Potter Palmer and the Palmer House Legacy in Chicago
A profile of Potter Palmer, his rise from merchant to Chicago magnate, his marriage to Bertha Honore, and the sprawling Palmer real estate influence on the north shore. The piece notes his sons Potter Jr and Honore, Honors election as alderman, and the looming transfer of the estate after his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Conkling
Judge Conkling
Roxcoe Conkling
Potter Palmer
Chicago
Chris
Bertha Honore
Lake Michigan
Marshall Field & Co
Field
Phil Armoura
Palmer
Palmer House
New York
Losterry
Newport
St. James
St. Petersburg
Palmars
Potter, Jr
Honore
Lake Shore Palace
Does It Pay to Buy Cheap for Coughs and Colds
An advertisement urges trying Hoch ee s German Syrup for severe throat and lung troubles. It claims the remedy heals, reduces inflammation, eases expectoration, and provides rest. It promotes Dr J G Green's remedies at H Miller's in Johnson City and references Green's Almanac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoschee
J. G. Green
H. ©. Miller
Johnson City
Green
Fruit Prospects From East Tennessee Growers
Horticulturist C A Kevven of the University of Tennessee Experiment Station reports mixed fruit prospects across East Tennessee. Very full peaches possible with timely rains. only one grower expects a fall crop. Plums largely damaged by December freeze and late frost, while cherries look promising. Pears and plums vary by type. Apples expected to be at least one third below average due to last summer’s growth strain on buds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
East
Farmers urged to buy implements from N E Gibson Tenn
Farmers are advised to place orders for binders mowers and rakes with N E Gibson in Tennessee. The notice promises savings and reduced trouble by purchasing the improved equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Gibson
J . Tenn
Washington county Tennessee school district election notice
Voters in Washington county Tennessee are notified of a May 24 election from 1 to 5 pm to elect three school directors for each district. Appointed election officers and polling places are listed, with returns due Monday. Also includes unrelated health tonics and miscellaneous text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Tennessee
Wamed
Dugie
Court Listing of Judges and Clerks by Districts
A fragmented OCR list shows multiple district assignments with judges clerks and officers names including 2nd 1st 25th 26th districts and references to Washington College Snider’s School House and various officials such as Arnold Wil Hinawa Ponce Brab Middleton Romine and Adams. The text lacks coherent narrative or dates.
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Game! Miller
John Chinoweth
W. H. Cox
Arch Madan
Arnolds
Charles Wil Hinawa
Jack Ponce
O. M. Brab
Henry McCracken
John Middleton
Thomas Romine
Uth
Washington College
O.K. Armentront
John Bolton
Ay MI
Sander
Mathes
Matt
B. Collier
Johnson Owan Lewis
J. G. Johnson
T. J. Browning
J. Fi
Crouch
U. 8. Andes
W. H. Adams
Snider
School House
Johin Snider
Oficar
Harrison Dan'l Bowman
James Snider
P. Nelson
J. M. Hale
Judges and clerks listed for multiple districts
A long list names judges clerks and officers for many districts and schools in a local notice. It includes districts such as District 4 Lamar 5 Greenwood 6 7 8 9 18 19 20 and Conkling Hale s School House with officers and judges named. The piece then shifts to a medical ad about laxatives Chamoberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets and a Judge Daniels anecdote from North Carolina court with a violent courtroom moment.
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John Hylton
G. W. Henley
Wm. Odell
Robert Howtan
A. C. Howers
W. Tt. Bowman
T. O. Garst
Usth
Jonesboro
John Vaughn
Omer Meonsley
H. Peoples
Chas
Brown
Walter Shipley
J. J. Larrance
Vth
Campbell's School House
Broderick
Ben White
John Key
Will Bowman
Henry M. Sherfey
Campbell
18Th
Limestone
Calvin Keezel
Gus Broderick
Rey
Pierre Tipton
H. J. Depew
J. ©. Vaughn
Daniel Miller
Conkling
Ed Harris
Chas, Humphreys
J. A. West
Rufus Cloyd
James W. Smith
Thoms Ryker
Hale’s School House
Charles Keener
James Orr
Alse Analysician
Daniels
North Carolina
Trimming of Perforated Straps on Long Carriage Cloak
Fragmentary OCR notes describe trimming perforated straps on a long carriage cloak. No clear event or dates provided. item appears catalog or fashion description detached from a larger story.
Fashions and anecdotes blend with health claims and phonograph ads
An article fragment describes taffeta and embroidered gowns with black and white trims, Corticelli stitching, and yoke lace effect. It shifts to Dr King’s New Life Pills praising digestion, then two Washington society anecdotes from Henry Loomis Nelson, ending with a long phonograph advertisement for Columbia Phonograph Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Loomis Nelson
Washington Society
Paris
Smith
East Tennessee Farmers' Convention Agenda Knoxville
The twenty seventh East Tennessee Farmers convention meets in Knoxville with a full program and notable agriculturists. Rail fares are a single price on May 20 21 and 28 with return by May 25. Morning and afternoon sessions feature addresses on dairy farming appraisals and education for farmers. A separate feature discusses atrocities claims in the Philippines debate.
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East Tennessee Farmers’ Convention
Knoxville
United States
University of Tanonsee Bani
J. M. Mclear
W. J. Lockett
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
T.B. McLemore
BallOaty
University Glee Club
Dairyuan
ex-Cioy
W. D. Hoard
Ft. Atkinson
Wis
Frank Getty
Sanford
E. Barnes
University Farm
University
Harriman
University Quartette
Appalachaly Park
Hon
Jas, Wilson
Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Chas. W. Dabney
University of
The
Farmer and Public School
G. Heiskell
F. M. Darnall
Webb
Bellbuckle
B. B. Miller
Morristown
James P. Kerr
Diltmore
N.C
Atkinson, Wis
University Quartatte
Vareday
University of Texaessee
J. A. Reagan
Sweetwater
Rogersville
Murphy
Jefferson City
W.G. Lenoir
Phila
Tennessee
J. B. Killebrew
Nashville
T. W. Berry
Hudson
Pact I
Kefauver
Madisonville
H. B. Clay
John BR. Fain
University of Tennessee
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Gui Ities
Cane En Sey Ee
Kame Ane
Sil
Bs Linge
Alles
Ibdomalual Region
the Herdfield Regulator CO
Attnuti
Gay
Sailor
W. J. Miller
J. W. Cox
Physterss Axp
Scroton
Tennesse Ofice
LN. Beckner
Millard St
Chafm Property
Leroy Ai
Rheves & Reeves, Attorneys and Solicitors
Johnson City, Tenn
A.J. Kirkpatrick
Williamin
Bowman Kirkpatrick
Williams & Bowman
Chancery
Thad
A. Cox
Faw Block
Market Street
RH. Miller
Johnson
Robt, Burrow
Washington
Bullivan
Carter Johnson
Uiteot
Hotel Hamilton
Mristol
Va-Tenn
Mamilnton
Paomieton
B.A. Long
Cox Building
Public Square
Walnut ST
Hotel Piedmont
Southern Depot
CN. P. Brower
C.H. Long
Jey
Nat Hyder
D. A. Vines
Johnson City, Tennessee
Byrd & Co
Dr. Restors
Cnanugs A. Kevven
University of Tennesssee
Vai
Eureka
Ceynaurera
Tadierd
W. Winery
John Chare
Foer
D. W. Bayless
J. H. Wadd
Hood
Tolormanna
Nui
Gump Bros
Outfitters
Tutt
Wekhk
Raashion
Dr. King
Nambinrs
Columbia Phonograph Company
Leoputalion
Columbia Phonograph Co
Baltimore Street
Baltimore
ROYAL
Parmers
East Tennessee
C.H. Nimson
Cranberry
J. Otto Kittel
Herbert
A, M. Houle
Jas
Wilson
University of Tennessee Band
Farmer
Judge II
B. Lindsay
Ky Young
T. B. Terry
Ki. M. K. Deakins
Morning Star
Hackney Horses
Ammsteal
University Fair
Dale Ty School
Allen
Senate
Philippines
Burton
Fort Pillow
W. M. Towers
Rome
Porrest
Watking
Calhoun
Fairmount
Adairsville
Resaca
Kingston
W. T. Suemaan
Samar
Balangiga
Bamar
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