Sketch of Thomas Dixon Jr the controversial author
The piece profiles Thomas Dixon Jr born January 11 1864 in North Carolina. Lawyer legislator preacher lecturer and playwright he gained fame with The Clansman and The Leopards Spots and wrote dramatic works. Dixon built Elmington Virginia a 500 acre estate and tours the South to accompany his The Clansman company.
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Thos Dixon, Jr
Thomas Dixon, Jr
Cleveland County
North Carolina
Mr. Dixon
Elmington
Virginia
North River
Gloucester County
Dixon
Witch Hazel Salve Ad Promotes Genuine DeWitt Product
A Chicago firm E. C. DeWitt & Co. markets the original Witch Hazel Salve. The notice warns against counterfeit copies and urges buyers to obtain the genuine DeWitt product through W. E Bard Drug Co.
Gas Franchise Ultimatum Delivered Thursday
Authorities warn the gas company to comply with franchise terms or face loss of its rights after an ultimatum delivered on Thursday. The decisive demand targets adherence to conditions and could trigger revocation if unmet.
Chicago Race Crisis Prompts Legal Ouster Tactics
City officials vow to curb delays as medical experts warn of severe calamity in the upcoming race bearing down on Chicago. Legal actions and suits to remove obstructionists are urged to protect the event and public safety.
Blundering Power Costs Vision in City Gas Dispute
In Sedalia a city council conference warned the gas company to meet strict franchise terms or face a punitive ordinance. A separate trial discussed by Judge Winde involved Ruth Bostrom claiming $50,000 for partial blindness and paralysis from an electrical current. Dr. H Preston Pratt testified on the dangers of dynamo generated currents to eyesight.
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Sedalia
Rumsey
J. T. Montgomery
St. Louis
H. Preston Pratt
Winde
Union Traction Company
Ruth Bostrom
Pratt
Bostrom
the Traction Company
One More Electrical Worker Joins Union Chapter
The Electrical Workers' union met Thursday night and approved the application of Dave Vaught, which was passed on favorably.
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Electrical Workers’ Union
Dave Vaught
Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry Promises Value
A brief note shows a flirtatious exchange about sweethearts and bosom friends as a laundry business card from Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry emphasizes dependable service and value received with every order.
Remains of Omaha Man To Be Buried in Beaman
The remains of Thomas Blackston who died in Omaha Nebraska were transported through the city today to Beaman for burial.
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Thomas Blackston
Omaha, Neb
Beaman
Castoria Refrain Echoes Through Generations
An old家庭 advertisement style line traces Castoria use from infancy to motherhood, noting it as a remedy across generations and highlighting enduring product association with children and family care.
Yellow Clothes are Unsightly Keep Them White Red Cross Blue
An old notice offers guidance on clothing cleanliness and a price list for grocers. Consumers are reminded to maintain white fabrics and avoid yellowing, while a small package price indicates a product cost.
Twenty Years A Convict Freed After Long Term
Tobi as Taylor, one of the oldest Kansas penitentiary inmates, was released after twenty years. Convicted by circumstantial evidence of a murder in Clark County, his death sentence was commuted to twenty five years by Governor Bailey. He plans to visit a Texas farm he inherited before returning home to Winfield. He says he cannot read or write and proclaims his innocence. He previously owned a Texas farm and an Ashland butcher shop. a prior jail escape is noted.
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Kansas Penitentiary
Clark County
Bailey
Taylor
Texas
Winfield
Kas
Leavenworth
Ashland
Vigoral Health Flour Promoted by Bard Drug Company
An advertisement extols Sweet Springs Big S Flour and Vigoral Health hard wheat flour as superior. It urges customers to try Vigoral Health for light bread, promises refund if not best, and notes it is sold by first class dealers with nationwide fame. Rocky Mountain Tea also mentioned.
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Sedalia
Rocky Mountain
W. E. Bard Drug Company
Kennedy Laxative Honey and Tar Promises Quick Cold Relief
A vintage promotion touts Ken nedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as an effective cathartic to clear the bowels ease head congestion and loosen phlegm. The advertisement notes it relieves coughs croup whooping cough and cold symptoms and lists W. E. Bard Drug Co. as the seller.
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Kennedy
W. E. Bard Drug Co
W. E.bard Drug Co
Lenten Services at Calvary Church
Services and sermon today at 4 p m and 7 30 p m in Calvary church. Evening sermon title The Prayer Book Its History and Contents. Everyone welcome.
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Calvary Church
Thinking of storage call Main 213 for warehousing
When contemplating storage of household goods stores or furniture call Main 213 Bell phone. Splendid ware house vans and furniture cars for hire.
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Bell Phone
Georgetown Items Report Impassable Roads And Local News
Public roads in the area are nearly impassable. Miss Virginia Gorrell returned from Longwood after visiting friends. Mr. Jim Summers of Kansas City visited his parents here this week. Mr. and Mrs. Culp of New Mexico visited Ralph Dow. The J Rhoads sale succeeded despite bad weather. Mr. Harry Meracle returned from Indiana visiting friends. Mr. C W Stewart and family plan to move to Texas near Rock Island. Miss Annie Salford visited Smithton. Miss Annie Shepard returned from Springfield. Mr. David Williams of La Junta visited his parents. Mr. and Mrs. D M Williams. Mr. John Hinton is critically ill near Sedalia.
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Jim Summers
Kansas City
C. W. Stewart
Texas
Rock Island
Annie Salford
Smithton
Annie Shepard
Springfield
David Williams
la Junta
Colo
D. M. Williams
John Hinton
Sedalia
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by Atlanta Man
Hon. Jake Moore of Atlanta Ga testifies he suffered indigestion for over 20 years. After using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure he felt relief in one day and reports better health. The ad notes Kodol digests food and relieves sour stomach gas belching and is sold by W E Bard Drug Co.
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Jake Moore
Atlanta
W. E. Bard Drug Co
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National Biscuit Company
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Leavenworth Penitentiary
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the Sentinel
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Georgetown
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