Who What When Minstrels at the Grant Last Night
The Who What When minstrels presented a bright clean production at the Grant last night. The tropical Florida sunset scene and broadcloth costumes impressed, with standout acts by Walter Stock James Walters Welnot Lebar Lamb erson Westhaver McFadden and their Edison devices. Manager L Milton Boyer enjoys social prominence. Hoff earned praise for securing the act for Waco patrons.
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Grant
Florida
Walter Stock
James Walters
Welnot
Lebar
Lamberson
Westhaver & McFadden
Blackville
Waco
L. Milton Boyer
Boyer
Roanoke
Hoff
Texas
Good Roads Day and Fair Preparations Highlight 1905 Exposition
The World’s Fair program lists Good Roads Day on May 19 1905 and a weeklong international convention in St Louis starting May 16. Maine builds a log cabin to be shipped to St Louis, Moro village work begins in the Philippine section, and Idaho’s Ladies Columbian Club funds its women’s building area. Missouri’s refrigeration plant in the state building cools to 40 degrees with 39 tons daily capacity, while Maryland displays in the Palace of Horticulture using Miss Blanche Meegan’s painting and tinting on fruit and vegetable models.
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St. Louis
Maine
Lagoma de Bay
Ladies Columbian Club of
Idaho
Missouri State
Maryland
Blanche Meegan
Washington
King’s New Discovery Promises Cure For Respiratory Ailments
Testimony from YT. J. McFarland of Beaterville Va. praises Dr King’s New Discovery for bronchitis and long illness, claiming relief after use. The advert highlights quick improvement for coughs colds lung and throat troubles including consumption pneumonia and grip. Trial bottles are free with regular sizes 50 cents and 1 dollar from West End Drug Co and Miller Drug Co.
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Dr. King
J. McFarland
Beaterville
West End Drug Co
Miller Drug Co
Congress Deliberates on Inaugural Etiquette
During Washingtons second inaugural, many congress members wished to pay their respects to him as chief magistrate. A motion to adjourn for half an hour faced strong opposition who warned it would resemble a dangerous homage biasing toward monarchy and endangering liberty.
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Washington
Congress
Sailor’s squall hits home as ten der Willie sails free
A lively York tone recounts a windy night with the der Willie yacht under bare poles. A bold spank breeze from astern tests crew and craft, echoing a vigorous Town and Country maritime scene.
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Willie
A Timely Suggestion for Cough Remedy Use
The note promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as essential for households to stock before winter. It claims prompt, satisfactory results when used at first cold symptoms and asserts safety for children with pleasant flavor. Sold by J L Wikle Druggist.
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Chamberlain
J. L. Wikle
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure for Blood Diseases
An Atlanta based advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures blood poison cancer ulcers eczema carbuncles and scrofula with testimonials from Robert Ward of Maxey Ga and Geo A Williams of Roxbury. It offers a free sample and medical advice in sealed letters.
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Robert Ward
Maxey's
Geo. A. Williams
Botanic
Atlanta
Drummers in English Military History Noted
From All the Year Round an 18th century discussion recalls Henry V and Henry VIII era drummers. King Henry V had a band paid 12 pence per day per drummer during Harfleur expeditions. London musters under Henry VIII mention drums sounded before every standard was set, with each company of 100 men having a pair of drummers.
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Meary
Henry V
Harfleur
London
Henry VIII
Better Than a Plaster Pain Balm Liniment Ad
A dampened flannel bound on the back or chest provides relief for lame backs side pains and deep seated muscular and rheumatic pains. Chamberlain's Pain Balm offers superior relief and is sold by J L Wikle, a local druggist.
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J. L. Wikle
Rock Island Offers Low Rates Along Pacific Coast Trip
A travel notice states from September 15 to November 30 the Rock Island offers a notably low fare along the Pacific coast. For full details contact 8 L Parrott T P A Atlanta Ga.
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Rock Island
Marriage in the Orient and young brides
The article discusses child marriage in Asia where girls as young as twelve are married. It notes the formal reply from fathers to arranged matches and contrasts harsh law with often kinder family ties that keep couples united despite social norms.
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Orient
Indian
China
Japan
East
Best Fed Sailors to the World
A historical note on naval rations praising the Navy diet as well cooked and plentiful. It argues sailors receive superior food compared with land workers, emphasizing quality, variety, and the need for healthy meals to keep ships manned by vigorous sailors.
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Navy
Jack
Jack Tar
Uncle Sa
Gunton's
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