Alabama Diamond and Its Discovery
A large diamond found near Birmingham, Alabama, drew praise from the New York Evening World for its exceptional value. The four and a half karat gem was uncovered in a backyard garden after rain and cleaning by a girl who noticed a bright pebble near the steps. Experts say it could yield a cut stone of around one and a half karats or more.
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Alabama
United States
New York Evening West
Birminghall
Ale
Why the Stage Corrupts Society Women in Later Life
The piece argues that actresses entering the stage from refined social life often adopt flouted dress and manners and lose self respect. It cites a case of a once genteel woman who, upon joining a theater company, discarded conventions and restraints, learning she could be Bohemian with impunity.
Mermaid Visitors Stir Normandy Town In Holiday Tale
A mermaid appears off the Normandy coast delighting summer visitors, including Mme Morette who condemns the spectacle, while Miss Slatherfield and I become drawn to the sea and to each other. The narrator contemplates marrying a mermaid as Miss Hatherfield entertains the notion with practical curiosity.
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Mme. Morette
Monsieur
Normandy
St. Lace
Mermaid of
St. Luce
Miss Hatherfield
Mermaid Duel and Rescue on the Sea
A narrator recounts a near drown incident when Miss Hatherfield dives to rescue him as a strong current drags them. Fishermen arrive with a net capturing the heroine as the man wakes in bed with Mme Morelle and a doctor watching. The tale ends with a kiss and a pledge to believe in mermaids.
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Maggie
Tam
Miss Hatherfield
Maguyie
Magzie
Mme, Morelle
Peculiar Italian Clothes Mark Feature Attracts Notice
In southern Italy peasants wear price marks on new suits while dealers labels are removed elsewhere. The tags are kept visible to show neighbors that new clothes were bought and at what price, a custom observed in the sunny toe and heel of the European boot.
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Italy
Languages and Dialects Count in History
The passage cites Balbi listing 860 distinct languages and 5 000 dialects. A modern writer estimates 3 054 languages and dialects existing and historical.
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Balbi
Sheriff Sale Notice of Gaboury Property in Calhoun County
A sheriff sale is scheduled for November 11 1901 in Anniston Alabama following a city court judgment against J A Gaboury in favor of Crow Bros. The listing details extensive real estate and mineral rights across numerous tracts in township 14 15 ranges 8 9 east plus waterworks property and multiple Jacksonville land parcels. The notice is dated October 5 1901 and directs public auction at the city court room door during legal hours.
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Anniston
Calhoun County
Alabama
J. A Gaboury
Crow Bros
J. A. Gaboury
N. FE
Jacksonville
J. H. Privett
F. Smyly
J. A. Stevenson
N.W
S. W
Jacksonville and
Alfred Forney
Forney
Francis
Ala
N. W
N. E
Stevenson
Mystery Cigars Stir Local Talk in Anniston
A odd local snippet notes cigar talk in Anniston with mixed praise and cussing. Residents discuss a brand named Silver Ash and its smoky taste, while others mention beer and a sale price of four for twenty five cents. Strong entities include Anniston and Levi's appearing in the fragment.
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Anniston
Union m
Levi's
Southern Railway and Great Southern sell excursion tickets
Southern Railway and the Great Southern Railway offer round trip first class tickets from Selma Birmingham Decatur Chattanooga Knoxville Asheville and intermediate points to the fair grounds for 8.50 plus fifty cents sales October 8 to 26 with Alabama and Tennessee points limited to October 11 15 17 22 and 24 1901. For details contact any ticket agent or the Southern Railway or Great Southern Railroad passenger department.
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Southern Railway
Ma Great Southern Railway
Geoso Selma
Ala
Birminghan Decatur
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Team
Ashville
Lanta
Fair Grounds
Alabam
Tennessee
Great Southern Railroad
Genuine Candy Cathartic Seeks Authentic Substitutes
Public notice urges buyers to insist on genuine Candy Cathartic products and avoid fraudulent substitutes or counterfeits. Warns against imitations and confirms CCC brand as the authentic option sold by all druggists.
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Imill
C.C.C
Train line ad and cold remedy fragment notice
An OCR fragment advertises Southern Railway travel to Buffalo with reduced rates and contact names in Birmingham and Chattanooga. A household remedy claim promotes Forey’s Honey and Tar for colds, with a drug company reference. A fundraiser or fair dog carnival is mentioned with headquarters building.
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Southern
Buffalo
Ion
T. P A
Birmingha
C. A. BenscoTer
Chattanooga
Tenn
Forey
Takex McElreath Drog Co
Merchants of
Annist
Secre
Sale Notice for Second Hand Orgaty Item
For sale a te geod second hand orgaty Bovenkirk dated 24ik. Contact seller for price and viewing arrangements.
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Te Geod
Orgaty
Bovenkirk
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Anniston Institute of Osteopat
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