Death of Grandpa Watson in Kentucky and Tennessee
In Meer, Kentucky on December 18, 1903, a heartfelt obituary notes the passing of J S Watson, known as Grandpa, who died November 29 after long suffering. The tribute recalls his Christian character, Confederate veteran status, Shiloh wound, and burial at his home near Hornbeak Tennessee. Mrs Watson seeks prayers and remembrance from Texas friends and kin.
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J. S. Watson
Meer
Epitok
Graham
Grandpa
Cailere
Jesus
Texas
Hunt's Lightning Oil Advertisement Claim
No equal on earth has Hunt's Lightning Oil for rheumatism and neuralgia as well as sprains cats burns bruises and insect bites and stings. Guaranteed. Price 2.6 and 50 cents.
Vice President Roosevelt and precedent of successor terms
A remark notes that if Roosevelt wins again it would be the first instance in U.S. history of a vice president serving out the term of the president and then succeeding to the presidency. The comment is attributed to Petty Enterprise.
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Roosevelt
Petty Enterprise
Simmons' Cough Syrup Ad Warns of Child Illness Dangers
A vintage ad urges parents not to neglect coughs sore throats and colds in children noting potential fatal results It promotes Simmons' Cough Syrup as pleasant effective and guaranteed priced at 26 and 50 cents per bottle.
Brain weights Compared Between Groups
The average weight of the negro brain is four ounces less than the white brain, according to the measured samples. This finding highlights a difference in brain weight between the two groups as recorded in the study.
Cheatham's Laxative Tablets Ad Promises Quick Cure
Safe, swift and sure is the proper description of Cheatham's Laxative Tablets. Cure colds in a day. Can be carried in vest pocket. Easy to take. Guaranteed. Price 25 cents.
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Cheatham
Preacher to Speak in Plain Dress on Sunday Nights
An Oklahoma preacher announces he will preach without gifts Sunday nights, believing many are kept from church by poor attire. He says it will be impossible to recognize a brother except by his amoring qualities.
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Oklahoma
Christ
Daniel
Jesus
The South Pays Vast Pension Burden Across States
The government has paid 5.088 billion dollars to pensioners, with Ohio and Pennsylvania receiving the lion’s share. The South shoulders a portion of the tax, yet little returns to the region, possibly up to a billion dollars. The Baltimore Sun calls it a war indemnity paid to conquerors, likening it to Germany’s 1870 tribute.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
The
Baltimore Sun
Germany
France
Hunt's Cure Offer for Skin Ailments Ends Quickly
An advertising pitch promotes Hunt's cure for skin diseases like ringworm and eczema. It claims guaranteed relief and lists a price of 50 seats, urging quick purchase. The copy reads as a simple promotional note with option to buy a single box.
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Hunt
Albany News nominates Parker and Harrison for ticket
The Albany News places Judge Parker of New York and Carter Harrison of Chicago on the Democratic presidential ticket. The piece notes disappointment over Hearst losing a chance and hints at a possible withdrawal if the News does not recant.
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Albany News
Judge Parker
New York
Carter Harrison
Chicago
Bro. Mac
William Randolph Hearst
Hearst
Cured After Ten Years Dyspepsia Relief
B F Hare of Miami Cycle and Mfg Co Middletown Ohio suffered ten years with dyspepsia. He spent hundreds on doctors and medicines with no lasting benefit. After two bottles of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure his condition improved markedly and he endorses it to friends and acquaintances. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
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B. F. Hare
Miami Cycle & Mfg. Co
Middletown
Graham Drug Co
Slum Demographics In New York City Cited By World
The World notes 60 000 black residents in New York City with 116 saloons and one church in a crowded slum area. The piece remarks on a “darkest Africa” in the nation’s capital and mentions Bryan meeting the Russian czar.
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New York City
New York World
Farm laborer urges early cotton planting to beat boll weevil
Rev A Lichtenstein of St ton cites church themes while advising farmers to break land early in winter and harrow beds, then plant with early maturing cotton varieties. He suggests wider rows for stronger stalks and notes past Brazos bottoms practice yielded 500 pound bales per acre.
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A. Lichtenstein
Brazos
One Minute Cough Cure Advertised as Quick Relief
One Minute Cough Cure gives relief in one minute by killing the microbe that tickles the mucous membrane and clears phlegm. It purportedly strengthens the lungs, wards off pneumonia, and cures coughs colds and croup in all curable cases. Pleasant to take and harmless for young and old. sold by Graham Drug Co.
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Graham , Drug Co
Only A Dog and Baby Rescued on Bronx Lot
A stray dog sheltered a newborn baby through a cold night on an open lot at One Hundred and Sixty-eighth Street and Union Avenue in the Bronx. John Kormoyle found the pair, carried the infant toward Morrisania station, and Police Captain Knowles summoned an ambulance to Lebanon Hospital. The dog then disappeared.
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John Kormoyle
Wales Avenue
Bronx
Sixty-eighth Street
Union Avenue
Kormoyle
Morrisiana
Knowles
Lebanon Hospital
A Vest Pocket Doctor Pills Offer Quick Relief
We Witt's Little Early Risers claim to be a portable remedy never in the way and always effective. The pills allegedly prevent headache biliousness torpid liver and other ills from constipation and are said to tonic and strengthen the liver. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
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We- Witt
Graham Drug Co
A Blind Man's Question
William James of Harvard, brother of novelist Henry James, is famed for quick epigrams in lecture. A student asks why everyone loves beauty, and James retorts that the question is a blind man’s query.
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William James
Harvard
Henry James
James
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve touted for piles cure
An ad notes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, made by E C DeWitt & Co Chicago, claims to treat piles eczema cuts burns and skin diseases with no equal and warns of counterfeit copies. It also mentions Secretary Root listing General Wood's qualifications for major general noting his prime of life.
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E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
DeWitt
Graham Drug Co
Root
Wood
Various 19th Century Items and Statements Mixed
A eclectic clipping references Caesar in Britain, a liver purifying tin box, and moisture protection claims. It notes South Africa as a condened eggs market, Philadelphia mint penny totals, a German Kaiser hunt tally, Senator Hoar on women’s suffrage, and Santo Domingo revolutionists seeking U.S. aid and sovereignty.
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Hess
Jac Sboro
Fgrenthouse
Vineyard
Berkshire
Bridgeport
C. Miller
Mr. Bryan
Czar
Russia
New York Herald
Caesar
Britain
Frankfurt
South Africa
Philadelphia Mint
Hoar
Woman's Club
United States
Santo Domingo
JO. W. Akin
Young County
Chicay
Rk. F. Arnold
Beckham Nat’l Bank
PA. Martin
Court House
Dr. W. Johnson
Young An
Westside
W. MM. Terrell
Graham Nat. Bank
W. A. Morris
Graham National Bank
Graham, Texas
J. W. Gatranen
Chas. B
M . H. Chism
Pohlman
Theo Hotel McCuistion
Olney
A. McCuistion
Wu. D
G. H. Craig
J. M. Devrow
Rock Island
Anderson & Carlton
W. J. A. Cooper
L. B. Kidwell
B. Garrett
West Side
W. A. Delaney
Lrapen
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