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Newspaper

Decatur Weekly News

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1900

Page

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Mr Bouldin Defends Facts On 1896 Congressional Delegates

In a letter to the Progressve Age, Mr. Bouldin rebuts a Decatur News account about the 1896 Congressional Convention. He claims Richardson and Wheeler delegates split and denies treachery by Jackson county members, detailing committee recesses and overtures toward nominating Mr. Brown. The text presents his view of the events and asserts the Richardson faction would not support Wheeler.

Decatur Mr. Brown Richardson Wheeler Colbert County Brown Jackson County Madison Morgan Limestone Gen. Wheeler Colbert Judge Richardson Mhe Jackson Geo. Wheeler Congress

Southern Development Pushes for River Power Funding

Southern senators and representatives fought in Congress to boost a Geological Survey program measuring river flow and power potential. Butler and Clay backed increases to 230 000 and 250 000, arguing lasting South manufacturing benefits and job creation, while Livingston urged broader, sustained southern funding.

Congress United States Geological Survey Butler North Carolina Clay Georgia Livingson Senate Appropriations Committee Geological Survey South

Ramons Liver Pills and Buckeye Ointment Ad and Local Notices

Ramons Liver Pills praised by Henry Bissell of Hatton Arkansas with claims of curing bilious ailments after years of doctors failing. Ramon's Relief also extolled. Local notes mention Rev R M DuBose sermon at Hartsell and Rev J W Johnson in Trinity. Advertisements promote Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment with immediate relief and Herbine priced at 50 cents. Also mention of Dick Adams Rifles excursion to Paint Rock and a China Finll opening in Brock's New Building.

Henry Bissell Hatton Arkansas Ramons Ramon Jilm

Jesse Brown Targets Blackwell and Sawtell in Campaign

The candidate claims Samuel Blackwell and Solicitor Sawtell will have little impact in the current congressional race. Brown’s rhetoric persists despite warnings, risking backlash. Blackwell and Sawtell are not expected to win, but they retain notable followings comparable to the leading Jackson county faction.

Jesse Brown Samuel Blackwell Sawtell Brown Mr. Blackwell Mr. Sawtell Squirel Manin Jackson

Hood's Sarsaparilla Advised For Ills The Best Frog Advice

An old print urges readers to take Hood's Sarsaparilla for various ills including stomach trouble weak nerves and blood problems. The ad uses a peculiar phrase about frogs to emphasize the remedy's wisdom.

Hood

Cod Liver Oil Made Pleasant and Easy to Take

Science advances cod liver oil by reducing odor and digestion issues. Seat and Bowne present Scott's Lotion, a prepared cod liver oil product that is odorless, tasteless, and partly digested, simplifying consumption for users seeking nourishment.

Messrs Seat & Bowne

Criticism of Charley Lane's Evening Tribune

A reader condemns the ten day lapse in the Evening Tribune noting the paper lacks coverage of local topics and figures such as the Chamber of Commerce Merrimac Col N F T Capt T W P and the street railway. The writer mocks the editor and urges action to revive the publication.

Charley Lane Evening Tribune Chamber of Commerce Merrimac Col. N

Candidate Brow n Attacks Rival Over Jud ge Richardson

The writer suggests Candidate Brown should present his own claims for congress rather than denigrate Judge Richardson and rely on attacking his opponent to gain traction.

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