Major Charles H. Smith known as Bill Arp dies in Cartersville
Major Charles H. Smith, better known as Bill Arp, dies at his Cartersville home on August 24, mourned for his genial counsel and wit that brightened the postwar South. Also cited is J F Hughes of DuPont praising Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption which cured his lung trouble, with trial bottles offered by Edgar Matthews Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Smith
Bill Arp
Cartersville
South
Major Smith
Bryan
J. F. Hughes
DuPont
Dr. King
Edgar Matthews Drug Store
Noisy Missouri Orator Image Cited in Text
A Missouri speaker is noted for a florid ramble praising his land with grand contrasts and colorful imagery. The quoted remarks mention mountains, taxes, rivers, statesmen, lakes, strikes, drinks, pumpkins, heads, silver streams, pious politicians, fast people, sharp financiers, shoes, fertile plains, and newspapers that lie like thunder.
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Missouri
Tripple Hanging Smith Brown and Jones Hope for Recovery
A brief item notes Smith Brown and Jones rely on Cheatham's Laxative Chill Tab for recovery. They will be seen greeting friends as the product is offered at 25 cents with no cure no pay terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Brown
Jones
Cheatham
Government Favors and People's Happiness Questioned
A reflective remark argues that if the state can prevent government waste of public favors under the guise of care, the people may remain content. It cautions against bureaucratic overreach while valuing prudent governance and citizen welfare.
Nervous headache diary warns against overwork
A physician writes of pervasive head pain from over mental strain and vitality depletion. He rejects stimulants or depressants, plans a quiet rest period of several days, and frames recovery as paying an honest debt to his body. The diary includes advice for rest and avoiding harmful remedies.
Anxious to Please in a Diner Tale of Demanding Patron
A misfit patron nicknamed particular insists on exact service from a waiter, prescribing toast buttering while hot, coffee hot but not scalding, a sirloin steak medium, and two new laid eggs fried on one side only, trading terse yes responses with the server.
Groves Chill Tonic advert claims iron and quinine formula
An advertisement asserts Groves Chill Tonic contains iron and quinine in a tasteless form. It promises “No Cure, No Pay” and lists a 50 cent price.
Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery testimonial ad
A testimonial pitch for Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets claims cures for stomach and digestion disorders. It includes a money offer for proof of testimonials and recounts a Texas reader's recovery, urging readers to send pennies for his medical adviser book from Buffalo New York.
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Pierce
World’s Dispensary
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
T. M. Palmer
Peetle, Kaufman Co
Texas
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
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Mit
Ae Ance
Crescent Hotel
Eureka Springs
The
Ozarks
W. Strain
Dallas
W. Haremson
San Antonio
W. A. TuLey
Ft. Worth
Cartoria
Turner
Texas Road
Tur Worth
Farr
St Louis
St. Louis
I. & G. N.lion Mountain Lines
Houston
An Antonio
Galveston
Austin
St. Lous
Louisiana Territory
United States
France
Teras
G. W.dean
L. Price
Price
G. P
Victoria Advocate
Castoria
Chamberlain
Graham Drug Co
Cicero Smith
MO. C. Kay
W. C. Clark
Chas. Gay
A. A. MO
Capital
R. Johnson MO
C. Kay
W. We Clark
Smith, A. &. Worrison
Cicero Shlin
National Bank
Graham, Texas
E. B. Norman
RK. F. Ausoup
J. B. Nouns
J. M. Norman
G.F. Merez
Ass’t Cassier
Chickering & Sons
Emerson
Krell
Smith & Barnes
Royal
Goggan
Kimberly
Livingston
Angelus
Thos, Goggan
Elm St
Dallas, Texas
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