Cotton seed oil mills and reforms noted in Chicago health report
The piece reports 500 cotton seed oil mills in the south with $25 million investment and over $50 million annual output, notes Texas has 130 mills and Sherman hosts the oldest, with 450 tons daily capacity. It cites uses for oil and hulls, then shifts to Michigan fraud pardons by Gov. Pingree and ends with Chicago drainage canal improving typhoid and deaths.
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South
Texas
Sherman
Chicago
United States
Fort Worth meeting comments on Galveston matter
The Fort Worth discussion branded the Galveston matter as a lever to spur legislature. The Herald advocates moderation and warns Texans against monopolies like the Galveston Wharf Co and rail interests. It cautions that a full treasury tempts schemes to rob gold and urges sensible, businesslike conduct.
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Fort Worth
Galveston
Herald
Brazos
Galveston Island
Texas
Galveston Wharf Co
Southern Pacific
Memphis Herald
Centa Dose Syrup Promises Immediate Relief
An advertising offer pledges to refund the cost per bottle if Dr Simmons cough syrup does not deliver claimed relief. It promises immediate relief with a one cent dose and refunds if expectations aren’t met.
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Dr. Simmons
Presidential returns show turnout decline since 1896
Complete returns from the late presidential election show a drop in total votes from 13,923,370 in 1892 to 13,883, and a loss of about 39,000 votes. McKinley tops Bryan with 7,238,130 to 6,360,530, McKinley’s margin over Bryan is 877,600.
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McKinley
Bryan
Chronic Kicker and Scratcher Roughens Up The Scene
A fragment notes a chronic kicker and continual scratcher. It mentions imitation of a mule and a ben as humor, then suggests lice cures for itching eczema or ringworm conditions, with archaic terms like Itch Tetter and Ringwortme ssing.
How to Cure Croup
Mr R Gray of Amenia Duchess County New York testifies to Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best medicine for croup especially for children. He says it prevents attacks if used when hoarseness begins or after the cough develops and urges keeping a bottle ready for instant use. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
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R. Gray
Amenia
Duchess County
N. Y
Chamberlain
Graham Drug Co
Texas Army Recruiting Stations Seize 33 Recruits in November
Across three Texas recruiting stations only thirty three new recruits were secured during November, reflecting modest enlistment activity for the period.
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Texas
Man's boast recalled as odd tale of vanity
A humorous line notes that the average man resembles a whale in vanity for once on top he begins to blow. The remark serves as a sharp, playful dig at self-importance.
Dr King’s New Life Pills promise sharp mind and strength
An advertisement asserts that a healthy stomach and liver boost mood and social standing, claiming Dr King’s New Life Pills provide increased strength and a keen, clear brain. A 25c box will make you feel like a new being, sold by Handy and Matthews, Druggists.
Acelo Wwocke Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
An old drug remedy advert promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets from E. W. Grove with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure. The box bears Grove’s signature and a price of two shillings.
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E. W. Grove
New Discovery Cures Coughs and Lung Troubles Says Witness
Witness IT' L. Martin of Dixie Kentucky testifies he coughed nightly until trying Dr King s New Discovery which stopped his worst cough and he praises it as a remedy for coughs colds and all throat chest and lung troubles. Price 50 cents and 1 dollar bottles guaranteed with free trials at Handy Matthews Drug Store. Also notes Congressman Fitzgerald Massachusetts proposed an amendment to prohibit liquor in the capitol building which was ruled out of order as not germane.
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Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
Capitol
Fitzpatrick
The Best Plaster for Pain Relief
A flannel dampened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm bound to the sore area provides prompt relief for lame back side chest pain and rheumatism. One application gives relief. For sale by Graham Drug Co.
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Graham Drug Cy
Parlor furniture upheaval sparked by sharp temper
A wry remark suggests even in biblical times a tart temper would clash with house rules. The quip notes Noahs wife quickly rearranged the parlor furniture, illustrating a sharp tongue as an enduring tool of wit.
Piles cures advertised and farm news report
An array of brief notices include Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised for piles and a farmer in Denton County selling cotton profits, plus a Berlin dispatch on a Boer republic. Also cited are cholera remedies, Portugal and Holland tensions, and a quip from the Philadelphia Record about dust and women.
Ball says Texas will be well provided for river harbor funds
Congressman Ball assures Texas will receive ample river and harbor appropriations. The reference to the "blarsted Britisher" proposing to tax Croker's $100,000 income notes political theater, implying Croker's influence is stronger in New York than in England.
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Ball
Texas
Croker
England
New York
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Praised for La Grippe
Thos Whitfield & Co of Chicago endorse Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for lagrippe citing widespread relief and prevention of pneumonia. Graham Drug Co offers the product for sale.
Resolutions for the New Year and Texas Trade Shifts
The piece notes durable New Year resolutions, reports British losses of over 5,000 horses in the Boer War, and states Texas sees horse prices rise while handkerchiefs fall from fashion. It mentions Texas flour shipments to Europe, exports to Germany up by 27 million dollars and 900 thousand euros, and a charitable note about Dr Nicholens Ear Drums aiding the deaf with a New York institute address.
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Texas
Germany
Denman & Sons, Bowie, Jacksboro, Gaham
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