Quotable Odds and Ends From a Busy Political Gag
A scan of brief political quips and satirical lines mentions Governor Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia, travel plans via New York City and Atlanta, and jests about Wall Street, Standard Oil, reciprocity, and Europe. The piece mingles humor with figures like Champ Clark and references to Spain Russia Germany and France.
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Hoke Smith
Georgia
New York City
Jacksonville
Atlanta
Wall Street
Government aids river ship line in South Carolina
A. McP. Hamby of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce announced U S engineers will aid the New York Columbia and Georgetown Steamship Company in river work. Maj George Howell of the Charleston engineers unit promised relief and suggested contacting W O Whites wearner for unloading help as rains threaten further delays.
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United States Engineers’ Department
South Carolina
New York, Columbia and Georgetown Steamship Company
A. McP. Hamby
Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Maj
George P. Howell
Corps of Engineers
Charleston
Hamby
Mr. Hamby
Major Howell
Dr Bell’s Anti Pain and Antiseptic Salve Ad
Advert reads quick relief for bowel trouble with Dr Bell’s Anti Pain claiming germ destruction and inflammation stop. Recommends keeping a bottle at home and using the antiseptic salve after shaving to prevent sores and disease, price 25 cents. Sold everywhere.
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Dr. Bell
Cure for Cough Promoted by Dr Bell Pine Car Honey
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Car Honey as a universal cough cure. It claims the remedy works for any cough and urges buyers to look for the bell symbol on the bottle as proof of genuineness.
To Be Or Not To Be Cures Cough With Pine-Tar-Honey
A quirky note suggests De Ball's Pine-Tar-Honey as a remedy for persistent coughing. It promotes a few doses to stop the cough and restore health.
It Looks Bad for You to Have Sore Eyes
An advertisement for Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve promises cure for sore eyes. The salve is described as harmless and painless with a 25 cent tube price guarantee.
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Sutherland
Southern bankers urged to keep banking reform out of politics
F O Watts of Nashville appeals to bankers from Maryland to Texas to persuade Congress to separate currency reform from politics. He cites Taft and Farwell on sound banking, notes nonpartisan business groups, and highlights New Orleans hosting the ABA convention in November with fifteen leaders outlining banking and currency reform. A Southern banker will address cotton finance needs as the South pays foreign money centers about 100 million dollars annually to fund its export crop.
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Nashville
Tenn
F. O. Watts
American Bankers Association
South
Maryland
Texas
Congress
Watts
Taft
John V. Farwell
Chicago
National Citizens’ League
Farwell
Gest
New Orleans
American Bankers’ Association
How Much Will You Pay to Have Your Eyes Cured
An ad for Sutherland’s Eagle Eye Salve claims eye cure for 25 cents. It asserts the product is good only for eyes and promises a simple remedy.
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J. J. Bill
Sutherland
Dr Bells Antiseptic Salve Claims Quick Skin Cure
Advertisement notes sores boils eruptions gumpies blackheads and skin affections quickly cured by Dr Bell's Antiseptic Salve priced at 25 cents.
Bell's Pine-Tar Honey Credited Cure Claim
Advertisement asserts that Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey cures coughs with one bottle eliminating doubt. Promises a genuine product and directs readers to look for the bell on the bottle as proof of authenticity.
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Dr. Bell
Worth While And Money Worth While And Money
A lighthearted critique compares Elbert Hubbard and Walt Mason praising their blank space line prowess The writer jokes about imitation of the poets to win subscribers and provoke a rival.
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Elbert Hubbard
Frau Elbertus
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Spain
Poe
Europe
Joan L. Sullivan
Harvester Trust
Oath Little Trusts
Standard Oil Company
Washington
Canada
Champ Clark
Bismark
Russia
Germany
France
Federal Engineers’ Department
Columbia State
Banking Reform For South
Earle Siste
Walt Mason
George Ade
The
Muses
D. D. Porter
Mary Fletcher
Lucy Kennedy
Lilla B. Hughes
Andrews
Rhea Wilford
Mamie Hemingway
Mattie Wilson
Louise Matthews
Rosalie McDonald
Ruth Isokreit
Annie Blakely
Versa Vick
Laurel
Bella Ballenberger
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