Local Notes Highlight Civic Moves and Visits
Local notices report J B Carrington of Woodstock Tron & Steel Corp in New York on business, W B Graham and family moving to Leighton avenue, and Wade Allen family settling at the Bellingrath home. Also planned are a bricklayer union organizing trip, tribal council events at Odd Fellows hall, and a theater promo at Theatorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Carrington
Woodstock Tron & Steel Corporation
New York
W. B. Graham
Wilmer Avenue
Dr. Smith
Leighton Avenue
Coosa
Odd Fellows
W. W. Robins
Deaf Mates in Convention Open at Norfolk
The annual convention of the National Association of the Deaf began in Norfolk, Virginia with several hundred delegates from Minnesota Arkansas North Carolina Connecticut Indiana New York Alabama Ohio South Dakota Michigan Kansas Wisconsin Illinois Missouri Nebraska Massachusetts and Iowa. George W. Veditz of Colorado Springs is the president. Tomorrow is National Association of Deaf Day at the James town exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
National Association of the Deaf
Minnesota
Arkansas
North Carolina
Connecticut
Indiana
New York
Alabama
Ohio
South Dakota
Michigan
Kansas
Wisconsin
Illinois
Missouri
Nebraska
Massachusetts
Iowa
George W. Veditz
Colorado Springs
National Association of Deaf
North Pacific Regatta Promises Notable Northwest Event
The North Pacific Association of Amateur Oarsmen holds its annual regatta on Lake Washington after preliminaries today. Crews from Portland Seattle Vancouver Nelson and Victoria race for handsome trophies across several events in Seattle tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Seattle
Wash
North Pacific Association of
Lake Washington
Northwest
Portland
Vancouver
Nelson
Victoria
The Luscious Grape Through History and Legend
The article traces the grape's origins in Persia near the Caspian region and its spread across ancient lands. It notes Canbul eating dried grape powder as a snack, mentions Palestine's famed large clusters, Noah planting after the flood, and biblical references to bread and wine along with the Israelite journey from Egypt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caspian Sea
Canbul
Palestine
Moses
Aaron
Egypt
Doan's Kidney Pills Promise Quick Kidney Relief
The ad touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney and back problems. M W Woodruff, ex-sheriff of Calhoun county, testifies the product relieved severe back pain and improved kidney secretions after using pills bought at J. J. Wikle's drug store. Sold for 50 cents by Foster-Milburn Co. and advertised across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Woodruff
Calhoun County
Twenty-first
Gurnee Streets
Dean
J. J. Wikle
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Explosive Potential of Coal If Fully Oxidized
The article notes coal contains enough energy to launch a 1000 pound projectile through steel if it could burn completely. It warns that combustion depends on available oxygen and air supply, and with a limitless air supply the coal would explode as violently as dynamite.
Plain Torpedoes Keep a Little Boy Happy on Fourth
In a Children's Corner piece Louie E. Thayer reflects a boy's wish for plain torpedoes over giant crackers at Fourth of July celebrations. He longs to play like big brothers while his father foresees accidents and safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Beatty
Calhoun County
Indian Territory
Messrs. X, H
W. A. Hughes
Bill
Jes
Stockholders Meeting For Anniston Mercantile Co
Notice states a special stockholders meeting of the Anniston Mercantile Company will be held at noon on July 29 1907 at the company offices in Anniston Alabama. The purpose is to renew and extend corporate existence and consider making it perpetual. Dated Anniston Alabama June 27 1907. Rutherford Lapsley secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun County
Alabama
Board of Directors
Anniston Mercantile Company
Anniston
Ala
A Daring Chair Balance Trick Explained
A tight chair is placed with its back to the wall and the person leans head to the wall attempting to lift the chair without moving feet. It seems simple but is impossible. The trick mirrors a known wall stand where raising the outside foot breaks balance and causes a fall.
Ritual christening of a Russian prince described
A detailed account of a Russian prince’s christening outlines the ritual steps. The infant is undressed and immersed three times, hair cut in a cross, locks waxed and dropped in the font, and the ball’s fate foretelling life. Robing in garments follows, then a threefold church procession with godparents.
Zon Phora WOMEN health tonic advert with promises
An older advert promotes Zon Phora as a nerve tonic and strength builder for women, claiming to restore delicate organs to normal function. It urges trial through a local retailer, notes one dollar bottles, and includes a medical booklet with home treatment advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sckness
Kalanmane
Mich
Jill
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