The Oldest Pensioners On Revolutionary Rolls
The New York Tribune lists three widows and three daughters of Revolutionary soldiers on pension rolls, plus one survivor of the war of 1812 and 1 817 widows. Names and ages span from Hanna Barrett in Boston aged 102 to Rebecca Mayo in Newbern aged 89, detailing fathers and regiments served in. During the past year two Revolutionary pensioners died, including Daniel F. Bakesman, the last survivor of the Revolution, who died at Freedom New York at age 109.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Hanna Barrett
Boston
Mass
Noah Harrold
Rhoda Augusta Thompson
Woodbury
Cown
Thaddeus Thompson
John Lambs
New York
Sarah C. Hurlbutt
Littlemarsh
Penn
Elijah Weeks
Massachusetts
Ester
Damon
Plymouth Union
Noah Damon
Nancy Jones
Jonesboro
Tenn
Darling Jones
North Carolina
John Sevier
Tennessee
Rebecca Mayo
Newbern
Stephen Mayo
Virginia
Daniel F. Bakesman
Freedom
Cataraugus County
N. Y
A cure for lynching and the tobacco mortgage satire
The piece cites The Atlanta Constitution’s claim of a “cure” for lynching tied to proper Black conduct, contrasted with lynching for sexual assault. It also satirically extols a mortgage as a self-supporting, ever-productive entity immune to weather, pests, and market fluctuations, claiming consistent yields and cash flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Marietta Journal
Board of Trade
North Georgia College Essay and Labor Bill Result
The North Georgia Agricultural College offers free tuition and cheap board with a strong cadet corps under a West Point graduate and invites inquiries to President Dr. B S Avis in Dahlonega. The Houston child labor bill was defeated in the house 75 to 80 last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Georgia Agricultural College
West Point
B.S. Avis
Dahlonega
Houston
Folly and Fads in Early 1900s Letters and Jests
An assortment of anecdotes and satire describes land scams in North Dakota and a deed mishap, a bachelor’s seek for matrimony, and quips on newspapers and advertising. It recalls a witty moral about advertising and honest living, noting old and comic observations on wealth and labor.
Carrie Nation and social reform in a heated public discourse
Excerpts show Carrie Nation denouncing streetcars and female dress while urging women to focus on home reform and charity. The text includes harsh racial views on the "negro question" and notes a large fire at the Hammond Packing Company plant in St Joseph Missouri with an estimated loss of 8 million dollars. It ends with subscription renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond Packing Company
St. Joseph, Mo
Weak Heart Warns of Sudden Death and Dr Miles Remedy
One in four has a weak heart and may die without prompt treatment. Dr Miles New Heart Cure tones the heart, enriches the blood, and improves circulation. A testimonial from Mrs L J Cantrell of Waxahachie, Texas describes relief from sleeplessness, palpitations, and chest pain after using the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
L. J. Cantrell
Waxahachie
Tex
Dr. Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Also Mentioned on This Page
Detroit
North Dakota
Nearsest
Allther
Carrie Nation
South
J. F. Moore & Company
J. F. Moore & Co
Foley
Foley & Co
Chicago
James Smith
Bentons Ferry
W. Va
R. A. Cray
J.P
Oakville
Dr. C.H., Jones
Nucerr
Justice’s Court
Chalmers — Stow
Masonic Hall
Bruce
Managtl
THE
Atlanta News
John Pempie
Charles Dus
Ve. Egrirying
Nugge 1
TUE
Atlanta Bews
Atlante
G.H. McGuire
Clarkesville ST
Dannoxinga
Gas
Foleys
Nicks ~ Inf
Lanier Business College
Macon
America
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!