Old-Time Story of White Folks at Last
A collected text recalls a Southern tale of a penniless Black man seeking work in Boston and finally finding kindness from White folks, before moving to Topeka where the Capital plans a Christian daily edition, with reflections on gratitude and mercy, plus a sensational ram story from Chicago stockyards describing Judas the ram’s moral reprieve and ultimate destruction.
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Atlanta Constitution
Boston
Lin Starvin
de Lawd
Las
Judas Suriot
Jim P. D. Armour
Judas
Electric Bitters Restores Lowa Man After Attack
A recent assault on C P Collier of Iowa left him nearly unable to sit or bend due to kidney and back pain. He reports Electric Bitters cured his ailments, purifies the blood, and boosted his health, available for 25 cents at Blackburn's.
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C. EP. Collier
Lowa
Blackburn’s
Bowersville Clarion Announces Satirical Captain Kidd Run
The Bowersville Clarion jokes about taking over the Jaltimore American next week. Delinquent subscribers may expect aggressive collection tactics, while the sheriff would run the paper.
Britain clears Raw sian coup in China
Britain refrains from harming British interests in China while the United States fleet is ordered to Chinese waters. The move aims to deter antagonism tied to the Boer War and is presented as a precaution by President McKinley to safeguard strategic interests.
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Great Britain
China
United States
South Africa
McKinley
Remarkable words on differing effects of events
Senator Blank remarks on how people are affected differently by the same thing. The piece reflects on speeches and divine advertisements that keep the author awake yet put listeners to sleep. It notes historical bits about Robert Morrison and a five year wait for a first convert.
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Senator Blank
Robert Morrison
China
Foraker Alaska Franchise Thought and Pain Balm Endorsement
The piece notes a Foraker resolution on Cuba franchise granting and Alaska extension, with criticism of Secretary Root and claims of erosion of miner claims at Nome beach. It also shares a testimonial from A R De Fluent about Chamberlain s Pain Balm aiding rheumatism, and mentions availability through dealers.
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Foraker
Cuba
Alaska
Root
Cape Nome
Pete
A. R. de Fluent
Doylestown
Chamberlain
Consul General's Plea on Food Offices Ignored
A pre Boers war cable from the United States Consul General in South Africa urged President McKinley through Kruger and Steyn to use food offices to avert hostilities. The president reportedly ignored the message, prompting call for Mr. Hay to explain.
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United States
South Africa
Kruger
Steyn
McKinley
Live snake in Her Stomach in Utica Woman
Miss Florence Reese of her village Utica area about 25 years old has a living snake in her stomach. She was taken to St. Joseph’s hospital for surgical removal after years of unknowingly suffering. A Utica doctor warned of an operation and she returned home before finally seeking relief by surgery. The snake is described as two to three feet long and as large around as a broom handle. The cause of entry remains unknown.
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Herkimer
N.Y
Florence Reese
St. Jike'’s Hospital
Utica
Reese
Ford
Wesley tale from Liverpool Post on an old lady on the dake
Sir Edward Russell recounts a Wesley story from the Liverpool Post about an old lady living near Abyni. His grandfather once hosted the evangelist Jobis Bley and, as a boy, Wealey was invited to dinner. Wealey then dreamed of becoming a preacher, noting dinners when preachers visit are proud moments.
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New Wesley
Edward Russell
Liverpool Post
Abyni
Har
Jobis Bley
Wealey
Self Healing Cure Prompts Local Cures and Reform Calls
A dubious tale credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing a rectal fistula after doctors gave 18 months to live. The piece also presses for state care for the insane denied hospital access, cites Albany croup relief with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, and notes Salvation Army activism and a General Booth anecdote about souls.
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Renick Hamilton
West Jefferson, D
Bucklen
Blackburn’s
Dyspepsia Relief Promised by New Cure, Claim Made
Rey WOR Sizer of Canton reports long standing indigestion. He tried doctors and medicines without relief before using Kados pepsia Cire, which he says helped from the start. He believes it to be a cure for all forms of indigestion and digestion aided by the product from Jeffrey Bros Phillips & son.
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Wm. Orr
Newark
Gaye
Coffey Bros. Phillips & Son
Rey Wor. Sizer
Canton
N. You
Jeofrey Bros Phillips & Son
Nasal Catarrh Treatment Claim Exposed by Clinic
Dr W Pines of Sholl's Mills North Carolina offers an “Extirpator” procedure to remove parasites said to cause nasal catarrh and other illnesses. He promises a 30 minute operation with a money back guarantee and free examinations, inviting letters for inquiries.
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Uld
Rapilly
CW. Pines
Sholl’s Mills
N.C
Morning Post advertales subscription offer North Carolina
The Morning Post of North Carolina presents a popular priced morning paper with full telegraphic and general news services. Special state correspondents provide a complete synopsis of state news. Subscription prices listed for one, two, three months and one year.
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North Carolina
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Mr. Sheldon
Topeka
Kan
Topeka Capital
Chicago
Baltimore
Itor O
Griggs
Atlanta
Jaxniice House
Cateke
Murphy
Western Hospital
Albany
N. Y
Dairyman Ealed
O. Scholz
Ensign Widdowson
Salvation Army
Dohnnni
Booth
Rhodes
What Is
Castoria
Silver Knight-Watchman
America
W. M. Stewart
The
Silver Knight Publishing Co
Washington, D. C
McElree
Caradui
Avery Reptremen
Chattanooga
the Morning Post
Leigh, N.C
Morning Post
Ranerou
BAN & Co
Washington
U. S
C.a.snow& CO
Washington, D.sc
Mason & Mason Company
W. Madissa St
Biscagy
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