Bottle of Tears and a Widow's Plea for Justice
A Virginia barkeeper’s drinking and gambling destroyed a noble couple’s life, leaving a widow to tell in a bottle of tears how liquor ruined her husband, wrecked their home, and drove the family from their farm under bloodstained memories. The letter, attributed to Rev J B Culpepper and tied to South Carolina Anti-Saloon League advocacy, frames the tragedy as a warning against drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Culpepper
Georgia
Tran
Virginia
Becaime
Mary
Papa
Mamma
Pappa
Little Sisters
Hall
Tobey
South Carolina Anti-Saloon League
Eminent authority defines habit forming caffeine debate
Dr. Mallet former University of Virginia chemistry professor and noted scientist testifies before a Federal Court. He states that caffeine beverages including coffee tea and Coca Cola contain less caffeine than tea or coffee when prepared normally and that moderate caffeine use is not harmful but beneficial. He defines habit forming as a harmful fixed habit and explains why caffeine is not habit forming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pormin
Mallet
Dem Istry
University of Virginia
America
University of Gottingan
State University of Louisiana
Princeton
John Hopkins
University of Pennsylvania
Royal Society
University of Alabama
University of Texas
Tulane University
Jefferson Medical College
Stop the Itching With Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment
A Rock Island Illinois user reports nine years of painful eczema relief after the first application. The ad claims healing starts immediately and promises cooling relief for red rough and itchy skin. Guaranteed and sold at druggists.
Hot Weather Tonic and Health Builder Claim
An advertisement touts Elec the Bitters as a cure for run down nervous weary feeling and systemic weakness, promising renewed strength after a reader, Mrs. Jas funean of Haynesville Me, reports doctors gave up. It sells for $1 at druggists and mentions Bucklen's Arnica Salve for cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Funean
Haynesville
Bucklen
Arnica
Union County Democratic Primary Announcements
A long list of candidates announces bids for local offices in Union County under the Democratic primary. Names include J N Price for Sheriff Calon County, J J Lockhart for Cotton Weigher Monroe, R W Lemmond for Clerk Superior Court, C E B Houston for Clerk of the Court, L E Howis for Recorder, KR B Cuthbertson for County Commissioner, J M Fairley for Representative, J Dunham Bundy for Representative, M C L For Register of Deeds, and MS. Flo for Recorder with pledges to abide by party rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Por
Tam
Monroe
Chas
B. Barden
J. J. Lockhart
Bartley Helms
Democratic Party
Jas. F. McManus
Henry M. Presson
Clerk Superior Court
C. EB. Houston
KR. B. Cuthbertson
General Assembly
J. M. Fairley
W. A. Eubanks
J. Dunham Bundy
Register of Deeds
Recorder
Flo
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The
Bank of Union
FORD
Detroit
Henderson Garage and Machine Company
Monroe, N. C
Simmons
Abel
Zetlin & CO
Pronetetars
St. Louis
Missouri
Bee Dee
Ee Waren
Fowler & Lee
Tate Cardus
J. N. Price
Calon County
Griffith
Iself
Luther Williams
J.C. Winchester
John W. Broom
Monro
G. Watt Davis
Lee M. Howis
H. B. Adams, JR
Jerry C. Laney
R. A. Hudson
Vance Township
James K. Polk
Dr. King
O. H. Brown
Muscatine
Ala
H. B. Havely
C. E
Belk-Bunday
D. T. Waller
First National Bank
S. Tryon St
Charlotte
N.C
Shuman Bros
4Th St
Charlotte, N.C
W. B. Houston
Fitzgerald
Courthouse
N. C
W. C. Lemmond
Old Library Room
N. CO
B. C. Redfearn
Bruner
Marshville
Country
C. V. Funderburk
DR. E. 8. Green
Belk-Bundy Building
Belk's Store
R. L. Payne
Postoffice
Union Drug Co
Tis. R
Si Nechanotie
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