Local society notes and holiday events
Mrs J K Watson and sister Miss Claude Copeland plan a Columbus Ga visit to relatives. Primary Sunday School Vision meets Friday at Parker Memorial church. Free Kindergarten serves a Christmas tree and dinner in West Arnviston. Mr and Mrs QO McCarley head to Opelika and LaFayette for Christmas incentives. Younger crowd eyes a football game tomorrow with Miss Margaret Reynolda and Miss Carrie Knox as sponsors. Miss Hermione Brown returns from Judson. Mr Milton H Smith visits Louisville Ky. Mr and Mrs W W Stringfellow host New Year’s Eve at Tyler Hill. Mr and Mrs J BR Rice and View Wade guests at Sproulls over holidays. Cadets Fred and French Bell host a party on Wilmer Avenue. Mrs W G Scott and Evelyn return from New York.
Personal notices and new through car lines announced
The column lists visiting individuals and well wishes from M W Bill in Greenville and Mr Charles Stocks heading to Baldwyn for holidays. It also endorses Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets via J L Wikle and details new Rock Island tourist sleeping cars from Memphis to California and Portland Oregon with schedules through Little Rock Oklahoma City El Paso Denver Ogden and Portland all arriving the following destinations on specified days.
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Rock Island
Oklahoma
Guilt K B
California
Portland
Oregon
Memphis
Little Rock
South McAlester
I. T
Oklahoma City
el Revo
Paso
Tex
Los Angeles
Seo Francisco
Holiday Excursion Rates by Southern Railway Co
Southern Railway Co offers round trip tickets at one and one third fare for selected December and January dates. Tickets are valid for return until January 3, 1908. Inquiries to any ticket agent. The note ends with a festive quip about a Christmas without giving gifts and a comment on purity.
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The
Southern Railway
People Who Cannot Make Fires The Papuans Of New Guinea
A historical account describes Malay coast Papuans as primitive, lacking metal tools and fire starting ability, using stone bone and wood weapons. They supposedly obtain fire by sharing from neighbors if their village’s fire dies. Elders recount an era when nothing was cooked and all food was eaten raw.
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New Guinea
Gardening and childlike lessons from Youth's Companion
The excerpt advises on yard care pruning fruit trees and applying manure in winter. It notes ornamental trees and shrubs improve soil and curb vermin and includes a story about a child learning color of pumpkin vines, attributed to Youth's Companion.
Fo ley's Kidney Cure Promoted for Bladder Trouble
An advertisement claims Fol ley's Kidney Cure can cure kidney or bladder problems if used in time. The copy mentions Miller Drag Go and urges timely use to restore health.
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Foley
Miller
Ohio Canal Began in 1825 and Reached 400 Miles by 1832
Construction of canals started in 1825 and by 1832 four hundred miles of navigable canals were completed. The first Ohio canal opened on July 4, 1827 with the Akron to Cleveland voyage cheered by thousands from nearby counties.
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Ohio
Akron
Cleveland
Discretion in Conversation Praised by Miss Cayenne
The Washington Star notes a woman’s strong conversational powers yet quiet nature. Miss Cayenne praises her skill in choosing what to say and what to leave unsaid, highlighting deliberate restraint.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Dickens Quote on True Gentlemanship
A remark stressing that true gentility comes from inner character, not outward manners.
Very Low Rates For Christmas Holidays By Southern Railway
Southern Railway offers round trip fares to points east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio and Potomac at one and one third fare. Tickets on sale December 23 24 25 30 and January 1 with final limit January 15 1908. Special for teachers and students with certificates for travel December 19 to 22 inclusive, final limit January 5 1903. Also weekly excursion cars Memphis to California Tuesdays via Rock Island and Santa Fe and to Portland Oregon Thursdays via Union Pacific Route.
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Southern Railway
Mississippi
Ohio
Potomac
Kh. F. Latimer
Losk
Birmingham
Ala
Memphis
California
Cetaw Rock Island System
So Pac. Ky
Portland
Oregon
Choctaw Union Pacife
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Uleman Brothers
Clothing Department
Mra. J. KE. Watson
Claude Copeland
Columbus, Ga
Parker Memorial Church
West Arnviston
QO. J. McCarley
Opelika
LaFayette
Margaret Reynolda
Misa Carrie Knox
Maida of Honor
Hermione Brown
Judson
Miton H. Smith
Louisville, Ky
Mra. W. W. Stringfellow
Tyler Hill
Mr. and
Mra. J. BR
Rice
View Wade
Mra. J. CO. Sproull
Fred
French Bell
Wilmer Avenue
M. W. Bill
Greenville
Charles Stocks
Baldwyn, Miss
St. T. McIntyre
St. Paul, Minn
Chamberlain
J. L. Wikle
Pacific Coast
Southern Railway Co
Ayer
Ayer Co
Lowel
Mose
Biret Ohio Canal
Dickens
Mas
Noble Strees
G. D. Farabee
Noble Street
Gibson
Gibson Tea
City of Anniston
Legislature of
Alabama
General Assembly of Alabama
W. O. Warp
O. Z. Henderson
Delivrey
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