Wealth and influence over law erode equal rights in democracy
A Farm and Ranch column laments growing inequities in U.S. governance. It argues that wealth buys justice, with soldiers earning $10 a month pensions while richer officers draw $150, and workers suffer while officials reap benefits. The piece questions continued democratic legitimacy and predicts a drift from equal rights to favored privilege.
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Congress
National Congress
A Sprained Ankle Quickly Cured
Cary editor am BE of the Guide Washington Virginia recounts a sprained ankle relief after using Cham berlain's Pain Palm. He notes swift relief and complete cure and mentions family frost bite use. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
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BE. Cary
The
Guide
Washington
Chamberlain
Graham Drug Co
Neighborly Advice Warns Against Spreading Rumors
The passage cautions against sharing unverified gossip about neighbors and urges restraint, noting such rumors can exceed one's own capacity to handle consequences. It emphasizes verifying truth before speaking and avoiding harmful chatter.
Cheatham's Chill Tonic Promoted In Two Styles
An advertisement touts Cheatham's Chill Tonic as the quickest best and safest remedy. The copy claims pleasant taste and guarantees, offered at 50 cents in both tasteless and bitter styles to appeal to readers.
Campaign Funds From Trusts and a 1900 Victory
An editorial argues that a 36 million dollar trust-backed campaign fund for 1900 would not be excessive given tariff profits and trust growth under McKinley. It says such money could sway voters, place favorable light on policy, and fund speakers, pressuring public sentiment, unless resisted by vigilant citizens.
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Hanna-Dick- Payne
Republican Party
United States
American Republic
Great Britain
St. Louis Republic
Sarsaparilla Celery Tonic Promises Superior Blood Health
An advertisement urges consumers to combine sarsaparilla with celery and digestion aids. It claims Atlin's Sarsaparilla Celery Tonic offers superior value, claiming the blend enhances blood, nerves, and digestion for a stronger overall remedy.
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Atlin
Sam Jones Roast Spurs Dallas Auditorium Fight
Sam Jones critique sparks civic push to fund a $250,000 auditorium. Dallas residents rally for the long awaited project to enhance cultural and community events amid local debate.
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Sam Jones
Dallas
Hunt's Lightning Oil Household Remedy Claim
A brief ad notes Hunt's Lightning Oil as a household remedy that relieves aches and panic quickly with a satisfaction or money refunded guarantee.
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Hunt
Texas wonder honey caves near Edwards County
A Texas wonder described from The Chicago Record and Gleanings notes by A W Gildea of Del Rio, revealing vast honey stores in Devil's River brakes. The tale details a forty foot hole, bee swarms, hanging combs, and hidden grottos, with perilous access and privation for harvesters.
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Chicago Record
Edwards County
Texas
A. W. Gildea
del Rio
Sinbad the Sailor
Devil’s River
Devil Valley
Secret of Beauty Tied to Liver Function Health
Quotation on beauty and health explains digestion relies on liver function. Proper digestion requires the liver to act, suggesting health depends on the body's ability to process and assimilate food.
Tutt's Liver Pills Proven Amid Claims of Universal Cure
A historical advertisement touts Tutt's Liver Pills as an absolute cure for sick headache dyspepsia sour stomach malaria constipation torpid liver piles jaundice bilious fever biliousness and related illnesses, presenting a broad health remedy claim without scientific backing.
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Tutt
Tutt's Liver Pills family relation riddle from Gazette
A Corning Kansas Gazette puzzle states a man marries his stepmother after his father dies. They have an eleven pound daughter last week. The question asks the relationship of that daughter to the man’s half sister and half brother, with no guessing allowed.
Cough Remedy Promises Cure for Serious Diseases
A brief note states cough is a symptom and persistent cough signals dangerous diseases like consumption and bronchitis. It asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cures the causes of coughing and offers a money back guarantee if not beneficial, with sale through Graham Drug Co.
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Graham Drug Co
Quay Foresees Obstruction Of McKinley Car Ace Race
An unclear note suggests Mr. Quay may try to slow the McKinley triumph car this autumn. He claims Mark and Mac injured him and he cares little who knows it.
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Quay
Mark
Mac
Friends Like Candle Flies In Light And Shadow
A reflective saying compares friends to candle flies circling a bright person while in light, and abandoning when shadow falls.
Creelman Predicts Bryan's Election
Weatherford summarizes James Creelman's views on Bryan's nomination and the 1896 campaign, noting Creelman's confidence in Bryan, the Chicago platform's rereadoption, and splits within the Democratic Party over free silver. It cites Sulzer's Washington speech on English influence and the broader international context affecting U S policy.
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Sulzer
New York
Washington
England
Wm. McKinley
Philippines
Asiatic
Salisbury
China
Great Britain
Far East
James Creelman
Bryan
Lincoln
Creelman
East
Chicago
Kansas City
Hill, Croker and
Campbell
Bryeven
Senate
Weatherford
Recommends Chamberlains Colic Cholera Diarrhoe Remedy
Hartford druggist A W Sawtelle touts Chamberlains remedy with a customer praise about saving a summer life and a man who recovered after a dose. The Graham Drug Company sells the product.
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Chamberlain
A. W. Sawtelle
Hartford
Conn
Graham Drug Company
Pioneer John Kight Laid To Rest In Stephenville
John Kight aged 66 was buried at Stephenville after a week. Seventeen years earlier at Walnut Springs he suffered a neck fracture in a runaway by horses. Despite the accident his health remained good and his mind clear, and he stayed active in business until last week.
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John Kight
Stephenville
Walnut Springs
Gatlin’s cough syrup promises immediate relief
A promotional note claims Gatlin’s cough syrup cures and that every dose counts. It promises quick, pleasant, effective, and safe relief.
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Gatlin
Judge Myers Names Staynezstraw a Citizen Last Week
A Kansas newspaper quotes Judge Myers declaring Staynezstraw Bacyzuski a citizen “last week” and jokes that if the judge announced his name aloud during the session he should go into lecturing, reflecting local wordplay on the naturalization moment.
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Kansas
Myers
Staynezstraw Bacyzuski
Staynezstraw
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Promises Quick Neck Relief
A Graham Drug Co advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a free application that swiftly relieves neck stiffness and soreness, claiming a complete cure.
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Graham Drug Co
Unpretentious Peanut Focuses Mind Over Size
A compact saying urges concentration on small details regardless of size. It uses the image of an elephant and a modest peanut to illustrate discipline. The message emphasizes humility and steady effort.
Deafness Cure Institute Donation Prompted by Dr Nicholson
A wealthy woman cured of deafness funded the Nicholson Institute with 10000 dollars to provide free delivery of the artificial drum devices to deaf people who cannot afford them. Address is No 12058 The Nicholson Institute 780 Eighth Avenue New York.
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