Local Short Stories And Advertisements From Gadsden
Local items note six defendants charged in police court with total $26.50, one case continued and two discharged. Notices promote Model Ice Co with phone numbers 59 and 49 for ice and coal. Anniston Theatorium offers nickel admission with new films Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. Chancellor Whiteside of Anniston attends chancery court matters. Rev Talley presides at Talladega presbytery meeting in Gadsden. St. Louis visitors include Mr Van Arsdel with family visiting Capt W F Van Arsdel. Van Arsdel is US Express cashier on vacation.
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Gadsden
Talladega
Epitaph for Elizabeth Corbett by Pope
An epitaph by Pope, praised by John Hon., honors Elizabeth Corbett who rests in St. Margaret's, West tumester. It lauds a virtuous, self possessed woman who valued virtue over pride, a mind firm yet soft, purified by trials, and notes that the saint endured while the woman died.
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Pope
John Hon
Elizabeth Corbett
St. Margaret's, West Tumester
Carla
German Nobility and the Von Prefix in Names
The text argues that in Germany the prefix von marks nobility and only nobles or those ennobled may use it. It claims commoners cannot adopt von, but notes exceptions for those who are highlighted for social reason or when someone is knighted, such as Alexander Humboldt becoming Alexander von Trumfold. It states all descendants, male and female, bear the prefix.
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Germany
Alexander Humboldt
Alexander von Trumfold
Restful balance in social ties stresses shared company
A London Lady's Pictorial extract notes that mixing with both men and women provides rest and companionship. It claims it is desirable for each person to be with their own sex at times and with the other sex at other times to find rest from the other and enjoy it in society.
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London Lady's Pictorial
A Difficult Subject
A mother brings her small son James Henry to a photographer's studio while a photographer jokes about taking a likeness. The scene shows hesitation and a practical goal to capture the boy for a grandfather, with mention of prior photos of family members and a humorous remark about attire and lodging.
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Sirs Hanson
Jascee Henry
Mall
Jamea Hmenn
Father
Emma Jane
James Henry
Crossing the Herring Pond Tale Ends In Tragic Silent Farewell
A distressed bride pleads to be buried at the old home as the liner pitches violently. The groom Jack responds with anxious mercy while the voyage grows perilous, revealing the bride’s grim fate and a promise that her remains will not be sent.
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Jack
Renmina
The Married Woman’s Gympathy
In a Harpers Bazar excerpt Anne O'Tragan notes a social snobbery where a married woman compares herself to any unmarried neighbor. The piece satirizes pity toward single women and the belief that marriage cures all unhappiness regardless of her own mistreatment.
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Virginia
Wilson Prederick
Anne O'Tragan
Harpers Bazar
Wealth and folly quoted in a rural parable
A clergyman warns against judging by money as a father tests his sons with a dollar each. George doubles his, bringing $2, while John loses his all, prompting the father's harsh reaction. The tale ends with the lad admitting he matched his brother.
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George
John
Fond of Crab Tale From the Midlands Inn
A Midlands man visits a seaside hotel and orders a crab dish. He jokes with the landlord about the crust being too hard after finishing the entire crustacean, shell and all, and asks for another pint.
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Midlands
London
Toddling Tommy and Wise Willie Rhyme Echoes Lapland
A brief Baltimore American quip places Toddling Tommy seeking Slumberland with Wise Willie declaring its location at the far end of Lapland in a playful tone. The snippet preserves nursery rhyme style and regional newspaper voice.
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Tommy
Slumberland
Willie
Lapland
Baltimore American
Five Couples Married in an Hour Stuns Town Preacher Claims Speed
The minister boasted he married five couples in an hour while the deacon and others joked about speed. The exchange highlights the preacher’s rapid ceremony pace and local amusement.
Vision of Lucy Guides Jim Back Home
Jim Morton returns to New York after six years abroad and confronts memories of Lucy Desmond. In a park he encounters a vision of Lucy who reveals she died two years earlier, calling him home. He learns she summoned him with love and that he may yet choose happiness over misery.
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Theenchman
Morton
Broadway
Mark
Lucy Desmond
Howard Desmond
Tottering
Metcalf
Lucy
Cupid
Mammon
Jim
Jin
New York
Teddy Farrington
London
Police Swim From Lough Neagh Cock Fight
A Liverpool Mercury item recalls police arriving late to an intercounty cock fight on a Lough Neagh island. Spectators blocked boats, leaving officers to swim. their clothing vanished, and they marched ten miles in wet underclothes to a barracks until new uniforms arrived.
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Lough Neagh
Ireland
Londonderry
Antrim
Bray
Liverpool Mercury
Why They Are So Clean French Children
The New York Post notes Parisians instill tidiness from early schooling. In the Bois, two children arrive with governess and nurse, wearing silk dresses and long gloves. When the ball hits the ground, the nurse wipes sand off before returning it.
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Paris
The
Bois
New York Post
Hicks Capucline advertised cure claims
An advertisement promises Hicks Capucline relieves indigestion sour stomach and headache by stimulating gastric juices. It touts quick relief and pleasant liquid form with nationwide druggist availability.
Special Round Trip Tickets to Western and Southern Points
Digest of special rates via Digg to the West and other regions including Texas routes. Listings cover Norfolk Virginia Chautauqua Lake Campground Mis8 Louisville Knights of Pythias events and Sunday round trips. For details contact agents H P Salter J K Lauming L Stone in Anniston and Louisville.
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Texas
Chautauqua Lake
N. J
Epworth League Assembly and Seashore Camp Meeting
Louisville
Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias
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Model Tee Co
J. J. Arnold
BR. O. Watson
T. H. Cockrell
Ward Five
Cane Creek
Mode Ice Company
Vhone
Anniston Theatorium
W. W. Whiteside
Annixton
Chancery Court
Model Ice Co
Wakefield's
BE. M. Lewis
Empire
Montevallo Or
Jellico Coalter
Von
Haven of Red
BY Bryan Walker
AL Lal Hee Bhae
Antique
Batch
Jerter
Ian
Via
Norfolk
Talladega Springs
Ala
H. P. Salter
G. A
J. K. Lauming
Anniston
L. Stone
Ncram & CQ
Alabama
Anniston Banking & Loan
M. B. Wellborn
Oss
Grocesizs
Cater Grocery Co
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