This Date in History Highlights Major Events
Events span 1429 Joan of Arc at Patay to 1903 death of General Lloyd Wheaton. Notable milestones include 1812 US declares war on Britain, 1815 Battle of Waterloo, 1856 Republican National Convention nominating Fremont and Dayton, and 1870 assassination of E M Holbrook. The list also notes riots, wars, and notable deaths.
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Talbot
Joan of Arc
Patay
France
Droux
Henry IV
Charles I
Scotland
Philadelphia
Fremont
Dayton
Hunter
Confeder
History of the Wonderful Washington Monument
A detailed account of the Washington Monument its construction facts and features. It notes the white marble shaft rising over 555 feet with an aluminum cap the 36 year building period the $1 250 000 cost and the 23 000 marble blocks used. It covers cornerstone dates the site near the Potomac and inscriptions tablets from societies and nations.
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Washington Monument
George Washington
Potomac
Jefferso
White House
Capitol
Temple of Concord
Rome
America
Foley’s Honey and Tar urged as genuine remedy warning
Foley & Co of Chicago originators of Foley’s Honey and Tar warn that many imitations mimic the famous cough and cold remedy. The genuine product comes in a yellow package and consumers should refuse substitutes, as it remains the best remedy for coughs and colds.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Foley’s
Elam, Ordway & Houser
Robinsons Book Store Rental List Of Notable Titles
A display of books available for rent at Robinsons Book Store includes The Boss by Alfred Henry Lewis Outside the Law by James Barnes The Conquest of Canaan by Booth Tarkington The Master Mummer by E Philip Oppenheim Raffles by E W Hornung David Ha by E N Westcott Jorn Uhl by Gustav Frenss Pole Baker by Will N He The Wheel of Life by Ellen Glasgow Gow Leopard's Spots by Thomas Dixon Each title offered for lending at the shop.
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Alfred Henry Lewis
James Barnes
Cannan
Booth Tarkington
E. Philip
Raffles
E. W. Hornung
David Ha
E. N. Westcott
Jorn Uhl
Gustav Frenss
Pole Baker
Will N. He
the Wheel of Life
Ellen Glasey
Donahoo & Co Sells Coal at Reasonable Prices
We sell good coal at reasonable prices. Phone 82 for Donahoo and Co.
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Donahoo & Co
Origin of Trousers in Egypt and the apron to pants tale
The piece describes how trousers emerged in ancient Egypt starting from aprons worn by both genders. It notes early wear of skins and furs, the apron as decoration, and fashion forcing men to adopt similar attire. A clever idea cut holes in the apron, enabling leg movement and eventually forming trousers.
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Egypt
Costly Water In Food Reveals Hidden Expenditures
A briefing notes water content in common foods and asserts that on average 55 percent of food expenditures go to water. It cites turkey pork beef and mutton water ratios and mentions fish eggs butter vegetables and dried peas, claiming most shoppers pay for water without realizing it.
Chamberlain's Salve Promises Quick Relief
If you knew the value of Chamberlain's Salve you would never wish to be without it. It is touted for sore nipples chapped hands burns frost bite chilblains chronic sore eyes itching piles tetter salt rheum and eczema. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by J. L. W.
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Chamberlain
Dravage Phona Model Ice 00 Mentioned
A fragment notes dravage phona or MODEL ICE 00 as terms likely tied to an equipment or product line. Context is limited, with no clear event, date, or organization identified. The reference appears technical, potentially catalog or instruction related.
To Renew a Mirror Care Instructions
The article advises preserving a mirror by using a clean sponge cloth and silk handkerchief. Clean with spirits of wine or gin and water, dust with powdered blue in muslin, rub lightly, then finish with a dry handkerchief. Do not rub the frame edges.
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Anniston Steam Laundry
Leighton Ave
E.L. Turner & Co
Ocen
Comer-Kennedy Co
Noble ST
New York
N.E. Ory
Anniston
Anniston Electric & Gas Company
Noble and Tenth Sts
M. F. Doering
Frederick the Great
Kolin
Canada
San Jose
California
United States
Great Britain
Waterloo
William Coombe
Ancona
Tes
Lynchburg
Prussia
Austria
Birmingham
England
E. M. Holbrook
Congress
Idaho
City
Zorilla
Spain
Summerville
Laidlaw-Sage
Hazen F. Pingree
Michigan
Lloyd Wheaton
Robinson’s Library
Oppenheim
Thomas Dixon
Robinson’s Book Store
Oxford Lake Park
Oxford
Noble
West Anniston
10Th
Noble Streets
Bank Corner
Oxford Lake
10Th and
Noble Sts
Anniston Electric & Gas CO
Levy
the Tailor
Noble Street
Colorado
Rock Island
Ines
Rockies
Geo. H. Lee
Little Rock, Ark
Frank M. Griffith
Trav
Pass. Agt
Birmingham, Ala
D. M. Boozer
15Th and Pine
Brown Shoe Co
St. Louis
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