Cornfield lawyers blamed by Tribune editors
The Commoner letter rebukes the New York Tribune for calling Oklahoma constitutional delegates “cornfield lawyers.” It argues Oklahoma’s convention was composed of intelligent patriots, not corrupt figures, and questions editors who imitate corporate influence over politics. It defends Oklahoma’s prospects and notes prejudice from eastern papers.
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New York Tribune
Ambassador Reid
Tribune
the Tribune
Oklahoma
Cornfield
Union
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promoted as Pain Cure
A prairie Grove Arkansas resident touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a positive cure for rheumatism burns cuts sprains and contracted muscles. The ad urges immediate purchase to avoid being without when pain strikes and notes J M Samuel sells the product.
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Ballard
Graham
Prairie Grove
Ark
J. M. Samuel
Setting the Date
A witty exchange describes a writer deflecting a creditor demanding a date for payment. The author promises to pay after receiving anticipated earnings from a publisher if he accepts his novel and after he has an energetic mood and a good plot idea.
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Birmingham Post
New Lot of Celebrated Doug Lass Shoes at Wiggins
A fresh shipment of celebrated Doug Lass shoes arrives at Wiggins store. Shoppers can find a range of styles and sizes just in time for the season.
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Douglass
Wiggins
Olives in Manatee County
John Phillips shares his Florida olive experience from a sand hill in Manatee County. Four large trees bear fruit most years but wet seasons reduce maturity. fruit may drop in June or July. In dry years fruit appears in November, with two additional smaller trees not yet bearing.
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Agricucturit
Florida
John, Phillips
Doing Business Again
A. A. Chrisholm of Treadwell New York recounts near collapse from indigestion nervousness and debility before trying Electric Bitters. He credits them with a full recovery enabling him to return to work and continue daily gains. Guaranteed by J. M. Samuel priced at 50 cents.
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A. A. Chrisholm
Treadwell
N. Y
J. M. Samuel
Bad Eggs and Egg Uses in Historical Trade
A Kansas City Post excerpt explains how bad eggs are processed for tanning and papermaking with whites used in paper sizing and yolks mixed for dough. It notes confectioners now prefer fresh whites due to pure food laws. Additionally A E Stebbins advertises Rhode Island Red hatching eggs from prize-winning stock.
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Kansas City Post
Rhode Island
A. E. Stebbins
Get one of those hats at Wiggins
A brief shopper note invites readers to visit Wiggin s shop for a selection of hats. The prompt emphasizes a quick, casual purchase opportunity for headwear.
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Wiggins
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