Doctor Kitasato and the Plague Discovery
The article recounts Prof. H. Kitasato’s role in studying the Hong Kong plague of 1894. He and two assistants carried a new bacteriological lab, showed plague spread through dust and air, and identified the plague bacillus. Despite illness in the team, he published results and his recommendations were adopted by Japan and by Hawaii and other seaport cities.
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Kitasato
Hong Kong
Japan
Hong-Kong
Koch
Pasteur
Oyama
Board of Health
Hawaii
Saturday Evening Post
Reading and The Benefit of Concentrated Reading
James Bryce outlined two essentials for beneficial reading. First a natural faculty enables rapid reading and comprehension, with Macauley cited as an example. Second, concentration or steady attention, with reaction showing whether reading is productive. For busy readers he favors focused subjects and warns against aimless habit.
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James Bryce
Mr. Bryce
Bryce
N. Y. Herald
Anglo-Saxon Race Controls One Third of Earth
A brief claimed historical assertion states that the Anglo-Saxon group dominates about one third of the globe in geographic influence and power. The statement reflects period-era racial superiority rhetoric and colonial attitudes without independent verification.
The Man Who Blows Rings Black and White
An exploration of ring blowing among smokers. The piece contrasts social and solitary blowers, notes bravado and audience effects, and argues the habit is learnable yet largely ill regarded. It also hints at cures through marriage, briar pipes, or shifting social circles.
Notable Visitors and Travelers Pass Through Local City
A stream of visitors and returning locals are noted today including Frank Nelson Jr from the Democratic state convention in Montgomery and Dr J L Wikle from Birmingham. Others include J D Henry of McFall, W G Hardin from Montgomery, A N McLeod on legal business in Edwardsville, A R Noble on a Birmingham business trip, Jos J Willett in Birmingham, T J Barton in the city, Sol Ullman in Birmingham, Dillard Pope of Gadsden, Rev R B Baird en route home from Piedmont, S Pake visiting his daughter in Uniontown, County Solicitor Jos J Arnold from Jacksonville, and W F Hanna returning from Jacksonville. Clothes by Boyer the tailor noted for better fit at a modest premium.
New Brickmaking Firm Expands Local Output
Messrs N L Perkins W L Jones and John W Noble formed a brick firm with a yard at Nineteenth and Mulberry. The city council allowed access to a clay deposit and street grading. About 12,000 bricks are produced daily with plans to greatly increase output soon.
Camp Pelham U V Meeting Called for April 25 at City Hall
Veterans urged to attend a Camp Pelham unit meeting at 3 PM Saturday April 25 at city hall. Commander G. T. Anderson and Adjutant A. F. McGuer issue the call and request a large turnout.
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Camp Pelham U
Martha Hays Dies After Lagip at 83 Near Oxford
Mrs Martha Hays died yesterday at her home two miles below Oxford at age 83. The cause was lagrip. Known as Grandma Hays she was beloved by many. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church at 1 pm and burial followed in Oxford cemetery.
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Martha Hays
Oxford
Grandma Hays
Methodist Clearch
Bananas Arrive In Large Shipment From Jebeles Bros
Jebeles Bros received yesterday a car load of fine bananas. The fruit is described as the largest and best the firm has yet received and is selling quickly. Buyers are urged to take advantage of the opportunity for very fine fruit at a small cost.
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Daisy Saloon
Daisy
Jebeles Bros
Tropics
First Picnic of the Season Opens at Oxford Park
The picnic season opened at Oxford Lark Park with Annis ton College young ladies in charge of the resort. The electric merry go round started today and the outing began pleasantly amid good weather.
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Oxford Lark Park
Anniston College
Kennesaw Smoker's Delight Advertises Repairs and Coffins
An old notice for King Manufacturing Co at 11 West Eleventh offers plumbing gas steam and hot water heating and tin work with prompt repairs. It advertises all kinds of caskets and coffins from $2 up and lists Shelnutt and Murphy at 1212 No ble.
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King Manufacturing Co
West Eleventh Street
Shelnutt & Murphy
Noble
Improvements Accelerate at Oxford Lake Park Resort
Oxford Lake Park invites visitors as season starts with new boats and open cars ready for service. Travel to the resort is underway in earnest, signaling a busy period ahead for leisure seekers and local tourism.
German Social Event At Columbian Club
The Columbian club on Noble street hosted a large and successful German social last night. Many young people attended, the rooms were prettily decorated, and music and pleasant weather contributed to the lively function. Miss Cremellah Beale of Jacksonville visits Mrs. Mattie C. Smith on Quintard avenue. Mrs. Sidney J. Bowie and children travel to Florida for several days. Mrs. W. H. Brown of Birmingham visits Mr. and Mrs. M. McPherson. Mrs. Alf Truitt returns from Atlanta. Mrs. John Hamilton and children depart for Seddon to visit relatives.
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Columbian Club
Noble Street
Cremellah Beale
Jacksonville
Mattie C. Smith
Quintard Avenue
Sidney J. Bowie
Florida
John Hamilton
Seddon
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Lincoln County
Old Superior
Silver Brook
Woodford Co
McBrayer
Georgia
Telephone
W. Tenth St. S
M. Rogowskie
Doctor Kitasato
Acme
W. T. King
King Manufacture¢ Co
Tin, Sheet Iron and Metal Workers
L. Smith & CO
THE
Atlanta Journal
Optio Newman
Atlanta, GA
Jim Newman
Frank Nelson, Jr
Montgomery
J. L. Wikle
Birmingham
J. D. Henry
McFall
W. G. Hardin
A. N. McLeod
Edwardsville
Mr. A. R. Noble
Jos. J. Willett
T. J. Barton
Sol Ullman
Mr. Dillard Pope
Gadsden
R. B. Baird
Hetlin
City
Piedmont
8. Pake
Jos. J. Arnold
W. F. Hanna
Boyer
Atchison Globe
New Orleans
Sterne’s Grocery
John T. Bede
Cho. M. Taylor
C.K Urquthart, Cliff Summers
L. J. Hawkins
Trading People’s
John F Cook
Star
Grand Lodge
Knight'’s of Pythias
Evening Star
Knights of Pythias
Anniston
Oxford Lake Park
Social Notes
Alf Truitt
Atlanta
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