Debt and Love Forge a Bankers Son’s Path
Dick Paulding enters banking as a bottom rung runner to collect a $200,000 debt from Hiram Pettis. Eleanor Pettis, Pettis’s daughter, helps and they marry after a European trip. Unbeknownst to all, the debt is a staged matchmaking gag by Pettis and Dick’s father to unite the couple.
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Hiram Vettis
Old Pettis
Peter
Pettis
Pettis, Pinkerton & Vermain
Tiram Pettis
Milionaire
Tie
Eleanor Pettis
Elenanor Pettis
Vettis
Eleanor
Peter Paulding
North Pole
Hiram Pettis
Europe
Earth
Paradise
Paulding
Pettiz
Patriotism and digestion in life and service
The piece argues stoutly that patriotism hinges on digestive health, claiming a weak stomach undermines citizenship and military duty. It endorses Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and digestive illnesses, warns against substitutes, and offers Dr Pierce's medical adviser free with stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Religiou s Author Endorses Kidney Remedy
A religious author describes years of kidney trouble and a severe winter attack confining him to bed eight days. He details thick white sediment in urine and frequent urination before using Foley's Kidney Remedy. The pain faded and urine returned to normal, leading to a wholehearted endorsement.
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Foley
Elam
Ordway & Houser
W. E. Lloyd
A Gift Time Thought From a Pessimist and Optimist
A short cartoon caption from the Kansas City Times frames a pessimist quitting grumbling by noting relative wealth. The optimist asks what changed and the pessimist replies he has more poorer relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Times
Said What He Meant Penny Prompt From Jamie
A visitor drops a penny to a two year old named Jamie. The father asks what he should say and Jamie replies More. The moment causes the parent horror as the child repeats the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamie
Papa
Chicago Tribune
Pure Food Law Promotes Honest Labels on Medicines
Secretary Wilson notes the aim to reveal presence of harmful drugs in medicines. Chamberlains Cough Remedy claims no such drugs, and the label now confirms this. Described as safe and effective for coughs and colds with long general use. Sold by Elam Ordway & Houser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Elam, Ordway & Houser
Prison van driver tale from Pearsons Weekly
The piece recalls a Black Maria driver on a causeway who replies to a witty heckler with a grim joke about room and fare. The wit asks for space and fare, and the driver answers with dark humor about dread and water.
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Black Maria
Robert
Pearson’s Weekly
Colosseum and Circus Dominate Ancient Rome
The Colosseum is described as massive yet a toy beside the great circus spanning between the Palatine and Aventine hills. The arena could seat about 10,000, while the circus capacity varied widely from 150,299 to 250,000 and beyond, a pinnacle of public spectacle.
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Rome
Palatine
Aventine
New York American
Wean't a Beauty Tired Traveler at Barber Shop
A fragmented humorous exchange shows a weary traveler seeking a night’s rest and a barber noting the traveler’s appearance while muttering about new denials and manners. The garbled text suggests a casual scene of miscommunication and lodging humor.
After a heavy meal take a couple Dean’s Regulets
A brief notice describes taking two Regulets after meals to aid digestion including relief for stomach liver and bowels. The tone implies a medicinal claim and digestive support. The readable text centers on herbal laxative style guidance and personal relief sought from the product.
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Dean
Placing Table Silver for Luncheon or Dinner
In forming a formal table, place forks to the left of the plate from the outside in. Spoons and knives go to the right in order of use. When serving lightly, keep minimal silver on the table. For punch or bouillon, place a dolly with the punch glass on a dessert plate and lay the corresponding spoon on the plate. The bouillon cup and saucer sit on another plate with the spoon to the right. Main course forks and knives, plus the salad fork, stand at the sides. Ice cream utensils are best passed with the table cleared. Coffee is served in the drawing room after dinner, with the spoon on the saucer.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promises Fast Relief
A mid century notice urges treating colds promptly to prevent bronchitis or pneumonia and endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as widely used with notable cures. Sold by Elam Ordway Houser. The Anniston Steam Laundry offers improved cleaning and pressing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Elam, Ordway & Houser
Anniston Steam Laundry
Capital Thos FE Kilby Presidents Chas J Houser Vice-President
Capitalization and titles listed for the organization show Thomas F. E. Kilby as president and Charles J. Houser as vice president in a formal board listing.
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Thos
FE. Kilby
Chas
J. Houser
Geo. E. Cater
Talbot Foard
J. J. Willett
Thos. BE. Kilby
Jas. Keith
H. F. Williamson
Jnc
B. Lagarde
Arthur Wellborn
Railway Time Tas Departure of Trains From Union Station Ka
Rail timetable lists northbound trains to Rome and Birmingham westbound to Memphis and Selma with connections. Eastbound services include Birmingham to Atlanta and local Gadsden routes, while southbound trains cover Calera and Birmingham connections.
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Union
Talla Aeon
Selma
Lalladega
Childersburg
Birmingham
Greenville
Memphis
Dirmingham
B’ham
New Orleans
Gadsden
Calera
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Wiat Paulding
Associated Literary Press
Dick Paulding
Pick
Paitis
the Great Circus
City National Bank
Anniston
Ala
THE
Bank For Savings
Jas. Keith, Jr
Southern
Chattanooga
Loval
Points
Merth
Atlanta
East
L&n
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