Preventive and Cure Recipe for Smallpox Proclaimed as Infalible
A letter from R. G. Sarina of Georgetown Texas urges republication of a "preventive and cure" for smallpox and scarlet fever. It describes a zinc and digitalis solution claimed to cure in twelve hours, cost under 25 cents, and asks authorities to enforce its use, citing widespread past success and personal endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy B. Scott
Jenner
England
Paris
California
New Orleans
Memphis
Tenn
R. G. Sarina
Georgetown
Texas
Dr King’s New Life Pills touted as harmless remedy
Advert relies on sensational claim that a purgative pill cleanses the body by stimulating liver and bowels to expel poisons. It promises relief from constipation and sick headache and notes a price of 25 cents at Handy and Matthews drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Handy & Matthews Drug Store
Reservation lands open with Kiowa and Comanche in 1901
In a recent interview Jan Stephens states the Wichita reservation of 630000 acres will likely be opened with Kiowa and Comanche lands not later than August 6 1901 by presidential proclamation. The Kiowa reservation covers 3000000 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Jan Stphens
Wichita
Nation and saloon war in Enterprise stirred by WCTU
In Enterprise Kansas at a street confrontation led by Carrie Nation and WCTU members against Mrs Schilling and allies, arrests were made but released on bond. Nation was later found not guilty of disturbing the peace, while others faced future trial as the crowd dispersed amid high tension.
Electric Bitters Help Woman Overcomes Aches And Fatigue
A testimonial from Mrs. Phebe Cherley of Peterson Ta reports relief from kidney trouble and a lame back after using Electric Bitters. The tonic is said to cure backache headache nervousness sleeplessness melancholia fainting and dizzy spells. It also overcomes constipation and improves health, priced 50 cents at Handy Matthews' drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phebe Cherley
Peterson, Ta
Altho
Handy & Matthews
Railroad Contractor Visit Sets Mineral Wells Tour
One of the west’s strongest railroad contractors will visit Mineral Wells next Monday by invitation of Gulf and Brazos Valley president Carver. They will survey the line to Red River via Jacksboro and Henrietta to study topography and gather data for an imminent extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Wells
Carver
Gulf and Brazos Valley
Red River
Jacksboro
Henrietta
Gulf & Brazos Valley
Hunt's Lightning Oil Claims Multiple Ailments Cure
The advertisement touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as a remedy for catarrh neurigia headache cramps and diarrhea with a money back guarantee if no cure is achieved.
Leader and Commoner Subscription Offer
An advertisement outlines a joint subscription deal with The Leader and William Jennings Bryan's Commoner. The offer lists 1.00 per year for each paper or 1.75 for a combined one year bundle.
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Leader
William Jennings‘ryan
The
Commoner
Commone
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised Worldwide
The famous Bucklen's Arnica Salve is extolled as a universal healer for cuts corn burns sores and skin eruptions. It is sold for 25 cents a box at Handy and Mathews' drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Handy & Mathews’ Drug Store
Texas society wedding ends with borrowed flowers and thrifted attire
A Texas reporter recalls Willie Shortlike and Miss Bettie Bloomers wedding, noting borrowed flowers and outfits, a home sewn silvertine gown, a $10 hand me down suit, and cutaway coats loaned by guests. The couple heads to St Louis with funds scarce, while commentators joke about finances and Bettie's cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Hong Kong
Willie Shortlike
Bettie Bloomers
Blank Church
Sallie Potts
St. Louis
Willie
Bettie
Wanted Capable Person County Representative
Classified ad seeks a reliable representative for a solid financial firm. Salary listed as 936 dollars per year, paid weekly with 383 dollars daily allowance and expenses advanced weekly. No commissions, employment is bona fide with payment every Saturday. Apply Stannard Hotesr at 334 Dearborn St Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stannard Hotesr
Dearborn St
Chicago
Boers Push into Caps Colony as British Resistance Fades
In South Africa the Boers advance into the Cape Colony while opposition to British arms holds outside major cities. The God of Justice appears active in these days, guiding what is right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caps Colony
South Africa
Justice
New Hampshire and Tennessee Elect Senators
Judge Henry E. Burnham is chosen by the New Hampshire Legislature to replace Senator Wm E. Chandler in the U S Senate. Tennessee selects Hon. E. W. Carmack of Memphis to succeed Senator Turley in the same body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Burnham
New Hampshire
Wm E. Chandler
United States Senate
Tennessee
E. W. Carmack
Memphis
Turley
Sam Flannigan Dies by Own Action as U S Marshal In Longview
Sam Flannigan the brother of the noted "'what are we here for' Web Flannigan" killed himself while in charge of a deputy United States marshal in Longview last week. Once postmaster at Longview he had been arrested for embezzling Uncle Sam's funds and was a well known Texas Republican politician. He showed in post office matters the role he occupied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Flannigan
Web Flannigan
United States
Longview
Sam
Texas
Governor Sayers Names Denton or San Marcos for Girls' School
Governor Sayers recommends the state establish a Girls' Industrial School at either Denton or San Marcos, outlining location options for the new institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sayers
Denton
San Marcos
Tackling Pistol Crimes Urges Duty of Grand Juries
The Limestone New Era calls for firm indictments and prosecutions of pistol carriers. It criticizes grand juries for lax aims and urges harsher penalties, noting widespread gun violence as a threat to society and the need for effective court action in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limestone
Court House
Texas
Dallas News
Deafness Cure Prompts $10,000 Gift to Institute
A wealthy woman cured of deafness by Dr Nichol's artificial ear drums donated $10,000 to The Nicholson Institute in New York, enabling free ear drums for deaf people unable to afford them. Address 12058 780 Eighth Avenue.
Weatherford Ties to Mineral Wells Extension Bonus
Weatherford faces delays in receiving its share of the Mineral Wells extension bonus, while Fort Worth presses Graham for a road bonus to Albuquerque. The proposed route could divert Weatherford's key retail trade. Col Bowie warns the town must choose quickly between stagnation and vitality.
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Weatherford
Fort Worth
Graham
Albuquerque
Col. Bowie
Weatherford Democrat
Dr King's New Discovery Cures La Grippe Says Reader
A reader from Saginaw reports his family cured of La Grippe after using Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. The doctor failed to help before. three bottles cured the family. Trial bottles free at Handy Matthews drug store with 25c and 1.00 price.
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Chris Reitter
Naginaw
Mich
Post and Zeitung
Dr. King
Handy& Matthews Drug Store
Fortune favors men who seize a farm purchase chance
The Abilene Reporter notes that fortune grants chances to buy land this year and urges paying off mortgages or investing in a good tract rather than on costly houses or luxury farm equipment.
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Abilene
The Best Prescription for Malaria Sold as Grove's Chill Tonic
Ad claims Grove's Chill Tonic cures malaria with iron and quinine in a tasteless form. It promises no cure no pay and presents chills and fever as symptoms treated by the tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Bread kneading with gloves sparks editor’s blunt threat
A brief item notes a Shell Rock newlywed kneading bread in gloves. The exchange then mocks readers for not paying, joking the editor needs bread with his shoes on and then without any clothes unless debts are settled.
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Shellrock
Exchange
Freedom
Senate approves army bill with 43 23 vote split
Senate passed the army bill by 43 ayes to 23 nays in a 66 vote. The yea side included 39 Republicans and four Democrats Lindsay Kentucky Morgan Alabama Sullivan Mississippi and McLaurin South Carolina. The nay side held 19 Democrats, three Populists Allen Nebraska Turner Washington Harris Kansas and Wellington Maryland.
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Senate
Messrs Lindsay
Kentucky
Morgan
Alabama
Sullivan
Mississippi
McLaurin
South Carolina
Messrs. Allen
Nebraska
Turner
Washington
Harris
Kansas
Wellington
Maryland
Canadian hunter aims for pole in renewed dash plan
A new north pole hunter, Canadian, adopts the traditional method to slip as near the pole as possible then dash for it. Past campaigns of this kind have yielded years of slipping up followed by only brief dashes.
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North Pole
Pole
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised by Gardiner Worker
C D Glass of Bartlett and Dennis Co. Gardiner Mo testifies he suffered a severe winter cough and failed remedies until Chamberlains Cough Remedy cured him. He says lungs and bronchial tubes were sore yet relief came and he now uses it for colds and recommends it to friends. Graham Drug Co sells it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Glass
Bartlett & Dennis Co
Gardiner
Thad
Graham Drag Co
Pennsylvania judge sentences repeat offender to prison and fines
A Pennsylvania judge jailed a confessed repeater for three years and added a fine. The report questions who funded the alleged repeat crime and hints at a powerful backer, asking if the donor sits in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Senate
Rheumatism Cure Backed by Local Testimony at Drug Store
Wes ley Nelson of Hamilton Georgia recounts trying Chamberlains Pain Balm at Mr Blackmons drug store for long standing rheumatism. He says the product cured him in one week after his initial disbelief and promises no charge if it does not help. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
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Graham Drug Co
Turkeys to Be Free Range in Northeastern Farms
Connecticut and Rhode Island turkey raisers decide flocks are coddled and push for freer range. An island in the center of Long Island Sound is dedicated entirely to turkey farming. Birds are fed but left to care for themselves.
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Connecticut
Rhode Island
Long Island Sound
Information Wanted for Missing Me Entire-John Family
A plea from Memphis Tennessee seeks any details on the Me Entire-John family and Ludema Wright formerly Wright. The parents reportedly emigrated from Minnesota about 24 years ago. Information may reunite a lost child with its mother. Address to W. EF. Fullier, 351 Main St.
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MeEntire
John
Ludema
Wright
Minnesta
W. EF. Fullier
Main St
Memphis
Tenn
Farm and Pasture for Sale Near Gra ham with Acreage
For sale 80 acres seven miles southwest of Gra ham. 35 acres cultivated, remainder in pasture. Includes a three room house, cistern and tank. Bargain price offered. Also Bohemian Cotton Seed. Apply to Pa E Moor.
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S. W
Graham
Hunt's Lightning Oil Promises Quick Relief
The advertisement touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as a household remedy that relieves all aches and pains rapidly with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Cleveland Speech Marks Irrevocable Expansion in New York
The excerpt quotes Mr. Cleveland addressing the Holland club in New York about expansion. He asserts that for wear or woe, the old line has been irrevocably surpassed, noting a firm stance on progress and change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Holland Club
New York
Call to disband the Texas Rangers urged by Hall County Herald
The Hall County Herald condemns the Texas Ranger force arguing they cause strife and usurp local police. It cites a ranger's conviction for false imprisonment and a governor pardon during appeal, urging the legislature to end funding and powers for Rangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Union
Texas Ranger
Hall County Herald
Help Wanted Mattock Work Near Gertrude
Help wanted for men to work with a mattock no grubbing with wages one dollar per day plus board. Steady work. Apply to Eocers & Ferarson four miles eight south of Gertrude.
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Eocers & Ferarson
Gertrude
Quay Faces Press and Smith in Senate Rematch
The Dallas News notes the clash between Senator Quay and Postmaster General Smith who runs a Philadelphia paper the Press. It suggests McKinley may reappoint Smith, prompting Quay to influence or challenge the decision. The row signals future political maneuvering and tension in Pennsylvania politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Quay
Smith
Philadelphia
the Press
Quay
Senate
McKinley
Pennsylvania
Dallas News
England’s rulers praised amid mixed divine verdicts
The article argues that few English rulers deserved high honors, calling most kings either imbeciles or knaves. It asserts Victoria stands above the rest, celebrated by the people for her virtues and leadership.
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England
Victoria
Lawyers Practice Mostly At The Saloon Bar
A brief note describes several lawyers who conduct most of their business at the bar of a saloon, illustrating a rowdy legal scene and informal dispute resolution in the establishment.
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Nation Cowhide
Haan
Wetmore’s
J. C. Wetmore Tobacco Co
Io America
T. G. Black
Graham, Texas
U.S. Mail and Stage Line
J. J. Gallaher
Prescription Druggists
W. C. Hilburn
Jacksboro, Texas
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