presidential postmasters. Key figures: 3,376 salaries adjusted. first class offices 151 in operation July 1, 1893. second-class offices 675. total Presidential offices 3,887. aggregate stock of postmasters 5,665,700 as of July 1, 1868. total gross receipts for four quarters ended March 31, 1898, 59,262,801, up 5,008,828 from the prior four quarters to March 31, 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank HH. Jones
Positive Female Health Remedy Ad from Da Marcisi
An ersatz letter offers a “positive remedy” for female ailments described as fits from deranged female organs. The author invites readers to obtain two bottles by sending an address and payment to a P O box, signing as Da. B, D, Marchisi, Trica, N.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marchisi
Trica
Hard Times in Chattanooga Complaints over Bank Discounting
A Chattanooga factory owner warns banks push to stop discounting paper will force closures within ten days if policy does not change. A leading grocery group plans to switch to cash only sales starting July 1, risking laid off workers and market disruption.
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Chattanooga
New York
Enya
Leadlg Grocery
Wil
Order of Publication in Tennessee Tax Lien Case
The state of Tennessee sues to collect 1889 taxes on lands in Johnson City area. Defendants named in Washington County not found resident. non residents and unknown owners must appear by first Monday in August before the Clerk and Master to defend or the bill will be confessed. Four weekly publications in The Comur Johnson City. June 26, 1893.
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Joe Bowman
Frick & Co
Horton & Clark
A. M. Jarvis
Miller & Ninney
M. H. Scott
J. W. Collins
H. A. Crawford
Caroline Crawford
C. 0. Alderson
P. McCurdy
George Patton
Richard Rogan
J. William
Washington County
State of Tennessee
State of
Tennessee
Johnson City
Comur
Fraudulent Pensioners Targeted by Government Audit
A list of pensioners urged by Commissioner Lockren to be dropped from rolls was approved by Secretary Hoke Smith after Pension Bureau findings show many names are ineligible. Eleven pensioners remain active though desertion records prove otherwise. others lack ninety days service or have self created disabilities. Some widows remarried or women living in adulterous arrangements lose pensions. the review will continue vigorously to curb fraud while protecting legitimate claimants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockren
Hoke Smith
Pension Bureau
War Department
Smith
Loohren
Law to Prevent Fraud Effectively Outlines Future Use
A forthcoming measure outlines methods to enforce anti fraud laws. Officials emphasize clear procedures and safeguards to deter misrepresentation and protect public interests.
Cyclorama and Christ's Triumphal Entry Exhibit in Chicago
A grand Cyclorama of Jerusalem with Calvary relief and the painting of Christ's Triumphal Entry are displayed at Wabash Ave and Hubbard Court in Chicago. Tickets grant access to both exhibitions with no price increase. Directors urge visitors to note the location for Caicargo travel plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Fryery Hill
Herod
Calvary
Christ
Wabash Ave
Hubbard Court
Chicago
Caicargo
Failure at Morristown Shielde Wagon Factory Fails
The Shielde Wagon factory at Morristown failed last Friday. Liabilities are not known but believed sufficient to cover debts. Bad debts and slow collections are cited as the reasons for the failure.
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Shielde
Morristown
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Tod Huey
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Joe
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Fine and Vines
Dove
Ar Scott
Gunn
Andes & Broyles
Oake & Miller
Laso
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Andes & Dunn
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Mu Ua
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Physicians and Surgeons
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Main Street
Bristol, Tennessee
DR. & M. Peayler Eye
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S W.L. McCreary, M.D
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Moller, Jn
Wo Miller
Drs Miller Physicians and Surgeons
Opera House
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Tohnson City
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East Tennessee
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Bristol
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Lontaville
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Munn & CO
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