Confederate Veterans Leader General Lee Remembered As Humane Educator
Obituary tribute outlines General Lee’s life from West Point to service in the Civil War, his roles at Vicksburg and in the Army of the Tennessee, and his postwar devotion to southern education. It notes his death after entertaining visitors at Park in Vicksburg and praises his spotless character and leadership.
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Confederacy
Lee
Confederate Veterans
A. P. Stewart
Chattanooga
South Carolina
United States Military Academy
West Point
United States Army
Virginia
Antietam
Vicksburg
Southwest
Army of the Tennessee
The
Mississippi Agricultural
Davis
South
Robert Lowry
Mississippi
United Confederate Veterans
Man’s ailment leaves him unable to work or tie shoes
A Branchton Pennsylvania man, once healthy, reports sudden illness that left him unable to work or even tie his shoes. He credits Foley's Kidney Cure after trying six bottles, noting a marked improvement.
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L. C. Rodgers
Branchton
Foley
Digestive Juices and Health in Old Ad Copy
An old advertisement extols natural digestive fluids and their role in blood health and strength. It claims deterioration of digestion harms health and pressures readers to take a remedy named Kodol sold by a likely vendor.
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Og Coe
Seth Mike
Prohibition Clash Will Provoke More Blockade Distilleries
The article argues fear of US courts deters blockaders, predicting more distilleries as enforcement relies on county and state officers. It notes two year state penalties are weak, risking widespread activity, and urges renewed public opinion to curb demand for ardent spirits. It discusses Durham county as a likely hotspot and cites Texas as a comparison.
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United States
Uncle Sam
Durham County
Digestive Aid Advertisement Harms the Stomach
An old puff explains stomach troubles in summer and promotes Kodol to aid digestion. It urges careful eating and to take Kodol when the stomach feels wrong, claiming it digests all foods and helps digestion.
Prelim hearing bound Blake and Saddier in lottery bet case
Raleigh, May 30 The preliminary hearing for preacher A B Blake and former Raleigh dispensary clerk W T Saddier on betting on the state prohibition result ended with both bound over to the Superior Court in bonds of 10 dollars each. The stake setup had Blake wagering 2.50 that the state would go dry and Saddier 5 that it would stay wet, with Charles E Crawford acting as stakeholder and witness.
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Raleigh
N. C
A. B. Blake
W. T. Saddier
Raleigh Dispensary
Superior Court
Mr. Blake
Orino Laxative Syrup Endorsed by Tennessee Reader
W R Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee reports that Orino Laxative Syrup has proven to be a thorough practical remedy for chronic anemia. The reader writes with clear confidence in the product and offers no cautious caveats.
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W. R. Ward
Dyersburg
Tenn
H Gwen
Kidney Cure claims cures for bladder troubles
An advertisement touts a "Kidney Cure" that promises to cure kidney and bladder ailments. It asserts strong results and urges readers to buy from J H Gwyn.
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J H Gwyn
Samuel Johnson Quotation on Honest Work and Innocence
A reflection notes that men appear especially innocent when they are earnestly engaged in making money, attributing virtue to honest labor.
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Samuel Johnson
Pineasalve Carbolized Quick Relief for Bites Burns
An old ad promotes Pineasalve Carbolized as quick relief for insect bites stings and skin irritations. Sold by J. McPherson & Co.
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J. We "McPherson & Co
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G Hwyn. Kennedy
Waxhaw
Izaak Walton
Texas
Ginela
Pacif
Spokane
Train of Salvation
Milwaukee Sentinel
Greensboro
John A. Young
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