Notorious surgeon scandal shocks Ohio readers
A Chicago Times-Herald recount tells of a renowned surgeon at a city hospital whose brutal, dangerous methods and lack of pain regard sparked outrage. A dramatic escape scene ends with police-like restraint by his son and colleagues, while the public reacts to alleged misconduct and patient suffering. Auten & Allen note Dr. Tichenor's antiseptic as trusted by customers.
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Chicago Times- Herald
Iran
Papa
Hie Son
Letart Pulls
Ohio
Mass meeting called for Dooly Populists in Vienna
Notice to Dooly County Populist from W Bb Mathews calls a mass meeting at the Vienna court house on Tuesday January 25 1898 at 12 o clock noon. Purpose elect county executive committee re organize party and select delegates to the Georgia state convention in Atlanta on the third Wednesday in March. All populists reformers and lovers of good government urged to attend.
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People’s Party
Dooly County
Court House
Vienna
Atlanta
W. Bb. Mathews
Char
Reflection on Mother's Joy Amidst Suffering
Thoughtful reflection contrasts the Biblical saying with a mother’s joy in her first embrace. The piece acknowledges danger and suffering in pregnancy and urges avoidance of risk to let the mother reach childbirth in vigor and strength.
Mother's Friend Promised Easy Childbirth Across Town
An old advertisement touts Mother's Friend as a key remedy for painless labor, claiming it to be the natural, effective aid used by many mothers. It markets the product at $140 per bottle and urges readers to buy through The Brandfield Regulator Co with distribution via Atlanta and Whitewright merchants.
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W.H. Bane & Go
Whitewright, Tax
Mellon
Ideo
Bnadfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Daugoiuts
Bull and Baron Politics Tale Ends With Clever Lesson
A minister, described as dignified and powerful, is chased by an angry bull in a field. He escapes over a fence tailing his own dignity while the farmer calmly notes the bull has rights in the field. The baronet reveals his status but learns the farmer’s blunt retort.
Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
An old advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a universal kidney remedy. It explains urine testing and symptoms of kidney trouble and claims relief for back pain, urinary issues, and bladder discomfort. Sample bottle and pamphlet offered free by mail from Kilmer & Co. Binghamton NY.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Boy guard refuses to take visiting card at senate entrance
A Washington Post story recounts a boy page at a Senate entrance who refuses to pass a visiting card to a senator, citing rules. A woman offers a quarter to bypass the east lobby, but the boy explains he earns a larger salary to keep cards out.
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Senate
The
Washington Post
Senator Blank
Notice to Debtors and Creditors of J P Gurr Estate
Notice to debtors and creditors of the J P Gurr estate. All demands must be rendered to J A Lockerman adm'r. Creditors must present claims. debtors should pay promptly. Dated January 18, 1898 by J A Lockerman adm'r.
Names Across Lands and a Liver Cure Ad
The article lists etymologies for places like Jaya Lake Michigan Asia Connecticut Egypt and Africa and then advertises Dr J H Mc Leans Liver and Kidney Balm claiming it restores liver and kidney function and rebuilds strength with a price of one dollar per bottle sold by Dr A T Stovall.
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J. H. McLean
A. T. Stovall
Notice to Debtors and Creditors in J. P. Timmons Estate
All persons having demands against the estate of J. P. Timmons deceased are notified to render demands to the undersigned as provided by law. All persons indebted to said estate must make immediate payment. January 19, 1898 J. F. Scarborough acting on the estate of J. P. Timmons deceased.
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Sarah A. Napier
J. R. Horne
Saran A. Napier
J. P. Gurr
J. A. Lockerman
J.P. Gurr
J. P. Timmons
J. F. Scarborough
Veterinary Surgeon Praises Antiseptic Remedy
Houma Louisiana May 24 1893 William Right a veterinary surgeon with twenty five years of practice and years with Dr Tichenor antiseptic proclaims it the best remedy for its claims he has ever used.
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Houma
Guardian seeks dismission from ward in Georgia court
J J Raines guardian for W F Raines requests letters of dismission. The court will rule on February 1st. Document dated January 8 1898 and signed by J D Hargrove O D C. Also an advertisement endorses Browns Iron Bitters with claims of health benefits and advises purchase from dealers. Includes a 1896 Plymouth Pennsylvania date and an endorsement for Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic by A L Groniewsxt.
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J. J. Raines
W. F. Raines
Browns' Iron Bitters Promises Liver Health
An illness warning urges timely use of Browns' Iron Bitters to guard liver health and claims the tonic can cure liver disease if detected early, with strength and vitality following its regular use.
Dr. Tichenor’s Antiseptic Receives Rave From Evangelist
Brooklyn February 29 1887 a box of Dr Tichenors Antiseptic sent by express received many thanks and a testimonial from Gro Rost carrier Baptist Evangelist praising its claims as the best remedy.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Dr. Tichenor
Express
Gro
Carrns
Stovall
A Lovers Note in Frigid Love Courtship Tale
A young suitor, short of means, arranged with a gardener for occasional bouquets in exchange for his cast-off clothes. He sends a bouquet to his fiancée, only to face a frosty reception. She reveals a note asking him to recall trousers promised, revealing the sly bargain behind the romance.
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Swain
Johnsons Chill and Fever Tonic One Day Cure
Johnsons Chill and Fever Tonic is promoted as a one day cure. KH claims to cure the most stubborn case of power in what appears to be a sensational health claim.
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Sohnson
Administrators Sale in Dooly County Georgia 1898
Court ordered public sales in Dooly County proceed to settle estates. J P Gurr estate offers one third undivided interest in the south half of lot 89, 101 acres, cash. J A Lockerman admin. Also 26 acres of lot 115 north of Camp Creek, in the 8th district, cash. Martin Roberts estate, cash. Admins and executors listed with dates in January 1898. M L Dowdy seeks permanent administration on Sarah Dowdy, hearing set the first Monday in February 1898. JD Hargrove official. Sheriff sales noted.
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Georgia
Dooly County
MM. Herring
J. L. Herring
J. L
C.W. Kelley
Ella Kelley
J. D. Hargrove
O. D.C
Busbeer
Crum
Court of Ordinary
Seany
Dogly County
J. P. Gurr
J. A. Lockerman
Doory County
M. L. Dowdy
Sarah Dowdy
JD Hargrove
DD C
Jno
Pate
James J. Clements
Jas
Property Sale in Vienna Ga On Lot No 8 Block 100
Georgia Dooly County will sell at the courthouse door in Vienna on the first Tuesday in February 1898 between legal hours to the highest bidder for cash Lot of land No 8 in block 100 in the city of Vordele Lot is levied to satisfy a Fi Fa from the Justice court of the 1451 District G M in favor of Randall Serey against Hop Harris This January 5 1898 Levy made by W H Westbrook L C and turned over for advertisement and sale.
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Georgia
Dooly County
Vienna
Vordele
Hop Harris
Justice Court
G. M
Randal Serey
W. H. Westbrook
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Dooly County Populist
Che Bull
Winecardus
Cardus
Ladies’ Advisory Department
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
A. K. Hawkes
Optician
de GT. Stovall
Tawhes
U.S
Eally
Hawkes
Epectacles
A. Hk. Hawkes
Existance
C. T. Stovall
Jaya
Lake Michigan
Asia
Dawn
North Carolina
Connecticut
Long River
Egypt
Africa
Arer
Lake Erie
New York
Plymouth
S. S. Lasseter
Debonis
Shemmel N. Lasseter
Shemuel N
Dindy County
Joel DB. Lee
Jeh’ D. Lee
Coutt
Jeff D. Lee
J.D. Hargrove
Camp Creek
Martin Roberts
J.W. Roberts
C. E. Roberts
Sheriff Sales
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