Davenport Dispute Foreshadows a Gray Glimpse
In a Royal Street secondhand shop Van Holden encounters a poised buyer and a quarrel over a mahogany davenport. The woman objects to a reserved piece, while Montague the shopkeeper faces a pricing clash. Van muses on the scene as lunch plans unfold with social chatter and a hint of romance.
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Royal Street
van Holden
Davenport
Mr. Montague
Berden
Cosmopolitan
Molly
Van
Lke
Misa McColiouch
Miss McCulloush
Miss McCollough
van Helden
Mrs. Berden
van Tleldem
Misa McCullough
West End
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Promotes Natural Healing Plan
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy aids nature to relieve cough and support lung function during a cold. Thousands testify to its effectiveness and it helps prevent pneumonia. Priced at 25 cents or 50 cents for large size, available at J. L. Wikle's drug store. The Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets offer a gentle laxative effect and relief from indigestion and biliousness, priced 25 cents with free samples at J. L. Wikle's.
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Chamberlain
J. L. Wikin
J. L. Wikle
How to Polish a Table with Beeswax Waste
Instructions describe polishing a dining table using four quarters of a four pound beeswax. Prepare carpet and cloth padding, warm wax over a fire, coat the cloth, and rub the table briskly for fifteen minutes.
Cost of Paint Versus Long lasting Quality
The article argues the price gap between good and inferior paint is small relative to total painting costs. It emphasizes labor and time as the major expense and suggests using durable finishes. It also promotes traditional white lead and linseed oil as wiser choices.
Red Seal White Lead From Old Dutch Process
Red Seal is the standard white lead and is perfectly pure made by the Old Dutch Process. Paint pointers of value to the house owner are in our booklet. Send for it. National Lead Company Freeman Avenue and 7th Street Cincinnati Ohio For sale by first class dealers.
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National Lead Company
Freeman Avenue
7Th Street
Cincinnati, Ohie
Horace Greeley’s Innocent Fashion Flare
A biographical sketch notes Horace Greeley’s charm and affectation, describing his habit of disordered trousers and a bow necktie. An incident in a hotel public room shows a friend correcting him, after which he returns to walking streets with his tangled attire, a harmless eccentricity of a man of genius.
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Horace Greeley
Greeley
Lisbon and Cintra Evoke Enchanted City Imagery
A brief note cites Commander Shore quoting The Pleasant Springs in Portugal to compare Lisbon with Constantinople. The passage highlights Lisbon’s situation and splendor, as morning mist enhances the shores and lends mystery akin to Turner’s fascination.
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Lisbon
Cintra
Commander Shore
Portugal
Constantinople
Besses
Turner
Loudon Tatler
Pain Balm Relieves Child's Burn Quickly
A Vernon Connecticut child suffered a painful hand burn before Chamberlains Pain Balm was applied. Local merchant James N. Nichols advised the balm, noting immediate relief and its efficacy for cuts burns strains and back pain. Sold by J L Wilke.
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Michael Strauss
Vernon, Conn
Strauss
James N. Nichols
Nichols
Chamberlain
J. L. Wikle
Scramble for Power as Head’s Body Awaits Honors
In New Hampshire, Governor Head’s death stirs bid for succession. Colonel Barrett, a staff member, is cited as a potential successor while the governor lies in state. A bold party asks Head if he objects to Barrett's succession, to which the governor jokes about the undertaker.
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S.S.S
Head
New Hampshire
Barrett
Guodida
Doctors Puzzled by Remarkable Recovery Tale
Kenneth Melver of Vaneboro Me recovers from severe throat and lung inflammation after doctors gave up. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving his life and praises its ability to cure coughs colds bronchitis tonsillitis hoarseness. Trial bottles offered free at local druggists.
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Kenneth Melver
Vaneboro
Klum, Ordway & Houser
Montgomery Fair to Open October with Noted Speakers
The Montgomery Fair in Alabama runs October 22 to 27 under the Alabama Agricultural Association. It features a $1,000 prize for best county display, extensive permanent improvements, dedicated speakers including William J. Bryan and James Wilson, and race events with national entries. Railroads offer low fares and special trains from Anniston to Montgomery.
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Annistom
Montgomery
Alabama
Alabama Agricultural Association
William J. Bryan
Jas. Wilson
Agricultural Department
Commissioner Sargent
Department of Immigration
Harvie Jordan
Southern Cotton Association
Samuel Spencer
The
Southern Railway
Jordan
W. H. Morris
Farmers’ Union
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W. H. McKleroy
Wm. A. Davis
D. Woodruff
Randolph Smith
Thenniston National Bank
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California
Hot Springs, Ark
Geo. H. Lee
Pass
Agt
Little Rock, Ark
Frank M. Griffith
Trav
Birmingham
Ala
Whetstone & Co., Crocers
VIA
J. N. Harrison
D. P.A
Birmingham, Ala
van Blerden
Bobbie
Nora
Miss McCollouch
Hotel Royal
Nature
Creetey
Montgomery Fair
City National Bank
Anniston, Ala
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