Lawrence Looks Toward August Victory For Democratic Ticket
From all corners of Lawrence comes a united forecast for August elections. Democrats are seen winning by large majorities as public sentiment echoes Alabama 1874 tides led by Houston. The county vows unity and progress as it joins the Democratic banner and seeks a strong turnout.
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Old Lawrence
Geo. S. Houston
North
Alabama
Houston
Old
Lawrence
Progress
National Democratic Convention Set for Kansas City
The National Democratic Committee met in Washington and named Kansas City Missouri as the convention site for July 4 1900 with Milwaukee losing 40 to 9. Delegates are allocated by state double the congressional seats and six for each territory and district. The committee adjourned at 6 30 PM to reconvene in Kansas City July 3 inviting all Conservative Reform Democrats to join for a government of virtue and economy.
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Kansas City
Milwaukee
Democratic National Committee
Washington
National Democratic Committee
Congress of the
United States
Alaska
Indian Territory
District of Columbia
Sunday coal call sparks wife’s Sabbath shock
A Greenville couple faced a humorous clash over a Sunday coal order. The wife learned the day was Sabbath and feared duties left undone as a coal dealer refused Sunday delivery, offering to send coal the next day instead. The husband’s tale uses the episode to tease his wife about her haste.
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Greenville
Greenville Advocate
Devotion vs Deception: No Shortcuts to Truth
A stark warning against hypocrisy and deceit, arguing that serving evil cannot be masked as service to God. The speaker asserts that duplicitous actions are exposed and unreliable, urging truthful conduct and integrity over outward piety.
House Republicans pass Porto Rican tariff bill
The Knoxville Sentinel criticizes the House for passing a tariff bill on Porto Rico. It argues the move harms the party, aids Democrats, and echoes Patrick Henry and Jefferson in denouncing taxation without representation and the denial of constitutional government to a newly acquired territory.
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House Republicans
Patrick Henry
Virginia House of Burgesses
Thomas Jefferson
George III
Knoxville Sentinel
Ramonz Pills Claim Big Savings for Liver Patient
Wooten and Co. of Prong North Carolina state that a prominent local man with a liver complaint improved after using Ramonz Pills and Pellets. He bought more, gained flesh, and credits the pills with saving his life, noting the six boxes cost 1.50 compared with a 150.00 New York doctor visit.
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Messrs Wooten & Co
Prong
North Carolina
New York
Ladysmith Remembrance and Surrender Shifts War Focus
The Knoxville Sentinel reports that Ladysmith marked the 19th anniversary of Majuba hill with Cronje's surrender and the siege's end. Colesburg falls in Cape Colony as fighting shifts toward the two Republics. Boers claim heavier losses for the British but no material gain, urging Britain toward peace negotiations and a magnanimous policy for lasting credit.
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Ladysmith
Majuba Hill
Cronje
Seige
Colesburg
Cape Colony
Great Britain
Knoxville Sentinel
Does It Pay To Buy Cheap Cough Remedies
A historical advert touts Boschee's German Syrup as the superior treatment for severe throat and lung troubles. It claims the remedy heals tissues, destroys germ disease, reduces inflammation, eases coughing, and improves sleep, recommending one bottle and noting wide druggist endorsement.
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Boschee
Appointive Power Shifts Toward Elective Officials
The article argues that Georgia and Mississippi are moving to reduce governor appointed offices in favor of elective positions. It notes Mississippi passed a law mandating special elections to fill vacancies, aligning with southern states. It urges Alabama to consider similar reform before the next legislature and governor takes office.
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Board of Revenue
Mississippi
South
Georgia
Alabama
Eufaula Times
Curative Claims of Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine
A claim stating the curative properties and strength of Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine are constant and unequaled, asserting it cannot be equalled.
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M. A. Simmons
Cronje Surrenders and Becomes Prisoner of War
Lord Roberts reports Paardeberg surrender with General Cronje and all forces capitulating unconditionally. Cronje becomes a prisoner in Roberts camp. Strength of forces to be communicated later. Government hopes for satisfaction on Majuba anniversary.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Gould girls differ in money use say Excerpt cites Mrs Gould kin
Noted contrast in spending patterns within the Gould family. Miss Hellen saves her income while giving away large sums. Anna purchases a count and funds a costly venture. The husband, lacking sense, has drained finances, yet Anna remains loyal and seeks more support.
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Gould
Miss Hellen
Anna
Prickly Ash Bitters Sold Across Towns
Sour stomach fullness after eating and flatulence arise from imperfect digestion. Prickly Ash Bitters corrects the disorder at once, drives out badly digested food and tones the stomach liver and bowels. Sold by Windham and Co Moulton A F Redman and Co Courtland Houston Bros Town Creek Geo W Jackson Mt Hope F J Smith Concord.
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Windham & Co
Moulton
A. F. Redman & Co
Courtland
Houston Bros
Town Creek
Geo. W. Jackson
Mt. Hope
F. J. Smith
Concord
Dundonald enters Ladysmith amid cleared approach from Sam
London dispatch from General Buller reports General Dundonald with the Natal Carbineers and a composite regiment entering Ladysmith at 9:05 a.m. The countryside between Dundonald and Ladysmith is said to be clear of enemy forces, with Sam advancing toward Neelthorpe.
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London
War Office
Buller
Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine restores skin and eyes
A historical note describes a remedy named Simmons Liver Medicine by Dr M A Simmons aimed at improving complexion brightness eye clarity and gait coordination as part of routine health restoration.
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Dr. M A
Simmons Liver Medicine
Kruger Urges Boers Onward With Providence Support
President Kruger delivers a public address to the Boers claiming Providence backs their cause while noting the need to continue fighting and to shoot to kill when required. The remarks underscore resolve amid ongoing hostilities and emphasize determined conduct in combat.
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Kruger
Warning Signs Prompt Liver Medicine Pitch by Campaigns
Flushed cheeks and other signs described as warnings prompt promotion of Dr. M. A. Simimons Liver Medicine. The Alabama governor Johnston is portrayed as fearing Jefferson county voters, with campaign leaders raising alarms at a weekend meeting and Democratic Executive Committee members following up with a second alert.
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M. A. Simimons
Johnston
Jefferson County
Birmingham News
Prickly Ash Bitters Offered by Local Firms
Bloating after eating indigestion and flatulence may be quickly corrected through Prickly Ash Bitters. It strengthens digestion cleanses and regulates the bowels. Sold by Windham & Co Maniton A F Redman & Co Courtland Houston Bros Town Creek Geo W Jackson Mr Hope F J Smith Concord.
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Windham & Co
Maniton
A.F. Redman & Co
Courtland
Houston Bro
Town Creek
Geo. W. Jackson
Mr. Hope
F. J. Smith
Concord
Marriage and Happiness in Monogamous Bonds
A Yale professor warned that at most 10 percent of marriages end with all initial ideals realized, yet many unions remain happy. The piece notes marriage as vital to society, with love tested by trials. unselfishness and mutual sacrifice emerge as the true tests, and shared values and affections often nurture deeper happiness.
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Yale
Sumner
Chattanooga News
Frickly Ash Bitters for Constipation Remedy
Seedlike poisons from biliousness and constipation lead to serious diseases. Immediate removal is urged. Frickly Ash Bitters is claimed to cure constipation and similar disorders by purging, purifying bowels, and supporting liver and stomach function. Sold by Windham & Co. in Moulton, A.
Garden Work Sparks Spring Planting Act at Home
Readable fragments show a household taking advantage of a sunny early week to begin garden work. The family plants potatoes English peas onions lettuce mustard beets and other crops, signaling a long delayed but welcome start to gardening.
One Minute Cough Cure Endorsed by Local Mother
Mrs Calvin Zimmerman of Milesburg Pa endorses One Minute Cough Cure as an unequaled speedy remedy for coughs cords croup and sore throat and says it is pleasant for children. The ad claims immediate results and cites cures for bronchitis pneumonia grippe and throat and lung diseases from Windham Co.
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Calvin Zimmerman
Milesburg
Windham & Co
Innocent Bystander Ballad From Kentucky and Ballot Boxes
A Baltimore American fragment presents a satirical poem about a bystander in Kentucky amid political tension. It juxtaposes quaint rural scenes with violence and gun imagery as a candidate election unfolds. The speaker identifies as an innocent bystander and vows to stay put.
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Kentucky
Tam
Josh Wink
Baltimore
Constipation Cured by Dr Simmons Liver Medicine
A claim that constipation of the bowels may be easily cured by a few doses of Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine is presented as a simple remedy suggestion. The note relies on promotional language typical of patent medicines from the period.
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M. A. Simmons
Tomlinson Campaign Appeals For Alabama Governor
A political appeal endorses Hon. Jnc. W. Tomlinson for governor of Alabama. It highlights his Democratic roots, alignment with William Jennings Bryan on the Chicago platform, and opposition to trusts and imperialism. The letter cites efforts against the school book trust, his independence from corporate backing, prior service in Democratic committees, and calls for direct voter choice in Jefferson County.
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Alabama
Jnc
W.tomlinson
Wm. J. Bryan
Chicago
Tomlinson
School Book Trust
National Democratic Silver Committee
Harris
Tennessee
Democratic Campaign Committee
National Democratic Advisory Committee
Jones
National Democratic Committee
Democratic Party
Five applicants seek vacancy as County Superintendent
Messrs Almon McGregor Wood Quinn and Ferguson are applicants for the county superintendent post left vacant by Prof C B Roberson s death All first class gentlemen and the State Superintendent can hardly err in appointing one of them An advertisement also notes a testimonial for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure from E Hartgerink Overisel Michigan claiming it digests what you eat and cannot fail to cure Windham Co sponsor line.
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Almon
McGregor, Wood, Quinn
Ferguson
C. B. Roberson
E. Hartgerink
Overisel
Michigan
Windham & Co
Death of Charles B Roberson a noted county educator
Charles B Roberson died March 1 1900 at Mrs Norwood s residence south of Landersville Ala at age one. He was a devoted Cumberland Presbyterian elder and Sunday School leader, president of the Lawrence County Sunday School Association, County Superintendent of Education since August 1898, a Knight of Pythias, and a Florence Normal College graduate of 1892. He taught at Prospect school and was highly regarded for his educational service, piety, and civic leadership. His loss is described as great to church, school, and county.
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Lawrence County
Charlie
State Normal College
Florence
Ala
Order of Knights of Pythias
Moulton Ala
God
Local notices and medicine ads from Elba and Albany
Mrs ames Atwater of Elba Alabama endorses Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine for five years family use citing cures. Democratic candidate J W Tomlinson visited the Advertiser. An Albany dairyman reports Chamberlains Cough Remedy relieved his sick child before a doctor arrived. Windham and Co Druggists advertise Chamberlains and related tonics for sale.
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Albany
N.Y
Otto Scholz
Chamberlain
Windham & Co
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