Anniversary of Sam Davis Execution Remembered
The 37th anniversary recalls Sam Davis a Confederate spy executed at Pulaski Tennessee on November 27 by order of General G M Dodge. His heroism inspired poetry drama and a statue funded by veterans and readers across the nation. A monument funds totaling 2500 were subscribed toward a state capitol grounds memorial.
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Sam Davis
Pulaski
Tenn
G. M. Dodge
John Trotwood Moore
Illa Wheeler Wilcox
W. D. Fox
Zolney
Tennessee
Wilson
Moore
State Capitol
Capi- Hill
Erie
How to Cure Croup by R Gray near Amenia
A Duchess County resident praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best medicine for croup in children. He asserts it cures quickly when given at first signs of hoarseness or croupy cough and recommends keeping a bottle ready for instant use. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
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Graham Drug Co
R. Gray
Amenia
Duchess County
N. Y
Chamberlain
Crime on a Business Basis
El Paso police chief Don Lockhart received a letter from crooks in Hot Springs Arkansas offering a four day winter carnival operating privilege for 1000 dollars. They promised not to harm any one man for more than 5 dollars and cited past operations in Dallas and San Antonio with references as surety.
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el Paso
Tex
Don Lockhart
Hot Springs
Ark
Dallas
San Antonio
Cough Stop Ad Mentioning Early Congress Facts
A vintage ad promises relief from coughs and colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets at 25 cents. The text then notes the first sessions of Congress in Washington and Philadelphia in 1800, mentioning President John Adams and key leaders as historical context from the El Paso Times.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Capitol
John Adams
Senate
House
John Eager Howard
Maryland
Theodore Sedgwick
Massachusetts
el Paso Times
Itch and Ringworm Cure Offered By Hunt Company
A chronic kicker and continual scratcher prompt a cigarette-era ad for Hunt’s cure Itch Ringworms Eczema and itching piles. Sold for 25 cents, promising relief with a male pronoun advertising tone.
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Ben
Hunt
Prica
One Cent a Dose Cough Syrup Promises Fast Relief
Advertising copy promises immediate relief from cough with Pr. Simmons' syrup and pledges to refund the cost price per bottle if claims are not fulfilled. The offer emphasizes a cheap, quick remedy.
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Pr. Simmons
Liberal With the Stamps and Ship Subsidy Debate
A Texas governor’s examination finds a storm relief committee received 20 968 51 and spent 487 21 on postage. An editorial blasts the ship subsidy plan as theft, urging Democratic senators to block it. News items cite Ballard’s snow liniment ad and a deaf-ear institute donation of 10 000 to aid free ear drums. Senator Clay denounces pledged subsidies as treasury robbers.
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Austin
Tex
World’s Champion Pile Cure and Other Items
A testimonial touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for piles with claims of dramatic relief. Also mentions Lord Kitchener and British South Africa, a Chicago catarrh case relieved by Chamberlain’s remedy, and Havana bar judges re-elected despite prior dishonesty.
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W. R. Smith
Lathan, N
Bucklen
Handy & Matthews
Havana
Wood
Washington Post
Cure a Cold in One Day Locative Bromo Quinine Tabs
Advertises Locative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day. Claims druggists refund money if it fails. Promises EB W Grove signature on each box. Priced at 25 cents.
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EB. W. Grove
The Man Who Did Not Vote
St Paul Pioneer Press laments citizens who refuse to vote and warns such adults abandon their civic trust. It argues voting is a grave duty linking to all dependents and community, and those who abstain by choice reveal moral failing or align with lunacy or delinquency.
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United States
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed By Chicago Druggist
Thos Whitfield & Co of Chicago report that many users of Chamberlains Cough Remedy for colds and la grippe avoided pneumonia. They say the remedy promotes prompt recovery and counteracts pneumonia tendencies. Also mention Graham Drug Co selling it. Congress actions referenced alongside pacifying WCU and brewers.
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Thos. Whitfield & Co
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Chamberlain
Graham Drug Co
Tortured a Witness Prompts Alarming Testimony
Witness T. L. Martin of Dixie Kentucky described severe nightly coughing until reaching for Dr. King's New Discovery, which he credited with instant relief. He touted it as a cure for coughs colds throat chest and lung troubles and claimed it could prevent or cure consumption. Price 50 cents per bottle with guaranteed satisfaction and trial bottles free at Handy Matthews' Drug Store.
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T. L. Martin
Dixie
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California
Mayfield
Graham
Medicial
Southern Gas Lamp Supply Co
Texas
Ballard
Grahm Drug Co
Clay
Lord Kitchener
South Africa
France
C. T. Chisholm
Dearborn Ave
Brewers
Congress
Lock Lake
Denman & Sons
Bowie
Jacksboro
Prescription Druggists
W. C. Hilburn
Jack Sboro
Geena
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