Fragmented 1911 News Blinkers Reflect Turbulent Times
A collage of remarks on jealousy and rumor plus reports from the era. References include Secretary Wilson at a Richmond event, Hearst labeled as labor foe, Arabs seeking work, McNamara jurors, Columbia abattoir plans, sugar price slates, Taft and Tallulah Falls, Harry Thaw studying law, and Champ Clark’s political moves.
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Tripoli
MtcNamdra
Columbia
Mabor Charleston
Grace
Hamp Clark
Texas
Champ
World Growing Better Says She Helps Others
A woman describes recovery from long stomach and kidney trouble after using Electric Bitters. She urges others to try the remedy, claiming it changed her health and widespread relief is possible.
Vaccination Typhoid Graft Debate In Washington Dispatch
A Washington dispatch discusses typhoid vaccination for state militias at 1234 cents per man and questions the economic impact on physicians if vaccination eliminates typhoid. It argues vaccination could reduce cases but would reduce physician income, prompting graft accusations against medical professionals.
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Washington
United States
Journal of
The
American Medical’ Association
Woman Jury Discharged After Deadlock in Magor Case
In Los Angeles on November 18 the first female jury in the city’s history failed to reach a verdict on L. H. Magor for speeding. The last ballot showed 11 for conviction and 1 for acquittal. Judge Forbes ordered more time. The jurors debated while considering lunch, with humor and tension as they sought to resolve the impasse.
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Los Angeles
Nora Banford
L. H. Magor
Forbes
Jane
Chancellor Day’s Illness Cited Over Steel Trust Defense
The report notes Day’s illness as a reason he has not defended the steel trust. It implies political stakes tied to his health and stance on the steel issue without detailing further actions.
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Day
Steel Trust
Mercury Prices Decline Signaling Potential Savings
Market trends show a continued drop in mercury prices as demand softens and supplies remain ample. Analysts forecast further easing if production stays steady and inventories adjust to lower consumption.
Vaccination and its role in medical progress
A historical reflection argues vaccination transformed care for smallpox, replacing $1 per vaccination with modern medical salaries. It condemns critics who call vaccination a graft, underscoring the leap in public health and physician work.
Convention session on Inland Waterways highlights speeches
The first session of the Mississippi to the Atlantic Inland Waterways convention met in Montgomery Alabama on November 20 with remarks from Senator Duncan Fletcher of Florida president. Leland Henderson secretary. Congressman Robt C Wycliffe and Isham RanaoTot of Chicago detailing Illinois rivers and lakes commission work. Speakers proposed using Panama era dredging equipment for inland waterway digging.
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Montgomery
Ala
Mississippi
Duncan A. Fletch
Florida
Leland J. Henderson
Robt. C." Wycliffe
Isham RanaoTott
Chicago
Illinois Rivers and Lakes Commission
Panama
Eternal questions meet local election bids in Georgetown
A fragmentary page mixes poetic musings on life and eternity with multiple elections notices. Citizens of Georgetown hear candidates announce re election bids for mayor and alderman while signatures pledge faithful, conscientious service and focus on city business.
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Georgetown
Gorgetown
City of
W. W. Manmertya
Georgpoge
Burglary in New York Targets Poetry Volumes
A burglar entered a New York home and stole five poetry books, a theft noted with a grim moral twist. The item hints at a broader social commentary while the writer Wu Ting Fang debates themes about a forthcoming book. The text questions the role of a press agent in a Chinese revolution context.
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New York
Wu Ting Fang
Local lodge meeting notices in Georgetown area
Lodge listings announce regular gatherings in Georgetown including The Lodges Courtney Camp 457 W O W meeting on Wednesdays and Rebekah Lodge No 31 I O O F meeting on Tuesdays with additional times for fourth Tuesday sessions. Excelsior Lodge No 69 I O O F meets Thursdays and Powcas Tribe No 78 IQS R M meets Fridays. all invites extended to visiting members.
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Courtney
Bank of Georgetown
F. J. Davis
C. C. A. Westbury
Georgetown
Rebekah Lodge No
Odd Fellows Hall
Gertude Siau
N. G
Geo. Easton
Sec’ Ty
Excelsior Lodge No 69
H. S. Higgins
W. N. McLeod
Fresh Meats and Groceries from Taylor and Willets
Local ad advertises fresh meats and a full line of groceries from Taylor and Willets. Customers can order daily via clerk or phone with prompt delivery and satisfaction guaranteed. Phone 277 No 1182 Front Street.
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Front Street
Portable sawmill service and cord wood sales
Watts and McElveen offer yard wood sawing by a portable sawmill at Tic per cord with prompt attention. Also available is cord wood for sale and notice mentions Watts and McKiveen.
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Watts & McElveen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seasion
Richmond
Wilson
Savannah
Wm. R. Hearst
Federation‘corvention
Atlanta
Mr. Hearst
Uncle Sam
Southérn Railway
Taft
Tallulah Falls
Harry Thaw
Mattewan
Sdhie Hope
Frank Baker
Champ Clark
Lec
Wgentre
Inport
Hayes
Sion
Earth
W. H. Andrews
Em Stans
L. Jones,n. G. J
A. Westar, ‘See’y
Taylor & Willets
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