Poem of Herbert Landrum in 1878 Memphis Epidemic
Rediscovered verses recount Herbert Landrum's heroism during the 1878 yellow fever outbreak in Memphis. He, a staffer at the Memphis Avalanche, fell ill, worked one day to publish the paper, then relapsed and died. The item notes Rev. M H Lane supplied the verses and links to Georgia figures connected to the episode.
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Herbert Landrum
Memphis
Memphis Avalanche
Landrum
M. H. Lane
Atlanta
Lane
Forsyth
Fover
Tennessee
George Landrum
Dr. Boge
Georgia
Herbert
Political squabble over Tennessee spoils ends in brink appointment
In Shownl nw Evans Washington Oct 22 a colloquy between Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow and National Committeeman Brownlow highlights Tennessee spoils. Henry Clay Evans reportedly endorsed candidates, prompting orders to appoint or withdraw endorsements, while a discussion on cures for coughs leads to Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey being advertised as a remedy for throat ailments.
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Washington
Bristow
Postoffice Department
Brownlow
Henry Clay Evans
Rosa
Woner
Tennessee
Mrs Nye's Misfortunes Strain Widow of Bill Nye
Mrs Clara F Nye widow of the late humorist E W Nye known as Bill Nye faces severe losses after his death on February 22. Her income drops below 500 yearly as funds vanish from a 47,000 cash fortune lost in Asheville bank failure. Buck Shoals home with 25,000 of Nye money is for sale. a 30,000 New York investment mortgage foreclosed. She plans a memoir and royalties from Lippincotts total under 400 yearly. Prospectors for Klondike report a hard time returning miners say.
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Clara F. Nye
E. W. Nye
Bill Nye
First National Bank of
Asheville
Fragmented 19th century ad mixed with opinions and notices
A collage of unrelated notices and quips includes claims of a kidney cure, local for sale items, social commentary on voting and marriage, and advertisements. It blends dubious remedies, moral musings, and a Cincinnati opera house fatality note, ending with tobacco style health ads and yellow fever warnings.
Efficiency of Wide Tires on Dirt Roads and Law
A study by Kirkpatrick Williams Bowman Attorneys at Law Providence R I and Johnson City Tennessee argues wide tires reduce road wear by smoothing dirt roads. Two inch tires wear rocks into ruts less than four or five inch tires, saving power and reducing highway taxes for heavy wagons.
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A.J. Kirkpatrick
C. Williams
Kirkpatrick
Williams & Bowman
Experimenta
Johnson City
Tennessee
Michigan
Providence
BR. L
H. Bowmes
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Flood
Parker
Peaip
Allicon
Cliff St
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Atv
Bern
Orage
Hotel Imperial
Knoxville, Tenn
R.V. Farr
Dr. Miles
Lip. Barcock
Avoca
N.Y
Dra N.Y. Artillery
Barcock
Miles
DR. Miles Medical CO
Elkhart, Lad
Hospital of Life
Death
Sunshine
Anhos
Cornal
Honda
Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad Company
Washington County
Caldwell
Three O's Railroad
Court of Chancery Appeal
Supreme Court
Court of Chancery Appeals
Snodgrass and
Board
Saya J. R. Adams
Geneava
Ala
Ward & Friberg
Hee Hive
Lebanon
Thomas Hutt
William Reed
Young
Hutt
Reed
Miles’ Neuve Prasrann
Geo
Ssermon Wanmgart
Fsb
Serpenta
Thomas
Chamberlain
Kellam & Curren
Seaview
Ward& Friberg's
Boo Hive
Chas. A. Dana
Charles A. Dana
Dana
Dispatch
St. Louis
Demper
Klondike
Hope Bros. J Leading Jewelers
Smith
Mud
Ponrean
Toncaboro
Ark
St Paul Dispatch
Cauirth
Blall
Gheney & CO
Toledo
Hine
Chetey
Hineial
Fement & Trunk
Waiding
Kinnan & Marely
O Hall
Jacob Weil
Robinson
Cincinnati
New Jersey
Morris County
General Stone
Hill Township
E. J. Schall
Meyer Bros.’ Drag Co
Galatia
Ilus
Avis Medicine Co
Loula
CIITA
Amney, Cals & CO
Miller, Jr
Je Miller
Miller
Rootur
HS. Miller
King Street
W J. Miller
Wathaga Avenue
Rowhs Street
Houke
J. W. Cox
M. D.ohnson
Whitlow & Co
Unaka Avenue
A. W. Stiles
Jonesboro Banking and Trust Co
Orrick Houns
Attoreys
Witt
Washington, Sullivan
Carter Johnson
Unicol
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van Hock
Market Street
Thad. A, Cox
Attorne
Law
Solaitor
Chance
Abstracts
Hitler
Haw Block
Chas. H. Jenings
Solic
Changery
Hart Building Corporation Tax Attorney
Hart Tennessee
Aiden
Millor L. W. Cash
Miller & Cass
Arrongeys
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Chancery
Tennessen
Martin I, Gump
Justice of the Peace and Notary Public
King
D. D
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Patm Pitt
Knoxville
Bristol
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