The Mountaineer Samson South Faces a Break with Fate
In Misery Kentucky mountaineers navigate a coming crisis as Samson South, groomed for leadership by Uncle Spicer and painter Lescott, weighs leaving for New York to gain education and opportunity. Sally, his devoted partner, resists, fearing loss of home, while clan elder Jesse Purry looms over a tense Saturday dance that could seal loyalty and defy change.
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Lescott
Samson
Ramson
Alan
Kentucky
Guna
New York
Broadway
Mountaineer
Sally
Giobody
Spicer
Limi
Hyar
Samson Hyar
Sam Bon
Simson
Jesse Purry
Purry
Samson South
Lescot
Lesvott
Drybole Creek
Lada
Pias
Rameen
Legcott
Entangled faction standoff fills tense Moonshine night scene
In a secluded room a tense standoff forms as men with guns hesitate to fire amid demand that rival youth Sam Bon prove his loyalty and Lescott drive out the problematic figure. Nearby, a moonshine crowd and a shouting youth probe a shifting power balance amid warnings and distractions.
Point Comfort XIV Wins Tri-State Hereford Championship
The Mississippi entry Point Comfort XIV from Lavernet Farm in Jackson rises from obscurity to grand champion at the Tri-State Fair Herefords. Judges award blue ribbons as the bull triumphs among 100 plus rivals from across the continent. Over 10,000 in cattle prizes plus near 3,000 for swine and broad cash premiums highlight the fair with special Memphis rail rates for ten days.
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Tri-State
Mississippi
Continent
West
New England
Point Comfort XIV
Pride of Lavernet Farm
Jackson
Memphis
Tri State Fair to Host Six Days of Harness Racing
The Tri-State Fair Association announced six days of harness racing during this year’s fair starting September 26 at the Tri State Fair Grounds built around the old Montgomery track famed for speed. Open-entry closes September 20 with top horses expected to race before thousands in the grandstand, as Memphis fans anticipate neck-and-neck finishes and a grand auction-like atmosphere. An expanded Horse Show runs the first four nights, with special railroad rates in place for attendees.
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Tri-State Fair
Montgomery
Dan+ Patch
Memphis
Auto Demons At The Tri State Fair Racing Meet
Top auto racers led by Lewis Disbrow Joe Bianchi Eddie Hearne and Johnny Raimey enter the Memphis fair mile track events September 26 to October 4 and 5 with dangerous speeds and safety measures in place. Rail lines offer special rates and local fans plan to attend the speed trials amid police protection and finishing track touches.
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Tri-State Fair Association
Lewis Disbrow
Joe Bianchi
Eddie Hearne
Johnny Raimey
Cincinnati
Memphis
Do Not Poison Yourself Calomel Warning
A reader warns against Calomel use detailing immediate distress and long term harm. It notes violent pains, feverish distress, and constipation returning after effects. Mentions a physician and questions whether poisoning benefits recovery or just delays relapse.
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Emel Iba
Caromel
Dr Thacher’s Liver and Blood Syrup Ad
An old promotional notice touts Dr Thacher’s Liver and Blood Syrup as harmless and nonpoisonous with laxatives and tonics. It claims quick relief, curing ailments and avoiding calomel, urging readers to buy a 50 cent or one dollar nine item from Thacher Medicine Company in Chattanooga Tennessee.
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Thacher Medicine Company
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Cheer Up LIV-VER-LAX Promises Health and Satisfaction
An old advertisement touts LIV-VER-LAX as a pleasant laxative that cleanses the system and relieves constipation like calomel without its side effects. It claims regular use ensures health and no doctor bills. Guarantee offered with money-back promise on bottles sold at Jordanian's Drug Store in social and dollar sizes.
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L K Grigsby
Jonardan’s
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Gmapter
Miss Sally
OACN
Tamarack Spicer
Lto
SOUTH
Tristate Fair
Point Comfort
Honore
Gulfport Advocate
DR. Thacher
Noone
Iuka
It. G. Riley
B. Massey
G. T. Postinkahel
E.N. Reed
Astana
Tidwell
W. A. Johns
McAriis Drug Co
Corinth
Miss
P. D. Holcomb
Jourdan’s Drug Store
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