Fragmented notes on war, politics, and local life spill from era
A jumble of items marks a late 19th century page: poll tax deadlines, Mulai Hafik’s holy war claim warning of terror, Brazilian harbor tensions near Rio de Janeiro, Col. GW Bala lecturing in New York, references to General Putnam and 320,900,000 from the Bank of England, regional politics in Georgia, Thomasville’s ticket and Navid refreshments, warnings to watch figures like Talt, Tanya, Knox, and an appointment of A D Jackson as postmaster in Zavalla County Crystal City, plus a travel diary of the “Dollar Man” and curious German experiments with liquor in target practice.
Commendable Move Aims at Carnival Conduct And Public Safety
Mayor Callaghan backs orderly admission and decorum at the April Spring Carnival and Rattle of Flowers amid concerns over nuisance acts seen at the recent International Fair in Lfiq City. Reports describe youths using feathered whips and causing disturbances, prompting calls for restraint and crowd safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callaghan
Eland
Cole
Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertised as Cure All
A 19th century style testimonial letter touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for blood diseases loss of appetite rheumatism and fatigue. Readers from Lowell Springfield and Bethlehem report relief from eczema muscular rheumatism and general weakness after using the product sold in liquid and Sarsapabs tablet forms. Prepared by C I Hood Co Lowell MA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon St
Lowell Mawes
Bexoma
Avery
Hood
Buyrna
Perrin
Springfield
Mass
Ban on whip and noise at Chicago carnival urged
The text argues against hoodlum elements and rowdy crowds at a Chicago street carnival two years ago. It notes that disorder drove away respectable people until police intervened with wholesale arrests, and urges banning the whip and nuisance instruments to prevent a relapse into coarse behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newnee
Chicago
Boyertown Horror Sparks Fire Safety Debate
Discussion recalls Boyertown Pa horror and Iroquois theater disaster as safety standards for heaters and amusement halls are urged to tighten nationwide. The piece argues crowd panic, exit blockages, and instructor drills stress the need for disciplined evacuations and improved theater protections to prevent future tragedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Boyertown
Chicago
Jake Snadwymale
Theta
Exon
Daddy
Hig
Moe
Bern
Merane
Ana Mbes
Lore Forge
Arowila Nanetimie
Eimoat
Pineieci
Amusements at the Grand Opera House Review of Paul Gilmore
Paul Gilmore stars in The Wheel of Love at the Grand Opera House with strong audience applause and a scene spanning New Jersey to Texas. The bill also features The Big Tent's Convict 239 and The Virginian, plus The Spring Chicken with comic turn by Nehrad Gayle Jendroll. critics note lively performances and varied reception across acts.
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Paul Gilmore
Wight
Teive
Gilmore
New Jersey
Me Gilmore
Jack Hartley
Horace Sinclair
Texas
Mr. Gilmore
New York
Hartley
Huntley
Willard Lois
Griz
Rao
Alen
Mstelle
Chureday
Aon
Rheumatism Cure Claims by Nervine No. Miles Ad
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as a rheumatism remedy with soothing nervous system effects. It cites cured patients and offers free advice for complicated cases, urging readers to try the product and return the bottle for a refund if not beneficial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Nervine
Theumatian
Milea
Bandere
P.O
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Irame
Gradfield Regulator OG
Atlanta
Kidney trouble cure promise promises false relief
A cautionary regional ad text markets a dubious home remedy for kidney trouble. It argues rising kidney disease, mislabels symptoms, urges a urine test, and promotes Compound Kargom with Dandelion and Sarsaparilla as a supposed remedy, warning against purchasing pre-mixed versions.
Night stage offers French comedy and Madame Butterfly notes
Birmingham Age-Herald describes a Jee Forsett theater night featuring a French style revue with bubbles of wit and champagne, praising Mgr. Carle for pretty women and lively lighting. It also previews Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, noting its music and story fascinate the Opera Impressions Society. Louis James and his company will perform with Shakespearean and comic works, promising lavish productions.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Mgr. Carle
Louis Jamen
Louis James
Sand
A Whimsical Ride and Reflections on Wealth
An evening streetcar scene shows seven women at the front, a compliment about a woman Maud's complexion sparks a brief hush, and men peek over papers as she passes. A businessman praises John D. Rockefeller's generosity and bold support for aspiring youths, recalling Standard Oil days in Cleveland. In the tale, a punctured inner tube leads to improvised repairs using belt, garter, and other items, delaying the journey to Hondo.
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Maud
John D. Rockefeller
A. McArdie
Cleveland
John 1
America
Ife
Ofl Company
John D
Hondo
Honda
Tadiator
Lear
San Antonio 21 Years Ago 1887 Briefs
Year factors are secured for the Lilly Gibeson murder trial and a new retire is ordered for the purpose of getting the attentive. Deputy United States Marshal Parmer comes over from Austin having charge airm. uectsod of desertion from the army. News of the death of George Bake, an engineer on the Southern Pacific multfund, is received here from Howie ton. Colonel Ke. B. Parrott of Waco, insurance man, is a visitor in the city with a party of friends at the Men gor.
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Lilly Gibeson
Gettbs
United States
Parmer
Austin
Rman
Army
George Bake
Southern Pacific Multfund
Howieton
Ke. B. Parrott
Waco
Collectors Eager for Coins Create Genuine Run in Chicago
Collectors in Chicago reported a genuine run for coins after a press notice indicated two coin collectors secured a real "RON" yesterday. The scene unfolded over several days as news circulated about the potential release of new pieces and public interest surged.
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Chicago
Dows Kidney Pills Promote San Antonio Health Claim
San Antonio residents report relief from kidney discomfort after using Dow's Kidney Pills. A retired farmer, S. F. Hawk of North Haskberry Street credits the remedy with improving aching kidneys and urges readers to obtain Doan's Kidney Pills from Dexar Drug Co. or authorized dealers.
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San Antonio
Ganger
Dow
All Deniers
Foater- Milburn Co
Buffalo
Dogn
Mike
Meier Seeks Hustling Drug Trade Across City
The proprietor of the 1. & G. N Drug store and I. & G depot area pledges prompt supply of prescriptions and goods to anxious mothers and pretty girls, claiming decades in the drug business, five years with Melor Bros. of St. Louis, and UT graduation as credentials.
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1. & G. N Drug Store
Meier
Br. H Meier
Mr. Meier
Melor Bros
St. Louis
University of Texas
Noted gold preres distribution begins near St. Gaudens design
Circulating reports claim yesterday the sub freaguey started distributing $10,000 of the model press $25 gold prees, stamping halted after the first lot went out. In about ninety minutes around 500 people filed past cashier Russell's widow, paid $20 and received a bright gold coin bearing the St. Gaudens liberty design.
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Russells
St. Gaudeng
Sleeper in Berlin Meets 49 Months Unbroken Rest
At a German Psychological society meeting in Berlin Prof Rulertnts reported a man has slept since July 15, 1904, totaling 49 months, with Prof Hwenburg noting no sign of waking. Relatives are mentioned in discussion.
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Hag
New York World
German Psychological Society
Berlin
Rulertnts
Hwenburg
Professor analyzes a rare medical case from 1904
Professor Tulenburg describes a middle aged man, formerly a Prussian official, as a record of its king since July 1904. The patient is largely immobile, speaks little, eats automatically, and shows a dulled yellow face. His chin has grown insensitive, a sign, the professor claims, of a failure of will.
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Tony
Prof
Dulenburg
Tulenburg
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Associated Press
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Light Publishing
Bath
Lrecco
Mulai Hafiq
Haly
Ric Fie Janeiro
Brazil
Col
GW. Bala
Kentucky
Qirai
General Putnam
Revolutionery Fame
Georgia
Thomasville
Navid
Talt
Tanya
Knox
Time4
Ott
Oryetal
Zavalla County
Giro Tele
D. Jackson
Antony
Germany
Empire
Virginian
Gwen Wister
Nehard Gayle Jendroll
Carlo
Mr Corie
Sont
Authority
Opera Imprecses Society
Ciliex
Preevit
Gureesa
the State Bank and Trust Co
East Houston Street
San Antonio, Texas
W. T. McCampbell
Aug. Briam, Jr
A. 4. Beil
J. H. Halle
Cauhler
Alamo National Bank
Antomid
Kerrville
E. B. Chandler
East Crockett Street
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