Peonage in the South Sparks Debate Over Race Issue
The Cleveland Plain Dealer asserts peonage aggravates the race problem, but critics argue the practice in Alabama and Georgia is a local evil no more tied to race than similar coercive labor in Michigan Wisconsin or Kansas. They urge the press to rest the race question and avoid generalizing about the South. Houston Post notes local community news and social visits in Eliasville and surrounding areas.
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Munger's noon hour wages boost factory discipline
Mr. Munger in Dallas, a gin machinery maker, paid extra wages for workers to stay on factory grounds at noon, steering men away from saloons and keeping liquor sales from the weekly take. By moving pay day to Monday, he reduced saloon income and improved home life in the district, with better labor and citizenship reported.
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Munger
Dallas
No Pity Shown From Alabama User Ad Claim
F A Guildledge of Verbena Alabama recounts years of illness and a terrible pile condition with 24 tumors. He credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for relief, noting its use for burns aches and pains. Ad promotes 25 price at Edgar Matthews Drug Store.
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F. A. Gulledge
Verbena
Ala
Bucklen
Rnica
Edgar Matthews Drug Store
Dr King's New Life Pills Boosts Health Powers
A 19th century style ad proclaims Dr King's New Life Pills as a busy, mighty product that converts weakness to strength and listlessness to energy. It claims mental clarity and improved health, priced at 25 cents per box and sold by Edgar Matthews & Co.
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Dr King
Edgar Matthews & Co
Campaign Funds and 1904 Election Prospects
The Washington Post notes a scramble for campaign funds in 1904 with big business shifting toward the Democrats if they nominate an approved candidate. It suggests Wall Street magnates will fund both parties, reducing Republican majorities in key states and potentially boosting Democratic access to votes if a trusted nominee emerges. Roosevelt’s path could be clear if Democrats fail to rally.
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National
Roosevelt
Washington Post
Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
For a lazy liver try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They invigorate the liver aid digestion regulate the bowels and prevent bilious attacks. For sale by Graham Drug Co.
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Chamberlain
Graham Drug Co
Unorthodox Havana Shark Defense Proposal
A Havana note reports a bizarre plan to combat harbor sharks by stuffing dogs with dynamite and detonating them near the man-eaters. The scheme, criticized for inhumanity and danger, imagines the loaded dogs drawing attacks by sharks and triggering explosions.
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Cuba
Thurber Journal
Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorsement Ad
No man or woman in the state will hesitate to speak well of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets after once trying them. They always produce a pleasant movement of the bowels, improve the appetite and strengthen the digestion. For sale by Graham Drug Co.
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Chamberlain
Graham Drug Co
Texas dry counties tally and local option note
Mexia News notes fifty eight counties fully free from local option and many others are partly under the law. It urges readers not to be discouraged citing Waxahachie as an example and recalling past actions by Alkali Eye.
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Mexia News
Waxahachie
Will Buy It Back Chamberlains Colic Cholera Remedy
Graham Drug Co offers a risk free purchase with a full refund if not satisfied after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Widely admitted as the most successful bowel remedy, it is described as pleasant, safe and reliable.
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Chamberlain
Graham Drug Co
New Sect Promotes Holy Kiss Worship in Purcell Tale
A Purcell paper recounts a village preacher forming a new sect where greeting includes a holy kiss and feet washing. Members, male and female, cleanse feet, kiss, then form a circle with double twisted kisses. Core beliefs include repentance baptism laying on hands and speaking with unknown tongues. The practice may gain rapid local traction.
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Purcell
The Perfect Liver Medicine Review by Mrs Jolley
Mrs M A Jolley of Noble Oklahoma endorses Herbine as the perfect liver medicine and blood purifier. The note claims it regulates the liver, prevents fever poisons absorption, and aids malaria. priced 50 cents at Graham Drug Co.
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M. A. Jolley
Noble, O. T
Graham Drug Co
Moderate Saratoga Diary Kiss Count Case
A Saratoga woman recovered $3000 in damages from a faithless suitor who pursued her for fourteen years and then took a younger sweetheart. A diary records she was kissed 1246 times during the courtship, prompting the editor to quip about past eras of courting and moderation.
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Saratoga
Ballard's Snow Liniment Gleans Excruciating Sciatica Relief
Rev. W. L. Riley of Cuba New York reports fifteen days of sciatic rheumatism pain before trying Ballards Snow Liniment. After two applications he claims complete relief and unqualified recommendation. Available for 25 cents and one dollar at Graham Drug Co.
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New York
Ballard
Graham Drug Co
The Striking Men and the Silent Half
A dialect rich reflection notes workers like horse shoers ice delivery and grocers have struck while women who light fires cook sew and mend endure long hours for little pay. The piece laments unequal effort and wages, pointing out a quiet double standard in domestic and public labor. The narrator contrasts men’s minimal sacrifice with women’s unseen toil.
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Yorkum Herald
Vision care ad urges thorough examination in Graham Texas
A Graham Texas advertisement from W. C. Hilburn Jeweler and Optician urges immediate vision checkups. It warns neglect risks and promotes thorough examination to preserve sight for years.
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W. C. Hilburn
Graham
Texas
Sparing in Pulpit Abuse Yields Better Ministry
A Teas Christian Advocate excerpt urges preachers to avoid harsh speech from the pulpit. It argues that excoriating congregations alienates listeners and that earnest, devout preaching of the word best holds people and benefits souls. It condemns scolding or abusive rhetoric as unfruitful for Christ.
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Milford girl vows no marriage until fiancé saves 3000
A Milford girl refused marriage until her fiancé had 3000 in the bank. She later met him and asked his progress. He replied he had about 18 saved, prompting her wry remark that it was nearly enough.
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Milford
Night Was Her Terror Cures Cough With Discovery
Mrs. Chas. Applegate of Alexandria Indiana describes nearly nightly coughing and spitting blood from consumption. After other medicines failed three bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her, she gained 58 pounds. Guaranteed to cure coughs colds grippe bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. Price 50 cents and 1.00. Trial bottles free at Edgar Matthews drug store.
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Chas. Applegate
Alexandria
Ind
Dr. King
Edgar Matthews Drug Store
Oklahoma minister thanks through prayer for timely aid
A minister in Oklahoma acknowledged a child’s birth and a $50 donation by prayer. He said, O Lord, we desire also to thank Thee for this timely succor. The Paso Times notes a misprint corrected in the Post.
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Electric Bitters for Rheumatism Promises Cure
Joe Golobick of Cdusa California testifies that fifteen years of rheumatism pain ended after using Electric Bitters. He claims it also aids liver and kidney troubles and general debility. Gist urges purchase at Edgar Matthews Druggist with 50 cent price and satisfaction guarantee.
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Cdusa
Calif
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