Agra Fort and Taj Mahal Amid Historic Echoes
Descriptive tour through Agra highlighting Akbar era forts and palaces, the Taj Mahal’s construction under Shah Jahan, and the Jain and Persian influenced architecture. Notes on fort defenses, royal courts, and ornamental jade, carnelian, and inlaid marble details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agra
Cuieh
Akbar
Lerhard
Taj Mahal
Mosey
Inday
Bawir Arnot
Ariamani
Ines Wales
Ariamand
Shah Jahan
Jesus
Jumea Masjid
Tadla
Acta
Marie
Dawes Named Comptroller of the Currency Nominee Confirmed
The text reports G G Dawes of Evanston Illinois has been offered and accepted the role of comptroller of the currency. It notes Dawes regrets publicity and mentions support for Mr Tekels to remain until his term ends. Biographical details cover his birth August 27 1805 in Marietta Ohio education at Marietta College and Cincinnati Law School 1888, early civil engraving work, career in Nebraska law and business, publications on banking, bank directorships, and leadership roles in Illinois Republican circles. Additional profile includes his residence Evanston later business ventures with Northwestern Gas and Coke, Lincoln Packing and several other enterprises. It also cites a 1939 marriage to Miss Carolle Birner of Cincinnati and mentions his father Gen RN Oates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G G. Dawes
Evanston
Charles G. Dawes
Sr. Dawes
Tekels
Mr. Dawes
Marietta
Marietta College
Cincinnati Law School
Marietta, Columbus & Northern
Toledo
Evanston, Il
Northwestern Gas & Coke Company
McKinley
Iinois
McKinier
Springfield
M. A. Manna
Illinois
Republican National Committee
Daves
Akron
LaCrosse
Wis
Lincoln Packing Company
Carolle. Birmer
Cincinnati
Gen
RN. Oates
Iron Brigade
Parasol sales pitch ends in awkward misunderstanding
An exchange describes a clerk showing a lady parasols with praise and a demonstration. The clerk lifts a silk parasol and extols its quality and weight, asking the buyer to feel it. The Inds respond with a curt line revealing an old parasol remark and a misplaced comment.
Grand Columbarium Plans for City Cemetery Complex
A proposed grand columbarium to house urns and cremated remains would occupy a nine foot by eight foot area with four wings and a central rotunda. The design features brick walls, cement coating, bronze grills, and artistic urns set in a paneled interior with dome lighting. Costs and sale of artistic blocks would fund the project, with space allocated for plaques and records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francinos
Io Uuat
United States
Woot
Lemng
Tae
Lake Wall
Wade Hienbie
Portrait of Jer reson a noted Pacific Coast figure
The article outlines Jer reson, born in Maryland and about 44, rising from a Roseburg schoolteacher to a lawyer, state legislator, and congressman. It notes his long service in public life, roles as deputy collector of internal revenue, and an 1871 appointment by President Grant as receiver of public moneys in Roseburg, with continuous re-election until last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseburg
Santi
Internal Revenue
Grant
Terrible Weapons of War and New Firearms Claims
A chaotic survey of wartime devices includes a claim that a bullet expands into a mushroom shape, a French inventor's rifle emitting vitriol, and soldiers unable to stand a charging cannon. Reports describe luminous projectiles lighting battlefields, an automatic manslayer gun, and a dynamite gun to fling explosive gelatine over four miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bcrglish
Woman Recovers Health With Pink Pills For Pale People
A testimonial from Mrs. Younghaus of Detroit describes severe anemia and headaches eased after using Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She credits relief to the pills after doctors offered limited help, noting improved strength, color, and energy. The letter affirms the pills’ continued use at home and recommends them to others with similar symptoms.
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Grand Raver Avenue
Aoverstad
Towoghi
Nowa
Deero
Mich
Rand
William
Williaos
Mra
Younghaus
Reid
Wayne County
Michigan
Williams
Smmast
de WilMillcny
Medjetine Company
Sebenectady
Curious pear bears a painted portrait on one side
A rare pear from Lythant hall Latwanhire attracts notice for its unexpected painted portrait on one side and an undisturbed appearance. A gentleman’s dress bow beneath the fruit appears to accentuate the display while observers note the peculiar marvel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lythant Hall
Latwanhire
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India
Grantient Hohammeding
Lombay
Calela
Jeypore
Delhi
Cawnpore
Lucknow
Bernores
Agra Ety
Akvar
Todia
Hazar
Misore
Hyderabad
Pathes
Altra
Etrugd-ud-Dowlah
Amamand Banu Legum
Ikber
Zenani
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mars
Ourge
Cutch
Woyadue Teneien
Tugeht Tee Etdoney
Manchester
Charles G Dawes
Ghand Columbarium
San Francis
Binger Hermann
General
Trnger Vermans
Gregan
Pew
Washington
Jerreson
le Pst
Congress
Maryyand
Iriogedliege
Baltuenig
Oregon
iCouz
Binger Fermans, Viener
The
General Land Office
America
Sears
Henry Younghans
Furnacea
Benin
Groun
Lrenam Tsii
Lancashire
Pearce
Attorsetat-Law
Acthess
Ohio
Troel
Johnston
Davis
Brooks
W. EL Mekee
Dmg
Oras Greer
Aynceican Seduction CO
Besta
Pittsburgh
Weite Urestt L. Spence & St. Ifort
Feery
Ty Gr
Madea
Losist
Chicago
H. Bekhee
Bank of Athens
Sella Reverament Bende
Conpese
Dota Motes
U.S
Prometlt
C. W. Hagxis
Cashloes Telephone No
Teel
Wade
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