Langford to Fight Jem Pett in Paris if Johnson Match Fails
Sam Langford plans a Paris bout with Joe Jem Pett after failing to arrange a fight with Jack Johnson. The article notes Sullivan Gardner in New Haven and mentions Harlem Tommy Murphy seeking Ad Wolgast, with Wolgast negotiating with Attell or Battling Nelson and Cy Elone Thompson backing a $20,000 bid for a 45 round bout with Packey McFarland.
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Jack Johnson
Sam Langford
Paris
Joe Jempette
Harlem
Tommy'’ Murphy
Ad Wolgast
Abe Attell
Nelson
G. W. Shaw
Kansas City
Cyelone’’ Thompson
Packey McFarland
Let Your Conscience Guide Autonymic Proverb
A Chicago American edition quotes a moral precept urging use of conscience as a compass for personal success and service to others, stressing self guidance and helpful example for one’s fellow man.
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Chicago
Timeframe and Venues for Winter Events Across U S Cities
A sequence of date ranges and city locations is listed across December to April. The entries cover Columbus Ohio Grand Central Palace New York Madison Square Garden Philadelphia Washington Detroit Portland Chicago Milwaukee Boston Montreal with varied start and end dates.
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Palace
New York
Madison Square Gar
Philadelphia
Washington
D. C
Detroit
Mich
Portland
Cre
Chicago
Milwaukee
Wis
Boston
Montreal
High grade coal offered at reasonable prices
R. O. Watson advertises high grade coal with prompt delivery and reasonable prices, contact by telephone 72. November 5th.
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R. O. Watson
Politeness and Liberty Reflections by Shaftesbury
A brief fragment discussing politeness and liberty as mutual refinement. It suggests that mutual courtesy removes rough edges and improves understanding, arguing that restraint would hinder clear perception.
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Shaftesbury
Hot Stove League Topic Sees AL Bench Managers, Moves
The Hot Stove League notes AL teams naming bench managers for next season. Karl Gardner appears set for the Highlanders middle infield role as Bill Abstein heads to Atlanta after foot injuries. Fred Lake eyed to lead the Quakers in Philadelphia with Jack Chesbro heading south for the Boston Americans. Ty Cobb and Honus Wagner slated for Georgia pursuit next month. Tub Spencer hit .330, while Fred Merkle investigates second story workers in Toledo. Rube Waddell denies plans to join the Mexican League, citing travel distance and flavor loss.
Day of Sale Emphasizes Want Ads Role
The notice highlights how want ads assist sellers and buyers daily in the housing market. It stresses the usefulness of classified ads for making timely sales and finding solutions in everyday life.
Bjornson Critical At Eightieth Birthday In Paris
Paris December report states Bjornstjerne Bjornson born December 8 1832 Osterdalen Norway is in Paris after an operation intended to ease chronic ailments. Doctors deem his condition critical and doubt he will recover or leave his bed given his age.
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Paris
Bjornstjerene Bjornson
Osterdalen
Norway
Improving a Railway Route in San Dominican Survey Complete
Government engineers finish survey on rerouting the Puerto Plata to Santiago railway. The current line climbs a mountain by cogged third rail. the new route reduces grade to two and a half percent, saving distance time and operating costs.
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Puerto Plata
Santiago
Maine Cat Makes Long Journey Between Homes
J Warren Folsom of Lowell Maine moved from his mother's home to his own residence five miles away last spring. The family cat accompanied him in a box and now alternates between the old home and the new one, spending a day or two at each, then returning to the other with notable regularity.
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J. Warren Folsom
Lowell
Styles in Bogota and Parisian influence abroad
The piece notes Bogota fashion trends show Paris influence through dresses arriving by parcel post. It observes Venezuelans widely traveling to Paris and speaking French, while Bogota locals discuss Paris fashions though the garments arrive creased, with creases left untouched as a sign of foreign origin.
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Venezuela
Paris
Bogota
Capudine Headache Remedy Ad
An ad touts Capudine as fast acting relief for headaches from colds heat stomach or nervous troubles. The liquid medicine is pleasant tasting and claims immediate action priced at 10 25 and 50 cents at drug stores.
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Capudine
Three Great Days in the Life of an Anti Leader
Dr. W. A. Skelton of Jacksonville recalls three pivotal days in his life. He cites his 26th birthday marriage to Louisa Jane and a long bridal journey to North Mississippi by two horse buggy. He recounts a second marriage on his 62nd birthday to Elsie Farmer before traveling to the Atlanta exposition. He marks a November victory against Comerism as a third great day and urges liberty and American principles in defense of right.
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W. A. Skelton
Jacksonville
Calhoun County
Louisa Jane
Mississippi
Elsie Farmer
Atlanta
Vinci Cited as Marvelous Remedy in Child’s Pneumonia Recovery
Mrs J W Flagg recounts her daughter’s severe pneumonia improving after starting Vinci. She quotes the doctor calling Vinci a fine remedy and notes swift restoration to health and strength after continuing the treatment.
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J. W. Flagg
Missing classified ad hints at unusual want
An issue hints a want ad may relate to an unusual desire and suggests it may appear regardless of the reader’s intent. The fragment implies a miscellaneous listing strategy and anticipates reader interest without naming specifics.
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Deleletek
Dettelek
Deleletelet
Mike
Sullivan Jdimmy Gardner
New Haven
Columbus
Ohio
Grand Central
Swift Specific CO
the Hot Stove League
Karl Gardner
Highlanders
Tin
Bill Abstein
Pittsburg
Fred Lake
Quakers
Jack Chesbro
Boston Americans
Hans Wagner
Ty Cobb
Georgia
Tub’ Spencer
American Association
Fred Merkle
the Giants
Toledo
Fred
Waddell
Senor Waddell
St. Louis
Bjornson
Maine
Sty'es
Lawson
Seybold
F. E. Forbes Piano Co
G. E. Warrick, Mgr
Noble Street
Victor Talking Machines
Japan
Nickel
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
City National Bank
Russell Bros. Art Store
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