Famous in Many Ways Major Hendershot the Drummer
Major R. H. Hendershot known as the Drummer Boy of the Rappahannock travels with his son to entertain at Noble Street Theater. A Civil War veteran, he was the youngest Northern soldier and received Lincoln’s last West Point commission. He carries a silver drum once gifted by Horace Greeley for Fredericksburg gallantry. A large crowd is expected for tonight’s show featuring new moving pictures.
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R. H. Hendershot
Rappahannock
Auvisteniams
Noble Street Theater
Hendershot
Lincoln
West Point Academy
Majert
Horace Greely
Fredericksburg
Personal notices of local residents on various trips
Mr W H Jackson left this morning for East Tennessee. Mr BK Halsey went to Birmingham this morning. Mr W M Smith returned to Birmingham today. Mr M G Rayfield of Talladega is in town. Mr W C Spreul went toSylacauga this afternoon. Judge W F Johnston left for Montgomery this afternoon. Mr P Shook left this morning for Nashville. Messrs A Hr and D F Constantine went to Birmingham this morning. Mr R Hertz returned from Atlanta this morning.
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W. H. Jackson
East Tennessee
Halsey
Birmingham
W. M. Smith
M. G. Rayfield
Talladega
W. F. Johnston
Montgomery
Mr. ©. P. Shook
Nashville, Tenn
Messrs. A. Hr
D. F. Constantine
City News Items and Local Notices
The itemized page reports on a range of local items including a death notice for Mrs. Ashworth of Sixth and Mulberry with burial planned in Rome, and funeral details for her husband and three children. It notes personnel changes at the Postal Telegraph office, Mr J O Hoeks moving to Rome and Mr J H Cliff succeeding him in Anniston. Also announced are job ads and civic notices, including a Confederate Veterans meeting and rental listing.
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R. D. Ashworth
Sixth
Mulberry
Rome
Postal Telegraph Company
J. O. Hoeks
Tiew Are Vene Midney at Dr Trobts Starngne
Fragmentary note mentions medicines and a Dr Trobts linked to a Starngne Pillso and a country or city reference. unclear details.
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Sveriing Hennedy Co
Chicago
Black Cat Lore Drives Hose Choice for Hers
A quirky note curates dogged superstition with practical whimsy, linking black cat lore to selecting the best hose for her crafts. A playful, eye catching snippet blends folklore with household decision making.
Bottled Beer Four For Twenty Five Cents At Levi's
Levi's offers bottled beer at four for 25 cents in a promotional deal. The item is advertised as a temporary sale likely targeting casual customers seeking inexpensive beverages.
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Levi's
Widow tax in Mindanao tribes ties widower to in laws
A colonial-era account describes the widow tax or chabaloan among Mindanao tribes. Upon a wife’s death the widower or husband must pay his father in law with plates of stone china to seek a successor, while a wife’s death makes her a lifelong possession of her parents in law. Divorce is rare but polygamy exists. health and family fortunes hinge on these payments.
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Philippines
Mindanao
Dwarfing an Oak Tree by Japanese Gardeners
A dwarf Japanese pine known as the Chabo Hiba sold for 1200 dollars and stands six feet tall, claimed to be 850 years old. An ancient method for dwarfing trees is said to be simple and repeatable, with directions for making a miniature oak from an orange and acorn.
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Japan
Endurance in Water Key to Strong Swimming
A Philadelphia Record professional asserts that true swimming strength comes from enduring in the water. He notes swimming an hour requires similar exertion to walking and stresses timing strokes to breaths. He adds salt water aids buoyancy, helping a trained swimmer stay afloat until exhaustion or thirst ends the effort.
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Philadelphia
Cold Cure Ad Claims Kermott Product Suitability
An odd ad fragment promotes Kermott's Choco something for colds and sore throats. It mentions a cure and health claims in a period tone, though legible details are limited.
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Kermott
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. C. Spreul
Syla- Couga
Mr. R Hertz
Atlanta
Huyler
McElreath Drug Company
New York
3Th and
Noble
Eurek
Er Cen Oe
B Newman
Russell Bros
Smart Set
Pearson
Robinson’s Book B
Mekhireath Drug Company
L. H. Crumpler
Bessemer
The
McKelreath Drug Company
Doxvatoo & Co
Donanco & Co
Wanterd
J. N Beyer
Security Bank
Tion
Eflice
Ciy
J. H. Cliff
Chattanooga
Tenn
Anniston
Myr
Hoeks
Callahan
Wilmer Streets
City Mall
Wau
J. T. Dearman
Adj
Wilmer
H Parker
Carre-Field Shoe Company
Nobile Street
Au Drocettas
C.C. C
W. M. Speyer
the Mutual Fair
Oxford Lake
Mindaanao
Witewer
Comer-Cobb Investment Incorporated
Avica
East Tent Street
Vene Wilmes Ft
Jas
HK Paneeu
Telephone
Cor Lith and
Wilmer &Ts
Anniston, A
Anniston Hotel and Restaurant
J. W. Miles
R & Miles
Vmorris
Irisville, Aia
Bell Telephone Connection
Anniston Institute of Osteopathy
W. Ammerman
D. O
M. R. Hughes, D. O
R. J. Saywell
Moore and Eleventh Sts
L. & N. Depot
Vays
Castoria
Nume Castoria
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