Scissorettes and Parasol Gaffe Brightens Parish Bench
A string of gossipy vignettes from a small town paper recounts playful misfires and moral quips. A street scissorette drenches a man with a parasol to threaten exposure, a churchgoing father tests a boy with humor about a coin, and a printer bends toward publishing a kiss while a clergyman bungles a funeral bier remark. A sailor taunts a Chinaman over tea and a Boston paper notes spring’s arrival with a butterfly sighting and wasp caution.
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Papa
Tommy
Bill Damn
Grayce
Boston
Try This Electric Bitters Claim Quick Health Boost
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal tonic that will tone the stomach regulate the kidneys and bowels invigorate the liver and purify the blood. It claims to cure kidney and liver troubles stomach disorders nervousness sleeplessness rheumatism neuralgia and malaria with a 50 cent price and Edgar Matthews & Co guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Matthews & Co
Editor’s Retort Sparks Slander Suit And Fumed Widow
A neighboring editor’s obituary line sparks a public dispute as a compositor alters a quote to burn. The editor faces a slander suit after a widow’s lash, prompting debate on whether journalists should retaliate by exposing critics faults. The piece notes editors know more than they publish and warns of community consequences.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted as best remedy
A fragment describes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised for cures of pies burns boils corns felons ulcers cuts scalds bruises and skin eruptions and notes Edgar Matthews drug store price. It also references campaign rhetoric and the First National Bank of Austin paying the state balance on a Treasurer Robbins deposit after a bank closure last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Matthews Drug Store
First National Bank of
Austin
Robbins
We Barbecus For Snyder
A Dallas News item laments a false Fourth of July barbecue announcement in Snyder Western Light. The editor apologizes for the misstep and notes the barbecue will not be held due to insufficient funds, while readers’ letters express disappointment and hunger for barbecue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Snyder Western Light
Dallas News
Funeral Delayed as Zeibert Couple Slain by Villagers
In Mount Morris, July 2, Mrs. John Zeibert died of consumption amid scandal as locals tarred and feathered Zeibert and his sister after learning of alleged improper relations. The couple fled the village. two chief mourners were absent. The case centers on accusations that Zeibert repeatedly courted his wife’s sister during her illness.
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Sterling Lll
John Zeibert
Mount Morris
Zeiberit
Theodore Wolfe
Zeibert
H and RBINE touted as liver cure by drug seller
An advertisement urges readers that their liver may be tired and offers Herpine as the only perfect liver medicine. It claims to cure chills and fever and notes a price and sale at Graham Drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Drug
Beardstown Lad Tells Of Remarkable Apple-Loving Cow
A Beardstown lad recalls his father owning a cow with a noted fondness for apples. He reports the cow once ate ten apples from a neighbor’s orchard, and with milking and churning produced three quarts of apple butter. On another day the cow allegedly ate the tail of a rooster and produced a gallon and a half of cocktail milk the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardstown
Moores Pilates Cure Ad Promises Malaria Relief
An advertisement touts Moore s Pilates as a guaranteed cure for malaria and related fevers as well as rheumatism and fatigue from blood poisoning. It claims no quinine arsenic or iron, tasteless formula, 50 cents per box, and lists Dr C C Moore Co in St Louis and Graham Drug Co as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore’s Pilates
Dr. C. C. Moore Co
N. Main St
St. Louis
Graham Drug Co
Gout rising in United States says Dr Futcher
Dr Thomas B Futcher of Baltimore notes gout cases are increasing in the United States. He cites that among 13 400 medicinal cases admitted to Johns Hopkins Hospital over 13 years about 24 percent have suffered from gout. He adds that even prosperity brings disadvantages.
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Thomas B. Futcher
Baltimore
United States
John Hopkins Hospital
Congress ends session with no Sherman act reform
A long session of Congress closes without Republicans moving to strengthen the Sherman Antitrust Act. The article notes the failure to enact effective reforms and potential implications for corporate regulation.
End of Boer War Brings British Joy After Heavy Costs
The Boer war, according to latest estimates, cost Great Britain $1.2 billion. It is little wonder that the English people rejoice that the war is ended.
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Great Britain
Short sermons gain favor with modern preachers
A Houston Post excerpt recalls a religious man praising reform in sermon length. It cites a preference for concise talks under thirty minutes, noting occasional forty five minute sermons, while praising rapid speaking by Phillips Brooks and his brother Arthur as models.
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Phillips Brooks
Arthur Brooks
Brooks
Houston Post
Need More Help From Dyspepsia Pains and Pills
Dyspepsia pains and related symptoms prompt use of Dr. King's New Life Pills. The remedy is described as gentle, thorough, and guaranteed to cure, available at Edgar Matthews drug store.
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Dr. King
New Life
Edgar Matthews Drug Store
Principles Make a Newspaper Invincible
The Greenville Banner argues a paper grounded in eternal principles gains readers and respect, even amid disagreement. It warns a loss of integrity harms business and laments the day such sacrifice would occur for success.
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Greenville Banner
Philippine policy split among Republican leaders
Republican senators and representatives cannot agree on a basis for Philippine policy despite united on currency. The fragment mentions farm life injuries from Ballarp's Snow Lint, price 50 cents, Forsala by Gra, and notes on American engineers building bridges and Cuba related to reciprocity sentiment and Secretary Root’s reaction.
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Philippines
Ballarp
Forsala
Graham Drug Co
Gomez
Root
Cuba
Georgia Democratic plank backs nonpartisan temperance stance
The Georgia Democratic convention last week adopted a prohibition plank urging that temperance not be a political issue. It endorses nonpartisan policy and separation of the temperance question from personal and party politics, praising current legislation as wise and safe.
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Georgia
Grover Cleveland Bomb Plot Description in Swamp Camp
A fragment recounts Grover Cleveland emerging from swamps to plant a dynamite charge among Democratic camps and then retreating on a fishing trip as the nitro glycerine took effect.
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Grover Cleveland
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
Cut this out and take it to Gra ham Drug Store for a box of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. The best physic. They also correct disorders of the stomach. Price 25 cents.
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Graham Drug Store
Chamberlains
Kaiser’s Regimen and American Captain of Industry Idea
A fragment notes the Kaiser’s careful regimen and suggests he would prefer embodying an American captain of industry. The statement contrasts German and American leadership ideals without detailing events, dates, or places.
Cure a Cold in One Bay Ad
An old advertisement touts curing a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E W Grove’s signature appears on each box, priced at 25 cents.
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E.W Grove
Durham Bulls for sale at King Norton’s ranch near Ivan
A few full blood and high grade Durham Bulls are offered for sale. For more information call at the ranch located one mile south of Ivan in Stephens county Texas. King Norton.
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My Ranch
Ivan
Stephens County
Texas
King Norton
Reported Strays in Young County Texas
Reported by J. E. J. Ford Commissioner Precinct No 1 Young County and left with F. P. Burch about 6 miles northwest from Gra ham describing a black horse about 14 years old, branded on the right hip, about 14 1/2 hands high. This 22 day of May, 1902. GEO. MCLAREN, vu, C. C. Y. C. F.
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J. E. J. Ford
Young County
Texas
F. P. Burch
Graham
Geo. McLaren
Final account notice in Young County Texas
The sheriff publishes notice to heirs and interested parties of Ino S. McEntire estate final account and request to file objections by the July 1902 term. The county court in Graham will review the account on July 15 1902.
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State of
Texas
Young
Ino
W. Groves
McEntire
Graham
Geo. McLaren, Clark
County
Young County
Lead Graham
Gro. McLaney
Young Co
H. C. Williams
Preston Brooks
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Mo.c. Kay
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A.A. Morrison
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Graham National Bank
R. J. Johnson
MO. C. Wo, Clark
J. W. Smith
A. A. Micicero Smith
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R. C. Meephaill
Chas. Widmayer’s
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Fort Worth
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Mr. Bryan
Congress
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Leader
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R. ©. McPhaill
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J. H. Rubenkoenig
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J.C. Kay
R. C. McPhaill
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Jacksboro
Rock Stable
Anderson
Proprieto
Graham Hotel
Dalltas
Peisten
Macy
Cardus
Miss Della M. Strayer
Tully
Kans
Thedford
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Tss
D Railway
E. P. Turner
Gen
Pasenamp
Ashington
D.C
Junn & Co
Fimerican
Munn & Co
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