Sam Jones in California sermon rouses crowd with Prodigal Son talk
The San Francisco gathering featured Sam Jones arguing Christ’s words prove divinity and condemning saloon keepers. He cited a Atlanta youth who rejected religion and became a lawyer, calling him a fool. The event raised funds for the evangelist. Paper doors described as better than wood.
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Christ
Sam Jones
Shakespeare
Samuel
Sam
Jones
Atlanta
Ballinger Stage Robber Discharged Then Re-Arrested in Court
John Gray, jailed on a U S mail detention charge from the Ballinger San Angelo stage case, was ordered discharged on habeas corpus but rearrested on another warrant charging stage passengers robbery. A new habeas corpus will be heard tomorrow before Judge Dickenson in McLennan county. An unrelated ad promotes Shiloh’s Utalizer and Shiloh’s Porous Plaster for ailments at 10 75 cents and 25 cents.
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Waco
Texas
John Gray
McLennan County
U.S
San Angelo
Ballinger
A. P. McCormick
Ater
Gray
Sam Whaley
Tom Green County
Joan R. Dickenson
District Court
Stage Coach Lesson on Cruel Laughing
A traveler recalls a merry young woman who mocks an old lady on a stage coach. The scene turns sobering when the old woman recounts her dying child and impending loneliness, moving the girl to tears and yielding a lasting lesson about compassion.
Two Dollar Bill for Yearly Subscription Offers
A brief exchange in a newspaper office features a polite editor and a gentleman proposing a two dollar bill for an advance subscription. The editor questions the idea, and the office boy is ordered to provide chairs and space for the gentleman to spit on the floor.
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James
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for multiple skin ailments
The roller ad proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and lists a 25 cent price with J E Ryus as the seller.
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Bucklen
J. E. Ryus
Bear Hug Ends Thief’s Escape Near Los Angeles
An Italian traveler’s trained bear subdued a thief who attempted to steal a calf in a farmer’s barn. The bear hugged the burglar tightly until the farmer and the Italian restrained him as the man cried for help. The tale spread quickly, and the thief fled to avoid ridicule. Shiloh’s remedies are advertised by J E Ryus along with a nasal injector.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Knight Wins Nord Marshal Seat Amid Party Tensions
Republic Washington dispatch explains how Mr. Knight secured the Nord ex marshal position by personally applying and securing endorsements from Democrats and Republicans alike. De Gress wanted Gen Malloy and Cuney backed Tom Jones. both were dismissed, Knight a reserved Republican, appointed despite old machine protests, fueling Texas gang tension and sealing Clarkson as the lone Republican ally.
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Nord ‘Ex
Republic
Washington
DeGress
Gen. Malloy
Cuney
Tom Jones
Mr. Knight
Texas Gang
Clarkson
Scrap of Paper Saves Her Life In Fort Smith Adverts
A woman with consumption read of Dr King s New Discovery on wrapping paper and found relief. She tried a sample bottle then bought larger quantities and improved rapidly, gaining weight to 140 pounds. For details send cramp to W H Cole Fort Smith. Trial bottles free at Ryus Drug Store.
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Dr. King
W. H. Cole
Fort Smith
Ryus
Electric Bitters Promised To Restore Health
The notice praises Electric Bitters as a great restorative and tonic that cured long standing sickness. It claims many owe their recovery to the product and advertises sales at 50 cents and one dollar per bottle at Ryus Drug Store.
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Ryus
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