Rounder recalls a Tennessee preacher scandal and a wife remonstrance
A Tennessee town meeting sees Sam Jones label three husbands as liars while a writer reflects on marital spats and clever pardons. He recounts his own patchwork marriage with Mrs. Rounder, noting how gentle words and humor defuse quarrels, and muses on spring cleaning tyranny and the lure of a peaceful home despite looming divorce risks. He ends singing a satirical tune about sultans and polygamy.
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Sam Jones
Tennessee
Sam
Rounder
Maria
Old Arkansaw
Napoleon
Spain
Dewey
Manilla Bay
Bobby Burns
Quiet Southern Rejection of White House Reception
A White House congressional reception drew only two to three southern lawmakers and their families who stayed away to avoid scenes of social equality with Black people. The letter claims that true white men must avoid association with Blacks and argues Indianola and Birmingham still uphold segregation, predicting upheaval if a Black postmistress is allowed to reopen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
United State
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
South
Indianola
Birmingham
Ala
The Strength of Britain and Washington Leadership
The piece praises British governance, crediting fifty years of masterly statesmanship under Victoria and successors, noting England’s prosperity. It contrasts this with American leadership, claiming current officials lack broad vision and are narrowly focused, unsuitable for public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Edward
Old England
Washington
Loafer Wolf Rumors and Rural Correspondent Chat
Our Farmer correspondent asks how to catch the loafer wolf in the area. Advice suggesting assafetida on boots, or salt on the tail to trap him, is offered. The piece notes a prior Graham wolf misidentification and mentions local secret orders, journalism jests, and a broad rural column with community notices, sermons, and local movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer
Squire Lamons
Graham
Woodmen Hall
Granbury
Caney Creek
Young County News
Govs. Lanham
Hogg
Austin
Honest year round distributorship in towns
An advertisement offers a legitimate business proposition as a steady income source selling manufactured goods. It claims long-standing success, with men and women earning wages by taking orders in spare time, via agents for 25 years. Respondents are urged to send a self addressed return envelope to A. Lea Wade, T-116 Boston, Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mfg’ Co
A. Lea Wade
T-116
Boston
Mass
Herbine Praised For Digestive Relief In Letter
A correspondent hails Herbine as a medicine of remarkable efficacy for indigestion loss of appetite sour taste palpitation headache and low spirits. He reports a few doses cured his complaint and urges others to try the inexpensive remedy at Graham Drug Co priced 50 cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Drug Co
A Game of Draw Behind Texas Senate Terms
The Texas senate held a lottery to assign four and two year terms to members. Large-town senators drew long terms more often, prompting fairness concerns. A subsequent investigation produced a resolution clearing officers, with Senator Decker among the lucky ones and no complaints against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Senate
Decker
Cham Berlain Stomach and Liver Tablets Praised by User
William A. Girard of Pease VI touts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as the most prompt pleasant and reliable cathartic in use. For sale by Graham Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
William A. Girard
Pease
Graham Drug Co
Eye care invitation promises fitting and lasting reading aid
We invite you to consult our specialists who know eye needs. We will assess and fit the right solution so you can read and work comfortably for years. It pays to visit us for an eye examination and personalized care.
Railway Time Table West Bound and East Bound
Rail schedule shows West Bound trains leaving Bridgeport at 10 05 a m to Jacksboro 11 35 p m Hess 11 55 Bryson 12 20 p m Dakin 12 55 Arrive Graham 1 20 p m East Bound departures from Graham 2 30 Dakin 3 55 Hess 3 30 Bryson 4 20 Arrive Bridgeport 5 50 p m Effective Oct 15 1902 M E S Bree.
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Bridgeport
Jacksboro
Hess
Bryson
Dakin
Graham
Ff Hess
M. E. S.bree
Buy It Now For Chamberlain’s Remedy Urgency
Urges immediate purchase of Cham berlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to be prepared for emergencies. claims the remedy is dependable in severe and dangerous cases and should be bought before illness strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Graham Drug Co
The Tendency of the Times on Pneumonia Prevention
The article argues medical progress favors prevention, citing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as preventing pneumonia from colds or flu. It claims extensive proof from thousands of cases and urges use at the onset of a cold, noting sale by Gra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Drug Co
Cure for consumption touted by Mrs Evans from Clearwater
Mrs B W Evans of Clearwater Kansas writes that her husband was sick with quick consumption for three months. A bottle of Ballard's Horehound Syrup cured him and has been kept in the house for six years. It is advertised at Graham Drug Co in 26c 50c and 1.00 sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reydor
Wolfe
S.M.J. Benson
J. M. Keen
Bro. Boone
Bro. Wagoner
Regdor
Lowery
M. E
God
Clarence Keen
Walter Keen
Stonewall County
Oscar Cook
Tannard City
John Hunt
Markley
Grandpa
Grandma Farmer
Maude
Little Burnice Benson
B. W. Evans
Clearwater
Kan
Ballard
Graham Drug Co
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
An old advertisement urges taking Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tableta to cleanse the stomach regulate bowels restore appetite and improve mood describing the product as making the world seem a better place to live. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Graham Drug Ca
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Cicero Smith
Kay
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W. C. Clark
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Anderson & Burns
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Jeweler and Optician
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