Miss Johnston's Popular Novels Stir Southern Literary Pride
The article lauds Miss Mary Johnston, a Virginia-born author based in Birmingham, for Prisoners of Love and Prisoners of Hope, noting their festive reception and sales success. It traces her lineage to notable Johnston and Nash ancestors, her colonial romance roots, and her aristocratic sensibilities enhancing dialogue and battle scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Johnston
Misa Johnston
Platt
Houghton, Mitlin & Go
Toston
Wentmore Cooper
George W. Shins
Miss Johnston
Virginia
Sir William Berkeley
Gene Dlemun
Ifayve
Jocelyn Leleh
Charles 1
America
Ralph
Saltor
Wycherly
Sheridan
Goldsmith
Miss Johnson
John Nash
Templeton Manor
Henrico County
Cyolone John Nash
Virginia House of Butressey
Abner Nash
North Carolina
Francis Nash
Germantown
Joseph St. Johnston
Peter Johnston
Old Dominion
Scotland
Johnstons
Buchanan
Richmond
James River
Blue Ridge Mountains
Missy Johnston
Birmingham
New York
Ben Jonson
Congreve
Atlantic Monthly
Williamsburg
Yorktown
Ala
Foreigen
Trial of Alex Jester for 1871 murder in New London
Testimony in the Alex Jester murder case a 1871 killing of Gilbert Gates comes from A W Datsett of Middle Grove and Captain Hugh Stewart who described a January 1871 pool of blood on Hulls Lane. Datsett testified Jester and Gates last spoke. Jester and another driver were seen racing toward Hullin house after choking Gates.
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New London
Alex Jester
Gilbert Gates
A. W. Datsett
Middle Grove
Bnunsett
Gates
Jester
Uussett
Chutes
Youne Gates
Ife
Cgov
Johnson
Agel A. Gates
Gilbert
Paris
Alexander Jester
Siner
Alice Kimbrough
Oklahoma
Hugh Stewart
Hult
Theory on Gates Corpse in Wagon During Transit
A fragment notes the state's theory that the body of the young Gates lay in one of the wagons at the relevant time. The statement appears as part of a historical dispute or investigation described in the clipping.
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Young Gates
Reorganization Plans Of Flour Trust Clarified
The New York Innes reports from the committee in charge of reorganizing the United States Flour Milling Company that a recent western trip by company representatives had no bearing on any reorganization plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Innes
United States
Mills to Join New Company With No Outside Acquisitions
The report states that all mills of the company will be included in the new entity and that no effort will be made to bring in outside concerns.
Perfect health advertised by Rocky Mountain Tea claim
An Evening Herald classified advert promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as a path to perfect health and ideal womanly beauty. The notice directs readers to ask a druggist and provides a telephone number for inquiries.
Maine Hospital Ship to China Aided by English Committee
London reports the American hospital ship Maine will sail to China to serve Americans and Britons. The decision moved quickly after a committee of prominent ladies proposed the voyage, with the Queen expressing thanks for the swift action and support from officials and society.
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Maine
China
Churchill
Associated Press
London
Queen Victoria
Great Britain
Kumussi
Frederick Mitchell Bodgson
Gold Coast
Mitral
Royal Garden Party
Buckingham Palace
England
Ms. Astor
Martenbad
Lord Hardwicke
Astor
Mr. Astor
Germany
Mgr
Bernard Baker
Lady Churchhill
Lady Randolph Churchill
Cornwalls West
Winston Churchill
South Africa
Morton Frewen
Normal College For
Deafness Cure Claim By Constitutional Remedies
A claim that deafness cannot be cured by local applications but only by constitutional remedies is presented. The text attributes deafness to inflamed mucous linings of the Eustachian tube, often caused by catarrh, and offers Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 guarantee for cases cured or not cured, plus free circulars.
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Hall
Pr. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Th. Hall
Novels to Dramatic Stage in Coming Season
The article notes Edgerton Castle and David Belasco collaborating on The Bath Comedy with Mrs. Leslie Carter possible and William H. Crane in David Harum. It lists stars for many adaptations including Mary Mannering in Janice Meredith and James K. Hackett in Richard Carvel.
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Edgerton Castle
David Belasco
Bath
Leslie Carter
William H. Crane
David Harum
Julian Marlowe
Princess Mary
Mary Mannering
Janice Meredith
James K. Hackett
Richard Carvel
Viola Allen
Henry Miller
Miss Johnston
Good Coffee Rules and McLaughlin’s XXXX Brand
A discussion on breakfast coffee stresses using a clean pot and boiling water served immediately. It endorses buying from a major, trustworthy supplier and highlights W. F. McLaughlin & Co. as a reputable, direct-supply roaster that guarantees consistent quality and fair sourcing for retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. McLaughlin & Co
McLaughlin
MacLaughlin & Co
Appetite of a Goat Promises Health from Dr King's Pills
The advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as improving appetite digestion and regularity for a healthy body. It notes the product sells for 26 cents at T W Ruete's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
T. W. Ruete
Mineral Waters by the Bottle at Ruete's Drug Store
Mineral waters offered by the bottle at Ruete's Drug Store with a variety of gins and related beverages advertised for sale to customers.
Peruna a Remedy for Female Catarrh
Letters from women across the United States praise Dr. S B Hartman of Columbus Ohio and his treatment for female catarrh known as Peruna. Testimonials from Miss Bertha Sargent Mrs FP Gille Mrs S E Dicker and Mrs H Buthe affirm relief from pain weakness and grave illness. The ad promotes the book Wealth and Beauty with treatment instructions and urges readers to contact Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio.
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Navasota
Tex
S. B. Hartman
Columbus
FP. K
Gille
OsrEea
B. Hartman
S.E. Dicker
New Orleans
Peruna
Dr. Hartman
McKinley Proclaims German American Reciprocity Accord
Washington July 14 The president issues a proclamation declaring the reciprocity agreement with Germany in force suspending duties and listing specific concessions on German crude tartar wine lees spirits and paintings The measure aims to facilitate American exports while officials note the full terms remain unpublished and the German meat bill is deferred pending contract execution
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
William McKinley
United States of America
Congress
Germany
A. D
John Hay
State Department
Arnica Salve Cures Leg Sore in Five Days
P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered six months with a frightful running sore on his leg but Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it in five days. For ulcers wounds piles it is the best salve. Cure guaranteed. Only 25 cents. Sold by T W Ruete druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.A. Danforth
LaGrange
Bucklen
T. W. Ruete
A Fancy Waist for Summer Fashion Note
A summer waist design features five yards of pink taffeta and eight yards of inch wide black velvet ribbon. Taffeta is tucked in clusters of five and cut into strips, joined by feather stitching. collar and sleeves follow the same method, with a shown example.
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Hampden College
Alexander
Moorfield
W. V
Alexanders
Londonderry
John W. Johnston
Alabama
Georgia
Georgia Pacific Raiiroeud
TUS Flour Trust
Evening Herald
A. R. Knights & CO
Jewelers
Main Street
London Trades Council
Council of Ruskin Hall
Admiralty
Risley
National Rifle Association
Cary Sanger
Europe
United States War Department
Shaftesbury Theatre
Covent Garden
Prince and Princess of Wales
Duke and Duchess of York
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