Glouster Debating Society Votes On Grosvenor Re-Election
Glouster residents report on last week’s activities including a debating society decision in favor of Grosvenor’s re-election. Local news covers bridges, church art from France, electric lighting, and multiple social visits plus early spring baseball plans.
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Glancey
Chester Scott
Sugar Creek
Glouster Debating Society
Grosvenor
Rockefeller
H. Hibbard
Birdie
Thirsady
Jacksonville
Trimble
Congo
Murray City
Gladys
E. M. Hoon
Bishopville
Danford
Hiram Six
Spadra
Ark
Six
John Gatchel
Chas. Faires
New Lexington
Mary Johnson
Corning
Wonderful Discovery Promises Cure for Bright's Disease
Broadland Dakota April 17 A sensational tale claims G W Gravy recovered from Bright's Disease after three months of special treatment by Dodd's Kidney Pills His testimony credits the cure and elevates the remedy as capable of curing related kidney ailments The piece also notes social happenings including Miss Alta McAfoose leading an evening and local club banquets reflecting small town life
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Broadland
G. W. Gravy
Bright
Dodd
Third quarterly meeting set for Guysville circuit at Bethany church
The third quarterly meeting for the Guysville circuit will be held at Bethany M E church on April 30 and May 1 with special services Friday and Saturday nights led by Rev C Bowman. Several local residents are noted visiting relatives and attending events including Clarence Townsend’s return home and various family visits to Coolville Hulls Lott Ridge Loveland Stewart Athens and New England.
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Guysville
Bethany
M. E. Church
C. Bowman
Clarence Townsend
Milroy Green
Coolville
Grant Roussell
M. M. Dewees
Audrey
Herbert Hays
M. Smith
New England
Fred Frost
Abner Frost
Hulls
Lucy Windsor
Lola Townsend
Maggie Ranson
Lottridge
Archie Smith
Loveland
Owen Grimes
Stewart
J. L. Petty
Herman Grubb
Athens
The Five Cent Piece That Caused a Stir
A New York man recalls a Broadway streetcar encounter showing how exergy can magnify a small grievance. He chased a departing car after dropping a nickel, jumped off injured, then spent himself to recover the coin only to realize it yielded no real gain.
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New York
Transfers All Mine for a Novel Moment
A demure woman on a street corner received six transfers from a conductor who assumed a group of laughing girls were together. She kept them while reading and later returned the slips, revealing there were no others in her party. The incident came from the Philadelphia Record.
First Phonograph Record: Edison Captures Mary Had a Little Lamb
The article recalls the invention of the phonograph by Thomas Edison. It notes weeks of experiments on early devices and the surprising discovery that sound could be recorded and reproduced. The first test used the phrase Mary had a little lamb, marking the machine’s initial record.
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Edison
Mary
Dr King’s New Life Pills Proclaimed Cure All
G Grayson of Lula Miss writes that Dr King’s New Life Pills cured his indigestion and stomach troubles. The tonic laxative properties relieve all stomach and bowel disorders and are sold at McKee’s drug store for 2 cents.
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G. Grayson
Lula, Miss
Dr. King
McKee’s
Peruna Endorsed by Judge Parsons for Grip Cure
A 1900s advertisement features W H Parsons ex-State Senator and ex-Supreme Court judge praising Peruna as the cure for grip and related catarrh. The testimonial notes a Missouri banker and Canadian resident also report success, with a $10,000 bank guarantee of authenticity and claims of safe, thorough relief from la grippe after one week of use.
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W. H. Parsons
Supreme Court of Texas
H Street
N. W
Washington
Dd. C
Texas
Market Exchange Bank
Columbus
Ohio
Health Culture on Relaxation and Nerves
The article discusses nerve strength as central to health and life. It urges relaxation through laughter, hopeful thoughts, beauty, trust and love, and notes diversion and occasional holidays as aids. It contrasts conscious and unconscious tensions, and observes women feel fatigue from tight grip on parcels after shopping.
Emerald symbolism of love and virtue in marriage
The article notes that an unflawed emerald represents purest love and rarity. It says emeralds reveal treachery in supposed friends, are popular in courtships and marriages, and are believed to bring harmony and domestic joy, with loss linked to business misfortune.
Helpless Wife Cited In Pantry Tale
A Philadelphia Press excerpt quotes Cadly describing his wife as the most helpless creature. He recalls needing to fetch a candle from the pantry so she could go to the cellar and bring up a scuttle of coal.
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Cadly
Philadelphia Press
Disgusted by burglar threat in room dialogue
In a Boston Transcript snippet Arthur and Theodore recount a burglar entering their room. Theodore recalls fearing for his life yet says he was disgusted at the intrusion and threatened silence, claiming death if he spoke.
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Arthur
Theodore
Boston Transcript
Dialogue Fragments Show Concern Over Illness Naming
A mother asks about a friend named Dot whose companion notes a long named disease. The exchange hints at concern and curiosity as Dot asks to visit the girl who is ill.
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Dot
His Main Duty
Office boy explains his role in the afternoon routine and the cashier’s directions, revealing a quiet workplace humor about waking the boss. The dialogue captures a light moment between staff as the new employee learns tasks.
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Oolice
Watch Gains Thirty Six Seconds Daily At Mont Blanc
A watch taken to the Mont Blanc region is observed to gain thirty six seconds in a twenty four hour period. The note records a precise timekeeping anomaly tied to the high altitude location.
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Mont Blanc
New Belts and Dress Goods At Raw Co Sale
J. D. Raw Co. offers belts from 25 to 75 cents, ribbons in colors and striped effects, white and colored shirt waists from 1 dollar, silk shirt waist suits, and a cream collection of new shades. Also on sale are collars, neckwear, corsets, girdles, hosiery, and underwear with prices from 5 cents to 50 cents and a May 1st lighter-weight underwear showcase.
Easter Carpet Sale in House Furnishing Dept
The House Furnishing Department promotes a busy Easter sale with all wool carpets priced at 59 cents per yard for this week only.
Linoleum Pricing At Civilian Prices
Local listing showcases cotton warp matting at five pounds per yard and several linoleum options. Best Inlaid Linoleum offered at 1.17 per square yard. Best Inlaid Granit Linoleum at 89 cents per square yard. American Linoleum priced at 42 cents per square yard.
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Glouster
J. L. Hesse
Ernest
L. B. Sparka
Carrie Morris
Delaware
Dickson
Christian Church At
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Buccers
Vila Edwards
Lyonsdale
Alpha Biddiesa
inColumbus
Charles King
Parasveia
Isaac Weaver
Wm. Wells
Warren Bros
Jesse Warren
Epworth Venguoe
M. KE
Patterson
Alta McAfoose
Dan James
Wellston
Clara
Edith Carpenter
Jose Ivers
McConnelsville
Bachelors Club
Gloaster Bank
U. G. U. G. Club
Tony
R. L. Lewis
Hart Schaffner
the Man
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Thompson's & Scott
Exclusive Clothiers & Furnishers
Lawrence Worstell
Uithany
THE
Supreme Court
la Grippe
Pe-ru-na
Eugenie Lafortune
Bering Street
Montreal
Can
Peruna
HON Vor Laon Awashington, D.C
J. D. Raw Co
Department Store
Wail Paper Department
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