If Pa Was Runnin' Things Poem Satirizes Progressive Era Reform
A Chicago Record-Herald verse mockingly imagines paternal rule shaping policy. It envisions swift reform of trusts, laborers, and foreign affairs, criticizing media sensationalism and invasions of rivals while promising bold actions against corruption and monopolies.
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Harry Thi
Swettenham
Kingdom Come
Panama Canal
Leopold
Russia
Tom Platt
Canada
Chicago Record-Herald
Reverend Robert H. Reid Dies at 86 in Reidville
The Rev. Robert H. Reid aged 86 died at his home in Reidville near Spartanburg on a February Sunday after a brief illness. He served 46 years as pastor of Nazareth church guiding six churches’ growth, established two schools, and led Reidville Female College since 1858. Survived by two sons Rev B. P. Reid and Prof J. W. Reid, a daughter Mrs R. P. Smith, and three grandchildren. Funeral at Nazareth Church featured Rev. A. A. James and Rev. J. W. Shell with widespread tribute.
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Robert H. Reid
Reidville
Spartanburg
Presbyterian Church
Nazareth Church
Mr. Reid
B. P. Reid
J. W. Reid
R. P. Smith
Asheville
N. C
Bernard, Marble
Junius Smith
South Carolina College
Col
Wade Hampton
Gen
Col. Hampton
Germany
Columbia
Spartank. County
A. A. James
Pacolet
J. W. Shell
Greenville church growth from Broughton meet
Following the Broughton meeting in Greenville more than fifty joined the First church twenty five united with Pendleton street church and five with Central church others may be received. Dr Chapman presided at Pendleton street church Thursday and Friday after the meeting at the It rat church Rev GH Judd aided pastors in Greenville last week preaching for Dr J A Brown.
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Broughton
Greenville
Pendleton Street
Central Church
Chapman
Itrat Church
GH. Judd
J. A. Brown
the Baptist Courier
Brief History of St Valentine Day in The Keowee Courier
The Keowee Courier explains St Valentine Day origins from Bishop Valentine and Roman festival traditions. It notes a shift from ancient drawing rituals to modern simple greetings, and mentions Italy and 806 A. D. as historical anchors. It ends with an ad blurb for ManZan and druggists in Walhalla and Seneca.
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Keowee Courier
Chaucer
Valentine
Italy
Claudius
New York Syndicate Buys Rabun County Timber Property
A New York syndicate purchased the Bleckley property in Rabun County Georgia, about 1000 acres, paying around 10000 dollars. John N and B B Bleckley owned it and J Cummings of Anderson Real Estate handled the deal. Two miles from Clayton the mountain side site is deemed a good price for oak and poplar timber.
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New York
Bleckley
Rabun County
Georgia
John N
B. B. Bleckley
J. ©. Cummings
Anderson Real Hestate and Investment Company
Clayton
Anderson Mail
King's Dya spsia Tablet Offer Promoted by Valhalla Co
An advertisement promotes King s Dya spsia Tableta for impaired digestion impure breath and improved appetite. It claims two days treatment free and urges readers to avail themselves of the offer, sold by Valhalla Drug Co W J Lunney at 1 Seneca.
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Alhalla Drug Co
W. J. Lunney
Seneca
Asay
Walhalla Drug Co
Valhalla Drug Co
Sisters Deliver Rural Mail on Iowa Route in 1904
Lettie Dillon and Pearl M. Dillon, two young sisters, carried rural free delivery mail on No. 4 route in Keokuk county Iowa. They began duties in 1904 and braved several severe blizzards over the following winters to make their 26.1 mile daily trip.
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Lettie
Pearl M. Dillon
Keokuk County
Iowa
May Interest You Kidney Cure Ad Teaser
An odd May advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble. It claims broad efficacy and urges readers to consider the product despite varied health concerns. The ad presents a promotional tone typical of period newspaper blurbs.
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Foley
J. W. Boll
Tillman hosts South Carolina dinner with fried chicken
A Washington dispatch from February 3 reports Senator Tillman entertained a mixed party of ladies and gentlemen at Harvey's for a genuine South Carolina dinner. Manager Merritt oversaw a menu of fresh killed poultry, cow peas, hominy, and whole grain rice, prepared in traditional Palmetto State style. Guests praised the hospitality and Merritt’s work as a capable caterer.
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Washington
Tillman
South Carolina
Merritt
Argyle
Charleston
Epicurus
Lucullus
Palmetto State
John Allen
Post Office Budget Reaches Record 200 Million Dollars
Washington reports the post office appropriation bill will total 200,180,001 dollars, the largest postal expenditure yet. Salaries for clerks and carriers rise to 8,000,000, with classifications and interchangeability for clerks. Provisions aim to cut railroad carrier costs and weigh mail seven days weekly, saving millions yearly. Also notes Lee's Laxative Cough Syrup marketed as safe for children and compliant with law, sold locally.
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Washington
House Committee On Post Offices and Post Rada
Cotton Disease Study Seeks Grower Cooperation in South Carolina
The South Carolina Experiment Station at Clemson College invites growers to submit diseased cotton plant specimens for practical investigations. Include planting date, first observation of disease, pests, fertilizer used, land history, soil type, weather, and prior occurrences. Major General Wood to be reassigned from the Philippine Division around July 1 to command the Atlantic Division in New York.
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South Carolina
Clemson College
Wood
J. F. Weston
Philippines
New York
Local Patent Remedy Ad Promises Cure For All Ailments
An old classified style notice touts a local treatment labeled as a blood medicine claimed to cure worse cases. It advertises bottles at one dollar and notes sale by a local seller.
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Lehrer
Railroads adopt total abstinence rule for employees
The Lehigh Railroad has notified workers they must be total abstainers from alcoholic drinks or face dismissal. The trend shows major companies tightening policies on liquor, linking sobriety to business effectiveness as public opinion shifts on the liquor question.
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Lehigh Railroad
Greenville News
Legislature calls for removal of State dispensary board
A resolution has passed both branches of the Legislature urging Governor Ansel to remove the current State dispensary board and to prosecute them for irregularities in office.
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Ansel
State Dispensary
Foley's Honey and Tar Cure Ad From Historical Paper
A vintage advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for obstinate coughs and colds with mild laxative effects. The ad claims genuineness in a yellow package and is signed by J. W. Boll.
Coroner finds cause of death in Decatur case
A Decatur Illinois coroner jury rules death from swallowing his own brain in the Geo E Thomas railroad brakesman incident after he was injured by falling into pumping machinery.
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Decatur, Ill
Geo. E. Thomas
A Tribute of Respect for Eddie Tollison
A church notice records a tribute to Eddie Tollison who passed on December 190. The loss leaves a vacancy in the church Sunday school and prayer meeting. Resolutions express submission to God, sorrow at his absence, and gratitude for his Christian influence. Members Beulah Elrod, Jessie Wood, Julia Boggs sign the note.
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Eddie Tollison
J. D. Tolliso
Tia
Beulah Elrod
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Valhalla Drug 60
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Lee
Renry Tae
Catarr
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Lobriety
Pania
The
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Stewart
J. H. Baker
Moosup, Ienn
Jonathan T. Niles
National Society of the Children of the American Revolution
America
Jamestown
Royster’s Fertilizers
F. S. Royster Guano CO
Norfolk, Va
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