Free Scholarships Offered by Southern Shorthand University
The Southern Shorthand and Business University in Atlanta Georgia announces 145 $50 scholarships to Georgia residents. Counties nominate contes tants who submit names and addresses and bring one paying pupil. the top county entrant wins a full free scholarship, others win half price or commissions for extra pupils. Contact A C Briscoe president or L W Arnots vice president in Atlanta Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Southern Shorthand and Business University
Atlanta, Ga
State of
Georgia
Atlanta School of Telegraphy
Southern Shorthend and Business University
Atlanta
Eacn
Evey County
A.C Briscoe
L. W. Arnots
Atlanta Ga
Shadow Etiquette and Shadder Rules in Kaffir Culture
A sailor recounts Kaffir shadow etiquette, noting how a chief kicked him for stepping on a shadow and insisting on crouching to keep one's shadow shorter than a superior. He contrasts Kaffir norms with American manners, linking shadow behavior to a form of bowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crimus
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Much Law Poor Case and Snowy Weather Notes
A Kansas City Times quip about lawyers precedes a historical enquiry on snow versus rain. An attorney stories the man carrying heavy law books to court while a southern lawyer jokes about an empty case. A 1765 Kirknewton experiment by Alexander Brice links snow depth to rainfall, suggesting ten inches of snow roughly equals one inch of rain under calm, cold, windy conditions per the London Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highton
Kunnel
Kansas City Times
Alexander Brice
Kirknewton
London Chronck
The Adder And The Parvenu Puck Scene
A fragment describes adder size and misbelief about two headed snakes noting its sluggish movement and tail resembles the head. It shifts to a parvenu asking about manners and a new butler's curt refusal to share opinions, in period tone.
The Wings of Time Garden Scene
Methuselah strolls through a garden noting a new flower on a century plant near an oak he raised from an acorn. He reflects on time passing as he observes the ancient tree and blossoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methuselah
Harper’s Weekly
The Larger Class and Quirky Exchanges
A collection of humorous quips from various sources. The Larger Class notes the misuse of thee and thou by self styled poets while an editor jokes otherwise. Other items include a dentist patient exchange and a dialect line about cavities and mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Standard and Times
Express Company Profits and Immigrant Question
The piece critiques express company profits citing 24 million in surplus and 86 million in shareholder payments over a decade, suggesting railroads share profits and calling for reform. It then discusses steerage immigrants, arguing not all immigrants are criminals, urging distinction between harmful and beneficial arrivals and noting Europe’s concerns about emigration. It also notes limited knowledge about China’s recent events and the need to understand underlying discontent and rising living standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Express Company
Harriman
Postal Department
Hill
America
Germany
Europe
Portsmouth urged to buy Aldrich birthplace home
The city is urged to back a proposal to purchase the birthplace and boyhood home of poet and story writer Thomas Bailey Aldrich. Supporters argue the house preserves a cherished Portsmouth legacy and honors a noted local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Sale of Tage Tags Reflects Fertilizer and Seed Meal Totals
Inquiries rise about tag sales comparing seasons 1903 04 to 1902 03. From Oct 1 1903 to Apr 30 1904 fertilizer sales reach 6 067 805 units and cotton seed meal 1 575 420 units, with prior season figures lower by 588 122 and 53 980 respectively.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dethan
Als
Fe A. Daar
Vetice
Eures
Wseioveness
Tadigesae Aie
Meefus Heip Gu
Ieee Et Ali Goed Crug
Eenia
DY Lamar, Taylor & Riley Crug Company
Business University
South
Conte
Florida
NEW Orleans Coffee Co., Ltd
Orleans
James
Puck
China
TAGE
Iisave
Bainbridge
Mhursday
River Landins
River Landing
Apalachiesix
Avatorbicota
Ienergy
Binsaid
E. Georg
J. W.callaban
Atlantic Coast Line Railway
Montgomery
Dorbon
Troy
Western Pointy
Savannah
Waycross
Jacksonville
Jacksonv
Dohon
Western Pring
Beinbridge
Monty Ae
Dig
Pass
W.J. Craig
Passgr
Tratiic Mgr
Willmington
White
Wilmington
H.W Dynes
Tiexet
Apalachicola
Northern
Raila
E. A. Faulhaber
River Junction
Apalachie
River Ji
Apalach
Beverly
Sumatra
Trump Evans Hosford Guest
Juniper
J. H W. Hodges
Atlantic Coast Line
Psss
T. C. White
Aga W. J. Craig
N. C
Mes
Anc
Aeec
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!