A Heartless Proposition on Trusts and State Ownership
Washington Governor Rogers replies to Texas Governor Sayers on an anti trust convention. He accuses Southern politicians of pushing the issue for campaign gain and argues for state ownership as the only honest solution while warning of the dangers of trusts to control essentials and prices. He recalls abolition era debates and suggests public investment over war to spur prosperity.
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Gov. Sayers
Texas
St. Louis
Gov. Rogers
Washington
Ins
Causes for Prosperity by Senator Gorman
Senator Gorman of Delaware is quoted on the causes of prosperity. He says the war with Spain created labor demand, mills ran full, wheat prices rose, and government spending on guns, ammunition, ships, and supplies boosted employment and industry. He adds that if war preparation brings prosperity, the idea should dawn on statesmen.
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Senator Gorman
Delaware
Spain
Fodder Sorghum Needs Early Stock Feeding Cues
A Texas Farm and Ranch note warns sorghum fodder should be eaten young as mature stalks become hard and indigestible. After maturity formic and Avetic acids develop, making the cane unpalatable and vinegar may form. Properly cured sorghum requires dry weather and good ventilation.
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Texas Farm and Ranch
The Tariff and Trusts Oppose Free List Policy
The piece argues against the idea that tariffs are the sole cause of trusts and that removing tariffs would only break weaker trusts. It claims powerful trusts like the Standard Oil Trust would continue to plague the public, regardless of tariff changes.
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Standard Oil Trust
Realistic pistol wound trial ends with unexpected outcome
In Lebanon Ohio a murder trial featured a dramatic turn when the defendant’s lawyer, Clement S. Vallandigham, demonstrated a self inflicted wound amid gunfire. The tale ends with the lawyer’s death and the defendant’s acquittal as a courtroom shockwave echoes from the case.
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Lebanon
Ohio
Clement S. Valandigham
Valandigham
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Gubernatorial Race Rumors Stir In Local Press
Ft. Smith Elevator notes Col. E. W. Rector announces candidacy for governor. Jeff Davis is said to harbor a strong gubernatorial ambition. A. F. Vandeventer may enter the field, with Judge E. E. Bryant possibly already in. More contenders will emerge as political sparks fly, giving the scene an old-fashioned tone.
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E. W. Rector
Jeff Davis
A. F. Vandeventer
E. E. Bryant
Ft. Smith
Georgia Wheat Convention Set for Macon on July 12
Farmers in Georgia will hold a wheat convention at Macon on July 12 to share success with wheat cultivation. The gathering aims to encourage crop diversification and reduce cotton acreage in the next year based on reported Georgia yields.
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Farmers of
Georgia
Macon
Arkansas Gazette
Water Works Project Moves Ahead for Jobs and Fire Safety
The completed water works will employ many men and circulate money while delivering a reliable supply of pure soft water and enhanced fire protection. Construction proceeds with encouragement to proceed and funding.
Fourth of July Fireworks Seen in Janssen Local Display
Local residents anticipate a bright fireworks display at Janssen on the Fourth of July amid weather and budget notes suggesting ample funds for celebrations.
Arkansas News Notes Highlights From Van Buren and Surrounding Areas
Local items include the Van Buren Grand Army post and ex Confederate camp planning their August reunion, a Mena drug stock opening, a Greenwood infant death from a scissors wound, and ongoing tomato and potato production in Sebastian County. Reports recount a petty theft case, a Gun incident involving a Sebastian child, rats stealing chicks, and a Pigott misadventure ending in a failed suicide attempt with mandamus referenced as remedy.
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van Buren Grand Army
Wilcox
Mena
BR. W. Johnson & Co
Hafield Herald
Biff Allstatt
Greenwood
van Buren
Saith Times
Prease Goldsmith
Pine Biuff
John Jordan
Montreal
Sebastian County
Bell County
Bellville
George Bull
Perryville
Areh Gribble
Arch
Mandamus
Black River
Widow Mary Beard Cures Cough with Chamberlain's Remedy
A Claremore Arkansas widow writes that years of severe coughing were relieved by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after failing with many treatments. She credits the first bottle with great relief and the second with a complete cure, noting her health has not been better in twenty years. Sold by F. C. Savage.
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Mary A. Beard
Claremore
Ark
F. C. Savage
Baptist Revival Closes With Attentive Work
Rev G W Strickland concluded his revival last night praising the church growth and spiritual strengthening. Seven candidates for baptism were accepted to be baptized this afternoon along with twelve other members joining, signaling readiness for aggressive church work and strong prospects ahead.
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G W. Strickland
Drugs at Wholesale Supply for Country Physicians
Jackson Drug Co on Mena street reports a large stock increase and offers wholesale filling of orders. Specializes in supplying medicines in large quantities to country physicians, promising all items in any quantity called for.
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Jackson Drug Co
Mena Street
Receivers Tie Up $800000 for P and G Improvements
Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf railway receivers Fordyce and Withers won court permission to issue $800000 in certificates for major upgrades and repairs from St Louis. Court advised on a petition to authorize up to $4.5 million in receivership certificates for improvements as funds cover accrued obligations and bring the line to first class condition. J A Edson named general manager has completed a property inspection and will begin duties in the city offices.
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Bhanens Gliy Star
SW. Fordyce
Webster Withers
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf Railway
St. Louis
Thayer and Philips
Federal Court
Crticates T 9
Texarkana
J. A. Edson
Fayetteville Raises 20000 for Pittsburg and Gulf Rail Link
Fort Smith Times reports Fayetteville residents plan a railroad to connect with the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf with a 20000 bonus by July 10. Arkansas Construction Company of Little Rock, through W A Bright, will build to Farmington and Prairie Grove. Half the bonus paid on operation to Prairie Grove, other half within 60 days after completion to the KC, Pittsburg and Gulf. Bond to return 10000 if the line to Prairie Grove is not completed within three years or if control shifts to Frisco before completion.
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Fayetteville
Pittsburg & Gulf
Fort Smith
Ark
Kansas City Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad
Arkansas Construction Company
Prairie Grove
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf
Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey Cough Cure Endorsed
A Grantsburg reader reports twenty five years with a cough ended by Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. The testimonial claims the remedy strengthened weak lungs and saved the writer's life after spending years and money on doctors and medicines.
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Dr. Bell
Rosell
Grantsburg
Returned Visitors From Tarkio Bring Friends To Town
J Le Karkin of Tarkio Missouri arrived with three gentlemen including Mr Hall and his wife and child planning a stay. Rankin with companions toured mountains to view country and mineral prospects while others reported fatigue and a remedy advertisement for De Witts Little Early Risers. A local note reports Mr J T Miller of Egger denying involvement in a Fourth of July celebration committee and disclaiming support for the swing event.
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J. le Karkin
Tarkio
Hall
Mr. Rankin
Star
J. T. Miller
Egger
Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve Promises Quick Eye Cure
An advert touts Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve as a cure for weak eyesight, dim vision, styes, granulated lids, and sore eyes. Sold in tubes with a general druggist guarantee, the product is marketed as speedy and effective.
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Sutherland
Moved From North Dakota Arrive in New Home Plans
Mr. Austin and wife arrived from their former home in North Dakota Thursday and will make their home there, bringing their household goods. They stay with daughter Mrs. J. D. Yater while seeking a house to rent. Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine is advertised for appetite, stomach tone, and health.
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North Dakota
Mr. Austin
J. D. Yater
Land sale notes for Acorn farm near Mena Arkansas
Sate reports 120 acres farm with ten cleared acres and 109 tillable, two goods two room house on townsite of Acorn five miles north of Mena. Apply to L. E. Ancell, Acorn, Ark.
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Acorn
Mena
L. E. Ancell
Acorn, Ark
Bite
One More River to Cross Poem Reflections on War
A Freedom weekly prints verses from April 20 pondering if the cruel war is over. The poem laments losses and asks when the battles end, wondering about the last river to cross and the fate of soldiers awaiting enlistment or remembrances. It evokes hardship, duty, and longing for peace amid ongoing conflict.
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Freedom
Mama
Borat
Gol
Osyuttovs
Hardtael
Shingles Needed for Castle Roof in Cranky Exchange
A playful exchange features a mother and son about roof repairs and an American heir. The son plans to sail for New York on Monday to seek opportunities, while the mother urges action and promises to hire shinglers once he lands.
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New York
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Discovered By a Woman Promises Cure for Consumption
A North Carolina woman named Mrs. Luther Lutz reportedly survived seven years of ill health and a relentless cough after using Dr King New Discovery for consumption. W Hammeck & Co of Stelley endorse the remedy and offer trial bottles at Fr C Savage's drug store with a guarantee. Regular sizes are 50 cents and one dollar.
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Dr. King
Luther Lutz
Hammeck & Co
Stelley, N.C
Fr. C Savage
Clover and Timothy Samples Indicate Good Growth Prospects
J T Spring 15 plans enhancements on his Herman Street and Port Arthur Avenue lot after presenting fresh clover and timothy from one seed that yielded over eighty stalks three feet long and a timothy stalks three feet high. The owner suggests local soil should be well prepared and seeds planted to produce strong crops.
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J. T
Herman St
Port Arthur Avenue
Timothy
Forethought and thrift boost success and savings
A column urges planning to seize opportunities and warns that lazy spending leads to high costs. It promotes keeping Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy at home as a frugal, preventive measure and notes a local seller, F.C. Savage.
A Tendency to Longer Life Indicates Rising Old Age Expectancy
The Boston Post notes that historically men living to seventy or eighty were seen as old, but with advances in medical science sanitation and health practices the typical old age may rise to one hundred in the future.
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Boston Post
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Janssen
Arkansas News Notes
de Witt
Egolt D Golt Drug Co
M. A. Simmons
Good Clover
Chamberlain
F.C. Savage
Scott
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