davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-14

A man compelled to stand or walk all
day on hard floor or pavement is almost
certain TO have tender feet and sore ankles.
The trouble is not 50 much with the hard
ness of the floor as with the sudden jar ex.
perienced by the foot every time it is set
down on the hard surface If he viii take
fiat sheet Of rubber and cut out two
pieces just large enough to fit on the in
side of his shoe soles he will find immediate
relief, for the rubber will break the jar
when the heel strikes the floor ard save
foot and ankle from the strain to which
both are subjected from a floor or hard
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS in st. Louis Globe.
Democrat.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-14
Kind of the Cashier to write.

AVER. Mass, Feb. i4,-Tresident
Hartwell has received a letter from the
missing cashier, Spaulding, in which he
states that he began taking Che banks
money about four years ago and that it
was all lost in speculation There in a
movement on foot among Spaujdjug's
friends to raise funds to pay The deficit
when, it is thought. he wiz return, Tx
aminer Gatchell states that The loss to
the first National bank is apparently
about S01 OON
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-14

Many authoritative disclaimers have
been recently made against the indiscrm-
mate use of such preservatiyes as boraX
horic acid and salicylic acid, more espe-
cially as applied to milk, cream, beer and
other articles of food and drink. Their
actual righteousness is not asserted, but in
many cases it is believed that their func-
ton can be performed better and more
safely by efcigcratipn,--New York Com
mercinl Advertiser.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-14

The little Wilhelmina, queen of Holland,
ss vet thinks oulyof her dolls, her pigeons,
and her drives and excursions into the
country. saw her some months ago at a
railway station. tall well made girl,
fairly pretty, who was jumping and ran
ming about without the slightest regard to
etiquette.
lyon see that childf" said the station
master,
"what childn was asked.
"That one jumping like kitten Well,
ahe is royal princess.
one would never have imagiued it. She
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-14
NERVOUS DISEASES,

AS for every class of Nervous Diseases remedy has been able
with the Nervine Tonic which pleasant and harmless
its effects the youngest child the Oldest and most delicate nvd
ul Nneenhs of all the ailments to which the human family heir
dependent exhaustion and impaired digestion When there
sufficient supply of food in the blood general of debility of
the bn spinal and the result Starved nerves. like
aed muscles become strong when the right kind of food supplied and
thousand weaknesses disappear
system must supply all the power by which the vital forces the
body carried it is the first to suffer for want of perfect nutrition
Ordinary food does not contain sufficient quantity of the kind of numen
necessary repair the present mode Of living and labor imposes
upon the For this becomes necessary that food be
supplied This production of South American Continent has been
found by analysis contain the essential elements out of which tissue
formed This accounts for its magic power TO all forms of nervous
deranne mnnts
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-14
A Mitness 20 tho rnct.

The Minist2r-.Neyer fight, Tommy; it Ia
wicked.
Nommy-Phats what | told your kid
yesterday when he licked me.-Epoch
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-14

Nervousness and
Nervous Prostitution,
Nervous Headache and
Sick Headache,
Female Weakness,
All Diseases of Women,
Nervous Chills,
Paralysis,
Nervous Paroxysms and
Nervous Choking
hot Flashes,
Palpi.acion Of the Heart,
Mental Dependency,
Sleeplessness,
ST, Vitus's Dance,
Nervousness of Females,
Nervousness Of Old Age,
Neuralgia,
Pains in the Heart,
Pains in the Back.
Failing Health.
All these and many other Ct
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-14

CHICAGO. Feb, 1.-THE officials who
have examined tie package seized in
connection with the Gibson plot. state
that it was found 90 contain very dar-
gerous compound.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-14

other nations, for che exclusion of firearms
and spirituous liquors from equatorial
Africa and the abolition Of the slave
trade.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-14
CRAwFoRpsv1IIE, I'M, Aug. 90, sc.


To The Great South american Medicine Co.:
DEAR GENTS Il desire 10 say TO you that I
have suffered for many years with very seri-
Gus disease of the stomach and nerves. tried
every medicine / could hear OF but nothing
done me any appreciable good until was adj
Vised to try your Great South American Nervine
Tonic and Stomach and Liver Cure, and since
using several bottles of it must say that am
surprised at its wonderful powers to cure the
stomach and general nervous system. II every
one knew the value OF this remedy as do, you
would not be able to supply the demand.
J. A. HARDEE.
No.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-14
GEN. SHERMAN NOT a CATHOLIC,
Although All the other Members of His
Family Are.


A morning paper published an article
Friday to the effect that Cen sherman
was Administered the extreme JUNCTION
Thursday by Catholic priest, at the
special request Of members of the family,
who are Catholics. Mr.. 2. 7. Sherman,
son Of the general, denounces the in-
situations in the article as slandeIous
and false. He says that the general has
not been Catholic, and is not one now.
The members Of the family are Catho-
lies, and the priest was called in to con-
sole them in their hour of grief. Mr..
Sherman says The eXtreme uuction was
not served, and that the priest came
and went publicly,
Young Mr. Sherman further stated, in
reference to the serving of the extreme
JUNCTION that the reporter Of the paper
referred to, threatened Thursday even
ing to publish something disagreeablo
to the family if he the reporter was
not given an interview with some mem
Der of the family "lhe interview was
refused, and because H. did not get the
interview said +. =. sherman, The
publishes this statement, which is a
SANDER"
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-14
TFE GREAT sOUTE AMERICAN
aau.a.Fa.a-r.rr' a n ID

This wonderful Nerne Tonic has only recently been introduced into
M country by the Great South American Medicine Company and yet its
@ F s u America W6o v almost Wholly upon It's a gat medicinal
powers every form of disease by which they overken
This and valuable South American medicine powers and
qualities hitherto unknown the medical profession This medicine has
completely solved the problem of tie of INDIGESTION Dyspepsia Liver
Complaint and diseases of the general Nervous System 1t also all
forms Of falling health from whatever performs this by the Great
Neryne Tonic qualities which it and by its great curative
upon the digestive organs the stomach the the bowels No remedy
compares with this wonderfully valuable Neryne Tonic builder and
of the life of the body
broken down constitution also of more real permanent value the
diseases OF the than consumption
cdes used this continent 1t marvellous for nervousness
females all ages Ladies who approaching the critical period known
e should fail this great Nene Tonic almost
constantly for the space of two three 1t will them safely
the This rcnghener and curative is of nmabe
value aged inf, its great energng properties will
give hold life twill add ten fifteen the lives of
many will half dozen bottles of the
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-14
q I'D X :; S

Broken Constitution,
Debility of Old Age,
Indigestion and Dyspepsia,
Heartburn and Sour Stomach,
Weight and Tenderness in Stomach,
Loss of Appetite,
Frightful Dreams,
Dizziness and Ringing in the Ears,
Weakness of Extremities and
Painting,
Impure ana Impoverished Blood
Bells and Carbnncles,
Scrofula,
scrofulous Swelling and Ulcers,
Consumption of the Lungs,
Catarrh Of the Lungs,
Bronchitis and Chronic Cough,
Liver Complaint,
Chronic Diarrhoea,
Delicate and Scrofulous Children,
Summer Complaint of Infants.
cured by this wonderful Nervine Tonic.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-14
A Royal Guild In the Midst of Pomp and
nnrc,nnr,N Thnt She Doc. Nnt Iikn.

HOLLANDS LIlLI UJEEN
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-14
A SWORN CURE FOR ST, y

CRAwFoRDsvILIE, IND, May ~ 1856
Nv daughter, twelve years old, had been az
Hicted for several months with Chorca or St.
Vitus's Dance. She was reduced to q skeleton,
could not walk, could not talk, could not swal-
low ANYTHING but milk. | had to handle her
like an infant. Doctor and neighbors gave her
up. commenced giving her the South Aneri'
can Nervine Toniei the effects were very sur
prising, In three days she was rid Of the ner'
vousness, and rapidly improved, -Four bottles
cured her completely. / think the South
American Neryinc the grandest remedy ever
discovered, and would ree0mIlIme;nd II to every
one. MRS. W. % 1sNsNlNSEtf'
STATE of Indiana, Zee.
Montgomery County, J'''
Subscribed and sworn to before me this May
10, 1887. CHAs. NJ. TRAVIS, Notary Public.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-14

The Chances FOR General Sher.
mans Recovery.
Quite "a Change for the Better
Thursday Night.

Some Trouble Experienced fin Keeping
the Indomltable old Warrior in Bed.
D False Reports Concerning the Adminis-
trauon Of tic Extreme Unotion-The
General NOT Catholic
New York, Feb. 14.-Gen Sherman
twice during Thursday night arose from
his sick bed and sat in a chair for five
minutes. This gave the nurses an OK
cellent opportunity to change the bed.
He spoke very little, hi swollen face
and jaws preventing him from talking
much
The family Friday morning was quite
cheerful as they thtn entertain d hope
for the generals recovery. Some trouble
was experienced in keeping him in his
bed. He was determined at times to
leave it, and he was weaker after being
allowed to arise
Friday morning the attending phygi-
clans pronounced the general S condition
greatly improved, and EXPIRE sed hopes
OF his recovery.
At ~ o'clock no change had been re-
ported in the Gen. Sherman's condition.
Shortly after noon Friday Gen Ewing
bald: lien. sherman has passed the
crisis. He has had fourteen hours Of
undisturbed restful repose, and lefore
this he has not had two hours of rs
quiet time. One lung is entirely free
and the other is partially filed with
mucus Indications of pneumonia and
the action of the heart and stomach
good. He is weak and still in a critical
condition, but chances for recovery are
good.
AT 2:15 p. IN. Thursday Gen. Sherman
was resting easily. 1t was thought the
disease had been arrested.
AT 4:30 p. IN, the patients condition
. was more favorable.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-14

Mr.. Solomon Bond, o member of the Society
Of Friends, of Darlington, Ind, says: 81 have
used twelve bottles OF The Great South Ameri-
can Nervine Tonic and Stomach and Liver Cure,
and consider that every bottle did for me ono
hundred dollars worth Of good, because have
not had good nights sleep for twenty years
on account of irritation, pain, horrible dreams,
and general nervous prostration, which has
been caused by chronic indigestion and dys
pepsia of the stomach and by n broken down
condition of my nervous system But now can
lie down and sleepall night as sweetly rs a baby
and l feel like q sound nan. / do not think
there has ever been a medicine introduced into
this country which viii Mt all compare with
this NcrViuc Tonic as q cure for the stomach"
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-14
ISIS DANCE or CHOREA.

| CRAwFoRDsvTILE, IND, June %, 1857
| My daughter, eleven years old, was severely
afflicted with st. Vitus's Dance or Chorea. We
| gave her three and one-half bottles of South
American Nervine and she Is completely re-
stored. believe it will cure every case of st.
Vitus's Dance. I have kept it in my family for
| two years, and am sure it is tho greatest rem
| Cdy in the world for Indigestion and Dyspep-
| STA all forms of Nervous Disorders and Failing
| Health from whatever cause
| JOHN T. MIsH.
| State Of Indiana, L..
| Montgomery County, |'S'
Subscribed and sworn to before me this June
| %, 1887 CHAs. w. WRIGHT,
| Notary Public.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-20
Footprints, of the Worlds Hiss
tory.

Ben Franklin once made the statemant,
Schools teach us the rudiments of language,
but books teach us how to think; therefore,
no man Is truly educated unless he is a read.
er OF books" Ben sgas right, but he lived in
an age where books were so scarce, compar-
atively speaking, tn hut little of the perniei-
GUS in literature was tolerated. But in these
days it is different. Your boys thirst for q
knowledge OF the world, and if You don't give
them some wholesome reading to Stake that
thirst, they will get hold of cheap, sensation
al stories that will poison their minds and do
them terrible injury.
There is such a vast amount of this trashy
stuff being poured intp the market at the
present time, that it Isl a relief to pick I'D a
new book that is at OFscs thrilling, romantic.
wholesome, pure and tAlts
Such a work is "tootsbpsnts of the Worlds
History the latest anu greatest work of the
two celebrated historiaAS, John Clark Rid
path and VIM. S. Bryan. EThese DISTINGUISHED
gentlemen, having wonHtheir laurels by in
dependent writings, har1 co-operated on this
work, and produced a gem "of the purest ray
serene" it Is not a dry, undressing state
ment of the plain facts, but rather each of
the most important events of history has been
taken up and described by a master of langu-
age, who holds the reader entranced as he
wends his way along sEEss path of history, fol-
lowing carefully in tla5. footprints of progress.
We are delighted With this superb volume.
Perfect in thought, ssuperb in style, and
magnificent in execssssa. The bindings are
sumptuous, as are als.FIhe many Illustrations
and colored plates. THE Publishers have
rightly concluded that such a gem should
have a rich setting.
1t is a valuable addition to literature. 1t is
a book for the old as well as the young the
married as we'll as the single; the gay as well
as the grave. Everybody will read it with
equal eagerness and profit. 1t is sold only
through agents, and the Publishers advertise
ment appears in another column.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-20

Enfin lie charme est rompu! Tout
SQUIRT, tout respire, il NY a pas JUS
qu'aux citernes, ct barrils qui ne jet
tent leurs cris d'allegresse, sous les
coups multipli6s des marteaux en-
ploy6s a resserrer leurs flames ouverts,
leurs cerelss ~beaucoup trop dilat6s.
La vegetation, CT matin, ~presentait la
plus verte appearance; c'est que la mutt
derniere, du mardi au m~ercredi, vers
deux heures du matin, une pluie qui
await etc annonc6e par un vent, assez
violent, mails qui a tourn6 bien vfte,
pour ~s'apaiser complement, a diverse
u nous pendant pres de trois heures,
n abondante ros6e qui tombant on
ne peut plus Requirement ma etc
que dun tres grand avantage pour no.
tire localit6. La perspective pour une
plus grands abundance de pluto est on
ne peut plus r%assurante.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-20
The Highest HOnOred Business
College in the World.
From Kentnckian,Citizen. Sent. I1th.

From kentuckian1Citizen, Sept. 18th.
Cheap, thorough and popular, 800 a capital
to young men. This amount of money and
two or three months time invested at the
Commercial College of Kentucky University.
Lexington, Ky, in obtaining q business edu.
thousands of young men.
Talent has to be paid for, as shown by the
large salaries paid by this College to its teach.
ers. Five Principals who assist Prof. Wilbur
Smith in the departments of Bookkeeping,
Penmanship, Phonography, ~Type-writing and
to So per day. These, with several other eff
ticlent teachers who have occupied high 20.
sitlons in the college for many sessions, are
retained.
For thirteen years the Professors Smith
have managed this college so as to win the
esteem of its Patrons, for among the nearly
1000 annually ID attendance, nearly 600 come
by the influence of its graduates.
Its officers have the esteem of the good and
best elements Of the community where it is
located, as shown by Prof. Smith being elect.
ed Vlce-Prestdent of the Chamber Of Com.
merce and Vice-President of the Phoenix Ma
tlonal Bank, and too. by the faith of the citi-
zens In the superiority of their college by old
patrons from that city purchasing from two
TO three scholarships each, until 500 are regis
tered from Lexington the past thirteen years.
This with the compliments paid the Professor
w thS IoduIHH UalkeFS ana business men
calling on him for his graduates as book.keep-
ers, cashiers, stenographers, and typewriters,
over lOO OF whom have occupied leading po-
sitions, enumerated above, within a few
squares of the college.
The pamphlet of this college contains the
names OF about 5000 former students, and the
catalogue explains different courses and also
letters OF Endorsements from hundreds of
graduates, among whom are several members
OF Legislatures, a Congressman, also City,
County and State officials, Bank Presidents,
Casters, Stenographers, and endorsements
from the leading business men in Lexington.
Professors L. w. and W. R. Smith received |
the gold medal at the Worlds Exposition |
over all other Colleges for their system of
bookkeeping. Free instruction is given the |
students of the Business Course at this Col |
lege in Business arithmetic, Practical Penman-
snip, Banking By a Bank Official, Lectures, |
dc. Their graduates receive the Kentucky |
University Diploma under seal, and are more |
successful than those of any College within |
our knowledge. For "a practical education, !
success and honorable reference, attend the |
old reliable and popular Commercial College |
OF Kentucky University, Lexington, KY. See |
advertisement and address for particulars |
WILDER R. SMITH.
Young men desiring to attend a Business
College aciH find ii TO their advantage to call at
h9S office before making arrangements else
aghere.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-20
Questions ct responses.

Mon premier est une conionction.
Mon second est un adverbe de mega
tion en- American.
Mon tout est IN homme don't les
hautes capacities, la reputation ct pesti-
me publique, lui ont acquis lie premier
rang parmi les souverains 6xistants.
Mon premier CONNIE adiectif s'appli-
que on qualiie bien des chooses.
Mon second est c 70 que nous desirons
tons, ct pour l~esquelles nous luttons 81
6nergiquement.
Mon tout est le facteur le plus puts
SAINT pour la moralisation de notre
chere contr6e.
Qnel est lie lac lie plus elev6 au-dessns
du niveau de la mer!
Mon premier dc nos sens est une
part importante.
Mon second est une coDjonction.
Mon SEINE au marche joue son role
ne~cessaire.
Mon tout sert a mareuer la marche
du temps.
Mon tout est une vile qui promet,
qui grandit, qui Sc recommande par
tontes SEES nembreuses amGliorations,
par sa sage administration, ct surtont
ct avant tout par la d6liciense ct char
mantle composition de la plus belle
moitie de la population. Pourriez-
yous me To- nommer!
On rouvez -vous troaver de lice-
cream mieux confectionn6 que dams
Establishment de --?
Mon premier r6gulier on non, vons
conduit tcujours d l'endroit cherch6.
Mon second EST une conionction.
Mon Seine de la terre sfextrait facile-
Mon tout est Ia plus importante vote
de communication.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-20

Good wagon roads are worth much more to
the local business interest of a town than an
extra railroad, yet it is not difficult to find
business men who would give dollars toward
the railroad to cents for better wagon roads.
people in the community Should be more
interested III country roads than the citizens
country towns, yet as a rule none are more
In every case towns from which
the best country roads are the most
Roads, road making and road laws
are matters of vital Importance to the coun-
towns.-Ex.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-20
THIRnnAnE. La u

~THIBoDAUx, La, December 22d, 1889.
cannot but cheerfully recommend the use
OF douaux's Asthmatic Remedies, having had
many opportunities of witnessing their salu,
tary effects. Fl. DANsEREAu, NJ. %.
~ARNAuDyILLE, La, June 18th, 1890.
Mr.. F. Gouaux, Houma, La.
Dear Sir: For many years my wife is suffer-
ing from that dreadful disease, Asthma, and
although | have called on many doctors none
proved to relieve her. | tried your remedy,
and the first dose she took she rested ali
night. She could not live without this pre-
clous powder and mixture. This is the best
certificate that You can wish.
Yours truly, j. b. BERGERoS,
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-20

Are you troubled with corns or bunions? If
SO, let us give you a little advice. Pare them
down as closely as possible without drawing
blood; then soak them in warm water to
soften them and apply Chamberlain's Pain
Balm twice daily, rubbing them vigorously
for a few minutes at each application. 4
protect them from the shoe. As a general
liniment for sprains, bruises, lame back or
rheumatism, Pain Balm is all that can be
desired. so cent bottles for sale by Joseph
Lassalle and all druggists.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-20

The time has come when building Md loan
associations outrank the savings banks, and
they are maintained where savings banks
have never been established. The wealth
these mutual benefit companies represent is
simply enormous. We find very often whole
families who are share holders, and the conse-
quence is that a great proportion of them W
their own homes .-American Building Associa-
ton News.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-20
A Good Suggestion.
From the Dubuque uowa,T elearapb,

From the Dubuque tIowa) Telegraph.
The adjourning of the impeachment cours
last Saturday, on account of Gen. Weaver's
belly-ache, cost the people of this common
wealth nearly $500. One dose of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrh9a Remedy
would have saved this expense; and we sug-
that the state provide against future con.
tingencies of this nature, by furnishing each
senator with a bottle of that valuable remedy.
% and 50 cent bottles for sale by Joseph Las
sale and all druggists.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-20
A detectives allies should be all be all eyes
a. lawyers are reputed to be all lies.

just as sure as hot weather comes, there
will be more or less bowel complaint in this
vicinity. Every person, and especially
families, ought to have some reliable medi-
cine at hand for instant use, in case it is need
A % or SO cent bottle of Chamberlain
Colo, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy is just
what you onght to have and all that you
would need, even for the most severe and
dangerous cases. It is the best, the most
reliable and most successful treatment known
and is pleasant to take. For sale by Joseph
and all druggists.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-20
SANDER has a Thousand tnngnes-rrnth has

SANDER has a thousand tongues-Truth has
but one. How like a grand brotherhood all
mankind would be if with every rising sun we
laid to heart for the days acting that beanti-
ries, a blessed inheritance Though [ speak
with the tongues of men and of angels, and
have not charity, l am become as sounding
brass or a tinkling cymbal."
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-20

observation-disclosures Paxton, of Savannah,
Ga, says he had Rheumatism so bad that he
could not move from the bed or dress with
out help, and that he tried many remedies,
but received no relief until he began to use
z. p. P. (Prickly Ash, Poke Root and Potas-
sunni, and two bottles restored him to health.
Sold by Blake & burke, Washington, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-06-20

I'm moyen bien simple de nettoyer
les verres ct %cristaux, que nous avons
vi employee dams un cafe des Opelousas,
ct Qui donne aux verres une nettete
MAGNITUDE, consiste a frotter ces
derniers avec nne feuille de figuier, ct
d les passer dams de l'eau claire.