Strange War Pension Tales From a Murky Era
A collage of pension applications reveals odd illnesses, fraud, and humor as veterans and widows seek compensation. Stories span liver and kidney trouble, “total wrecks” from war, mistaken injuries, and even a hen egg poison claim. Narratives mix vivid quirks with earnest pleas for aid, under scrutiny by pension officials and detectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Pension Commissioners
Secret Service
Buroau
Warner
Sam
Obia
Hoaband
Abe
Virginia
4Th Wisconsin Infantry
Lesa
Howard County
Maryland
Missouri
Michigan
Waholl
Letter on paint adulteration and pricing by Devoe Co
A missive to Taynes Waloalin and O explains paint adulteration in the U S market. It argues adulterated paint fools buyers, cites varying prices from $1.75 to $7.42 per gallon, and asserts the average price around $2.62. The letter, signed F W Devoe & Co with P J W Bell and Seneca Mercantile Co, warns consumers and notes painter costs.
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Devoe
F. W. Devoe & Co. P
J. W. Bell, Valhalla
Seneca Mercantile Co
Seneca
Moonshiners Passing Out in the South History
Washington Dispatch surveys the decline of illicit whiskey, tracing the moonshiner’s rise and fall from Civil War era conflicts to today. It notes government pursuits, rising Prohibition laws, and shifting public opinion in the South as key factors ending moonshine. The piece mentions judges enforcing liquor laws and predicts the moonshiner’s disappearance nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Dispatch
Iilleit
Hoe Ie
Revenue Service
South
Leginlatares
Georgia
Union
Color of Chem Chronicle Echoes Green and Blue Rumors
Fragmentary newspaper snippet discusses color imagery and marriage regrets amid garbled dialogue. Points to a brief literary or humorous clipping with unclear context and names missing. The tone suggests a feature on color symbolism rather than a news event.
Fragmented Verse Harshly Accuses A Mechanical Foe
A chaotic verse from M B H of Atlanta accuses a persistent faulty presence of causing harm and disruption. It paints a caricature of a relationship with mechanical failures and deceit, using vivid, if jumbled, imagery. The piece reads as a personal vent about frustration with repeated malfunctions.
Hay Kever and Summer Colds Claim Quick Relief
Victims of hay fever and related ailments gain instant relief from breathing difficulties using Foley’s Honey and Tar. The product is advertised as sealing inflamed airways for immediate relief, with a note about a distinct yellow package and attribution to Dr. J. W. Bell.
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J. W. Bell
Yorkville New Era Suspends Amid Advertising Woes
The New Era of Yorkville will cease publication after editor RB G Sandifer reported poor advertising support and failed stock company promises. He cited rising printing material costs and waning backing as key factors. Sandifer planned to close the paper despite a promising circulation and local regret.
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Rock Hill
Prohibition Debate in Augusta Suburb Solves the Question
The Augusta Chronicle reports strong opposition to a dispensary in North Augusta citing prohibitionist and temperance sentiment among residents. It notes the board of control would reject a shop near churches and families, and mentions SC legislators moving to end prohibition in the state.
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Augusta Chronicle
North
Augusta
Lttle
Board of Control
Edgefield
Atkea
South Carolna
Miqtor
South Carolina
Igek
Mountain Union Singing Convention at Unity Baptist Church
The Mountain Union Singing Convention held in July 1907 at Unity Baptist Church drew a large attendance from Oconee county and other areas. Rev Robert Cobb chaired opening and closing prayers with ministers R J Vinton D F Carter Mannah Cobb and Henry Long present. Music professors included John Bearden Ervin Long Burt Lee and others. a long table of food was provided by community ladies.
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Mountain Union Singing Convention
Unity Baptist Church
Robert Cobb
Oconen County
Seasiona
Roya
Robt
Cobb
R. J. Vinton
D. F. Carter
Mannah
Reva
D. Carter
KR. J. Vinnon
Mountain Association of
Aligera Han
Ten Years in Bed Finds Relief with Foley's Kidney Care
R. A. Gray of Oakville Indiana describes ten years bedridden due to kidney disease. After exhaustive medical help failed, Foley's Kidney Care is credited as a Godsend with restoration of movement and relief. Also mentions J W Reed as a grateful user.
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R. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
Foley
J. W. Rell
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Tennessee
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Dropey
Arnin
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Smarty
Hera
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Garibaldi Guard
Keansas City
Ono
City of
Toledo
Lucna County
Frank d. Cheney
J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
A.D
A.W. Gearon
Cheney & Co
Tolato
Hull
Taynes, Waloalin, & O
We Bell
Philadelphia
Bearside
Odo
Atlanta
Yorkville
New Era
J. Wy Bell
Firat Mall
Ala
Business College
Macon
New York
Paani Pps Bki Ars
the Mountain Association
W. M. Walker
Twelve-Mile River Association
Sald Association
Salem
Little River
Pleasant Hill
Golden Crack
T, HW
Stewart
Frank Heaton
Castoria
Beara
Bears
SaitAile Company
B. A. Bentley
B. A
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TMNEE
Charleston
South Nana
Sonth Carolina
Blue Ridge Railway CO
Welton
Walhalla
Thue
Bitoot
Magrnounn
LyWathalia
Argon Lyboneow
Belton
LysAndernon
ArAnderson
Anderson
Lyedatun
Mdieton
LyBoneca
Ly West Duin
al Wit
Fey Bandy Springs
Tomas
A. J.B
Anderson Hat
Im Ur
Alsa
Bint
Aly
Una A
Asesites
Pinbule Medicine CO
Chicago
U. 5
T. W. Weld
Walhatta
Wiz
Dunney
Sennen
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