Oxford Farmer Seeks Winter Planting Ahead of Short Feed
Tom Greggs from the Delta neighborhood brings cotton to the Oxford market. A local businessman urges farmers to plant grain and winter crops to cut winter and spring costs as feed is expected to be scarce and expensive. Rev. George F. Cuthrell resigns as pastor of the Christian Church to take effect in December and move to Wilmington, N C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Tom Greggs
Delta
George F.’. Cuthrell
The
Christian Church
Wilmington
N. C
Oxford Residents Say Farewell to Local Clergy and Friends
Oxford residents bid farewell to Rev. Cuthrell and his wife after a short, valued residence. Cuthrell and family departures follow meetings by Reva. J. Coggina and George F. Cuthrell in Indiana. Various social events, travel plans, and notices populate the town life news.
Pointed Paragraphs From Chicago News
A collection of aphorisms about friendship money worry and judgment. Observations include ending friendships being as hard as love and that opinions differ when owned versus others claim delusion. Suggestions warn against trusting advice from those failing in their own ventures.
Balzac’s Blue Dress Coat and the Quinola Bill
Balzac wore a blue satin lined dress coat for the Quinola opening at the Odeon Paris. The coat featured eighteen carat gold buttons as he sought gala effect. The play failed, Balzac fell into hardship, and he often sold a button to a jeweler to obtain money. The coat and its successors were nicknamed Les Ressources de Quinola.
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Balzac
Odeon Theater
Paris
Les Ressources de
Quinola
Literary Clubs and harmless hero worship
A contemporary remark in Sphere frames literary clubs as a safe form of hero worship and social gathering, comparing them to whist or bridge as a non bookish social outlet for readers and writers.
Moon Atmosphere Debate Sparks Unlikely Space Myths
Brief note claims science proves lunar atmosphere allows life of some form while humans cannot, then transitions to a testimonial for Electric Bitters as a cure-all tonic. It touts headaches malaria chills fever and other ailments, claiming strong sleep and general vitality with a 50 cent price guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Drug Co
Elam, Ordway & Houser
Ancient Religions and Founders Amid Early World Faiths
The text surveys Judaism Brahmanism Buddhism and Mohammedanism as oldest faiths with Buddha born in Kapilavastu near the Himalayas and Mecca as Mohammed’s birthplace. It notes Buddha’s long life and Brahma as creator with Vishnu and Siva as brothers, and marks Noah and Abraham in early worship.
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Buddha
B. C
Kapilavastu
Indiia
Himalayas
Siddhartha
Gautama
Guddha
Brahma
Vishnu
Siva
Mohammed
Mecca
Arabia
Medina
God
Noah
Abraham
Awful cough cured by Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
Mrs. Ora Bussard of Bru baker Illinois reports two years ago her daughter suffered a pneumonia cough similar to whooping cough. After using Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy the coughing stopped and the child grew stout. Remedy sold by J. U. Wikle.
Bearded Pensioners Preserve 15th Century Attire in Bavaria
In Munsiedel Bavaria a charitable founder died in 1451 leaving a home for aged poor with a condition. Every elder resident must wear the beard and clothing style of Christopher Wanner who set the rule. Centuries later pensioners roam the town in fifteenth century dress.
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Munsiedel
Bavaria
Christopher Wanner
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A. J. Adair
Gwin’s
Humphries & CO
E. d. Walker
Rev. Cathrell
Rev. Cuthrell
Reva. J
Coggina
George F. Cuthrell
Tal- Indena
Frank Reynolds
Gadsden
Birmingham
J. B. Privett & Co
Ala
Young Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Ben Blackstock
Oxanna
Oxford Cemetery
Messrs
John and
Green Hollingsworth
Joel Eason
Miss Gauntt
Calhoun County Baptist Association
Collwater
J. C. Wright
W. F. McCain
D. C. Cooper
W. F. Hanna
J. T. Wheeler
T. A. Howle
T., L. Grogan
R. G. Patrick
Judson
Marion
William Mellon
Calhoun County
W. T. Dodd
Albertville
Lou Luttrell
W. Gc, Gray & Co
Brewton
Miss Luttrell
Joseph Whiteside
Judge
Mrs. W. W. Whiteside
Snow Street
Chicago News
Ang’l
Ghadfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, Ga
Mattings
J. Berman
Noble
Nniston Water Supply Co
Noble Street
Anniston
Shell Works
Anniston City
Anniston Asa
WM. A. Davis
Texas
Pacific
Texas—Free
E. P. Turner
Gene
Agt
Dallas
Anniston Steam Laundry
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