Sleeping Preacher Major Perry Draws Curiosity Near Leesville
A Alabama style tale set north of Leesville exposes Major Perry a sleeping preacher who for two decades delivers nightly sermons in his sleep. He preaches between midnight and 4am quotes Bible passages in deep bass, cannot recall words upon waking, and shows no education yet moves crowds with solemn prayers. Leesville College President Dr Haynes studies the phenomenon inviting him to sleep on campus stage for audiences.
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Leesville
D. C
Palmetto
Major Perry
Hi Case
L B. Haynes
Leesville College
Cough Remedy Praised by Gardiner Man
A testimonial from C D Glass of Bartlett and Dennis Co Gardiner Maine extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy noting prior failure with other medicines and declaring full cure for a winter cold and cough with ongoing use and recommendation. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
Masked Ball Bar Demolished by Kansas Joint Smashers
New York papers allege a gilded age gala at Senator Clark’s Gotham home featured a saloon style bar. Guests drank heavily and 15 revelers dressed as Kansas agitators with a burlesque Mrs Nation attacked and smashed the bar amid laughter.
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New York
Gotham
Senator Clark
East Side
Bright Spirits
Kansas
Nation
Dallas News
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Allegedly Cures Longstanding Rheumatism
Wes ley Nelson of Hamilton Georgia recalls a night visit to Mr Blackmon's drug store where a man recommended Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism promising no payment if it failed. After using the balm as directed he says he was cured in one week and has had no trouble since. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
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C. D. Glass
Bartlett & Dennis Co
Gardiner
Houleban
Chamberlain
Graham Drug Co
Senator Platt says Congress cannot amend Cuba policy
Connecticut Senator Platt, chair of the Senate Committee on Cuba, says Congress cannot amend the Constitution but can refuse to accept Cuba policy until the President’s preferred amendments are made, a stance described as evasive by critics.
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Platt
Connecticut
Senate
Cuba
Island
Congress
Wanted capable county representative for solid company
A large solidly reputable company seeks a capable reliable person to represent it in every county. Offered $36 salary per year, a weekly $3 3 per day, plus all expenses paid. No commission, straight definite salary. Salary paid each Saturday with expense money advanced weekly. Address STANDARD House 334 Dearborn St Chicago.
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Standard House
Dearborn St
Chicago
War prep spending surpasses other powers, says source
The speaker claims the United States spends more on war preparation and repairing war damage than any nation, including Germany and England, asserting this as a fact.
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United States
Germany
England
War Department ends costly mortar program
After spending millions on coast defense mortars the War Department concludes they are useless with slim chances of a hit and stops seeking funds to buy more. A lamentable misallocation in hindsight.
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War Department
Exclamation Point May Be Dropped In Peaceful Era
The remark notes a trend as civilization grows toward stable order, suggesting punctuation usage could simplify with a shift away from exclamation marks as society settles into calm conditions.
Hood's Brigade to Meet in Galveston in June
The Hood's Brigade plans a gathering in Galveston this June. Organizers announce activities and expect veterans and descendants to attend.
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Hood
Galveston
A Remedy of Smoke From Woolen Rags For Wounds
The Boston Transcript recounts a folk cure using woolen rag smoke to ease severe wounds. It describes a finger needle injury freed by burning rags, and another case of wrist and hand flesh damage relieved by smoke, urging keeping woolen rags on hand to avoid lockjaw.
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Boston Transcript
Clubbing Rates Offer The Leader in Young County
Advisory on discounted subscriptions for The Leader, Dallas Semi-Weekly News, Twice-a-Week Republic, Leaper, Thrice-a-Week New York World. Promote placing The Leader in every home in Young County with liberal terms and annual pricing.
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Graham Leader
Dallas
Leader
Republic
Leaper
New York World
Young County
Washing Trade Tensions Between Races in Corsicana
In Corsicana Texas on February 21 white families report trouble getting linen laundered by black women who fear smallpox transmission via clothing and are quitting work. The episode highlights racial tension and health fears affecting domestic labor.
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Corsicana
Tex
Cheatham’s Laxative Tablets Adverts Cold Cure
An advertisement touts Cheatham’s Laxative Tablets as a guaranteed cold cure carried in a vest pocket for ready relief. It promises immediate effect and lists a price in cents.
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Cheatham
Mosby Raiders Set for Inheritance of 2 Million
The Mosby raiders are said to stand to inherit two million dollars, though current uncertain behavior suggests each may receive only about one dollar.
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Dallas News
Government seeks new tax to raise war revenue
The British Government is searching for additional taxation measures to bolster wartime finances. Officials discuss broad options as funds for the war effort come under pressure and current taxes may be insufficient.
Texas Mystic's Revelation Predicts Global Turmoil to Dawn of Golden Age
Special to the News from Mineral Wells Texas Dr C F Yeager a prominent citizen says prophecies foretell seven years of devastation famine wars pestilence earthquakes and crime before a new era of universal peace. He cites war with China three powers and US noninvolvement followed by a world war ending in a golden age.
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Texas
Mineral Wells
Tex
C. F. Yeager
Plato
John
China
United States
Deafness Cure Ear Drums Charity Donation
A wealthy woman cured of deafness donated $10,000 to Dr Nichol on's Nicholson Institute to fund free ear drums for deaf people unable to pay. Address No 12058 The Nicholson Institute 780 Eighth Avenue New York.
Justice Harlan Voices Limits on Government Power
Justice Harlan warned that the government should act only within the letter and spirit of the Constitution, implying limits on McKinley era policy and federal reach over lands. The remark reflects tension between executive aims and constitutional bounds.
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Justice Harlan
McKinley
Piles Pain Relief Ointment Ad
Whosoever has suffered from piles knows how painful and troublesome they are. Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment is guaranteed to cure piles. Price 50 cents in bottles tapes 75 cents. Graham Drug Co.
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Tabler
Graham Drug Co
Entry of the Negro into Hawaii Sparks Trouble
A dated editorial asserts that when Black people enter new fields in Hawaii trouble follows and claims the South offers the only fair chance for Black people to earn a living. The writer laments segregationist views and racial bias.
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Hawaii
South
Hunt's Lightning Oil for Burns and Bruises
Advertising blurb touting Hunt's Lightning Oil as a penetrating healing liniment for burns bruises and cuts. Claims strong effectiveness and guarantees with price points of 25 and 50 cents.
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Hunt
The Boll Weevil and Our Savior in Art Prompts Farm Action
A Nava sota Review note urges farmers to burn old cotton stalks to eradicate wintering boll weevils seen in Plantersville fields. The article contrasts the pest’s vigor with the need for prompt, thorough control before the new crop.
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Navasota Review
George S. Wood
Examiner and Review
Plantersville
Kidnapping In Billville Leaves Residents on Edge
The Atlanta Constitution reports multiple locals claim kidnappings. Major Williams has been missing ten days and is suspected of moonshine ties. Three bill collectors were abducted Wednesday, and a widow waits seventeen years for her own release. No reward offered for the mother in law.
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Billville
Williams
Jones
Atlanta Constitution
Simmons Cough Syrup Promises Sleep and Dreams
An 18th century style ad touts Simmons Cough Syrup as an infallible cure for coughing. It guarantees untroubled sleep and pleasant dreams at prices of 25 and 50 cents.
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Simmons
Reunion of Confederate veterans in Waco begins May eighth
The United Confederate Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy plan an annual reunion in Waco on May 8 to 10. Officials anticipate at least 10,000 delegates.
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United Confederate Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy
Waco
Millwood raid ends with saloonkeeper’s wife shot
In Millwood, raiders pursued by fury achieved a grim outcome as the wife of a local saloonkeeper was shot dead, marking a violent escalation and a police inquiry into the attack.
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Millwood
Ballard's Horsedhround Syrup Ad From Graham Drug Co
Have you a cold A dose of Ballard's Horshend Syrup at bed time will remove it Price 25 cents and 50 cents Graham Drug Co.
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Ballard
Graham Drug Co
Man who never errs viewed as too near perfection
A reflective aphorism notes that a person who consistently avoids mistakes risks being out of reach of ordinary human flaws and the imperfect world. It cautions against chasing flawless performance as a measure of worth.
Lovering Banking Bill Advances From House Committee
Washington Feb 21 The House Committee on banking and currency voted to report favorably the Lovering banking bill. Democrats failed to add a state bank provision, and the bill was reported on a party line vote. It would let national banks issue circulating notes up to 10 percent of paid up capital, tying currency to bank assets.
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Washington
House
Gage
Bright Boys Wanted as Local Agents for Grit in Texas
Publishers of the large illustrated weekly Pennsylvania Grit seek capable hustling agents in Eliasville Farmer Graham Lacy Olney South Bend and nearby towns in Young county Texas. Work is profitable and light no upfront cost supplied free materials and stationery. Papers shipped on consignment with payment at month end. unsold copies not charged. Write to Grit Publishing Company Williamsport Pa mention The Graham Leader.
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Bright Boys
Fargec
Pennsylvania Grit
Texas
Young County
Eliasville
Farmer
Graham
Lacy
Olney
South Bend
Grit Publishing Company
Williamsport
Graham Leader
Nation Cleared in Topeka Saloon Destruction Case
In Topeka Kansas Judge McCabe acquits Mrs Carrie Nation of malicious destruction of property for smashing the Senate saloon deeming the act a nuisance abatement and without malice toward Kelley and Lytte. Nation remains jailed on Sunday raid charges. saloon proprietors seek $700 damages from the city.
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Nation
Topeka
Senate
Botha Declares Determination to Fight On
A deserter reports Commandant General Botha told his men on February 2 from a cape cart that they must never surrender while 500 remain and that he would lead them. Burghers doubt due to crop destruction, cattle losses, and dwindling ammunition, yet Botha promises divine aid. Mrs. John W. Mackay gifts 20,000 francs to the Church of St. Joseph in Paris in memory of her son John W. Mackay Jr., who died in 1895 in Paris.
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Standerton
Botha
John W. Mackay
Church of St. Joseph
Paris
John W. Mackay, Jr
US Exports Rise Sharply in 1900 Trade Valuation
The United States exported substantially more articles in 1900, boosting total value by about 50 million dollars from the prior year. The year's export value nears half a billion dollars, reflecting a strong upward trend in international shipments.
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United States
Boer Commander Jan Krieg Appeals Hopeful in Chicago
Jan Krieg, a Boer commander now in Chicago, declares the Boer cause more hopeful and says they have no reason to surrender. He asserts continued resistance and support for their side amid current tensions.
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Jan Krieg
Chicago
Lamar County Farmer Harvests 250 Bushels of Peanuts
A Lamar county farmer gathered 250 bushels of peanuts from three acres and sold three tons of peanut vines as hay.
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Lamar County
Georgia Fails to Break Loose in Kansase Crusade
The item notes that Georgia has not yet experienced any significant disturbance within its borders beyond the Nation crusade in Kansae, indicating limited unrest compared with wider concerns.
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Georgia
Kansae
Congress as Two Billion Yet to Be Seen
The comment hints at a political forecast with a sharp focus on Republican power and a notable figure of phrase two billion. It implies upcoming political growth or projection tied to congressional influence and party status, suggesting a scrutinized future outcome rather than concrete events.
Michigan raiders favor bamme in recent activity
A brief note reports that Michigan raiders show a preference for bamme in recent incidents. No further specifics are provided about locations dates or involved groups.
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Bamme
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