Ruling Tightens Post Office Rates for Delinquent Subscribers
The Post Office Department announces that after April 1 no daily newspaper can be mailed at second class rates to subscribers more than three months in arrears and no weekly after twelve months. Publishers protest but cannot change the rule. subscribers must pay in advance or papers may be discontinued.
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Postoffice Department
Banney
United States Postence Department
Post Office Department
Banner
End to Night Riding Affects Kentucky White Burley Tobacco
A reported agreement in Winchester Kentucky between the American Tobacco Company and the Society of Equity ends night riding and violence. The deal allegedly buys the 1906 and 1907 White Burley crops for about 14 million dollars, with no 1908 crop planned, and secures immediate takeover by the company. Some officials deny the pact while others claim authenticity, noting district limits to White Burley and excluding Dark Burley areas.
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Cincinnati
Kentucky
Society of Equity
American Tobacco Company
New York
White Burley
Clarence Lepus
G. A. Brooks
White Burley ‘Tobacco Board
American Society of Equity
Lebus
White Barley Board of Central
Ely's Cream Balm Catarrh and Hay Fever Remedy
No false pretense marks Ely's Cream Balm career. Harmless and unlike cocaine products, it claims to quickly relieve catarrh and hay fever. Testimony from thousands supports its long standing success. Sold by druggists for 60 cents or mailed from Ely Brothers New York.
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Ely
Minda
Ely Brothers
Warren St
New York
Famous Georgia Cocktails and Distillers
Georgia cocktail list includes Manhat tan gin whipkey and martini. Address shows JACK CRANSTON CO at 113 116 Mercer Gt Baltimore Md. The fragment names beverages and a company location in Baltimore Maryland.
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Georgia
Manhattan
Jack Cranston CO
Mercer Gt
Baltimore
Mercer St
Baltimore, Md
Spectacle at the Opera overloads tuning forks over Caruso top note
At the Metropolitan Opera a rowdy scene unfolds as Italian patrons armed with tuning forks confront Caruso over his top note in Il Trovatore. Key figures include Christoforo Campanari, Amadeo Vowinkel, Dr. Fannoni, Borromeo di Bomposini, and others who clash while Caruso sings the high B flat during Quella Pira. One tosses a fork at Ferari, and Bomposini storms out demanding a refund.
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Caruso
Metropolitan Opera House
Christoforo Campapari
Amadeo Vowinke
Venice
Fannoni
Naples
Chiatofaro Campanari
Manrico
Borromeo de Bomposini
Dr. Fannon
Christoforo
Ong Gyng
Vowinkel
Fannon
Borromeo di Bomposini
Ferari
Metropolitan Opera
Hall's Catarrh Cure testimonial oath unlikely contract
Frank J. Cheney of Cheney & Co. swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason witnessed on December 6, 1836. The remedy is taken internally and affects blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by all druggists for 76 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation and other ailments.
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State of
Ohio
City of
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. W. Gleason
Paying a Check in England Reference Required to Open Bank Account
A Washington Post summary notes English banking differs from the U.S. as large sums are paid by checks and cash is rare for daily expenses. Opening an English bank account requires two first class references, and checks cannot be obtained without an account. Private accounts cost about ten pounds yearly, and elite banks grant wide credit only to trusted individuals.
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Washington Post
D. H. Lieban
London
England
Ewen
Europe
Dr Shoop's Cough Cure Promises Gentle Relief
A vintage ad touts Dr Shoop's Cough Cure as a safe remedy for tickling or dry coughs. It claims soothing effect from herbal leaves and stems, with no opium or harsh ingredients, urging mothers to demand Dr Shoop's and avoid alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Shoop
Shoop’s
Walton Grand Jury Endorses Clifford Walker for Solicitor General
From Walton County February term 1908 endorsement of Clifford Walker for solicitor general of the Western circuit. Jury praises him as a native son, a clean Christian gentleman, devoted to right and duty, unfailingly temperate and charitable, fully worthy of public confidence. Walton Tribune reports the strong backing as well deserved and likely to prevail.
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Walton
Walton County
Clifford Walker
Arly
Ife
Walton Tribune
Walton Grand Jury
Cliff "Walker
New Safety Device Places Torpedoes on Train Track
New safety device by Robert J Zorge, Chicago board of trade member, shown in New Durham New Jersey, installs torpedoes in block No 3 of the West Shore railroad near the Weehawken tunnel. The system uses three circuits approach locking danger and a teethed wheel with torpedo arms to eject a torpedo if a faster following train closes in on the approaching circuit, warning the engineer with a concussion.
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New York Tribune
New Durham
N. J
Baturay
Robert J
Orge
Chicago Board of Trade
Jne
West Shore Railroad
Weehawken Tunnel
Weehawken
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised relief for tired feet
Pocket friendly remedy promises instant comfort for swollen feet and sore spots. Trade ad hails Allen E. Olmstead of Le Roy New York offering a 25 cent foot powder trial and free sample of a sanitary corn pad.
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Allen
Olmstead
le Roy, N
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J.C. Somers & CO
Salisbury,nc
H. B. Schofield
J. W. Rumble
Stanton
Flamme
Mile
Bobby Jarvis
Intromedy
Idlehourgraph
Cobb Lampkin
K. BE. Edwards
Lampkin and Edwards
Lampkin
Washington Streets
Cobb Street
Boulevard
Milway
Jackson Street
Athens
Hght
Tobacco Growers of
Trust
Neste
Fred Pexinian Grates
Alfred
Charles Stern CO
Clayton St
Athens, GA
Castoria
Col
Monroe
Solicitor- General of
Western Circuit
Dornblatt Plumbing Co
Qen
Landin
Barberville
J. R. Crane & CO
Peninsular Paint
Bondurant Hd’w. Co
Seaboard Air Line
R’y
J. T. Anderson
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