Resignation Letter of United States Commissioner Nye
The 1881 letter by editor and humorist Bi Nye resigns as United States commissioner of the district. He cites new requirements and costs, jokes about underclothes and a piano, and jokes about the department’s future funding and moral tone. The piece frames Nye as a new comic writer emerging from this incident.
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Bill Nye
Laramie
Wye
United States
Edward Wilson Nye
Department of Justice
Washington, D.C
District Courts
Carpenter Fred Herman Ends Life in Seven Shots
Fred Herman a 35 year old San Antonio carpenter in ill health killed himself with a 38 caliber pistol. He fired seven times with the first five shots into his left chest and heart then reloaded and shot into his head and finally his forehead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Fred Herman
Noted Words on Talent and Will to Labor
Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton argues that every person contains a latent talent and that virtue lies in purpose and willingness to work rather than inherent ability. He cites varied social settings to illustrate universal capacity for improvement through effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. J. Martin
Houston
Galveston
Martin
Mr. Martin
New York
Houston Post
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Calabria
Ballard's Snow Listment Endorsed for Wounds and Sores
For fresh cuts or wounds on humans or animals, Ballard's Snow Listment is presented as an excellent dressing. It is praised for slow healing horse sores and suppurating conditions, with prices listed at 24 and 50 cents by Graham Drag Co.
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Ballard
Price
Graham Drag Co
Drug Store Recommendation Boosts Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Ontario New York druggist C R Grandin recalls a winter day when a customer asked for a cough medicine not in stock. He recommended Chamberlains Cough Remedy and offered a refund if unsatisfied, later prompting a second customer to buy. The remedys popularity stems from personal recommendations and is sold by Graham Drug Co.
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C. R. Grandin
Ontario
N. Y
Graham Drug Co
Prosperity Seen Through a Town's Newspaper Columns
The best evidence of a town's prosperity lies in its newspaper pages. Advertising columns reveal business volume and investment activity, guiding outsiders and locals alike. If your business is absent from the paper, you share responsibility for missed opportunities.
Nature feeds flame of life herbine aids digestion
An advertisement for herbine from Graham Drug Co claims it sustains life by aiding digestion and strengthening weak stomachs to restore health. Price listed as 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Drug Co
Tasser
Freighters Wanted for Cotton Seed Haul
Advertises freight work from Graham to Jacksboro Cotton Oil Mills. Applicants should contact Jno. E. Morrison & Co or B Street & Co, with W. P. Spewagr named as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Jacksboro
Jno. E. Morrison & Co
Ors. B . Street & Co
W. P. Spewagr
Wild Man Exhibition Sparks Raise at Macon Street Fair
The Atlanta Journal reports a wild man in a Macon street fair act demanded higher pay and threatened union action. He accepted 32 dollars daily after a dispute, while his civilized brother, recognized in the crowd, watched from the pit before being ejected by managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Atlanta Journal
Australia
Garden of Eden
Civilization
Centerville Clerk Credits Cholera Remedy Relief
M. E. Lowther, district court clerk, Centerville Iowa, suffered three days of cholera morbus from cucumbers. After failing with multiple medicines, three doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy gave relief, awakening refreshed and thankful. sold by Graham Drug Co.
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M. E. Lowther
Centerville
Iowa
Chamberlain
Graham Drug Co
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promised To Aid Sleep
When sleepless from coughing, the ad touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy to ease throat irritation and help sleep. For sale.
Tutt's Liver Pills Endorsed By Million Users
Advertising copy claims Tutt's Liver Pills cure stomach liver and bowel diseases and relieve sick headache dyspepsia malaria constipation and biliousness. It asserts no reckless claims and cites a million endorsements to back the product's effectiveness.
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Tutt
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Dr. Tanner
Congress
Bcan
The
Philippines
C. P. Hollingsworth
Magsengal
Lapo
Vigon
Albert Hollingsworth
Wild Man
His Brother
W. F
Ilburn
Orde
Lyon & Matthews
Jacksboro, Texas
Graham Hotel
A. &. Anderson
Proprintor
T. G. Black
Graham, Txas
U.S. Mail and Stage Line
Jacksboyo
Jack
J. J. Gallaher
D' Tabler
Buckeye
James F. Ballard
North Main Street
T. Louis
J. N. Hale
Graham, Texas
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