Opening Tennessee Centennial Expo Celebrates Unity and Progress
A May 1 1897 report covers Tennessee’s Centennial Exposition opening in Nashville with President Thomas, Gov. Taylor, and figures praising industrial and artistic achievement. The ceremony featured cannons, music, and moving addresses highlighting Tennessee’s history, resources, and future, as crowds gathered despite earlier weather.
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Nesbyihe
Tennessee
White City
Thomas
United States
Sisbtorig Gavrus
Daniel Boone
Thomas F. Gailor
Thomas’ Addreas
Alleghanies
Commonwealth
Tennesse
Congress
State of
Davidson
Nashville
Tenn
Washington, D. C
J. W. Thomas
Nashville, Tenn. T
Tennessee Senate Bill Amends Chancery Court Jurisdiction
Historical notice outlines Senate Bill No 17 amending sections of the 1801 Acts to adjust Chancery Court Clerk and Master duties in Washington County Tennessee. It names the Johnson City location, districts affected, effective date, and officers who approved the act. Mentions governor and secretary of state signatures and a modern promotional ad for Bell’s Pine Tar cough remedy by McFarlain & Bolton.
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Staten
Tennessee
Johnson City
Washington
General Assembly
Tannesses
First Chancery Division
Chancery
Chancery Court of
Court of the Ninth Civil District
Washington County
Chancery Court
Jousx ‘Tuosrsoy
Senate
Mongax O. Purgparnien
Home of Representatives
Ross
L. Taynon
Morgan
Bell
McFarlant & Bolton
Hygienic Bath Cabinet Promises Cures at Wilcox Nashville
Mayor McCarthy cabinet promotes Turkish Russian meditated Hath a cleansing device. It claims universal relief and refunds if unsatisfied. Two months free trial of Hygiënte Mineral Vaporizer offered with lady attendants at Wilcox Building Nashville Tennessee.
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Wilcox Building
Nashville
Tyna
Suffered Eights in Years. Pains Departed and Sleep Camp
Mrs. Julie A. Brown of Covington Town describes long illness and relief after trying personal remedies and medical advice. She credits nervousness and afflictions for years, noting prior doctors' opinions and slow progress before a hopeful turnaround.
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Julie A. Brown
Covington
Town
Tat Place
Scott's Emulsion Promises Relief for Consumption Early and Advanced
The advertisement touts consumption cures with Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil and hypophosphites. It claims thousands cured in early stages and partial relief in advanced cases, noting improved chest pain, night sweats, and coughing. It urges reliance on this standard remedy for over 20 years and offers free samples and domestic availability.
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Quidoor
Scott
Wedding Surprise Unites May Cookin and Harry Donn
A quiet 11 pm ceremony at Roy J. G. McFerrin's residence joined Miss May Cookin, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. TH. 8. Cookin, with Mr. Harry B. Donn, a popular Buens Vista Plaster Company employee. Groom James Bailey attended. Afterward, the couple went to the St. Lawrence hotel and plan to reside in Saltville. Bristol News.
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Roy
J. G. McFerrin
May Cookin
Cookin
Harry B. Donn
Buens Vista Plaster Company
James Bailey
St. Lawrence Hotel
Saltville
Bristol News
Commencement Week Plans at University of Tennessee
The one hundred and third session at Knoxville closes in January with commencement week events beginning January 1st. Rev. John Watkins of Spartanburg will deliver the Baccalaureate sermon. The annual graduate address will be June 6 by Rev. Dr. J. S. Hopkins of Atlanta. Hopkins, former Emory professor and president, fostered technical education in the South and leads as a noted orator and church minister.
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Janeth
Jane
John §. Watkins
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Spartanburg
Watkins
Hampden-Sidney College
University of Virginia
Presbyterian Church
Theological
Hampden-Sidney, A
First Presbyterian Church
Raleigh
North Carolina
Students of Peace Institute
D. C
University
J. 8. Hopkins
Atlanta
Georgia Institute of Tfechnology
Hopkins
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Trinity Church
Methodist Church, South
Literary Notes and Fashion Trends in May Issue Review
The May number of the North American Review analyzes Greek and Turkish hostilities, critiquing The Modern Greek as a Fighting Man. It urges strong action on pelagic sealing and suggests branding young female seals if needed. The Standard Designer highlights commencement outfits, bridal fashion, lingerie, and home crafts, with sections on nursery, horticulture, bicycles, and outdoor exercise. A drug ad for Dr Ball's Tar-Honey and a Natchez accident report conclude the item.
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Greece
Turkey
Benjamin Wheeler
Cornell University
Wheeler
Jordan
Adventid Tvs
England
United States
Islandy
Bom
KheRpann
Hotine
Copper relic and wartime motto stir Shelbyville readers
A Sunday school collection found a copper piece misdescribed as a coin but revealed as a Civil War relic with the legend The Play of any Union 1863. The opposite side bears If anybody attempts to tear it down I shout him on the spot Shelbyville Times notes the finding and its curious inscription.
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Shelbyville Times
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