Confederate Veterans Urge United Effort for Memorial and Camps
The Trans Mississippi department urges continued enrollment and growth of camps and chapters among veterans and descendants. It calls for large delegations to the Memphis reunion, annual memorial work, and fundraising for Jefferson Davis monument, with initiation fees and proxy representation for absent camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sopene
Southland
South
Adjutant General
Trans- Mississippi Department
Trans-Mississippi Department
Texas
Arkansas
Gen. Moorman
United Confederate Veterans
New Orleans
Trans Mississippi Department
Memphis
Tenn
P. Mendez
T. B. Trotman
B. F. Walthen
L. A. Daffan
Jefferson Davis
Daughters of the Confederacy
W. L. Cabell
United
Confederate Veterans
Trans-Mississippi
A. T. WatTs
Monument Cornerstone Laying Referenced in Richmond 1896
A 1896 Richmond cornerstone ceremony notes the event with orders from Confederate veterans chief and staff. Testimony from Missouri worker C D Glass praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy, claiming complete cure after failed prior medicines and recommending it to friends. Graham Drug Co sells the product.
Minerals of Stephens County Breckinridge Tex
W J Moran reports two coal veins in Stephens County Texas with sandstone roof layers. The first vein four feet thick lies under a 9 to 35 foot sandstone cap. The second vein 32 inches thick lies 2 to 15 feet below the first under a limestone cap. Moran notes oil sands and natural gas in drilled holes to 240 feet and urges transport access.
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Stephens County
Breckinridge
Tex
W. J. Moran
Rheumatism Relief With Chamberlain Pain Balm
Wes ley Nelson from Hamilton Georgia recalls visiting Mr Blackmon's drug store and trying Chamberlains Pain Balm for longstanding rheumatism. He was skeptical but agreed to pay only if it failed. After one week of use as directed he was cured and has not suffered from rheumatism since. Graham Drug Co. sells the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Glass
Bartlett & Dennis Co
Gardiner
Thad
Graham Drug Co
Ex Gov Oates Calls for Tightened Alabama Suffrage Rules
Ex Gov Oates of Alabama proposes restricting voting rights to those who meet literacy and poll tax standards and have good character. He favors withholding ballots from felons and those who have sold or bought votes and would allow court appeals for those barred from voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oates
Alabama
Dallas News
Bucklen Arnica Salve Gains World Fame for Cures
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as superior for cuts corns burns boils sores felons ulcers tetter salt rheum fever sores chapped skin eruptions and piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c at Handy and Matthews Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Handy & Matthews Drug Store
Reading social signals in youth crush dynamics
A reflective note on how a girl may appear pleasant to a young man for varying reasons. The text discusses the difficulty of discerning whether kindness masks affection or is aimed at teasing a rival she prefers.
What an Editor Does in a Cynical World
A Greenville Herald meditation on editors and cynicism. It argues editors embody unselfish service, aiding scientists, scholars, politicians, tradesmen, and the public while receiving scant gratitude. The piece laments ingratitude, noting editors' benevolence extends beyond life to pay respect after death and questions why cynicism arises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville Herald
Arkansas Governor's pardons draw sharp editorial rebuke
The Providence Journal laments the retiring Arkansas governor's four year record of pardoning about 1500 convicts. It questions whether justice fails in Arkansas courts or clemency favors criminals over public welfare, noting repeated misjudgments but saying this act tops them all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Providence Journal
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Ad at Graham Drug Co
A cold remedy offer promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup with doses available at 25 and 50 cents through Graham Drug Company. The ad emphasizes quick relief from a cold and lists price points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Graham Drug Co
Deafness Cured Ear Drums Funded By Rich Donor
A wealthy donor who regained hearing with Dr. Nicholsons Artificial Ear Drums gave $10,000 to the Nicholson Institute in New York to provide free Ear Drums to deaf people unable to afford them. Address is 12058, The Nicholson Institute, 780 Eighth Avenue.
Sun Vastness Compared to Earth Raises Curious Preference
The statement notes the sun is 1 200 000 times larger than Earth and ponders why some people would choose Earth over the sun, labeling the sentiment as queer. The remark mix of scale and preference is presented as an observation rather than a scientific claim.
Grady speech and British decline mix in early report
Henry W Grady denounces liquor in Atlanta warning of social ruin and republican corruption. The piece then shifts to Britain’s decline, Paris gossip, and a farm column advising potato disease control and planting tips with corrosive sublimate bath details.
Simmons Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief
A short sales note touts Simmons Cough Syrup with a cold and hacking cough to build you up and cure troubles. Guaranteed. Priced at 25 and 60 cents.
Climate praised as variable yet strong in Hardesty Herald
The piece extols the country’s climate as both pleasant and harsh, capable of gentle breezes and fierce blizzards. It notes wide fluctuations akin to rumors, says temperate one day and frigid the next, yet argues health and prosperity prove the nation’s value despite faults and occasional emigration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardesty Herald
Hunt's Cure Promises Skin Disease Relief
An advertisement touts Hunt's Cure as a cure for Itch Ringworm Eczema Tetter and similar skin diseases. The remedy is guaranteed and offered at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Curious remark on Christian charity and gender norms
A historical remark suggests young ladies kissing as an emblem of Christianity, interpreted as women doing unto others as they would have others do unto them. The note links acts of kindness to gender expectations and moral conduct.
Backbones and Burdens: A Quip on Winter Grip
A compact reflection notes that winter’s grip can seize the body and spirit, suggesting the real challenge lies within oneself rather than the weather. The piece uses a brisk, cautionary tone to urge resilience and self-control amid seasonal hardship.
Working Overtime
Eight hour laws are ignored by those tireless, little workers Doctor King's New Life Pills claim to cure indigestion biliousness constipation sick headache and all stomach liver and power troubles. Safe pleasant cheap 25 cents at Handy Matth ew drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr King
Handy & Matthewe
Jersey City trio found guilty in Bosschieter murder
The three fashionable young men of Jersey City have been found guilty of murdering Jennie Bosschieter. The verdict, delivered by the court, marks a decisive end to the high profile case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Jennie Bosschieter
Plumb Groom Marries in Huntington Gaffe of Weights
A 25 year old Huntington New York man weighing 126 pounds has wed Miss Mary Plumb, age 23 and 408 pounds. The odd pairing, hailed as a Plumb goner by locals, is noted for its unusual weight contrast and humorous town chatter.
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Paris
Huntington
New York
Mary Plumb
Dallas Merchant Praises Electric Bitters Revival
Laval of Dallas testifies that after months of fatigue and weakness four bottles of Electric Bitters restored his health. He reports improved appetite sleep and energy and calls it the best medicine on earth. Available for 50 cents at Handy Matthews drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laval
Dallas
Rex
Handy &Atthews Drug Store
The Leader to Merge with Commoner
Advertisement notes The Leader will club with William Jennings Bryan's Commoner. Subscriptions are $1.00 per year for The Leader, or $1.75 for The Leader and The Commoner for one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader
William Jennings Bryan
The
Commoner
A Man's Conscience as His Best Witness
A short reflection asserts that inner conscience serves as the most trustworthy guide for a man, superior to external scrutiny or opinion, offering a timeless moral standard.
Simmons Cough Syrup Promises Sleep and Dreamy Rest
In a late ad copy style, Ottin the stilly night coughs and Simmons' Cough Syrup is advertised as an infallible cure guaranteeing untroubled sleep and pleasant dreams at prices of 25 and 50 ets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottin
Simmons
Moon Influence Cited on Farming and Food Texture
An old farmer claims meat killed during the moon's increasing phase stays firm while meat from the decreasing phase becomes soft and spongy. He says the moon should guide planting, fruit gathering, and fencing. He insists he is not moon shading and asserts the belief is true.
Massachusetts Gentleman Returns from Cuba Without Job
A Massachusetts man who visited Cuba, served as a school superintendent, and championed Cuban self rule has returned to the United States unemployed. The remark that enthusiasts often overstep their rights underscores his experience as he rejoined the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Cuba
Time for All Things Cough Syrup Promoted
A vintage ad touts Simmons Cough Syrup as a remedy for sore throat hoarseness coughs and colds. It claims guaranteed cure with two price options 25 or 50 cents.
Coal Bailey affair draws strong ethical critique
The Amarillo News Democratic calls the Coal Bailey affair deplorable. It argues Bailey as a public servant cannot face impeachment, yet condemns siding with the people’s enemy as akin to compromising with the devil against Christ on the mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo News
Democratic
Bailey
Oil Find at Beaumont Aids Fuel and Gas Prospects
The Beaumont oil discovery is described as not illuminating but usable for fuel or gas. It is regarded as a valuable find with potential economic impact.
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Beaumont
Texas Democratic paper blasts oil policy and officials
The Weatherford Democrat condemns the legislative whitewashing report that defends oil interests and attacks Bailey critics. It argues any official who sided with the whitewashing or censured critics should resign, including Bailey, Speaker Prince, and other committee members.
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Bailey
Legislative
Texas
Ohio
Mark Hanna
Pennsylvania
Boss Quay
Prince
Flers
Weatherford Democrat
Austin Prophet Forecasts City Destruction
The Galveston negro preacher who warned of a Galveston disaster last September now predicts Austin will suffer a greater ruin within six months. He declares the second coming, the great judgment, and says this year will be the hardest, with next year worse, according to the Pecan Valley News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Galveston
Pecan
News paper rates offer for Young County homes
The Gra HAM LeaDER Dallas Semi-Weekly News and other papers are offered at low rates. The Leader aims to place editions in every home in Young County with annual prices between $1.65 and $1.75 depending on the combination chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Leader
Dallas
Leader
Republic
New York World
Young County
Mystery Umbrella Swap At Paris Mo Hotel
A man forgot his umbrella in a Paris Missouri hotel stand and found a card claiming the owner can deliver a 250 pound blow and will return in 10 minutes. On return another card appeared stating the finder can run 12 miles an hour and will not be back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Wanted Capable Reliable Person Across Counties
An advertisement seeks a trustworthy representative for a large financial company. The position offers $936 yearly, paid weekly, with expenses advanced each week and salary paid each Saturday. No commission, bona fide salary, in every county. Standard Horse, 334 Dearborn St., Chicago.
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Standard Horse
Dearborn St
Chicago
Pike's Peak Emerges as Gold Prospect Hub
Prospectors rush into Cripple Creek vein by tracing gold near Pike's Peak. The big mountain draws attention for mining promise and ornamental value, with locals noting its dual role as resource and landmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike's Peak
Big Mountain
Cripple Creek
Grand Old Mountain
Pile Ointment Guarantee Promises Pile Cure
An early ad touts Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment guaranteed to cure piles. It lists price at 50 cents for bottles and 75 cents for tapes and notes the Gra ham Drug Co as the supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabler
Graham Drug Co
Southern Pacific Finds Artesian Water Near El Paso
The South ern Pacific Co reports artesian water three miles from El Paso on the plains. Four wells are said to furnish 400000 gallons daily, though pumping is required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Southern Pacific Co
Cheatham's Laxative Tablets Advertsaited for Quick Cold Cure
An old advertisement claims Cheatham's Laxative Tablets cure a cold instantly and can be carried in a vest pocket. It promises readiness and a guaranteed effect for a price of 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheatham
Families Guarding Home Front Face Smallpox Threat
The passage emphasizes staying close to home as the safest practice amid the spread of smallpox reported nearby and among the community. It urges precaution and vigilance to protect loved ones during an outbreak.
Hunt's Lightning Oil advertised as healing liniment
The advertisement touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as a penetrating healer for urns bruises cuts and sprains with a guaranteed claim. It promotes 25 and 50 cent sizes and labels it the most penetrating and healing liniment known.
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Hunt
Prigg
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