Levee Breach Floods Cotton Lands Near Hollybrook Plantations
New Orleans reports a six mile downstream crevasse at Hollybrook plantation owned by James G. Pittman. The 18 foot levee at KE Yarrell parish failed and will not be repaired, though ends will be held. Widespread inundation threatens cotton land and delay in planting across several parishes as floodwaters divert to the Mississippi via the Red River.
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New Orleans
Hollybrook Plantation
James G. Pittman
Lake Providence
KE Yarrell Parish
Texas
Madison
Concordia
Catahoula
Richland
Est Carroll
Mississippi
Red River
Great Sensation In Leesville Over Life Saved By Remedy
A Leesville Indiana man W H Brown survived a dire illness after using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. He reports enduring asthma agony until relief and cure followed. The ad claims numerous cures for consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip. Price 50c to 1.00. Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co Druggists offer trial bottles free.
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Leesville
Ind
W. H. Brown
Crawford Broa
J. F. Mackey & Co
Employe Fails to Recover Damages for Injuries
Greenville April 1 The suit of A E Brown against the American Spinning company for 5000 dollars ended with a verdict for the defendant after two days of trial. Brown claimed he was injured at work when his hand was severely wounded by a mill machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
A. E. Brown
American Spinning Company
Diseases in cows prompt killing on Harmony farm
Two cows on Mr Ed Anderson's Harmony farm died from hydrophobia after a stray dog bite. The animals showed nervous behavior and biting, having not drunk water for 28 days since the attack. The yard dog was also bitten and killed. the stray dog vanished.
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Ed. Anderson
Harmony
Rock Hill
Pneumonia Fears Down with Foley’s Honey and Tar
T Eugene Funder, bark, druggist, promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as stopping the racking cough and healing and strengthening the lungs. He warns substitutes should be refused and claims timely use can prevent an attack of pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
T. Eugene Funder
Bank Messenger Robbed Near Tombs Prison
Warren Smith fourteen year old messenger for Sargent and Co hardware makers was robbed of 1400 dollars by two men outside the Tombs area after leaving the Merchants National Bank. He was forced into a rear room, tied, and relieved of funds before freeing himself and reporting to his employers.
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New York
Tombs Prison
Warren Smith
Sargent & Co
Mercantile National Bank
Electric Bitters Save a Life in Philadelphia Patient
A Philadelphia man recounts a dire decline with yellow skin and weakness. Three doctors gave up, then Electric Bitters brought major improvement after a three week course, and he credits the remedy with saving his life. Crawford Bros and Mackey Co. drug stores offer the 50 cent treatment with a guarantee.
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John Oliver
Philadelphia
Crawford Bros
J. P., Mackey & Co
Fall from scaffold injures two workers in Elizabethton
A scaffolding collapse on Main and Richland streets sent two men to the ground from about 35 feet. F. C. Crews sustained head and leg injuries and remains in critical condition. Walter Waiters was also badly hurt but survived the fall. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon during home construction by M. A. McManus.
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M. A. McManus
Main
Richland
F.C. Crews
Walter Waiters
Crews
Thoughtful Winchester Man Helps Wife with Cure
4A thoughtful man from Winchester Indiana used Dr King s New Life Pills for his wife suffering stomach and liver trouble. Physicians could not help her but she found relief at once and was eventually cured. Available for 25 cents at Crawford Bros and J F Mackey Co s Drag Store.
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M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Dr. King
Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
Subscription Offer for The Sunny South Contest
The item advertises a one year subscription to The Athinta Constitution and The Sunny South with a chance to win in a $10,000 port receipts contest. Lee presents three guesses as the subscriber benefit.
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Lee
Manager Wanted in County and Adjacent Territory
Wanted ad seeks a Frostworthy individual to manage a well respected house with strong finances. $20 weekly cash salary plus expenses paid by check from headquarters. Expenses advanced. Permanent position. Apply to Thomas Cooper Manager 1039 Caxton Bldg Chicago.
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Frostworthy
Thomas Cooper
Caxton Bldg
Chicago
Deat Price for Beauty
A young married couple travels from the Pacific coast to Butte with a scam to fleece local young men. The wife offers herself in a five dollar raffle, promising marriage to the holder of the lucky number. The husband appears, wins, and marries her, then the duo disappear.
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Marrie
Pacific Coast
Butte
Psson
Foley's Kidney Cure advertised with testimonials and price
A historical advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidneys and bladder with claims of effectiveness. The promo notes a one dollar reward for incurable catarrh and lists endorsements from local merchants and wholesalers. It states the medicine is taken internally and available at 75 cents per bottle with testimonials offered.
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Cheney & C
Truax
Poledo
O Walding
Kinnan & Marvin
Eco
Hal
Scott's Emulsion Promises to Help Weak Children Grow
A farmer notes some plants grow strong while others stay small despite identical conditions. Scott's Emulsion is pitched as a remedy that feeds and strengthens children, addressing weakness not by more food but by better nourishment. The ad ends with price and brand names.
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Scott
Aca Pearls Inc
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