Local Short Stories and Advertisements Highlight Town Life
A new awning graces Sawyer's shoe store and Miss Daniels millinery shop. The Constantine building at Tenth and Noble is being repainted. George S. Peterson offers expert horseshoeing with Brummel & Co. A Choccolocco Sunday school picnic occurs at Downing's mill. Coal talk and Model Ice Co. ads appear. City court fines total 42.80 for eight violators. Local college news: W. A. Silliman returns home for summer. F. J. McKay heads home from Alabama Presbyterian College. First Baptist church plans services June 2 led by Rev. J. W. O'Hara. Dona hoo & Co. offers buggy rentals for a bracing drive.
Drunk Theology Sparks Scots Duel Over a Dram
A Dundee Advertiser snippet recalls Donald and Sandy debating whether a bumblebee with more than two legs makes a bird or a quadruped. The pair's merry evening turns to a theological discussion prompted by drink.
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Donald
Sandy
Dundee Advertiser
The Child of Lubeck Heinecker
A historical note describes Heinecker from Lubeck as a child prodigy in the 18th century. By age one he learned all sacred history, at two mastered modern and profane history and geography, and spoke French Latin and English. He died at four.
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Lubeck
Heinecker
This Date in History Highlights Major 16th to 19th Century Events
A concise remembrance of key past events including Marlowe’s death in 1593, Howe’s 1794 victory, births of Floyd 1807 and Ferry 1826, Sumter’s death 1832, 1857 battles, Lincoln’s fast day 1865, Buchanan’s death 1868, and related milestones such as Canada’s first post cards, Prince Louis Napoleon’s death, and the Tranby Croft trial start.
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Christopher Marlowe
Lord Howe
Bay of Biscay
John Buchanan Floyd
Thomas W. Ferry
U. S
Michigan
Thomas Sumter
South Carolina
Virginia
Sir M. Seymour
Commodore Keppel
Lincoln
James Buchanan
Canada
Prince Louis Napoleon
South Africa
Tranby Croft
A Woman's Appeal for Home Rheumatism Cure
A free home treatment claim addresses rheumatism arthritis sciatica and backache. The notice promises self cure at home with a simple discovery that purifies the blood removes uric acid and restores joint elasticity. Mrs M Summers Box 400 South Bend Ind invites letters for proofs and guidance.
Heavy Midday Meal: European versus American Breakfast Habits
The article discusses how Americans and English favor a substantial breakfast and a light noon meal, while Europeans like the French and Germans eat heavy meals at noon or later. Dr Martinet of Paris advised against noon dinners and recommended a light lunch with a heavier meal in the evening.
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Europe
Martynet
Paris
Martinet
Why He Had Been Absent, agiatrate (to prisoner)
Dialogue shows a judge or authority confronting a recently released prisoner. The prisoner explains he has just come out of prison and hints at a relapse to old habits. The scene highlights themes of reform and recidivism through terse exchanges.
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Agiatrate
Dorant
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Anniston
Boozer Mercantile CO
Sawyer
Daniel
Constantine
Tenth and Noble
George 8. Peterson
G. H. Brummel & Co
Donahoo
Downing’s Mill
Baliwick
Model Ice Co
Yphone
Geo. &. Peterson
East Tenth Street
Model Iee Co
W. A. Silliman
Alabama Presbyterian College
York, Ala
Donahoo & Co
F. J. McKay
Montgomery
E. M. Lewis
Empire
Montevallo
Jellico Coal
Jesse Evans
Joe M. Evans
Heflin New Era
George S. Peterson
G. H. Brummel & Co’s
East Tenth St
First Baptist Church
J. W. O’hara
Malinda Akers
Basham
Ladies’ Advisory Department
The
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Cardu
Anniston Hardware GO
Mk. FL
Doering
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