Melia Houston 116 year Kiowa relic in Texas history report
The Nashville Democrat recalls Gen. Sam Houston and his era, noting Melia Houston a Kiowa woman once linked to him is said to be left in hardship near Ansdarke. The piece extols Houston's life from Tennessee to Texas, his leadership in the Texas War of Independence, governorship, Senate service, and complex personal life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Melia Houston
Sam Houston
Republic of Texas
Ansdarke
Melisen Houston
Texas
Muntaville
Ccessiry
Bain Houston
William Jennings Bryan
Tana Citreus
General Assembly of
Texac
General Houston
Santa Anna
San Jacinto
Wwe
Peace
Houston
Tennessee
Tesas
Lone
Wliention
Jackson
Allen
Bunner County
Arkansas
Indiana
Washington
Mexico
Alamo
Travers
Bowie
Crockett
Goliad
Republic
Unite States
Enamit
Senate
Bo Andso
Paris
Talatina
John Jolly
Tennessee River
Dayton
Talahina
Sho
Alabama
bin & Lappy
Nashville Democrat
Nature's warning about kidney trouble and Doan's Kidney Pills
Mrs Sara Koran of Tomsay City reports constant back pain and kidney symptoms improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad cites Doan's proven performance in Johns son City and lists White Horse Drug Co as supplier. Remember the name Doan's for kidney relief and mentions of Teething Syrup for babies referencing Dr. Faithney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnsson City
Sara Koran
W. Poplar Sr
Tomsay City
Anys
Ialse
Dean
Whiteheave Drug Co
Uae
Leon Toned
All Ceaters
Milee Ficents
Foster-Milturn Co
Coal oil inspector named for Hartranft
Nashville Sept 6 Gov Hooper today appointed Howard Northcaminsp ctor of Hartranft Claiborne county to fill the vacancy caused by the death of his predecessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Hooper
Howard
Madame Sherry Captivates New York Audiences
New Amsterdam Theatre hosts Madame Sherry as critics hail it as one of the brightest musical productions in New York, likening it to The Merry Widow. The show features Yvonne Sherry and opens with rave notices from major papers. Two performances daily with no curtailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Horald
Tribune
Telegraph
Timea
Journal
Globe
Evening World
Merry Widow
Sherry
Winsie
Madge Sherry
Paris
Madame Sherry
New Amsterdam Theatre
Lebar
Yvonne Sherry
New Amaterdam Theatre Co
King’s New Discovery Promises Home Cough Cure
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a safe home remedy for coughs, lung troubles, and colds. It claims quick relief for ailments such as bronchitis, whooping cough, and croup, offering trials and a one dollar price with guaranteed satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
H. C. Miller
Loyal Carter Builds Shaft to War Heroes
Elizabethton reports work starting on a public square monument to Loyal Carter county heroes. The base is twenty feet square, height sixty five feet, cement and river rock construction, estimated cost 4500 dollars. Dr D R Wilcox chairs the memorial association. The shaft will be cemented to resemble marble after the rock structure is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabethton
Sept
Garter County
D. R. Wilcox
Memorial Association
Noonday of Life and the Men Who Succeed
An advertisement-style piece urges married people to support each other in health matters and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and Electric Bitters as remedies. It stresses energy, success, and household use, with testimonials and prices, noting distributors and local sellers.
Oklahoma Judge Baxter Taylor Visits Tennessee
Jude Baxter Taylor of Aloha Oklahoma travels through Knoxville en route to Happy Valley to visit his father Gen. James C. Taylor. Taylor, nephew of late Senator Robert Love Taylor, pursued politics in East Tennessee before moving to Atoka Oklahoma where he became county judge and seeks reelection. He reports Oklahoma backing Whiteon and plans to return home after a Knoxville stop to visit his brother Robert D. Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jude Baxter Taylor
Aloha
Oklahoma
Knoxville
Happy Valley
James C. Taylor Baxter Taylor
Robert Love Taylor
Wulge Taylor
Tennessee
Horace Greeley
Atoka
Booth
Democratic Party
Didee ‘Taylor
Happy Vally
Cialge Tistor
Robert D. Taylor
Knoxville Sentinel
Prolonging Life Through Dr Caldwell's Syrup
A health notice touts Dr Caldwell's Pepsin Syrup as a guaranteed remedy to prevent constipation and liver troubles, claiming it helps keep the body open and free from impurities. It offers free samples by mail and lists price at fifty cents and one dollar per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old
Peete
Caldwell
Zemo Dandruff Remedy Ad
Uncleared copy markets Zemo for dandruff removal with claims of quick disappearance and no odor. It promotes applying with fingers and asserts benefits for skin blemishes, itching, and hair improvement, attributed to E. W. Rose Medicine Co. of St. Louis and sold in Johnstown City by City Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zemo
E. W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
Johnvon City
City Drug Store
Outshines Them All The May of Smusement and Joba Cup History
A garbled OCR passage hints at a festival or event titled May of Smusement and the Joba Cup with references to Diageo Midday and Sun Brothers Worldt's Progressive Shows. Details are unclear, but the items appear to be promotional or entertainment focused with tented venue mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diageo
Sun Brothers
Washington Farmers Picnic At Indian Ridge Near Oak Hill
The farmers exchange picnic at Indian Ridge near Oak Hill schoolhouse drew an estimated 300 to 1,000 attendees including farmers and families. W. R. Reeves introduced the speakers. Capt. A. K. Johnson urged better farming methods, resource conservation, and improved home equipment and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Ridge
Oak Hill
W. R. Reeves
Capt
A. K. Johnson
Catarrh Cure Ad Claim Teeters in Court
An old legal notice markets a claim related to Hood’s Catarrh Cure and a payment offer of one hundred dollars. The document references Logan Copnry, Frank d. Cheney, Chesley Co, and Kate Mreetiz, with sworn testimony and a notice from a Neway Pounc Hiail’s. The text is fragmentary and reflects a public legal proceeding surrounding a medical remedy claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Cheney
Chesley & Co
Totus
Eball
Henry
Roy Provence
Ted
The Coming of the Show in Johnson City
September 16 brings a major Bun Brothers show to Johnson City. A large train arrives before dawn and crowds gather at the sil rom yards to greet the spectacle. Tented showmen and vast equipment create a lively scene as residents anticipate a day of entertainment and bustle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Bun Brothers
Usnal Army of
Curioté
Sil Rom
Jabow City
Big Show Promised At Johnson City Amid Spectacle
The 1000 strong cast will feature Kolden and child performers plus a remarkable Sun Troupe with musical elephants and trained dogs ponies and blue ribbon cake walking horses. A wild beast and zoology display includes cages and a rich animal collection. Modern tents glow at night and ads promise absolute cleanliness and no fakirs gam blers or scalpers. September 14 is billed as one of Johnson City’s biggest show days.
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KolDen
Childeen
Hugh Progarma
Wild Beast and Zoologie
Johnson J Oty
Cavalry Seventeenth Annual Reunion Planned at Neva
The thirteenth Tennessee cavalry schedules its seventeenth annual reunion at Neva in Johnson county on Wednesday and Thursday, September 25 and 26. A lengthy program is arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth Tennessee Cavalry
Neva
Johnson County
Three Held For Trial On House Breaking
Bush Campbell Macey Kite and Zolbie Guinn appeared before Judge Pierce on charges of breaking into Buck-Brad Brass grocery and stealing money and goods. Bonds set at 1000 each. failing to post bonds they were jailed in Jonesboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush
Campbell
Macey Kite
Zolbie Guinn
Hidge W. ©. Pierce
Buck-Bnod- Brass
Jonesboro
Texas Wonder Drug Ad Claims Kidney and Bladder Cure
An old Texas Wonder advertisement promotes a tonic claimed to treat diabetes and kidney bladder issues in men and women and regulate urinary troubles in children. It touts two months’ treatment and asks readers to request testimonials, listing Dr. J Wy Hall of St Louis as the seller through local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Graysel
Otter
Patterson Opens Hi Campaign in Nashville
Patterson announces the start of his campaign with an event planned in Nashville on September 20. The declaration signals a formal bid and mobilization effort for the forthcoming race.
Patterson appoints Sept 20 Vendome speech for Senate bid
Ex Governor M R Patterson announced he will launch his Democratic U S Senate campaign with a Sept 20 address at Nashville's Vendome Theater. He urged open debate and respect for the voters will, warning opponents to avoid false attacks and pledging to honor the party's popular choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashvilly Tana
M. Ro Patterson
United States
Vendome
Nashville
Gev. Patterson
Memphis
Nash Ville
United States Senate
Democratic Party
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Unaka National Bank
Hartranft
Sun
Hieber
Loyal Carter
Earth
Persin Syrup Co
Monticello
Lil
Gav
Chas. B. Allen
Sylvania
Gay
Judge Baxter Taylor
Stata OF Ofto
CHE OF Tolado
Logan Copnry
Cavalry
Farrney
Patterson
Vendome Theatre
Yale
Mountcastle-Phlegar Hwd. Co
City National Bank
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