Pullman Car Routes and Sleeping Service Details
Passenger notes describe Pullman sleeping and dining cars operating between Birmingham Atlanta New York and Washington. It lists connections Chattanooga Salisbury Brunswick Jacksonville and Richmond with multiple legs and termini, including Birmingham to Chattanooga and Birmingham to Atlanta runs with daily service.
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Pullman
New York
M. Coxwell
M. H. Bone
Birmingham
Ala
Abe
Westere
York
Ullmeno
Atlante
Greenvilleirmingham
Ashevillsingham
Gira Bem
East Radford
Chattanooga
Salisbury
Brunswick
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Augeska Charleston
O. BS
Weregham
B. Spencer
Washington
H. Hardwick
H. Taylor
G.P
A. Benscoter
A.G
Teng
Harrison, D. P
Creagh
Miraleghum
Dia
Ations
Reen Ville
Irmingham
Doom
Attanooga
Lexington
Jmeinnati
Uus
Pullman Sleeping Ear
Otuoi
Ciange
Lpoinvat
Louisville
Brarions
Mereenville
Trmingham
Lrmingham
Attancogs
Noxville
Ieee
Dodd Leaves for Atlanta. For Sale Nearby Farm and Home
Dodd departs for Atlanta after a short stay. A two story residence near college and a 346 acre farm two miles from town are for sale with rent income of 1000 dollars per year. Apply to D P Haynes in Oxford Alabama. Complimentary to guests Miss Myrtice Pope and Miss Sallie Mae Heichelberger. Ida Turner entertained. Oxford lodge Odd Fellows to install new officers tonight. Mrs T A Best remains ill.
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College
D. P. Haynes
Oxford
Ala
Myrtice Pope
Wilsonville
Sallie Mae Heichelberger
Miss Ida Turner
Miss Turner Hosts Pleasant Evening at Family Residence
A group of friends gathered last night at the Main street home of Miss Turner for a enjoyable social. Hon John H Wilson and his son Ernest from Jenifer were among the visitors to Oxford this morning. The girls band and boys' brotherhood plan to resume regular meetings this week with the band at 3 p m Saturday.
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Main Street
Miss Turner
John H. Wilson
Ernest
Jenifer
Oxford
Boys’ Brotherhood
King of All Cough Medicines Declares Chamberlain’s Best
Mr G Case a mail carrier from Canton Center Conn in US service sixteen years says Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is king of all and reliable for croup and coughs and colds with no bad after effects sold by L Wikle in town.
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G. Case
Canton Center
Conn
U. S
Croup
Chamberlain
L. Wikle
First portrait photograph by John Draper in 1842
In 1842 John Draper then a University of New York professor produced the first portrait photograph. The subject was Elizabeth Draper, his sister. Draper initially used fourfold facial outlines, a plan to distinguish features, but early attempts failed until he abandoned that method and achieved success. He sent the picture to Sir William Herschel who shared the achievement with European scientists and preserved Herschel’s acknowledgment in Draper family archives.
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John Draper
University of New York
Elizabeth Draper
Sir William Herschel
William
Professor Draper
Europe
Draper
How to Test Egg Freshness in Salt Water
A simple experiment dissolves two ounces of salt in a pint of water and places an egg in it. A new laid egg sinks to the bottom, a three day old egg suspends midway, and a five day old or older egg floats on top. The shell vacuum grows with evaporation, making older eggs float more easily.
Remarkable healing tale in Port Bryan man credits arnica salve
Port Bryan resident Amos F. King declares Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a leg sore he suffered with for over 80 years. He states he is now eighty five. The ad guarantees a cure for all sores and lists Elam Ordway and Mouser along with Scarbrough Drug Co. as sellers at 25 cents.
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Port Bryan
N. Y
Amos F. King
Elam, Ordway and Mouser
Scarbrough Drug Co
Corned Beef Hash For Senator Hanna Causes Stir in Senate
In Washington years ago a Senate restaurant cook served corned beef hash to honor Senator Hanna. The head waiter prefaced orders with One corned beef hash for Senator Hanna, leading to fourteen orders and a fifteenth warning of him founder him self as the chef yelled.
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Hanna
Washington
Senate
Hisself
Stage melodrama scene ends with mock dagger bluff
In a melodrama an actor playing Ratcliffe forgets the dagger yet delivers a dramatic line. He declares the foe imagined a blade and vows to strike with a right hand, delivering the blow as the curtain falls.
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Ratcliffe
Proposing Swap Sparks Banter in Philadelphia Press
Well Dadley mocks the idea that the wife proposed. Henpeck insists she told him to marry, not asked. The exchange shows playful marital dynamics reported by the Philadelphia Press.
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Dadley
Henpeck
Philadelphia Press
Advertising claim for Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy
A drugstore certificate states all druggists may refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. It promises to stop coughing, heal lungs, prevent pneumonia, and guard against consumption. Contains no opiates and is sold in a yellow package by Elam, Ordway & Houser.
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Foley
Elam, Ordway & Houser
Tea Plant Pests Ravage Leaves and Tea Flavor
The article notes parasitic mites and a tea bug that inhabit upper leaf surfaces and drain plant sap. They spin silk shelters, puncture veins, and reduce flavor quality, with muddy water sometimes used as a remedy though not always effective.
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London Chronicle
German butcher tale of trust and cattle deal
The Albany Journal recounts a tale where Johann Lieberlich refuses payment in advance, a traveling butcher offers eight cattle as debt security, and Johann accepts six in for now with two left as surety, ensuring repayment when the man returns. The scene plays on cautious bargaining and regional speech for a moral about trust.
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Johann Lieberlich
Albany Journal
Nein
Johann
Beard as Human Trait Says Women Will Wear Beards
Brandt argues against Darwin, calling facial hair a acquired trait. He holds that women will increasingly grow beards, with a future in which bearded women become common, as humanity advances. The source notes Umschau as the origin of the idea.
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A. Brandt
Darwin
Brandt
Anniston City Furniture sells large stock at low prices
Trained nurse and furniture retailer listing claims largest stock greatest variety and lowest prices at Noble and Cwelfth streets in Anniston City Furniture directory.
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Anniston City Furniture.Co., Noble and Cwelfth Sts
Second-Hand Furniture Dealer Advertises Cash for Goods
T M Henderson at 913 Noble Street offers cash for used furniture and stoves of all kinds. Trade or sell items promptly to this local dealer.
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T. M. Henderson
Noble Street
Gas Coke Price Offer from Anniston Electric & Gas Co
The Anniston Electric and Gas Company advertises gas coke at 4.50 dollars per ton delivered. Contact via telephone 109 for orders and delivery arrangements.
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Anniston Electric & Gas CO
Money Wanted to Borrow for Building Operations
Advertiser seeks a loan of several thousand dollars at 8 percent, semiannual payments, for one year with 60 days' notice. Collateral offered includes CALHOUN HOME BUILDING CO. stock or an improved local property, in line with prior 90 day loans from two national banks. Alternative offer: first mortgage on specified real estate.
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Calhoun Home Building CO
In 1871 York Celebration Exhibits Mo Original Instrument
A York celebration honored Professor Mo with the original instrument shown and connected by wire to ten thousand devices in use nationwide. At a signal a message was sent and read from New York to New Orleans and San Francisco simultaneously.
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York
United States
New York
New Orleans
San Francisco
Misread Morning Routine and Odd Exchanges In Press Snippet
The fragment shows Mrs Fe son waking Johnny at six o clock and Jo returning to rest. A dialog fragment about Miss Ascum and Miss Sere hints at a birthday oddity. The note mentions a free sample offer for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets from J L Wikle's drug store.
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Johnny
J. L. Wikle
Chamberlain
Scandal Surrounds Woolen Overcoat Food Adulteration
A neighbor describes a woolen overcoat mishap that reveals widespread food adulteration. The dialogue notes extensive criminal activity in days prior, with Mr Moth-Glad recovering and Puck referencing the wrongdoing.
Mrs Howells Reading A G Scientist Claim
A modern dialogue explores claims about how the odor of ers affects the male voice. Howells remarks on past memories of buying flowers and notes changes in sharpness since marriage.
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Mrs. Howells
Howells
Parish rector seeks nod from meeting on sermon approval
The new rector asks if the sermon was approved and notes the parishioners nodded in response. The exchange suggests positive reception as the rector awaits confirmation.
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Labesem
Trust Busiwmar
Weeopie Truste
Individuala
Ead Seta Ae Trustes
Ant Boardias
Anniston Banking & Loan Company
Southern Railway
Ks Grieuiville
Tr Protral
Eileabeth
Lodianole
Moorhead
Lip Thea
Itta Bens
Wincons
Bonin
Columbus iv
Fayette
Corona
Cordova River
Creonville
Newham
Anniston
Rotte & Low Ville
Sant Atlanta
Eckpanville
Newick
A. J. Adair
THE
Oxword
Van
John K. Borers
Munford
Cheevobeco
Mary Lou Mima
Talladega
Mra
Milton A. Smith
Joseph J. Aberhold
the Oaks
Mollie Hicks
Mra, D. KR. Luttrell
I. M. Doda
J. P. Wakefield
Oxford, Aln
THAD
M. Gwin & CO
E. T. Gower
Lincoln
Neb
Willie Zaner
Central
Anice Zaner
FE. Gunnels
Willie
Montgomery
J. W. Mims
J. M. Mims & Co
Oxford Lodge of Odd Fellows
T. A. Best
Higginbotham & Son
Choccolocco Street
Miller & Sons
Alexander
Peaceburg
Jeremy Collier
Walker & CO
Ing, Underwear and Millinery
Ansam
Ardenus
Business Directory
Blue Mountain Avenue
Martha Bell
Howard W. Sexton
Justice
Herbert
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