Village store caper ends with hornets and flight
A small Duchess county village recounts a comic incident at a general store. A stout man nicknamed Jake Brown tries to pilfer crackers, but a springloaded needle lifts him into the air twice, then to the attic as the clerk probes the mischief. The escape becomes a humorous scene viewed by the clerk. In a side note, Timon 8S. Hartman of Tennelton, West Va., reports relief from colic using Chamberlain's remedy, with local druggists Sinead & Sanders selling it in Salem, Va.
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Old Duchess
Jake Brown
Jake
Timon
Hartman
Tennelton
West Va
Chamberlain
Sinead & Sanders, Druggists
Salem
Rheumatism relief with Chamberlains Pain Balm Hailed
Mr D Wiley ex postmaster Klick Creek N Y was lame and used canes until Chamberlains Pain Balm eased his rheumatism letting him discard the canes. The balm praised as more effective than other remedies. Also noting Atlanta land sale of a sixteen by twenty eight foot lot sold for 23248, 1458 per front foot, up from 1847 prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Wiley
Klick Creek
N. Y
Chamberlain
Smead & Sanders
Salem
Atlanta
PRACTICE VERSUS THEORY IN MISSION AND TEACHING
The piece argues practice matters more than theory in teaching and mission work. It warns against disobedience and luxury, urging readers to translate knowledge into action, urging consistency between church and state aims, and calling for concrete deeds over idle plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mai Oly
J.C. Kkann
Electric Bitters touted to cure kidney and liver ills
Irving Illinois resident Fred Miller reports long kidney trouble and back pain, saying Electric Bitters brought immediate relief after trying many cures. The ad claims the remedy aids kidney and liver conditions with quick results, priced at 50 cents per bottle at Smead & Sanders Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Miller
Irving, Il
Smead & Sanders Drug Store
Quoted World War I Era Rhetoric Sparks Debate
The passage cites strong imperial and nationalistic opinions across several nations. It references Cuba, Germany, Great Britain, the United States, Turkey, Russia, and Canada with vivid, colloquial imagery suggesting anticipated conflicts and tensions leading to a wider possible clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Germany
Great Britain
Uncle Sam
Turkey
Russia
Canada
Why a Negroe's Hair Curls
The text argues that African physical traits such as nose shape and hair curl arise from adaptation to tropical conditions. It posits larger nostrils for inhaling air, sun-deflecting curls, and a thick skull as brain protection, linking outdoor work and skin color to climate. It also notes color variation across species and regions, mentioning polar bears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Polar
Sacred swallows and sparrows in Greek Church belief
The Greek Church people of Russia hold swallows sacred, yet kill sparrows when possible. They say swallows ministered to Jesus on the Cross while sparrows tore at Him, with sparrows’ legs bound for painful movements until judgment day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Jesus
Rich Petroleum Found Near Many Links Community
The Many Links area in Fulkerson district reports rich petroleum sightings. Residents claim the oil is pure enough to burn as light. Dr. John R. Dickey of Bristol has options on four farms and plans development to test the oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulkerson
John R. Dickey
Bristol
Cgate City Gazette
Dream Foretells Graves Theorized as Reality in Pa
A Port Providence woman recounts a dream of two open graves with a young girl and an aged man. Soon after, her daughter died in a fire and the grandfather passed away from pneumonia. The two graves are to be filled in the village churchyard, linking dream and fate in local lore. A separate note promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a trusted cure for colds and related illnesses, sold by Smead and Sanders in Salem.
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Phoeninxnville
Frederick Burns
Port Providence
Clara
Jonas Burns
Smead & Sanders
Punishment in Pleasanton Hotel Incident
San Francisco reports John Clemenshire was beaten by his wife in a Pleasanton hotel and paraded through town streets. He accepted the punishment and returned home after promising better conduct. An exchange quips about moons and a man named Moon, culminating in a last quarter pun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
John Clemenshire
Pleasanton Hotel
Moon
Died for Joy as Final Wish Fulfilled
Robert Chandler a about 30 years old died in Pittsburg after his wife saved to take him home to Roanoke Virginia. A generous donor provided railroad tickets and a carriage to the depot. Chandler smiled at departure, died when reached the train and joy proved fatal. His wife remains to bury him in Pittsburg.
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Pittswena
Robert Chandler
Pittsburg
Chandler
Roanoke
George Booth
Baltimore and Ohio
Department of Charities
Hoffman
Favorite Prescription Promises Easier Deliveries For Mothers
A promotional notice extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as improving maternal health and shortening labor. Mrs. Faep Hunt of Glenville, NY reports a painless birth of a twelve pound girl after using two bottles, claiming she recovered quickly and stayed active post delivery.
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Faep Hunt
Glenville
Schenectady Co
N.Y
Riddle on the Letter E Prompts Witty Exchange
An exchange ponders the letter E as the most unfortunate since it appears in debt and danger yet is never in cash. It asserts E is absent in war but present in peace and marks the start of existence and ease, noting its absence would mean no bread meat water life gospel or redemption.
Castoria and Shaker Digestive Cordial Advertisement
An antique ad promotes Castoria for children from infancy to adulthood and offers Shaker Digestive Cordial to aid digestion and nourish those wasting away. It claims the cordial is made from herbs and fruit juices by Mount Lebanon Shakers and has cured many dyspeptics by aiding stomach digestion. Trial bottles cost 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Lebanon
Proprietary salve promises cures for skin ailments
A薬 salve claims to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and guarantees complete satisfaction or money back. Price is 25 cents per box and is sold by Smead and Sanders Drugists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smead & Sanders Druggists
Rahway Couple Fools Friends With Secret Wedding Coach
In Rahway New Jersey Walter Laing and Miss Nellie Hass planned a quiet marriage. A prankster crowd tagged a coach with We are married, followed the couple to St Pauls church and tied white ribbons about the vehicle. The couple fled rain and entered the parsonage unaware of the stunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rahway
N. J
Walter Laing
Nellie Hass
Upper
Mr.Cobb
St. Paul's Church
Grafting Wax Recipe and Usage for Stone Fruits
A cited recipe for grafting wax combines white resin one pound beef tallow one ounce spirits of turpentine three to five ounces alcohol. Melt resin, cool then add turpentine and alcohol to thin, test with a paddle finger pull. Used chiefly for root grafting cherry pear plum and outdoor grafting in spring.
Simmon's Liver Regulator Proclaimed Best Remedy
Advertisements claim Simmon's Liver Regulator is the premier spring medicine and blood purifier. Testimonials from R. A. Cobb of Margenton North Carolina and W. F. Park M.D. of Tracey City Tennessee praise Simmon's Liver Regulator as the best medicine.
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Simmon
Mr. R. A. Cobb
Margenton
N. C
W. F. Park
M.D
Tracey City
Tenn
Absent-Minded Debtor Minds Owed Sums
A man notes he rarely forgets the people who owe him money whether small or large, emphasizing the enduring memory of his creditors.
Curious trial over liquor bill and health damages
In Sturgeon Bay a saloon keeper sued a patron for liquor and cigar charges. The patron counter claimed for impaired health due to vile ingredients and cabbage leaves mislabeling as tobacco. The court ruled the patient must pay since he voluntarily took the medicine. Milwaukee Wisconsin. Dr Stiles Pain Pills cure Nowralgin.
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Sturgeon Bay
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
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W R. Renalds
Marshall's Store
THE
Baltimore Dental College
Imiese
WinchNla
Roanoke County
Roanoke City
Court of Appeals
Dillard & Persinger
W. Hansbrovgr
Reporter Court of Appeals
Salem, Va
L. ©. Hansbrough
Iansbrough & Hansbrough
Attorneys AT Law
Virginia
Grrnce
Horner
EE & Allemong
Attorneys-At-Law
Counties
Strouse
Courthouse Square
College Avenue
W. Moffett, Moffett & Kime
W. Kimf
Circuit
Hastings
Kime
Dabney G
University of Maryland
Crutz
Main Street
Jay
Elliston
Floyd Cour
Prp
H. Dillard
JNO
P. Lee
MNO
D. Smith
LEE & Smith
Attorn
Terry
Ino, EB. Penn, EP & Cocke
Lucian H. Cocke
Roanoke City and County
Supreme Co Mare of Appeals
Federal Courts of Virginia
Janlary Perry Tutbteg Omake
McClung, S
W. R. Staples
Court of Appeals of
Aan & Logan
R. H. Logan
Johnson & Logan
Baek
Salem Virginia
Orrics
Court House
Sipson
Dillard & Persinger’s
N No. 7
Yeesaw & WO
Moomaw Buildng
Jefferson Street
Allen Watts, WM
Gordon Robertson
Edward W. Robertson
Wat Robertson & Robe
Virus
NIA
Terry Building
W. I. Watts
Roanoke. Va
Joel H. Cutchin
Campbell St
Dcg
Shanks
Usurance Sfgent
J. B. Faer
Virginia Fire and Marine
Rosenbaum Bros
Salem Ave
D. T. Martin & CO
Pennsylvania
Price Mountain
Union Street
F. W. Brown
Jefferson St
Ytacuse
A&c
Toledo
W. Brown
Ioanoke Hardware
Simmons
Simmons Liver
Simmons Liver Regulator
J. WM. Zeilin & Co
Philadelphia
Retiner
C. D. Kenny
Hauser
Euatbten
J. T. Dame
Franklin
Main ST
J. G. Langhorne’s Mills
J.C. Langhorne’s
Agner
Wwe
Inna Ae
Salem Hardware Co
Sam Jones
Dr. Deane
J. A. Deane CO
Kingston
New York
de Miles
Birds
Littl
Fred Webber
Holland
Mass
W. P. Holden
West Brimfield
Pitcher’s Castoria
Roanoke, Va
Raby
Castoria
Miss
Buckien
United States
Royal Baking Powder CO
Wall St
Stiles
Nowralgin
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