Athens Daily Banner notices urge caution on sewer bonds and Bryans fate
The Athens Daily Banner reports on upcoming votes, sewer bond approvals for the eastern city, and calls for patience with postflirt repair by utility firms. It notes Bryan as a target of Wall Street opposition and highlights the university bond validation and civic plans. A column cites Mrs Weightman Walker's planned wealth share with relatives, traced to a Civil War quinine factory fortune.
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Savannah News
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Philadelphia
New York
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Jonas Wister
William Weightman
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February 14 in History Highlights
Key events dated February 14 include the murder of Richard I in 1400, Col. Pickens defeating Tories in 1779, Aix la Chapelle peace talks in 1818, Bell's patent for the telephone in 1876, Blanche Bruce becoming senate’s first Black chair in 1876, Toronto buildings burned in 1890, Kimberly Relief in 1900, and a large London unemployed rally in Trafalgar Square in 1903.
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Carolina
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Mississippi
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Kimberly
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Birthday Tribute to Prince Edward Island Leader Senator Andrew A. McDonald
A biographical sketch marks the 79th birthday of Senator Andrew Archibald McDonald of Prince Edward Island. Born February 14, 1829, to Scottish parents, he built a career as a general merchant before entering politics. He served in the provincial legislature in 1853–58 and 1863–74 and attended the 1864 Quebec conference before joining the Dominion Senate in 1866.
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Andrew A. McDonald
Andrew Archibald McDonald
Prince Edward Island
Canada
Georgetown
McDonald
Domigion Senate
Plural Bosses in Public Roles and a Boxing Night
A writer speaks on excessive bosses in church school and political posts, then lists an inquiry into a preacher pastor and educator. The piece ends with a boxing schedule featuring Harry Baker vs Kid Wolgast and Jack Phenicie vs Tommy Nelson.
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Gast
Milwaukee
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Wee
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Tommy Nels
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Altoona
Pee
Nothing for Something debate in a farmer's case
A Washington Star quote frames a dispute about value with the phrase you cant get something for nothing. The exchange features a stern man and Farmer Corntassers arguing that effort yields reward while several trades show opposite expectations.
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Nothling
Washington Star
Ledbetter the Giant of Glasgow Told in Praise
John McAusland recalls Ledbetter a 6 feet 10 inch Glasgow plumber supplier famed for extraordinary strength. The Scot, famed for shunning athletics, could throw opponents and tower over crowds, misgiving about public display despite vast size and calm dignity.
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New York
John McAusland
Scotland
Hercules
Ledbetter
Glasgow
Awful Word Gets A Roaring Review On A Train
In Coxey's Monthly a travel tale notes how the word awful appears in everyday speech. A traveling drummer jokes about mills turning out an awful lot of stuff as the two men converse aboard a train to Springfield. One traveler bids goodbye, promising to visit when possible.
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Coxey’s Monthly
Tellow
Springfield
Keeping Open House with Dr King's New Life Pills
Advertises Dr King's New Life Pills as a remedy that regulates stomach fever and bowels. Claims feeling good follows proper digestion and cites W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons drug stores as sellers at 25 cents.
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Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Miss Elder and Miss Peppery Debate Hair Graying
A Philadelphia Press excerpt shows Miss Elder and Miss Peppery quarreling over pretending hair to be gray. The playful exchange centers on the idea of aging and whether gray hair should be bought or faked.
George’s Eldest Son Wins High Honors at Graduation
Neighbor notes the eldest son’s high honors at his school’s graduation exercises. Mrs Lapsling confirms George was the valetudinarian of his class.
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George
Lapsling
Chicago Tribune
Rheumatism Cured in a Day by Dr Detehon Relief
A medical claim states Dr Detehon's Relief for rheumatism and neuralgia cures in 1 to 3 days by removing the cause. The advertisement notes immediate benefits from the first dose and lists prices 75 cents and 1.00, sold by H R Palmer & Sons Drugists.
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Detehon
H. R. Palmer & Sons
A Last Resort Benevolent Old Gentleman
A stray tramp is confronted by a benevolent old gentleman offering work as part of a Pathfinding narrative. The tramp expresses reluctance, saying he would not take the job if other options exist.
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Pathfinder
The Booster Confesses Chicago Ties In Banter
A fragment shows a speaker asserting belonging to Chicago and commenting on another’s accent or speech. The dialogue hints at regional identity and playful banter between strangers. No further context or events are given.
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