Alum as antivenom for rattlesnake bites, 1873 tale
A Louisiana man recalls a Georgia veranda scene where a cousin bites a rattler, then bites himself with alum to counteract venom. Dr. C. R. King cites the Atlanta News noting alum the size of a finger chewed and swallowed as a supposed antidote, claiming many reports of success.
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Louisiana
Judge Franks
Georgia
Outhwest
Rocky Mountain
Rockies
South
C. R. King
M. D
Atlanta News
Very Remarkable Cure of Diarrhoea
Mrs. Alice Miller of Morgan Texas recounts six years of severe diarrhoea and failed treatments. After trying Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy she attributes a complete and rapid recovery from a single bottle costing only a few cents, with her husband spending hundreds on doctors. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
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Alice Miller
Morgan
Texas
Bosque County
Chamberlain
Forssle
Graham Drug Co
Slavery in Alabama and Democratic rifts in 1896
The piece notes Alabama’s actions against peonage and slavery under debt terms, with federal judges and prosecutors enforcing the law amid Democratic party divisions. It contrasts Bryan and Cleveland positions, arguing the Chicago platform purged private gain from the party and restored cohesion after factions.
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Alabama
Brooklyn Eagle
Col
Bryan
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Chicago
Republican Party
Johnson Co. Review
Properly Avenched Lion Tale Told By Georgey Boy
A child named Georgey recounts seeing a lion in the park but his mother corrects him noting it was another animal. The next morning Georgey says he asked forgiveness and God replies that he initially mistook a big dog for a lion.
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Georgey
Valuable Time Saved by Pain Balm Heals Fast
Chamberlain's Pain Balm is an antiseptic liniment advertised to prevent blood poisoning and speed healing of cuts bruises and burns. It claims to reduce time lost from slight injuries and prevent maturation of wounds. For sale by Graham Drug Co.
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Chamberlain
Graham Drug Co
Cholera Infantum Cure Promoted for Infants
This advertisement proclaims cholera infantum as deadly but curable with Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil. It directs proper dosing per bottle and notes Graham Drug Co. as the seller. The tone is promotional, urging prompt treatment to ensure a cure.
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Graham Drug Co
Banquet Greeting Echoes a Barnyard Jest
A Kansas City Journal snippet recalls a banquet moment where a speaker was greeted with a remark likening it to a boy at a door. The mother calls Willie, and the boy asks if the caller wants him or just more hollering, delivering a humorous rural image.
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Willie
Kansas City Journal
Kentucky educators form association for better guidance
Prominent Kentucky educators have formed an association. It is urged that the group focus on shaping young minds toward virtue rather than reckless behavior, contrasting with a Houston Post quote. A Navasota Examiner line questions how discord seeds can yield any positive harvest.
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Kentucky
Houston Post
Navasota Examiner
Anatomy of the rattlesnake rattle and its growth
A detailed explanation of how the rattlesnake’s rattle forms from bony tail segments and shed skins. It describes the three fused tail bones, grooves in the skin, and the progressive addition of loose rings with each molt, up to as many as twenty-one joints, when the tail is shaken to produce the rattling sound.
Repulsive Features Warn of Liver Disorder
A promotional note claims pimples and muddy complexions signal liver trouble among women and girls. It urges occasional Herbine to cleanse bowels regulate the liver and establish a clear complexion, with a purchase hint for Graham Drug Co.
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Graham Drug Co
Will Buy It Back Guarantee for Chamberlain remedy
Graham Drug Co offers a buy back guarantee for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy claiming no risk to buyers. The ad touts it as the most successful bowel complaint remedy and the only one that never fails, emphasizing its safety and reliability.
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Chamberlain
Graham Drug Co
Dr King's New Life Pills Promote Strength and Energy
An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as boosting health, transforming weakness into strength and listlessness into energy. Sold by Edgar Matthews & Co for 25 cents per box.
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Wight
Day
Dr King
Edgar Matthews & Co
Brown in a Rhode Island clash with state limits
In Close Quarters Brown recalls leaving Texas for Rhode Island where his plan to excavate a cellar for a large office building was halted by authorities. They warned him to stop, noting his lines between Massachusetts and Connecticut while he tried to proceed. A separate Portland Argus notice reports a lost dog description and contact.
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