The Cheapside London Tree and Its Impenetrable Fortunes
A London Cheapside tree sits on land worth 4 500 000 dollars an acre, protected by ancient lights laws sacred ground and lordly injunctions. Courts and parishes limit any attempt to develop the site already famed in Wordsworth and Chaucer, keeping it unimproved for generations.
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Cheapside
London
Wood Street
House of Lords
England
St. Peter's
Poster Lane
Wordsworth
Columbus
America
Chaucer
Chrystis
General Post Office
New York Press
Baptist ladies' aid elect officers in Oxford meeting
The Oxford Baptist young ladies' aid elected president Miss Annie Howle vice president Mrs Will Norton secretary Mrs James Griffin and treasurer Mrs A Humphries The group will observe a week of prayer with daily meetings at the pastorium.
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Oxford
the Baptist Young Ladies’ Aid
N. James
Annie Howle
Will Norton
James Griffin
A. ©. Humphries
The
Baptist Ladies’ Aid
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Copy and Oath Affidavit
An oath by Frank J. Cheney of FP J Cheney & Co. in Toledo states the firm will pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice describes the cure as internal and blood directed, with testimonials offered. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and lists Toledo as the business center.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
FP. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. W. Gleason
F. J. Cheney & CO
Capudine Headache Relief Ad In Drug Stores
An advertising notice promotes Capudine as fast acting headache relief for colds heat and nervous troubles. The liquid remedy is described as pleasant to take and quickly wets relief. Available at drug stores.
How Marshall Field Made Money
In the eighties a Chicago stranger cashed an $80,000 letter of credit and chose to take land. He asked me to buy about 50,000 acres of railroad land for him at $2.65 an acre, with deeds in my name. He netted over $1,060,000 on that deal.
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Marshall Field
First National Bank of
Chicago
Oan
Lestie
Financial dealings of Mr Ensigo in Great Luck
In the Washington Star excerpt a speaker notes his financial operations are more successful than usual. He says he has loaned money to five friends during the month and only three have quit speaking to him, indicating mixed results amid personal lending.
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Mr. Ensigo
Washington Star
The Editor's Sally and the Robbery Conversation
Dialogue from the St. Louis Republic shows the City Editor questioning a reporter about describing a robbery as a relief. The exchange contrasts perceived loss with emotional reaction and reveals newsroom attitudes toward crime reporting.
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Brown
New Reporter
St. Louis Republic
Local Social Roundup From McFall Jan 5
Miss Grace Canada returns from Oxford. Mrs. W H Bickley reopens school today. Bertha Snider home for Xmas. Mrs. Dasher and Miss Jemison visit. Louise Whatley visiting relatives. Sallie Pruett guest of Ollie Snider. Sallie and Hattie Donaldson with Emma Donaldson. Myrtle Snider returns to Jacksonville. Dill family visits. Grady Weaver from Auburn for Christmas. Dan and Willie Thwest spend holidays here. Ollie Snider hosts party December 26 with games and refreshments. Large gatherings hosted by W B Montgomery and Amos and Houston Canada. Bastesboga visits. Lilla Numis hosts party.
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Louise
Sallie Pruett
Anniston
Ollie Snider
Sallie
Hattie Donaldson
Emma Donaldson
Eastaboga
Myrtle Snider
Jacksonville
F. C. Dill
Birmingham
McLean and
Mont Jackson
Lizzie Jackson
J. Brock
Oxford
T. Barker
Dan
Willie Thwest
McFall
John Smith
Alabane
Mollie Turner
Litle Douglas Smoot
Claudie Weaver
W. B. Montgomery
Grace Canada
Bastaboga
Beatrice Smoot
Marion Snider
Amos
Houston Canada
Lilla Numis
Pineules for the Kidneys Trial Offer
Pineules for the Kidneys are described as small golden globules acting directly on the kidneys. A 30 days trial costs $1.00 and is advertised to quicken relief from backache rheumatism lumbago and fatigue while purifying the blood and sold by J. L. Wikle.
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J. L. Wikle
Snakes Change Shape From Slender to Rods
The Egyptian cobra, like its Asiatic cousin, loses the spectacle-like neck mark. It is the most poisonous reptile in northern Africa yet a favorite of snake charmers. They render it unconscious by pressing the neck, causing catalepsy and rigidity.
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Africa
The Store in the Star Seeks Public Confidence
An opinion on how a store earns trust through price fairness and reliability. Advertising shapes its fate, attracting or repelling customers based on perceived quality and test of value.
Water's surprising power under pressure and jets
An exploration of how water under high velocity can knock people over cut through land and metal. It details stories of hose jets moving boulders, a sledge hammer, a cavalry sword, and water lifting a Pullman car, illustrating water's claimed force and public doubt.
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Lis Luud
New York
Triliins
West
Durango
Colo
United States
Grenoble
Spain
Toledo
Death hangs over thee while thou livest quote
Not enough readable facts to extract a concrete news item. The fragment presents a classical quotation without identifiable people, places, or events.
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Aurelius
Rule of Auto Etiquette Warns Against Reckless Driving
A Chicago Record-Herald remark condemns taking another man’s automobile into the country and wrecking it beyond repair, emphasizing a gentlemanly standard of respect for others’ property.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Quite Obvious. A Needle Has One Eye And Sharp Look
A brief item notes a proverb from the London Family Herald about a needle having a single eye yet appearing sharp. The line underscores clarity of form vs perceived danger in simple objects.
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London Family Herald
Turheim Battle and Notable 18th Century Events
The record lists events including Turheim where Turenne defeated the Imperialists, the 1762 death of Empress Elizabeth of Russia born 1709, Benedict Arnold’s 1781 Virginia raid with 1500 British troops, 1799 England Turkey treaty, 1830 protests against labor-saving machinery in English mills, 1838 Van Buren warns on Canadian revolt, 1868 US military asylum fire in Augusta Maine, and 1896 Cecil Rhodes resigning as Cape Colony premier.
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Turenne
Turkheim
Elizabeth Petrovna
Russia
Benedict Arnold
Virginia
England
Turkey
van Buren
United States
Augusta
Cecil Rhodes
Cape Colony
Cleaning Tan Boots and Preserving Lacquered Goods Advice
The guide explains cleaning mud on tan boots with a raw potato cut, drying, then boot cream or beeswax and turpentine. Lacquered items should not be polished with metal or liquid polish. rub with leather and wash dirt with warm water and soap. It also covers winter care for gas stoves using olive oil, and immediate treatment for scalds with charcoal and linseed oil.
Mother Too Slow
A six year old girl remarks at breakfast with unusual wit and her mother dismisses it. The girl replies with gentle pity toward her mother, noting her dullness. An amused father smiles at the exchange.
Want Ads Point to Tips on Where to Buy Many Goods
Classifieds hint at where to find a wide range of items. Readers are urged to check listings for useful tips on purchasing, with emphasis on location and availability.
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W.F. van Esdel
Noble Street
Hamous
News of Oxford
Conducted By
Ab Eichelberger
Auburn
T. B. Torver
Lineville
G. W. Eichelberger
Mrs. Hamp Draper
Texas
Kate Adair
Walnut Grove
Melda Haynes
Talladega
Ruby
Kate Cox
Buff Starnes
Arkansas
Little Hemphill Whiteside
John Ingram
LeRoy and
Roy Stewart
Munford
Lynwood Gray
Georgia Points
Mae Chitwood
DeArmanville
Montevallo
Carrie Flemming
Mobile
Grace McClellan
Maud Luttrell
Loachapoka
Minnie Chitwood
Miss Bell Andrews
Atlanta
Self Culture Club
W. W. Whiteside
John Hingsen
J. H. Yoo
Wnfe
U. S
Messina
Mes
Arthur
Cheney
Sally
ING
the Star
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