Oxford Social Roundup Sees Neighbors Depart and Come
Oxford residents were busy with social visits and departures. Mr and Mrs George A Brannon left for Atlanta with Mrs Brannon staying several days. Solon Hink aon filled the depot agent post in his absence. Miss Ada B Myers left for Mobile after a popular stay. Miss Daisy Toland heads to Howell's Cave to teach summer school. Several others plan trips or events including a Cedar Springs picnic and a possible Oxford dog show. The community mourns Mrs Coke Williams mother of Dr. Mark Williams.
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Nelle Bagley
College Hi
Mobile
Miss Myers
Oxford
John Fitzgerald
Conjuring Shows At The Sultan’s Court In Constantinople
The sultan of Turkey enjoys watching conjuring acts and invites many entertainers to perform in Constantinople. Performers receive handsome pay and gifts often worth more than the purse, in a grand apartment where hareem ladies view the shows through small gratings into private boxes.
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Turkey
Constantinople
Poisonous Primrose Death Reported by The Lancet
The London Lancet records the death of a woman from a nasal scratch after smoking a Chinese variety of primrose. It notes this is not the first such case and warns of danger from this plant.
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Central
China
Long-Lived People and Brain Workers Longevity Study
A statistical study of five hundred thirty eminent men and women finds brain workers live longer. The sample indicates an average life expectancy of about 68 percent of years.
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Ufe
Woman Awarded Damages Over Mud from Motor Car
In Paris a woman won an action against a motor car owner after mud splashed her clothes. The judge held pedestrians have a right to protection from mud. damages were awarded.
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Paris
Tiny Champion From Forest Gate Swims 80 Foot Length
A three year-old swimming champion from Forest Gate London is the daughter of the matron of a public baths. She can swim the full 80 foot length of the bath tank and exhibits remarkable early talent.
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Forest Gate
London
Berlin Town Enacts Cat Licensing Law
Berlin town council approves mandatory cat licenses requiring each feline to wear a numbered metal badge by law. The measure aims to regulate pets and curb stray populations within the municipality.
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Berlin
Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers from Foley's Honey and Tar
Advertisement claims immediate relief for severe asthma and a potential cure when taken promptly. Mentions Elam Ordway and Houser as likely sellers or endorsers.
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Foley
Elam, Ordway & Houser
How to Make Sponge Cake in Simple Steps
A brief guide instructs to buy a fresh sponge, whisk four eggs for half an hour, fill holes in the sponge with the foamy mixture, then bake in a hot oven and share the cake. It also mentions reading light fiction like Bertha Clay’s Only an Old Kimono during the task.
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Bertha Clay
Alpine Railway Set To Break Mountain Slope Record
A Swiss engineer from Clarens near Montreux designs a Tyrolese Alps line that will, when finished, claim the European record for the steepest mountain incline, surpassing the Stauserhorn railway's current mark.
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Tyrolese Alps
Strubb
Clarens
Montreux
Stauserhorn
Texas Will Retire Prom Active Service
The battleship Texas will leave active navy status to become a station ship at the new navy yard in Charleston. Six inch guns are removed while turret guns may stay for a time. The ship may be held in reserve and reactivated if needed, known to sailors as the Hoodoo due to its unlucky history.
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Texas
Navy Yard
Charles
Navy
S.5
S. S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
State monopoly controls Swiss distillation and sale
In Switzerland a state monopoly covers both distillation and sale of all intoxicants, bringing in about $1,000,000 in annual government revenue. The funds are distributed among the cantons with ten percent allocated to combating intemperance.
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Switzerland
Sleep duration study shows seven hours as minimum
Prof Weygand of the University of Wurzburg reports seven hours as the minimum sleep needed. His experiments indicate cutting sleep by three hours halves memory performance, while fasting causes far less damage to memory.
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Weygand
University of Wurzburg
Long Litigation in Lorraine Over Forest Rights
In 1613 villages of Lorraine sued the department of forests to defend wood cutting in a forest. After almost three centuries of litigation the supreme court at Leipsic ruled against the department and ordered it to pay all costs.
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Lorraine
Department of Forests
Supreme Court
Leipsic
A Yellow Journalist at Robinsons Library
Miriam Michelsom presents a piece on sensational journalism titled A Yellow Journalist. The setting centers at Robinsons Library as a backdrop for a critical look at tabloid practices.
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Miriam
Michelsom
Robinson’s Library
Prompt Evening Star Subscription Offer
A brief prompt asks readers to subscribe to The Evening Star with fast delivery. It provides a phone contact ending with the number 82 for sign-up.
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The
Evening Star
Spanish Bridal Custom in Alfonso's Wedding Plan
King Alfonso will present his bride with her wedding dress made in a Madrid convent and other gowns. The bride will provide all the household linens for her new home.
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Alfonso
Madrid
Growth of Monasteries in Belgium and Bruges
The number of convents and monasteries in Belgium surged from 779 institutions with 12 000 members in 1846 to 2 400 institutions and 38 000 members in 1900. Bruges alone has about one third of its buildings housing religious societies.
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Belgium
Bruges
New Yorkers Pronounce Coupon as Newpon
A Boston Globe reader comments on how New Yorkers pronounce coupon as newpon and notes the difficulty in explaining regional speech quirks. The letter reflects curiosity about local linguistic variation and suburban francophone reactions.
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New York
Boston Globe
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Ada B. Myers
Letta Gray
Hon
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Fort Valley
James W. Cunningham
Main Street
Miss Gray
Daisy Toland
Howell's Cave
Talladega
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Jay J. Lane
Roanoke
Byron Draper
Lillian Stewart
Sallie
Mae Eichelberger
Mississippi
Coke Williams
Mark Williams
White Plains
Calhoun Rifles
Richelberger
Wbout
Corrine Collings
Cedar Springs
R. H. Snowden
Nellie Mardy
Birmingham
Essie Bishop
Front Street
J. E. Berkstresser
Sat
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Gordon Memorial Camp No. 1551
Council Chamber
Camp Kelley
J. H. Allen
W. T. Dodd, A. A
Miss Lillie Borders
Miss Cunningham
John Deaper
Draper
Minnie
Shuford
A. J. Adair
Calicoes
E. A. Walker & CO
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Bultan
Tiny Champion
Alpine Railway
PROM
Washington
Scrofula
S.S.S
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Bastabega, Talladega County, Ala
Leighton Ave
E.L. Turner &Co
Foleys
Bright's
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Anniston
Alabama
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Alexandria
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N. Woodruff
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