Old Man and His Children Lift Spirits Amid World Woes
The piece recalls George Francis Train as an aging but spirited figure who favors children as a source of joy. It reflects on politics, machine foes, and Cranks, noting Train’s kindness to park bench children, nostalgic Civil War speech, and a yearning for spring while acknowledging ongoing global troubles and corruption.
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George Francis Train
Game Park
New York
Hsien
Rochester
Prine
Train
Annie
Mary's Lamb
Annie Bell
Goebel
Africa
Philippines
MckKinley
Morgan
Methans
Carlysie
England
Nicaragua
Sam
Bacon
Senate
Kentucky
Gogbel
Taylor
Hamlet
Gol
Brutus
Caesar
Absalom
Jacob
Esau
War on roaming dogs and neighbors’ chickens told in a diary-like note
A neighbor reports disturbances from roaming dogs and chickens invading gardens. The writer vows to act, notes disputed local laws, criticizes lawmakers and the grand jury, and reflects on media and politics before signing off as Bill, ARP.
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Gordon County
Carlysle
Georgia
Mozley Lemon Elixir Patent Remedy Ad and Trade Proposal
An old advertisement touts Mozley s Lemon Elixir for liver digestion and nervous ailments with testimonials from American users. It describes a Bee and $1 bottle at druggists and notes preparation in Atlanta Georgia. A second fragment outlines a French export trade proposal to promote U S products through a dedicated shop in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moztey
Atlanta
Prominent Manufacturer Urges Sample Exports to Open New Markets
A manager recalls efforts to expand into unknown territories by sending small samples to manufacturers willing to exhibit and push goods. Nine months in, no samples secured. The plan shifts to selling outright while allowing continued exhibition aid, with six months rent funded personally to spur ongoing efforts.
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Repica
Artielay
United States
Sam
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Standard
Julius R. Watts & Co., Jewelers
West Alabama ST
Aragon Hotel
Geo. W. Collier
Woolley
San Ton
Troy Steam Laundry
North
Forsyth Street
Cheney
Dr. Tanner & Co
Decatur Street
Peter Lynch
Whitehall Street
Mitchell Street
North Mile
B.H. Veal
Man’gr
Lithia Springs
San‘arium
Box 3
Austell
Parian
Parlan Ant Co
East
Alabama Street
Crichton Oe
Earth
Pera Sa
Trea
Lycatl
Whitabull Street
Atanta
Ion
University Place
South Georgia Lumber * “Company
C. Stewart
Yara
Weat Bop It
Madison Lye
ARP
Bill
Serenity
Munyon
Mozley
N. D. Coleman
Beulah
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Dr. Morley
R. H. Bloodworth
Griffin
H. Mozley
Nice
France
Hare
Vivieras
Rt Pe Sao
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Smith
Friends of
W. P. Smith
R. J. Mayson
Gay
Tesidencr
Caphtor’ Avenue
Washington
Port
Virgina
Nort
South Carolina
Florida
Louisiana
Texas
Tennessee
Kontuck
Locsi
Abilene
Adgusta
Buffalo
Charleston
Charione
Chattanoy Chicago
Cinelanati
Cmpus Christi
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City
Haron
Jacksonville
Kansas City
Knoxville
Memphis
Maile
Montgomery
New Orleans
Norfolk
Palestine
Pate Tey Tim
Rapid City
St. Louis
St. Paul
Vicksburg
Withington
J. B. Marbury
Wharton Anderson
Dahlonega
Dallmeyer
Panging
Douglas & Davison
John Maddox & Son
Royal English
St. Valentine’s Headquarters
Hemstitch
Bric
Childrens Chiefs—Kin
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