Letter to the average citizen on politics and gambling
A 1889 letter discusses male-female manners, betting in Texas, and the Louisiana Lottery. It warns against gambling and urges citizens to choose good local officials, arguing national fate rests with private virtue and the average citizen. It notes the upcoming 1892 election and critiques political fervor and rhetoric.
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Kilrain
Texas
Louisana
Granduer
United States
Graham
Capital Punishment Practically Abolished in Texas
A legislative and public debate unfolds after an attorney general report shows 895 murder indictments over two years with only 543 trials and 252 convictions. The piece argues capital punishment is effectively abolished, citing numerous murders and inconsistency in applying the gallows.
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Texas
Gibson
Terry
Wharton
B.C. Ivans
Fort Worth
Schances
Austin
Electric Bitters Proclaimed Cure-All by Local Druggists
The testimonial verdicts praise Electric Bitters as the best remedy for liver kidney and blood diseases. W D Sult testifies to rheumatism cure after six bottles while Abraham Hare calls it the best selling medicine in twenty years. Thousands endorse the claim that Electric Bitters heal soars, with bottles sold at Ryus' Drug Store for fifty cents.
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W. D. Sult
Abraham Hare
Bellville
Ohio
Ryus
How She Found Him Out
A wife confronts George about smoking after noticing cigars crushed in his vest pocket during a hug. He admits the habit, revealing the clue and the moment of truth in a domestic exchange.
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George
Boston Court
Wonderful discovery aids woman in county illness cure
A Shelby based town drug ad claims Mrs Luther Latz recovered after seven years of illness with Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. It touts a free trial bottle at Ryus Drug Store and features blunted text about tonics for children and malarial conditions.
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Dr. King
Lutherlatz
W. C. Hamrick & Co
Shelby, N.C
Ryus’ Drug Store
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