Rome Considers Independent Telephone Franchise Bid
Rome city council will hear a request for a franchise to establish an independent telephone system in Rome and 20 southern towns led by A. L. Harlow of Detroit. The plan requires 500 subscribers at 200 dollars each over five years to own the system’s stock. Harlow seeks city revenue without ownership, backed by local capitalists including John H. Reynolds and Hugh Reynolds. Mayor Maddox is open to promoting community interests while seeking legitimate city revenue.
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Birmingham
Als
Cincinnati
Harlow
John H. Reynolds
First National Bank
Hugh Reynolds
Citizena Bank
Maddox
New Discovery Claims Cure for Lungs and Colds
J W Williams of Kae Ky a noted merchant recounts severe lung hemorrhages twenty years ago and credits Dr King s New Discovery with his cure He says it completely cured him and he has remained well since The medicine cures hemorrhages chronic coughs settled cold bronchitis and is offered with guarantees and trial bottles.
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J. W. Williams
Kae
Dr. King
West End Drug Co
V.am
Ordway & Houser
Bonaparte Saint Named From Assumption Day Saint
Letter to Philadelphia North American recounts Corsican Bonaparte family naming their first child Napoleon after a saint martyred on August 15 Assumption Day. Priest refused to name him Assumption Bonaparte and chose Napoleon instead citing saint lives. The tale frames public ignorance of church history with a historical anecdote.
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Corsica
Bonapartes
Assumption Bonaparte
Bonaparte
Napoleon
Philadelphia
North American
Regency poets fall from grace in a shop
Southey narrates a ludicrous incident in which he and Campbell attempt to help a poor woman and rush to change a sovereign. The shopkeeper delays, Campbell loses temper, and the constable nearly accuses them of theft. A Glasgow constable recognizes Campbell and calls him Master Camel, rector of Glaisgie, leading to a friendly reconciliation.
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Tennyson
Regent Street
Southey
Campbell
Worthy
Glasgow
Maister Camel
Rector O' Glaisgie
Westminster Gazette
Foley's Kidney Cure Praise From Tampa Man
Henry E Jones of Tampa Florida says Foley's Kidney Cure cured his back and shoulder pain after doctors failed. He is 63 and reports lasting health improvements after four bottles and now can walk and enjoy life. Elam Ordney and Houser endorse the remedy.
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Henry E. Jones
Tampa
Fla
Foley
Elam
Ordney & Houser
Is The Moon Inhabited
A speculative note argues the moon has an atmosphere enabling life, but not for humans. The ad then touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for headaches malaria chills fever jaundice dyspepsia dizziness liver and kidney issues debility and female weakness with a guaranteed tonic claim.
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West End Drug Co
Elam, Ordway & Houser
Napoleon Promotes Soldier After Salute Silence
While Napoleon reviews troops an old captain, overlooked for advancement, salutes and proclaims fifteen campaigns. The emperor, not stopping, quietly elevates him to colonel brigadier baron, signaling a long overdue promotion with a single terse exchange.
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Napoleon
A Wise Father and the Hoar Family
A Boston lawyer Sherman Hoar meets his first client, an Irishman, for a boundary matter requiring deeds review. The client asks for a quicker answer, but Hoar insists on Thursday. At the doorway the Irishman whispers, hoping to see Judge Hoar that night.
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Sherman Hoar
Boston
Judge Hoar
Misther Hoar
Boston Herald
Wounds Bruises and Burns Pain Balm Claim
An antiseptic dressing can heal wounds bruises and burns faster with less inflammation. Chamberlain's Pain Balm is marketed as an antiseptic aiding pain relief and preventing blood poisoning. Sold by J. L. Wikle.
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Chamberlian
J. L. Wikle
Polite Lord Blank Recounts Royal Courtesy Test
A tale recalls a king of England who praised Lord Blank as his politest subject. The monarch tested him by having Lord Blank hold the door for the royal carriage, which he did first. The king admitted a lesser man would have demanded ceremony.
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England
Lord Blank
Personal ethos: judge by friends not relatives
Quote emphasizes choosing friends, not judging by family. It argues relatives are thrust upon a person while friends are self chosen, reflecting character through social circles.
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