Chauncey Depew Jokes and War News in Washington Letter
The piece notes Chauncey Depews telephone jokes from Washington to New York and satirically comments on volcanic eruptions. It cites a War Department record claiming Philippines fatalities and estimates unofficial counts, then shifts to criticism of Republicans and a payroll scandal in the Washington post office with double salaries for Cuba and Porto Rico work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Depew
Washington
New York
Washington City Post Office
Cuba
Porto Rico
Altough
Havans
San Jean
Electric Bitters touted to improve health and appearance
A vintage health ad praises Electric Bitters as the best cure for weak health and skin woes. It claims the tonic regulates the stomach liver and kidneys, purges the blood, strengthens nerves and provides bright eyes and smooth skin.
Debates Over Electing Georgia Judges by the People
Georgia readers react to a proposed repeal of judicial elections in the legislature with cautions and calls for reform. Newspapers from Albany to Cuthbert quote editorials urging changes, arguing popular votes risk politicized justice and suggesting life tenure or higher court oversight as alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Selena Hustler
Cauvass
People
Montgomery County Monitor
Albany Heavald
Klesting Gidges
Theoughout
Sone
Cuthbert
Enligg
Georgia Mnight
Supreme Court
Muadison
Dr King's New Discovery Delivers A Missouri Survivor
A resident of Hanaibil Missouri recounts a typhoid and pneumonia battle with nearly fatal lung involvement. One bottle of Dr King's New Discovery gave relief and led to recovery, with a free trial bottle offered and guarantee. The note adds a contrasting claim about Chicago’s water dumping sewage into the river St Louis drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jak
Tily
Agnouynent
Quigen
Hanaibil
Notting
J.b.tucker & Co
Chicago
St. Louis
St Louis
Law Firm Seeks Young Lawyer for County Farm Loans
Barker and Nolleman of Gould Building Atlanta Ga advertise for an attorney to handle farm loan applications in the county. They seek a young lawyer with loan experience, promising low rates, liberal plans, and unlimited resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geer
Barker & Nolleman, Gould Bldg
Atlanta
Local residents and visitors noted in a Hopeful area roundabout
Earnest Bogeas and wife of Hopeful passed through Sunday. John Young spent a few days this week near Hopeful. Mrs Ellis of Atlanta returned home Sunday after visiting relatives and friends at his place. Tyrnest went to town Saturday. Felton Jones passed through Sunday. Will Graves went to town recently. Chassie Barronton was down this way Sunday. Toward Wallis passed through Monday. Luther Reed visited nearby. J Wo and T W Young called on friends in Jonesboro Sunday. Jedi Mitahee of Friendship passed through Tuesday. Miss Cora Stanley of Rockdale county spent time with relatives here. Mrs Wu Lawrence of Jonesboro is visiting Mr Wu Young and family. Mr Win Eason of near Friendship passed through recently. Mrs A Jackson and daughters Annie and Alice went to town Tuesday. Miss Mittie Smith, a local favorite, visited Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis
Atlanta
Cora Stanley
Rockdale County
Dr King’s New Life Pills Endorsed by J K Pucker
An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Life Pills as a healer of weak digestion and low energy. It claims the pills boost brain and body power, urging readers to obtain them from J K Pucker & Co. drug store in Bismarck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
J. K
Broom corn guidance from state agricultural department
The letter explains broom corn is a East Indies plant likely introduced by Dr Franklin from a whisk broom seed. It covers yield averages of 600 pounds per acre, up to 1000 on rich soils, uses as horse feed and poultry food, proportions with Indian corn for cattle, planting and cultivation advice, harvesting timing, curing, storage, threshing, and baling methods, with prices 6 to 9 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Indies
Franklin
United States
State Agricultural Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scott
Gil
Fomcial Organ of
Fayette County
ABY Tul News Publishing CO
Mayettewill
de. Ganas
Laditor
Ann Wehlss
Waynes Mvalais
Flint Circuit
B. Brondworth
iFor
A. O. Blalock
Per Clink
S. Cauerron Caupr
J. W. Graham Wok Shaner
Albert Vy Sans
Wl. W. Aspistes
J. W. Sprattin
Jas
R. Bailey
Bennett
Oor
J.C. Davenport
Pastiz UE
Jones A. Soshettlesworth
A.B. Tinsley J
Tucker
War Department
Hus
Congress
Darien Gagelle
Uis LU S
Johnston
Michigan Drug CO
Detroit
Mich
Jacksonville
Earnest Bogeas
John Young
Hopeful
Wiesers
S.A. Burks
W. Wise
Senduay
Wm. Burdett
New Hope
W. &. Tyrnest
Felton Jones
J. P. Mize
Will Graves
Chassie Barronton
Wallis
Luther Reed
Messrs
J Wo
T. W. Young
Jonesboro
Mitahee
Mrs. Wu. Lawrence
Jonsboro
Young and Family
Mr. Win. Eason
Mittie Smith
Bismarck
LRON
McElree
Gardui
Ladies’ Advisory Department
Chattanooga Medicine.Co
Fanooga
Tenn
Louisa H4le
Jefferson
G. Saya
Rome
Managh Marvin
Castoria
Siemens Lada
S. S
Jitsa
Icific Company
Swift
Ubooks
Monticello
E. C. Dewitt
J BE Tucker
Joe Dnovs
Bears
Ramon
W. A. McLarty & Son
Dime Boz
Tex
Brown Mf'g. CO
Prop
Greeneville
the Constitution, Home& Farm and
Fayetteville News
Fybwann Fh
Spurlis
Avtornvy-at-Law
Fayetteville
Gworaia
Orrick
Court House
W. Kolleingsworth
Gronrdia
Attorneyrat Law
Trevino
G. W. Wallis
W. 4. Durrant
Garoraia
Fayettrevillye
Georgia “Ofice
Redwine
Gilmore Garland
LARUE
Architrest
Philadelphia
Southern Railway
Columbus
Fort Valley
Union
Chattanooga
Memphs
Louisville
Cincinnati
Northwest
Sen
Columbia
Ellersile
Waverly Hall
Oak Mountain
Warm Springs
Woodbury
Concord
Williamson
Woolsey
Dayetteville
Selina
Ebevbidye
Roberta
Ctiona
Atlante Behin
Tou
Iy. Ly
Columbus, Sow
Woodbury Cantyn
Macon, M & Brb
LaGrange
I & BT
C. Central of Atlanta
Tlantic
Wnessno.es
Deity Daily
Macon
M. i
B. B.B
South
Cbair
Janta
FRINK
Gannon
Rine OS & Oy
Pass
Ag't
Alington DG
B. B. Wells
Passer Colm
GULP
Mgr
Ua Wrutpeniae
Hardwick
the International
Scottiah Lavina Tol
Webeter
Crouisty
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!