Political debate on railroad legislation and senate reflections
The article reviews Senate discussions on railroad rate bills, noting support for Esch Townsend and Hepburn Tillman plans, with Tillman thanking President Roosevelt for cooperation. It cites constitutional concerns about federal power to set rates and the idea of a commission, while also mentioning unrelated local notices and a Kodel advertisement for dyspepsia relief.
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Senate
Esch—Townsend Bee
Congress
Senator Tillman
Bailey
Tillman
Roosevelt
Teller
United States
Landrum of Fairburn Active in Gamma Society History
The notice profiles Hugh Landrum born 1901 in Fairburn Ga who joined Gamma literary society in 1888 and served since. He represented it in 1905 spring form debate and 1908 fall impromptu debate, played football in 1904, and served as financial manager of Be Etacy Phoenix this year while studying law at the University of Georgia.
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Hugh Landrum
Atlanta
Emery Boys
Landrum
Fairburn
Hi Gamma Literary Society
Sfaseisiant
Etacy Phoenix
Yepecens Financcal
Theniversity of Geosatten Gradua
Silent Sermon of a Veteran and Civil War Echoes
A fragment from the Ohio State Journal reflects on an aged veteran's life and service, tracing Gettysburg, Chickamauga, and Shiloh to honor a blue-clad contribution to liberty. It pairs with brief Civil War reminiscences from the Atlanta Constitution about pride, pillaging, and a witty exchange over a lamb.
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Ohio State Journal
Veteran in Creekville Reflects on War era and Post Office Work
Uncle Wilson Flanders reads a news item about a General Delivery post office change sending letters six times daily. He imagines the potential fatigue of a wounded general forced to work such a demanding route, contrasting it with veterans who still labor after service and yearn for the days of battle. Mrs. Flanders responds, noting pensioners’ peace.
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Wilson Flanders
Sophia
Uncle Wilson Flanders
Wilson
Mrs. Flanders
Creekville
Chandler's Game Wahingtor May 21st clash with Roosevelt
An oversize political clash last week pitted Senators Tillman and Chandler against President Roosevelt. The piece notes rare public insults at the White House, references past epithets, and highlights Chandler's ties to New England mills and his push for Interstate Commerce Commission power to set rates. It suggests Chandler seeks favoring higher eastern rates to aid New England mills over Southern interests.
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Grover Clegeland
New York Sun
Ben Tillman
South Carolina
Chandler
New Hampshire
Ben Sillmans
New England
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wrouty
West
Atlanta
Chicrgo
Chicago
Carolinas
New York
Boston
New Orleans
War Relic and Hemlock Creek Battle Tale
A Los Angeles Times snippet recalls a war relic in a hall. Uncle Barabbas Briggs recounts occupying a hollow tree trunk during the battle of Hemlock Creek. The exchange frames a personal memory tied to a historic clash.
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Barabbas Briggs
Hemlock Creek
Los Angeles Times
Wade Hampton and His Famous Horse Beauregard
A Washington Star account recounts General Wade Hampton’s famed horse Beauregard. The cavalry leader prized bloodlines in his stable, with Beauregard praised for courage and endurance. Wounded at Gettysburg, the horse followed Hampton to the hospital, then died unsaddled outside the tent.
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Beacregard
Gettysburg
Wade Sampton
Stuart
Northern Virginia
South
England
Washington Star
Libby ex-captain recalls Union song and flag incident
An ex-captain told a Pittsburg Dispatch reporter of a 37 year old Libby prison escape attempt. He described a Union flag hidden on a soldier and raised to the top of a pole as guards fired. The account notes starvation and exposure, followed by four days with no food and a pint of coarse meal per person.
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Libby
Ifall Columbia
Pittsburg Dispatch
Washington Star
Health remedy hailed by a veteran in wartime letters
Willis I Norgan, a retired U S Commissary Sergeant from Rural Route 1 Concord New Hampshire, recalls two years in Cuba and two in the Philippines and credits Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption with keeping him in perfect health. He endorses the medicine for coughs colds bronchial trouble and lung disease and notes a Fayetteville druggist guarantees trial bottle free at 50 cents and 1.00 dollars.
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Cuba
Willis
Norgan
U.S
Concord N. F
Phillippins
Fayetteville
Old Clothes Made New at Barber Shop
The Barber Shop announces readiness for cleaning and pressing services. M. G. Garland assures all work is guaranteed and invites customers to call and visit for prompt service.
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M. G. Garland
The Silent Grant Toast Backfires on General Grant
Brigadier General Fred Dent Grant recalls a banquet where the toastmaster introduced him as the son like his father in many ways. He spoke briefly and caused yawns and apparent boredom before the toastmaster quipped that Grant cannot talk a lot. This anecdote appeared in the Washington Post.
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Grant
Fred Dent Grant
General Grant
Washington Post
Pleasant but effective laxative pills praised nationwide
Thousands annually bear witness to the efficiency of Early Risers. These pleasant reliable pills have long borne a reputation second to none as a laxative and cathartic. They are staples bread in millions of homes. Pleasant and effective, they promptly relieve constipation without gripping. Sold by Fayetteville Drug Co.
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Fayetteville Drug Co
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