Henry Watterson and political life in Illinois and national fame
The passage surveys Henry Watterson as a forceful, brilliant writer and veteran journalist born in Washington with Tennessee ties. It traces his career from a Paris training misfit to a newspaper founder in Chattanooga, a Confederate staff officer, and a Louisville influence, including fiery quotes about the smart set and reform. It also highlights Illinois’ James H. Farrell, longtime state representative and Cook County Democratic organizer, plus a domestic medical ad and a hospital case note, reflecting a broad snapshot of public figures and medical advertising.
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Henry Watterson
America
Paris
Patti
Washington
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Cincinnati
Nashville
Louisville
Harry
Harry Hotspur
West
Sherry
Delmonico
Waldorf-Astoria
New York World
James H. Farrell
Cook County
Illinois Politica
Capt. Farrell
Farrell
Chicago
Night hawking ends in Tennessee cost ruling
Attorney General Whittaker scorches night-hawking and fee grabbing in the county. He disallowed 585 of 665 costs for the last quarter, approving only 581 dollars, branding rejected claims as frivolous. The move targets widespread county treasury drain and corrupt practices among several justices.
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Chattanooga
Trin
Whittaker
Justices of the Peace
Costa
Magazine Thirty Years Old Celebrates milestone issue
A lengthy note from a magazine marks its 30th anniversary celebrating a December number with over 240 pages and four color illustrations. It notes extensive production, including 728 tons of paper and six tons of ink, 915,000 copies bound from 20,000,000 sections. a dramatic fire incident is briefly referenced. A medical ad for Dr King’s New Discovery follows promising relief for coughs and lung troubles with trial bottle offered.
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Ortiath
Hi. A. Miller
Iron Mountain Route Inaugurates Dining Cars Amidst Luxurious Service
The Iron Mountain Route unveils new dining cars on its Saint Louis to Texas trains with intermediate stops, featuring electric lighting, air conditioning, and chef carved dishes on Haviland china. Triple daily service from St Louis to Texas and double daily Memphis to Texas accompany Pullman sleeping cars in a modern, well equipped system. Also notes a diet fad critique and promotion for Green's August Flower at H. G. Miller's drugstore.
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Texas
Memphis
Iron Mountain
Dallas
Ft. Worth
el Paso
Atc
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Arizona
New Mexico
California
B. Tohlander
Chattanooga
Tenn
Mlagant
My Servier
Ite Fant Sale
St. Louis
Mempis
Pullman
Dainty Haviland China
Libby
Missoni
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MuHa Street
Phonesiteuiienne Nataher
Athter
Jen
Mittler
Drs. Miller
Physicians and Surgeons
Opera House
Moura
Totam
HS. Miller
King Street
W J. Miller
Watanga Avenue
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J. W. Cox
Axp Synanox
Jobeson City
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Koo
Leroy Reeves
Reeves & Reeves
Johnson City, Tenn
Olea Eagle Building
Main St
Miller
Johnson City
Robt, Burrow
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Washington, Sullivan
Carter Johnson
Unseot
East Tenner
EB. A. Long
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J. D. Cox
Public Square
Piedwout
Southern Depot
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C.H. Longley
Nat Hyder
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Russell & Walden
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Winchester
JL Farrell
Chicagoway
Linois House of Representatives
Springfield
Pepsin Syrup Co
Monticallo
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Dye
Frank Hackett Dye
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Miss Payne
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Mills Grone
Allen
Pritchard
Roosevelt
Asheville
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Senator Pritchard
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Payne
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Stagg
Elijah
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Prenchman
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Blennerhasyett
Tafayette
Burr
Cray Orchard Springs
Perryville
Knoxville
N. Y
North Coraling
Settle
A.L. Housley
Tilden
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Miller's Drug Store
Youth's Companion
Berkely St
Boston
Mass
J.N. Powell
Ottiey
Powell
Parklind
Dempseytown
Marivoro
Ike
Col. Lake
Gen. Sherman
Solonel
New York Tribune
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
H.C. Miller
The
Tennessee Dairy School
State University
Andrew M. Sonle
University of Tennessee
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Spiray
Walton Furnace
Tut
Ballivan
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Crescent
J. W. Bonds
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American Federation of Labor
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Mise
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Mira
Daughters of the Confederacy
Queen and Crescent
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KW. Bonds
T. P.A
Mins
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