Potatoes on Vines Reported in Iowa Garden
A Maxwell Story County Iowa gardener grows potatoes on vines six to twelve inches off the ground, producing tubers along the vine. Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup, a long used remedy for infants, is advertised for pain relief and diarrhea. Henry Rosenberg of Galveston leaves funds to build a library for African Americans, claimed as a first in the South.
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Maxwell
Story County
Iowa
J. M. Olinger
Henry Rosenberg
Galveston
Texas
South
Texas World's Fair Commission Cleared Debt And Maintains Exhibit
The Texas World's Fair Commission has paid off its indebtedness and the Texas exhibit will be maintained. The tax reports of 99 counties show a decrease in taxable values aggregating about $1,000,000. For sale by W J Sedberry. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are recommended for constipation easing with no griping.
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Texas Worl’s Fair Commission
Texas
Chamberlain
W J Sedberry
Ely's
W J Ledberry
Ten Thousand Dimes for Texas Sunday School Campaign
Texas Sunday School Association launches a Fall and Winter Drive starting Oct 1 led by C D Meigs new State Superintendent. Meigs, a noted editor and author, will edit The Texas Sunday School Star monthly from Dallas with 16 to 32 pages focusing on Sunday School work. Subscriptions 25 cents yearly. trials 10 cents for first three issues Oct–Dec 1904. Canvass schools to reach 10 000 subscribers to achieve self support.
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Texas Sunday School Association
Indianapolis
C. D. Meigs
Awakener
Indiana
Paris
France
International Sunday School Evangel
World Evangel
Texas Sunday School Star
Dallas
Star
T. C. Horton
317 Trust Bldg
Texas
Victoria to sail as exhibition ship to Orient with US products
The Victoria, one of the Pacific coast’s largest steamships, will sail from Seattle Navy Yard on June 15 carrying exhibitors and exhibits only. Over $100,000 is spent refitting the vessel for the six month voyage to display American products to Oriental markets. The voyage includes Russian Japanese Chinese and Australian ports plus South American stops.
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Seatle
Victoria
Navy
United States
South America
Home Merchants and Local Stores in Community Help
The piece questions who offered aid during illness unemployment and bereavement, contrasting local home merchants with distant firms like Montgomery Ward, Seare Roebuck, and St. Louis dealers. It highlights the role of local businesses in funding sidewalks, minister salaries, and church relief, noting a neighborly support system through A. J. Childs & Co. and similar shops.
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Seare Roebuck & Co
Montgomery, Ward & Co
St. Louis
Cash Buyere Union
A. J. Childs & Co
Chicago
In Praise of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea
An Eagle Pass Texas man Mr John Hamlett credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea with curing his bowel illness after three doses. He recalls a merchant friend OC Johnson recommending the remedy and thanks the makers. W J Sedberry sells the product.
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Chamberlain
John Hamlett
Eagle Pass
Texas
OC. Johnson
W. J. Sedberry
Baylor student wins southern inter-collegiate oratorical contest
John W. Milton of Baylor University won the Southern inter-collegiate oratorical contest held in Monteagle Tennessee. His speech titled The Influence of the Panama Canal Upon the Future Greatness of the South. Also announced the Anchor Line Steamship Company will revive luxurious steamboating on the Mississippi River.
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John W. Milton
Baylor University
Monteagle
Teno
Anchor Line Steamship Company
Mississippi River
Monument to Emmett Aimed at Mt Vernon Ohio
A movement to erect a monument to Daniel Decatur Emmett, author of Dixie, in Mt Vernon Ohio begins after his death. A memorial commission will solicit subscriptions via Secretary J D Smoot of Mt Vernon to honor the birthplace and death place of the famed composer.
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Mt. Vernon
Dixie
Daniel Decatur Emmett
Mt Vernon
Ohio
Emmett
Lodge of Elks
J. D. Smoot
Vernon
G. W. Lathrop's Market Promotes Fresh Meats
The notice invites customers to place orders for roast meats steaks sausage and ham with prompt courteous service. It highlights the market as a trusted source with many long-time customers as its best reference.
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G. W. Lathrop
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