Like Cattle and the Labor Question in 1912
The piece critiques newspaper reactions to political outcomes, arguing that after Bryan’s loss laboring men faced hardship. It contrasts predicted famine under Bryan with “confidence restored” under Taft, calling this an object lesson in how working people fare post election. It emphasizes justice and freeborn American values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Associated Press
New York City
Wm. J. Bryan
Taft
Auction of White Men Draws Crowds in Flatbush
In a controversial Parkview Presbyterian Church event, Rev John E Long led an auction of 50 unemployed men, masked and numbered, to illustrate worker desperation. Buyers selected candidates including an out of work iron worker, a Boer War veteran electrician, and a painter, with some receiving job offers and modest wages. Community members formed a committee to place the remaining 44 men. Rockefeller sent regrets via telegram.
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Parkview Presbyterian Church
Flatbush
John E. Long
W. F. Copeland
New York
United States Army
Philippines
Newark
N. J
Mr. Long
John D. Rockefeller
Poultry Tonic Promises Health and Cures
Notice urges Poultry Raisers to feed fowls a tonic named R4-11-44 to prevent cholera gapes canker and limberneck with a 50 cent price and a no cure no pay guarantee. Marketed by Haydon and Robertson and Red Cross Drug Store, with a booklet on poultry diseases and a plug for Kentucky Star Flour.
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Jp, Canker
Dix King Firm Builds First Main Street Project
Taylor County Sentinel notes the Dix and King brick firm, with Springfield veteran Mr. King and partner Mr. Thomas Dix, securing a contract to construct Dr. O R Reesor’s Main Street business house. Also reports Judge John B Love’s death in Bear Track area, funeral at Palestine, plus Frank W Cox’s death after spinal illness, John Edwards fined $100 for liquor sale, and steel ceiling work underway on the new courthouse to deter pigeons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Dix & King
King
Springfield
Thomas Dix
Taylor County
Main Street
O. R. Reesor
John B. Love
Bear Track
Palestine
Love
Bucklen's Aruba Salve touted as family healer
An urgent ad proclaims Bucklen's Aruba Salve cures for burns, cuts, boils, piles, corns, and other ailments. It claims a single application by a Druggist will quickly heal the family, listing Haydon & Robertson as sellers.
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Bucklen
Aruba
Moses
Baby
Johnnie
Mamie
Billie
Haydon & Robertson
Joyful Recovery Stuns Ky Church as Invalid Walks
In Broadhurst Kentucky on March 12 Mrs. Elizabeth Sawders, bedridden for 80 years, sprang from her carriage during a sermon at the Methodist church and spoke freely and shouted with joy after an instant rebound in health. Her revival amazed attendees and sparked widespread astonishment.
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Broadhurst
Elizabeth Sawders
Rat in the Stateroom Sailor Joke Ends with Riposte
A nervous old Lady aboard an ocean liner claims a rat is in her stateroom. The captain snaps that he keeps rats, since he has a nest in his cabin and only disturbs them when they leave the ship. The dame asks if he is superstitious, he replies that he is not but the rats are.
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Lfe
Dr. Caldwell
A. J. Fletcher
Rutherford, Tenn
W. W. Sterling
Sioux City
Pepsin Sgr Co
Caldwell
Ring Found in Offertory Box at English Parish
A gold ring was found in the offertory box at Cullompton parish church in England. The vicar announced after the service that the ring had been left or dropped by mistake and would be restored to its owner if claimed. no one did. The note appears in The Stipend Courier Journal.
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Cullompton
Eng
Sleep Sleep and Nervine Promises Restful Sleep
Sleep is described as nature's rebuilding period for brain and body. Loss of sleep weakens the system until physical wreckage occurs. Dr Miles Nervine is claimed to quiet irritated nerves and provide refreshing sleep without opiates or after-effects. The ad cites Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
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Miles
Fall Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
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Red Cross Drug Store
Mr. Taft
The
Springfield Sun
Sun and Courier-Journal
Louisville Times Evening Post
Louisville Herald
Courier-Journal
J. M. Trent
Willisburg, Ky
Frank W. Cox
Charles T. Cox
Lebanon Avenue
Methodist Church
Brookside Cemetery
John Ewards
Robert Hord
J. H. Williams
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