First Prayer in Congress Recalls 1774 Worship Voting
The News and Observer outlines the origin of congressional prayer in 1774 when Samuel Adams urged Rev. Jacob Duche to read a prayer before Congress. It recalls John Jay and Rutledge opposing a unified service amid religious diversity, and notes Washington Henry Randolph and others kneeling during the scene. Duche later became the first Congress chaplain in 1776, resigning after three months and donating his stipend to fallen Pennsylvania families.
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Rutledge
South Carolina
Samuel Adams
Philadelphia
Jacob Duche
Congress
John Randolph
Duche
John Adams
Cooper
America
Massachusetts Bay
Boston
Washington
Patrick Henry
Lee
John Jay
New England
Mr. Adams
Cushing
Ward
Duch
Pennsylvania
Gentleman
Flies and Filth Tied to Baby Diarrhea Risks
State Health Bulletin summarizes New York City study comparing fly exposed and protected infants. It finds diarrhea higher in fly exposed and in dirty homes, with artificial feeding cited as the strongest factor, nearly 2.4 times more illness than breast fed infants.
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State Board of Health
Health Department
New York City
State Health Bulletin
Homicide in Granite Falls Shapes Family Tragedy
Ed Shell killed James Helton at Shell's Granite Falls home after Helton faced him with accusations over whiskey. Shell says self defense ended the struggle when Helton attacked with a knife. Shell, 41, was jailed after reporting the incident. Helton, 32, leaves a wife and four children.
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Ed Shell
James Helton
Granite Falls
Shell
Helton
Payne
Lenoir
Lenvir Topic
Public Notice Endorses Chamberlain's Tablets for Indigestion
Mrs A E Riley of Illinois says she has used Chamberlain's Tablets for six months and they gave her great relief. The ad asserts the remedy is obtainable everywhere and links time with money, though the text ends abruptly.
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A E Riley
Il.lion
N. Y
How to Get Rid of a Cold in Hol dredge Neb
Report discusses a Cold remedy claim by C E Summers of Hol dredge Neb who says Foley’s Huey and Tar cured his severe cough and sleeplessness. The piece combines testimonial style with unrelated biographical details about Mr Blackburn and historical events involving exile and a treason verdict connected to Philadelphia.
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Holdredge
Foley
Blackburn
Prohibition Drive Urges New General Assembly Action
The Border Trustees of the Anti-Saloon League meet on February 24 1916 to set legislative aims for the upcoming General Assembly. Proposals include banning liquor storage in public venues advertising liquor, outlawing sale and manufacture of wine and hard cider, prohibiting liquor delivery, restricting possession of more than half a gallon, and seizure of property used to transport liquor. The group urges voters to support pro temperance candidates and asks county organizers to mobilize county chapters to secure passage of the measures.
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Border Trustees
Anti-Saloon Leage
General Assembly
Board of Trustees
John Barleycorn
anll-Saloon League
R. L. Davis
Raleigh
N.C
Foley Cathartic Promised To Aid Morning Comfort
A dated medical blurb suggests indigestion and related bowel symptoms improve by taking Foley Cathartic tablets tonight. It also notes M. B. Blackburn of Coney Island plans a future $1 000 000 trolley terminal investment.
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M. B. Blackburn
Coney Island
June Health Reminder and Gum Consumption Fact
The notice promotes Fotey Kidney Pills to improve kidney function and ease ailments common in June. It notes Americans chew about 35 million dollars worth of gum annually, implying a health and consumer context from a period newspaper.
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M. B
Blackburn
Cut This Out For Foley’s Trial Pack
An old advertisement urges readers to mail a slip with five cents to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive a trial package. The offer promises Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for bronchial coughs colds and croup Pales Kidney Pills and Foley cathartic tablets. The copy appeals to stout persons with a special comfort line.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foleys
Foley
Long Face Gathers Few Real Friends
A terse reflection notes that a sorrowful expression often surfaces with a scarcity of true companionship and support. The saying implies social isolation despite visible emotion.
Silas M. Greene Jeweler Ad Offers Repairs
Silas M. Greene promotes jewelry repair services in Mabel North Carolina. The ad promises all kinds of repair work with honest pricing and attention to quality.
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F. A. Livney
Ly. Pd
Mabel
N.C
Warca
Avery
Hayes Veterinary Surgeon Promotes Practice in County
Vilas N Curdle announces veterinary surgery services with diploma secured. Hayes states he is the sole surgeon in the county and invites inquiries at his Vilas address.
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Vilas
BH. Hayes
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T. E. Bingham
Lawyer
Silas M. Greene, Jeweler
E. S. Coffey
Long, NX. C
L. D. Love
T. A. Love
Sauer Elk
N.C. Pineda
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F. A. Linney
Attorney AT Law
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Lovill
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Fourth Street
Bristol
Tenn
Edi
Poley
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