Local News Briefs From Rome Alabama Area
A collage of short items mentions Hhibot Yourd T Le Robinson and J Sproul fishing near Rome with other gentlemen. Coal ads cite Modellee Co and E M Lewis for Empire Montevallo Jellico coal. Judge Willett and Dr Barr allocated 30 000 fish via Washington government fishery for Calhoun county streams. Alumni from University of Alabama plan May 28 sessions with Champ Clark likely to deliver the address. District Attorney O D Street heads to Atalla for Seventh district Republican committee meeting. George S Peterson offers horseshoeing at East Tenth Street. John Temple Graves praises Len G Broughton ahead of May 27 lecture at Noble Street theater. State Senator Fred L Blackmon works in Gadsden defending Yerlande Degg in murder trial of Aubrey Womack before Judge Lee.
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J. J. Willett
H. D. Barr
Calhoun County
Washington
John Temple Graves
Len G. Broughton
Baraca Bible
Noble Street Theater
Broughton
Fred L. Blackmon
Gadsden
Yerlande Degg
Aubrey Womack
Lee
New York City Demographics and Housing Trends Report
The New York Herald notes five year changes with 503 714 tenants moving to new flats and projections of 8749 more births than in 1906. Real estate values rise by 1 096 970 daily while injuries cause an average 1.5 deaths per day. Foreign groups rank Germans 825000, Ireland 278000, Russia 165000.
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New York City
Ireland
Russia
New York Herald
Absent minded Irish lawyer and missing mirror tale
The Irish lawyer Peter Burrowes shaves with his face to an empty wall, mistaking the lack of a mirror for a reflection. When told the glass is gone, he quips that he hadn’t noticed, and learns the mirror was broken six weeks ago. The saying about gluttons and dyspeptics closes the anecdote.
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Peter Burrowes
Burrowes
Remnants of the Old Fashioned Rural Image
The Atchison Globe mulls the faded era of the old fashioned woman with a sun bonnet and the old fashioned farmer who mocked town men as “town dudes” while recalling sharper words about children and growth. The piece reflects on speech, attire, and rural manners fading from memory.
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Atchison Globe
Unclear fragment hints at social change and prejudice
Fragmentary text mentions cheerful athletes, truth, reputation, fashion, and prejudice, with scattered phrases about forests, culture, and barriers. The readable content suggests a magazine page with varied topics but lacks cohesive events or attributable figures.
Dean's Ointment Cures Chronic Eczema, Praised by Official
A testimonial from Hon. H. W. Matthews commissioner of labor statistics in Augusta Maine claims Dean's Ointment cured his long lasting eczema permanently.
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W. Matthews
Commisioner Labor Statistics
Augusta
A Manchurian Inn Description from Tieling Freight Haulage
A South China Post description details Tieling inns used by long distance carriers in Manchuria. Mud walls and reed centers form the compound with bamboo ranges for sleeping and heated by a central fire. Guests sleep side by side on raised mud benches with bedrolls while meals are served from kangs. Model Ice Co., phone 59.
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Tieling
Manchuria
South China Post
Happy Hobos In A Jumbled Street Scene
A compact collection of cartoonish sketches features weary and wandering figures in humorous vignettes. Characters exchange quips about information, meals, dogs, pants mishaps, beer pricing, and a tramp leaping over a fence, all in a light reviving tone.
Unclear Seder Warning Urges Medicine Use
Fragmentary text cautions against neglecting natural warning signs from a sick liver during a Seder. It urges starting medicine soon to avoid worsening misery and promises quick relief within a day or two.
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promises Liver Relief
Advertises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for liver issues. Claims better liver health, refunds if no benefit, available in dollar and half dollar sizes, and offers a free booklet and sample via postal card request.
Pepsin Syrup Co Advertises In Monticello
An advertisement notes Pepsin Syrup Go is for sale in Monticello Illinois through Scarbrough Drug Co Elam Ordway and Houser Wholesale Distributors.
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Monticello
Ilinois
Scarbrough, Drug Coy
Elam, Ordway & Houser
The Bishop's Story Dinner Remark by Bishop Olusted
Bishop Sanford Olusted of Colorado at a Denver dinner commented on Sabbath breaking. He quoted an eastern clergyman noting rain reduces church attendance and jokes that sectors stay full when the weather allows golf or motor trips.
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Sanford Olusted
Colorado
Denver
How He Helped
A humorous dream tale from the Houston Post recounts Bertha Brunett and Billy Blond debating who saved whom after a nightmare involving an angry cow and a broken fence.
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Bertha Brunett
Billy Blond
Houston Post
Tommy's Discovery
A suburb morning scene as a boy gazes at the lawn and laughs at freckles on the grass, exclaiming to his mother about countless dandelions first light. The playful observation captures a child’s view of a sunlit yard and nature’s simple bounty.
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Tommy
Spitzbergen: An Overlooked Island for Control
The Chicago News notes Spitzbergen and Bear Island as underexploited lands with abundant wildlife yet lacking formal possession. It cites reindeer, geese, and seals, warns of extermination risks, and urges nations to negotiate annexation or joint governance to protect resources, mining, and tourism potentials.
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Cuirisi
Meary Dordewieh
Norway
Bear Island
Chicago News
Antiquity of Welsh Melodies and the Bangor Monks
The article traces the ancient Welsh melodies noting the March of the Monks of Bangor as likely dating to the event it commemorates. It describes the white monks marching to their fate at the hands of Saxon foes, with mingled phrases and martial rhythm depicting their pilgrimage to Chester in the seventh century.
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Bangor
Chester
Anay
Livercool Mercury
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hhibot
T. le Robinson
J. ©. Sproul
Rome
Telephone
Modellee Co
E. M. Lewis
Empire
Montevallo
Jellico
George
Peterson
G. H. Brummel & Co’s
East Tenth St
University of Alabama
Champ Clark
O. D. Street
Attalla
Seventh District
Republican Executive Committee
Ha. Vs
GO. W. Cohen & Co
Noble Street
Genie
Ranu
Coorve Mymer
Ragan
Pueblo
Colo
Model Ice Co
HAPPY
George O. Baker
Ruggles
Willie
Dusty Rhodes
Dr. Caldwell
New York Press
Spitzbergen
Continental Baking Powder Co
Tenner
Nashville
Robinson's Book Store
Anniston
Alabama
Anniston Banking & Loan Company
M. B. Wellborn
Anniston Electric & Gas CO
10Th & Noble Sts
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