A Woman’s Business Skill Enlightens a Franklin Tale
A passage from Franklin’s Autobiography recounts a Charleston printing partnership where a journeyman earned one third profits but failed to provide clear accounts. After his death his widow, educated in Holland, maintained precise quarterly records and ran the business, even buying the printing and enabling her son’s involvement. Franklin uses this to advocate practical education for young women.
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Franklin
Charleston
D. C
Holland
Structure of tree growth and annual rings described
The passage explains the layered structure of a twig from growth over one or two years. It notes an irregular central pith, surrounding radiating medullary rays, a cambium layer for new wood, and dark annual rings marking each year's growth. Grain varies by species from conspicuous in oak to obscure in tropical woods.
Nature of life blends town and country in vast creation
Marcus Reed argues that the line between natural and artificial life is arbitrary. He compares human society to beavers and ants, noting evolution shapes environments from nests to palaces and that even a leaf in a stream mirrors a city waif in a rough urban current.
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London
Marcus Reed
Macmillan’s
Neighbor’s Remedy Saves Mercer County Man
Mr D P Daugherty of Mercer and Summer counties West Virginia nearly died from diarrhoea before a neighbor gave him Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He recovered in under twenty four hours after two physicians offered little relief. For sale by J L Wikle Druggist.
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D. P. Daugherty
Mercer
Summer Counties
W. Va
Chamberlain
J. L. Wikle
Language trick in a playful exchange
In a comical dialogue Mr Potts asks his wife to close the window in French, revealing the wife obeys only when addressed in French to show understanding, while The Visitor notes the language cue as a comedic device in Pick- Me-Up.
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Mr. Potts
Navy Adopts Slaby-Area German Wireless System
After extensive trials the United States Navy chooses the Slaby Area German wireless telegraphy system noting its practicality and readiness for deployment. The decision underscores a shift in naval communications reflecting wartime technological exchange and collaboration.
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United States Navy
Stomach trouble relief with Chamberlain tablets advertised
A Greenfield Massachusetts farmer D L Beach reports four years of stomach trouble and says he improved after taking a box of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. The advertisement urges others with stomach issues to try the tablets priced at 25 cents, sold by J A Wikle druggist.
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D. L. Beach
Clover Nook Farm
Greenfield
Mass
Chamberlain
J. Ia
Levy Offers Suit Cleaning and Pressing by Telephone
Julius Levy lists a phone contact 324 to arrange suit cleaning or pressing service. The note reads as a quick instruction for customers seeking garment care.
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Juiius Levy
Lenbach Sets Price for Two Portraits of Noted Figures
Munich artist Lenbach quoted 25000 marks for the portraits of Kismareck and Bleichroeder. Bleichroeder declined, then when invited later asked for the Baron’s portrait at the same price, arguing it should be cheaper. Lenbach explained the two portraits cost the same due to personal satisfaction with Prince Ismarek’s likeness. Bleichroeder’s portrait was never painted.
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Lenbach
Munich
Linmarck
Baron Bleichroeder
Bleichroeder
Bieichroeder
Kismareck
Gleichroeder
Biamarck
Prince Ismarek
Changed His Tune and Civic Echoes Across Cities
A New York car scene at Fourteenth Street shows a crying infant interrupting a bridal procession while chimes toll Lohengrin as the crowd smiles. Philadelphia visitors in Richmond query factory uses, learning a slave era tale about Patrick Henry and liberty.
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Fourteenth Street
Grace Church
Lohengrin
New York Tribune
Life Saved by Chamberlains Colic Remedy
B L Byer of this town credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life after a month of bilious dysentery. Hancock Md merchant B E Little confirms its efficacy. Also includes Apple Binne Mauge recipe and shortcake advice from Woman's Home Companion.
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Chamberlain
B. L. Byer
B. E Little
Hancock, Md
J L Wikle
Tax Assessor Appointments List Leads Off in October
Local schedule lists appointments with Burns Cross Roads Oxanna Anniston and other locations across October. Dates include October 5 8 22 and later 24 28 with multiple days at Anniston.
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Oxanna
Anniston
Four Mile
Jacksonville
Alexandria
Burns Cross Roads
Tax Collector Appointments For 1908 Delinquent Taxes
The tax collector announces he will attend appointments to collect state and county taxes for 1908. Taxes delinquent after December 31, 1903 incur interest and costs.
Local Race Schedule Through December Across Towns
The list catalogs race days for towns including Jacksonville Alexandria Pokeville Chatchie Peek's Hill and Green's School House from October to December. It records dates and numbers next to each location, noting multiple events per week and across consecutive weeks.
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Burn’s Cross Roads
Boozer
Boiling Springs
Pokeville
Chatchie
Peek’s Hill
Alexandria
Duke
Reed
Hollingsworth
Landers
Green’s School House
DeArmanville
Choccoloeco
Tron City
White Plains
Jenkins
Four Mile
Greenwood
Piedmont
Jacksonville
Oxanna
Anniston
Landers’ School House
Green's School House
Chocosloceo
Iron City
Oxford
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DR. Moffett
C. J. Mopfett
ST. Louis
Haawy
Glate
Aueriy
Tex
HM. Hardy
Gilmore’s Cafe
Eleventh Street
The
Anniston National Bank
United States
Ala
WM. H. McKleroy
WM. A. Davis
WM. A. Davis, W. H.amckleroy
D. Woodruff
Cashier
R. F., Smith
Asst. Cashier
Ww. T
Brown Oo
Woodruff
First National Bank
Sanniston, Ala
W. W. Strinavelow
H. A. Youna
J. B. Goodwin
A. J. Goodwin
A. L. Tyler
Jno
B. Knox
J.B. Goodwin
W. L. McCan
Sproull
E L. Turner
L Tyler
A W Bell
W. W
Stringfellow
Talladega
Calhour
Ntics
Mary M. Jordan
Quintard Avenue
Eleventh and
Twelfth Streets
Dorflingers
Royal Bonn” Art Pottery
Anniston Trading CO
China Store
Town and Country
Richmond
Detroit News-Tribune
John
Patrick Henry
Henry
Apple
Tafel
Herman C. Tafel
W. Jerr
St. Paone
Lovutsville
Ee Ae
Laward A. Marx
Albany, N.Y
Piast Fao
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
N.Y
Ingersoll
Robt. H. Ingersoll & Bro. Dept
Maiden Lane
New York
Joe i
Army and Navy
Myhncine, CO
W. Broadway
N. Y
Calhoun County
Ohatehie
Choccolocco
Green’s School
Burns
Burn’s
Cross Roads
D Z Goodlett
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