Wanamaker Prosperity Plea Prompts Industrial Debate
A letter to U S merchants and business men argues that tariff revision by Democrats will sustain national industry. It cites historical panics under Republican rule, asserts current conditions favor gradual tariff revision, and endorses Woodrow Wilson as favorable to business stability while warning against extreme free trade positions.
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United States
Jotiis Wanamaker
Sgw
Woodrow Wilson
America
Pombine
Cleveland
Wanamaker
Barrison
Republica
Harrison
Repubiican
Republican Party
Wanmimaker
Mings
New Tx
Whiett
Democratic Congress
Revieien
Woodrow Widen
Democratic Party
Wintmaker
Zeimo Relief for Itching Skin Now Sold in Johnson City
An advertisement touts Zeimo reliever for itching burning and irritated skin with rapid relief after first application. It claims soothing healing properties from thymol, piycerine, witch hazel, and boric acid and offers money back if not satisfied. City Drug Store publicizes availability in Johnson City.
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Zemo
Johnson City
City Drug Store
Sells attacks Massey backers in Sevier county feud
An open letter from Sidney M Rowe in The Snerdville News attacks Dr Massey and his supporters, labeling Sells the biggest joke in the First district. It cites Massey campaign visits in Sevierville and Rogersville and accuses Sells of temperance hypocrisy and political influence peddling.
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Johnson City
Get
Wdition
Biu
Mr. Sells
Wood
First
Congressional
Pexcey
D. Massey
Congress
Washington
Southern
Sells
Steess
Selly
Mr. Bell
Selih
Sam
Lim
Bells
San
Doctor Massey
Sevier County
Am Man
Ben
Dole
Montgomery
Doan's Kidney Pills End Kidney Aches Claims
A Johnson City reader testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieve back pain and kidney discomfort. The ad cites consistent results when used as directed and notes the product sold by Whitehouse Drug Company and Poster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, sole U S agents. The warning to remember the name and avoid substitutes is included.
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Johnson City
Don
Kenry Rogerson
Maple Street
Jolson City
Tenn
Doan
Leonid
Dean
Whitehouse Drug Company
Poster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
Wheat Sowing Surges in Washington County
For fifteen days farmers in Washington county have been sowing wheat with heavy effort. A very large amount of land is being prepared and planted.
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Washington County
Bumper Wheat Crop Prompts Large Seasonal Sowing
The article notes a bumper wheat harvest this year contributing to increased sowing efforts. It mentions costs per acre for oats and horse and sheep feed, and includes a personal anecdote from D. F. Howard of Aquone North Carolina about a boy nearly losing a leg after a bruise, later aided by Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
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D. F. Howard
Muller
Texas Wonder Cure Ad Promises Kidney Health Relief
An old advertisement from St Louis Missouri touts Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and rheumatic ailments. The copy claims fermentation in kidneys and provides a mail order route via a Dr B and a general store for sale across states. The acidic, garbled text reflects damaged OCR from a vintage drug ad.
Saved by His Wife Shes 9 Wise Woman Advice
Mrs R J Flint of Braintree recounts urging husband to use Dr Kings New Discovery a cure for dreadful coughs and lung troubles. The testimonial claims quick relief from grip throat and lung ailments and promotes a trial purchase at 40 cents or a dollar.
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R. J. Flint
Braintree
Dr. Kings
J. C. Miller
Governor Hooper Questioned on Key Tennessee Matters
The Dommerat notes Gov Hooper faces questions about legislative correspondence and a meeting before a May 6 confrontation. It claims pressure to reveal if he influenced actions or attended secret discussions and to disclose his role in events surrounding the dispute.
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Gay
Hooper
Fisi
Alwtsiia
Death of Robert B. Bacon at Sulphur Springs
Robert B. Bacon of Sulphur Springs 10 miles north of Jonestown died at home after illness. He was about 55, survived by wife and eight children. Bacon served on the Sulphur Springs High School board and was active in the Methodist church. he traveled to Johnson City for medical care but died before transfer.
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Wavneted
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Uise
Heaney
Ullite Bel
Germany
Robert
Bacon
Jonestorn
Bevin
Johnson City
Washington County
Wis
Sulphur Sprite
High Tariff Exposé Warns of Household Tax Burden
A critical voice denounces Republican tariff policy as extortion in 1909 marks, listing inflated charges on parlor carpets furniture bedding kitchen ware and farm work. The piece argues duties raise cost of living and cites taxes on clothing, bedding, hardware, and plow gear as proof of steady consumer pressure.
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Republican Party
Taft
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