Change in Music Business Forbes to Merger
The Music business of BB EB Forbes based in Montgomery Alabama will merge into a larger company on September 1. The entire stock of pianos and organs will be sold at greatly reduced prices before the change. Several persons will receive stock in the new firm and EB Forbes will be its president. Catalogues with instrument prices will be sent on request from Anniston branch No 25 East Lead Street.
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BB. EB. Forbes
Montgomer
Ala
EB. FE. Forbes
Forbes
Montgomery
Anniston
Fast Lieath Street
Bunkoed by a Greek on a Mediterranean island voyage
The narrator and companions join an antiquary professor in Athens and sail to an island where they are robbed by a group led by Talanti. He and his accomplices seize valuables from 40 travelers including 10 women, and when help is sought, authorities do little as the gang disappears with about $6,000 in loot.
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Athens
Profeasor Hempstead
Lis
Talanti
Ista
Ina
Winglish
Mr. Talanti
Ninjn
Professor Hempstead
Matic
Mr. Talant
Talantl
Antonio
Talant
Ancient Egyptians Pioneered Leather Craft for Shoes
The article notes that ancient Egyptians excelled in tanning and leather work, supplying footwear for pyramid builders. It argues that Egyptian tanners used similar materials and methods to modern practices, though today’s tunnels and steam power accelerate production.
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Pyramids
The Kind He Wanted Airship Prediction
A fortune teller tells a young man he will soon travel by airship, then insists on a larger helirship vision and a tip to a fortune. Ardup eagerly fuels the scene with another half dollar as the tale unfolds in a Chicago Tribune entertainment blurb.
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Ardup
Chicago Tribune
The Passing Band at London Academy
The passage depicts a lone drone rising through drums and horns as sound swells along a winding street. A streaming pennant of brass blooms into a clarion clash, then fades into a murmured, melodic blend amid a distant academy setting in London.
The French Cage and Royal Tyranny
A Gentleman's Magazine excerpt details the 18th century punishment of Victor de la Cassagne known as Dubourg who was imprisoned in a Mont Saint Michel cage for criticizing Louis XV. It recounts his death within the cage, the royal response, and later efforts by Charles X and Louis Philippe to destroy or restore the site as a relic of tyranny.
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Dubourg
Victor de la Cassagne
Holland
France
Louis XV
Frankfort
Leyden
Louisa
Font St. Michel
Mont St. Michel
Garled
Charles X
d’Artois
Louis Philippe
Gentleman's Magazine
Locust Porridge and Basuto Village Meals
Chambers Journal describes Basuto daily food using mealie porridge with mafi or herbs, and locust dishes stored and cooked with fat. Locusts are collected in large quantities after heavy rains and compared to shrimp in taste, while green maize with melted butter remains a favored treat.
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Chambers’ Journal
The Seeccessful Doctor
The king's lictors seek a Chinese physician free of angry spirits. At every door they find many ghosts, until one doctor shows only a single shade. They praise him as skilled, but learn he just started practice yesterday.
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Purgatory
Earth
Ciles
Be Wise and Let Youth Speak in Debate Wisdom
A brief quip from Uncle Eben on listening before speaking, stressing patience to gain reputation through hearing the younger voice. The piece embodies a folksy aphorism tone from the Washington Star, urging restraint and thoughtful talk.
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Uncle Eben
Funeral debt prompts unexpected loan in Chicago Tribune
A dialogue from the Chicago Tribune shows Murdstone lending 150 to Gagson to cover his late wife’s funeral expenses. Gagson explains his wife died a year and a half ago, and he plans to marry soon, insisting the bill must be paid first.
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Murdstone
Gagson
Chicago Tribune
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London Academy
Chicago
Newa
Anniston National
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C.D. Woodruff
WM. A. Davie
M. B. Wellborn
W. H. McKleroy
New England House
Ay. Hall
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Union Depot
Pein
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Tonie
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