Langley Experiments With Flying Machine Concepts in Washington
Washington notes detail Prof Langley and the Smithsonian's experiments using two gun like cameras atop towers to photograph buzzards in flight as a test rig. He envisions a future flying machine mimicking soaring birds, powered by wind currents and an artificial motor, potentially enabling practical air travel.
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Washington
Outekirta
Percy
Langlay
Smithsonian Institution
Prof
Langley
Pion
Enc
Markeman
Anya
Henry
Suimal
Thalf A
Jos
Hao
Longley
Rene Bache
Sunday News
Blood Balm ad promises cure for many diseases
An old blood purifier advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm for blood and skin diseases including ulcers and scrofula. It claims to purify blood, heal sores, and improve skin glow. offers free samples and lists Orr Gragg Drug, Wilhite & Wilhite, and Jane Pharmacy as local sellers.
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Blood Balm Co
Tanta Ga
Anderson
Orr-Grag’ Drag
Wilhite & Wilhite
Jane Pharmacy
Remedy for bowel complaints urged for households
In a lively ad style notice Ore-Gray & Co promote Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best universal medicine for families and children. The blurb stresses urgency and accessibility, claiming it can prevent late trips to town and is universally admitted as most successful for bowel issues.
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Raassett I
Ore-Gray & Co
Segregate the Negro as a Practical Solution for Self-Government
W. D. Woods of Darlington argues for a national land grant in the Southwest to settle and govern African Americans as a separate territory. He contends a self governed district would prove capability, reduce race tensions, and offer a path to improvement without deportation.
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News and Courier
New Mexico
Republican Party
Femipesu Ues
W. D. Woods
Darlington
Isolated Tale Of Charles Dendy From The Tomb
A fragmented 19th century reminiscence traces the vanished life of Charles Dendy once heir to a wealthy estate. He received only 900 dollars after a turbulent claim, spent it on a horse, sent a photograph from Kentucky, then vanished for thirty three years. Letters from New Orleans referenced Confederate ties and destitution, drawing sorrow from a bereaved family and endurance from Sheriff Lyon and relatives.
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Charles Dendy
Davie
Perrin
New Orleans
Charles
Charlie
W. V. Clinkevales
J. A. Allen
Charles J. Lyon
Aheriff
Sheriff Lyon
Mr. Dendy
Abbeville
Banner
The Cherry Tree Swindlers Found Guilty in Fraud Case
In U S district court the Brights and Wilkie were found guilty of fraud connected with the Allios Owen Cherry Tree Company. They hired 3400 agents who paid $40,000. sentence postponed to Tuesday. Judge Boyd noted the ugly case and discussed restitution.
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United States District Court
Charlotte Observer
Frank Bright
Rey. T. Bright
0. D. Wilkie
Allios Owen Cherry Tree Company
United States
Boyd
Cherry Tree Company
Wilkie
Dudge
Leontor Pritchard
Inister
Senator Pritchard
Britts
Rev. T. Bright
Hagard
T. Bright
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