Domestic Rugs Take Center Stage in American Homes
A decade of textile shifts has moved domestic rugs into direct competition with Oriental designs. dealers report high demand for Axminster Wilton French Wilton Saxony and Bokhara reproductions, with cost-conscious shoppers seeking beauty and durability. New England mills lead in production of crafted patterns while examples like Oushak inspired pieces harmonize with intimate interiors.
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India
Persia
Orient
Occident
America
New York
Wilton
Saxony
Brussels
Mosula
Turkey
Bokharas
New England
Mal W D Griffith Makes Fine Record
The Macon News endorses Alder man W D Griffith for his city leadership as streets chair. It praises improved street work, careful site selection, and commends John Calloway for supervising the projects, hoping future administrations match Griffith’s success.
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Mal W. D. Griffith
Macon News
W. D. Griffith
Griffith
Streets
Grifith
Council
John Calloway
Eye Salve Restores Sight After Long Affliction
P. C. Earls of Cynthiana Kentucky credits Chamberlain Salve with curing severe eye inflammation after thirty-three years of Gore Eyes and thirteen years of total blindness. A neighbor urged use and provided half a box, leading to healing and return of sight. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and others.
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Chamberlain
P. C. Earls
Cynthiana
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro. L. P. Canning
E. C. McEvoy
Orr Drug Co
Boy Dead on Atlantic Coast Line Tracks at 18
An 18 year old boy disappeared after leaving home for an unknown purpose and was found dead on the Atlantic Coast Line tracks about 50 yards from the line. The cause of death remains undetermined, with theories suggesting a run over by a freight train. The body was taken to a local undertaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lee Langston
Langaton
Volta Bureau in Georgetown Showcases Deaf Work and Bell Ties
Washington report describes the Volta Bureau in Georgetown, its founder Bell, and the Deaf work. It covers the library like stacks, international cooperation, and studies showing U S leadership in deaf education, plus Bell's scientific interests and methods.
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Washington
Georgetown
Volta Bureau
Italy
Alessandro Volta
Napoleon
Alexander Graham Bell
Dr. Bell
Helen Keller Herslef
Bell
Japan
Thug
United States
Germany
Great Britain
France
China
Cochin
England
Bureau
Siber
How to Cure a Cold
The article argues quick cold relief reduces pneumonia risk and nervous illness. It cites B W L Hall of Waverly Virginia endorsing Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best cold remedy and recommends sale by several local druggists and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. L. Hall
Waverly
Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
L. P. Canning
E. C. McEvoy
Orr Drug Co
North Georgia Electric Company Regains Solvency
Atlanta October 15 The North Georgia Electric Company emerged solvent after six weeks of litigation. Judge Newman revoked receiver appointments, restoring control to officers. Four petitions were withdrawn or denied, with two bankruptcy actions still pending. Attorney H H Dean led the defense and the company plans to push development.
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Atlanta
North Georgia Electric Company
Newman
United States Circuit and District Court
Clifford Walker
H. H. Dean
Gainesville
John A. Nesbitt
Brown & Randolph
D. D. Shelby
Huntsville
Ala
D. M. Stewart
Shelby
Allen and Chamberlain
Dorsey, Brewster, Howell & Heyman
Monroe
Samuel Dunlap
Dunlap
D. H. Allen
Superior Court
Hall County
G. H. Caughlin
Kimsey
Knickerbocker Trust Company
New York
King, Spalding and Little
John A. Roebings
Dean
Stewart
Mr. Dunlap
Walker
Gabesville
Atlanta 5
Modern Kid Marks A Proposed Engagement
A brief dialogue between Modern Kid and She shows Jimmy offering to propose while she reveals spending a dime previously seen yesterday in York Dispatch. The exchange hints at a personal relationship moment framed in penny‑pinching terms.
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Jimmy
York Dispatch
Wright to announce Senate bid in Georgia this week
Rome Georgia October 15 report says Hon Sea born Wright will announce run for United States Senate within days. He returned to the city after consultations with supporters and noted he would decide soon. Reports say Governor Smith may not enter the race, leaving Wright and Clay the field.
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Rome
Seaborn Wright
United States Senate
Smith
Wright
Clay
Miss Rattie Brumby Named by Judge Cobb
Judge Howell Cobb named Miss Hattie Brumby of Athena as his successor as official stenographer for the City Court of Athena. Brumby, a talented and efficient stenographer, will begin the duties in Kilberton era. friends congratulate her on the appointment.
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Rattie Brumby
Judge Cobb
J. R. Christy
City Court of
Athena
Kilberton
Howell Cobb
Hattie Brumby
Out of Sight Piles and Burns Salve Ad
Out of slight out of mind in an old saying a salve treats piles chilblains burns and wounds with healing influence. Guaranteed by W. J. Smith and H. R. Palmer druggists priced at 25c.
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Ducklen
W. J. Smith& Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Widow of veteran seeks information on Confederate service
Judge 8.,B. Wingfield, ordinary, receives a letter from Mrs. A. D. Clark Anthony of Jacksonville Fla seeking details about her husband John M Anthony in the Confederate service. If anyone knows the family or his enlistment contact Mrs. A. D. Clark Anthony or S. B. Wingfield, Athens Ga. Address 1103 Highway Avenue, Jacksonville Fla. Also a testimonial promotes Champlain's Cough Remedy for croup with long use and local dealers listed.
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B. Wingfield
A. D. Clark Anthony
Jacksonville
Fla
John M. Anthony
Thomas Anthony
Ordinary
Athens
Anthony
Highway Avenue
Athens Fair Nears Opening With Strong Midway Attractions
The Athens fair committee returned from Atlanta with plans to secure top midways and high class attractions. Mr Jackson will finalize contracts after board review to ensure one of the finest fairs with strong racing, foreign horses, Pain’s Fireworks nightly shows, and large investment expected to draw visitors from across the state.
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Atlanta
Wp. Jackson
Jackson
Athens
Eatonton
Pain
Hard Times In Kansas Rescue by New Discovery
Cadell citizen Earl Shamurg recalls past hardships endured during drought and grasshopper years in Kansas. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with a rapid recovery after one bottle, calling it the safest cough and lung remedy. Sold by W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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W. C. Bott
Ind
Chambrlain
Chamberlain
Hila
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
L. P. Canning
BE. C. McEvoy
Orr Drag Co
Kansas
Cadell
Earl Shamurg
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Vagrancy sentence for Lola Moore by county judge
Lola Moore, a Negro woman, was sentenced to twelve months in the county jail yesterday by Judge Cole for vagrancy. Three Black men, George Hester, Inc Crow, and Anthony Hartfield, were fined fifty dollars each after separate proceedings.
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Lola Moore
Cole
George Hester
Crow
Anthony Hartfield
Young
Cobb
Dear Old Mother Benefits From Electric Bitters Says Dublin Man
The 83 year old mother of W B Bruts on of Dublin Ga improves with Electric Bitters. He reports she has appetite, strength and sleep after about two years of use. The ad claims benefits for women with weakness and general debility and for children. Sold by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons for 50 cents.
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W. B. Brutson
Dublin
W. J. Smith & Bro
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Milwaukee Woman Inherits After Picture Enamored Impostor
A Milwaukee woman, Mire Lydia Paeschke, is set to receive a $40,000 fortune left by Mexican heiress Isaac Jose Manda after a romance sparked by a photograph. The man who loved her failed to respond, and the will opened revealing no heirs at law. The estate awaits probate and distribution to the image’s subject.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Lydia Paeachke
Senor Iisa Jose Manda
Mexico
Sewor
Paeschke
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