Prosperous Jacksonville Sees Huge Building Boom And Notable Elders
Oct 25 Jacksonville reports a flurry of new construction including a brick store for M A Stevenson Co and a modern post office planned by Dean under government contract. Churches plan rec tory and parsonage. Rev W T Allen leads. Notables include 91 year old Wyley Carpenter, 93 year old Robert McCain, and others, highlighting Calhoun county longevity and growth.
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Jacksonville
H. L. Stevenson
M. A. Stevenson & Co
Dean
C. W. Carlton
Anniston
Sam
Douthit
W. W. Skelton
Cole Brothers
GO. D. Martin
Wyley Carpenter
Republic
Carpenter
Peyton Rowan
Robert McCain
Colonel Shied
Calhoun County
Jonger
J. A. Roberson
Troublesome Jack Runs Off With Maud
A horseman bursts into a quiet homestead and drags Farmer Brown’s son Jack away with his daughter Maud. The squire condemns Jack as a lubberly idiot, noting prior clumsy misdeeds like breaking a shovel.
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Farmer Brown
Squire Tompson
Jack
Maud
London Express
New Solar Forge Uses 6000 Mirrors to Melt Iron
A device called the pyrheliophor concentrates sun rays from over 6,000 small mirrors to a seven inch spot, achieving heat near 7,000 degrees F. Iron melts in under a minute and fire clay fuses in about three minutes. Magnesia requires about 6,400 degrees and turns molten in twenty minutes.
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Magnesia
The Fox Study on Color Change and Blindness Theory
The excerpt argues a link between protective coloring and mind in the fox’s concealment. It cites Dale and a test with minnows in white wash to infer blindness if no color change occurs. The text uses a reasoning chain about perception and concealment in animals.
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Dale
Guessing Game Exchange in Cleveland Serial
A playful exchange unfolds with Miss Sharply and Mr Boresome. Miss Sharply asks to guess the surprise while Mr Boresome hints at plans to leave the city before bidding good night. The light dialogue captures a domestic humor tone from the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Miss Sharply
Mr. Boresome
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Best Show of the Season at Noble Street Theater
The stage adaptation of Bertha M. Clay's novel played to a small An niston audience. Ednaharlie Lindon, Dorothy Fairfax, J. J. Kirk and G. M. Dailey head a strong cast as Monica Ryvers, Lord Ryvers and the villain. The drama ends with reconciliation and a moral about pride.
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Anniston
Bertha M. Clay
Lord Ryvers
Oscar Carstone
Ryver
London
Tommy Swyft
Hubert Porest Hay
Monica Ryvers
Ryvers
Monica
Lord Randolph Ryvers
Violet
Ednaharlie Lindon
Dorothy Fairfax
J. J. Kirk
Mark Rogers Whiskey Adureacrs in Good Company
An advertisement urges readers to specify Mark Rogers whiskey when ordering, claiming it offers a better taste and value than unnamed brands. The copy emphasizes choosing a labeled, premium product for men who value quality in social settings.
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Mark Rogers
Wounds Bruises and Burns Antiseptic First Aid Claim
An antiseptic dressing can heal wounds bruises and burns before inflammation in about one third the time of old methods. Chamberlains Pain Balm purportedly shares the principle and relieves pain while preventing blood poisoning. Sold by J L Wikle.
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Chamberlian
J. L. Wikle
No Sincerres In China Cabinet Official’s Long Day
A Chinese cabinet member is described as working extreme hours. He reportedly starts at 2 am and attends palace duties from 3 to 6, privy council from 6 to 9, war department as president from 9 to 12, board of punishment from 12 to 2, and foreign office from 2 to 5 or 6 daily, plus occasional special commissions.
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China
Privy Council
War Department
Board of Punishment
Foreign Office
Moon Inhabited Claim Sparks Earthly Debate
The note asserts the moon has an atmosphere enabling some life, though not humans, then pivots to promote Electric Bitters as a cure all for headaches malaria chills fever jaundice dyspepsia and more. It touts it as a general tonic and sleep aid backed by West End Drag Co. and Elam Ordway Houser at 50 cents.
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West End Drag Co
Elam, Ordway & Houser
Eccentric English Place Names in The London Daily Chronicle
The London Daily Chronicle offers mock pronunciations for notable English towns and villages. Examples include Rib son for Rhudbaxton, Uddenmuckat for Woodmancote, Sapier for Sawbridgeworth, and other playful renditions such as Chosen for Church down and Sollaby for Salt Fleethy.
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London Daily Chronicle
England
Rhudbaxton
Ribson
Woodmancote
Sollaby
Almondenbury
Amesbury
Conugresbury
Coomsbury
Wealth has Its Disadvantages in a Horse Race Gibe
A Washington Star quip contrasts philosophy with betting mania. It notes a sport loving man finds it dull that someone can wager large sums like $5 000 or $10 000 on a race without fearing loss.
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Washington Star
Freight rate for packing case from Philadelphia to Boston
Freight agent quotes six cents per foot for a packing case shipped from Philadelphia to Boston. Dumley asks the distance between the two cities, prompting confirmation of the travel length.
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Dumley
Philadelphia
Boston
Philadelphia Press
An Awful Cough Cured By Chamberlains Cough Remedy
Mrs Ora Bussard of Bru baker Lil shares how two years ago her child suffered pneumonia and a severe cough resembling whooping cough. After using Chamberlains Cough Remedy the coughing stopped and the girl gained weight. The remedy is sold by J L Wikle.
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Ora Bussard
Brubaker
Lil
J. UL. Wikle
Impressive Evidence at Marlborough Street Collision
A London constable on Marlborough Street testified in a morning case about a hansom driver’s crash with a four wheeler. The driver claimed a dispute and the constable admitted doubt about intoxication until he saw the driver tilting his own number on his coat sleeve.
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Marlborough Street
Lax-ets laxative advertised for wide ailments five cents
A vintage advertisement promotes Lax-ets as a gentle constipation relief for many symptoms including bad taste breath muddy complexion eruptions headache and dizziness. It claims prompt action without pain or griping and notes physician approval with five cent metal bucket box units sold by J. L. Wilkie.
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J. L. Wilkie
The Satisfactory Part Inheritance Quips
A Dundee Advertiser recounts Jamie gaining wealth through relatives' deaths. A neighbor remarks it was a good thing rich friends were before him, while Jamie quips it was a lucky thing they died before him. The tale underscores wealth gained from inheritance and Jamie's cautious humor.
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Jamie
Dundee Advertiser
Nothing to Fear in Giving Chamberlain Cough Remedy to Small Children
A promotion touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe for little ones with no harmful ingredients. It claims the medicine cures coughs, colds and croup, has a worldwide reputation, and is available from J. L. Wine.
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Chamberlain
Sma
J. L. Wine
One of Them Struggling Artist Challenges Picture Factories
A struggling artist argues that mass produced cheap pictures flood the market. He blames a lack of consumer education for buyers confusing his work with factory prints and admits self-doubt about competing.
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Frank
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