Let Me Paint Your Metal Roof in Albany Georgia
Public notice from Albany Georgia June 5 1897 announces an offered painting service for metal roofs at 50 cents per square foot. The guaranteed warranty promises free repairs within ten years if leaks or painting are needed, with multiple local officials and notable citizens named as endorsers or observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Harvey English
Dougherty Co
J. T. Hester
Sam W. Smith
S. W. Gunnison
R. P. Hall
W. E. Wooten
ED. L. Wight
Georgia
B. F. Brimberry
John Mack
C. B. James
Southern Express Company
N. F. Tift
J. C. Tabor
L. E. Welch
A. W. Muse
Y. G. Rust
J. D. Weston
S. R. Weston
Jim Adkins War Tale Ends In Lively Return
A veteran recounts Jim Adkins story from war times. The harsh farmer and the old colonel clash when the body is misidentified, leading to a dramatic reunion and Jim’s decision to rejoin the front. The tale blends humor and pathos from the Atlanta Constitution recount.
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Jim Adkins
Jim
Virginia
Atlanta Constitution
Humble Scribbler Faces His Own Critique
In a Denver Post vignette, a man named George Scribbler is右翼 confronted by his wife who reads a piece about fussy men who crave order. He admits he wrote the article himself, exposing his own vanity and rigidity.
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Scribbler
George Scribbler
Denver Post
Early to Bed and Rise Promise in a Pill
An advertisement touts a “Little Early Riser” pill claimed to extend life and improve wisdom. It credits Dr. W. A. Wrienr and frames the product as a cure for fatigue and a way to prepare for a better home in the skies.
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Dr. W. A. Wrienr
Greenwood Sanitarium Opens for Patient Reception
Greenwood Sanitarium now open for reception of patients both surgical and medical. Physicians assured of attentive care and strict adherence to orders. Mrs J T Chambers in charge. Dr Lena R Wuhstroid, resident physician.
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J.T. Chambers
Lena R. Wuhsttrord
Valor tale of a Spanish admiral and a gun salute
A London News tale recounted by a correspondent depicts a Spanish admiral at a foreign port who, during a ceremonial salute, hurls the ship's gun and carriage into the sea to prevent it from firing. The admiral explains he saved the ship, avoiding a potential disaster and securing personal praise as a token of courage.
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London News
Excited Lady Questions Action Over Distress Ship
A brief dispatch from Atlantic City questions why no steps were taken for a ship in distress while a Life Saver insists the crew has been summoned ashore. The excited speaker wonders if they awaited a formal invitation.
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Atlantic City
New York Weekly
A Chinese Man's Grief Reported by Household Words
A 40 year old Chinese man, once flogged daily by his mother, expresses sorrow among friends. He laments that times have changed and his mother's strength grows weaker each day, recounting the family hardship.
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Mather
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Promoted Worldwide
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the longtime teething remedy used by millions of mothers. It claims to soothe the child ease gum pain stop wind colic relieve diarrhoea and provides 25 cents a bottle sales through druggists globally.
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Mrs. Winslow
Flowers forbidden at military funerals say army officer
An army officer recalls rules that flowers cannot accompany military burials. He cites a Chickamauga rumor of a soldier's death that led to many flowers being sent, only to be redirected to officers. He notes only the flag is permitted on a coffin and says the custom is well established.
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Chickamauga
Washington Star
Piles Relief Sought as Man Turns to Witch Hazel Salve
The piece notes a man plagued by piles seeks relief and mentions DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the cure. Dr. W. A. Wright is cited in connection with the remedy.
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DeWitt
W. A. Wright
Trials of Translation and Irish Advice on Ladies
Parisian editor translates a London critic’s praise of Anna Thibaud from feet in fairy boots to pots a fleurs in error. The anecdote notes the challenge of translating chic phrases and laments overcritical views of women with a wry Irish peer’s maxim about eyes closed.
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London
Anna Thibaud
Mademoiselle
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve touted for piles in Pierson
S M Geary of Pierson Michigan reports DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve is curing more piles today than all other remedies combined and is effective on eczema and various skin diseases. Dr W A Wriant comments on its use.
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S M. Geary
Pierson, Mich
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Cures Pike Scalds
A DeWitt patient reports success using Witch Hazel Salve to treat pike scalds and burns. Local practitioners note healing and relief from painful skin injuries after treatment with the salve.
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DeWitt
Evolution of the anchor from primitive hooks to modern designs
The article traces anchor origins from single fluke hooks to two fluke forms, citing ancient examples from Sus yet and Cyrene. It describes primitive Japanese and Arran Island anchors, their simple construction using branches, stones and ropes, and argues for the continued use of simple devices where shorelines are rocky or gear is scarce.
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Sussex Archeil
Burpham
Sussex
British Museum
Cyrene
Pausanias
Midas
Pliny
Eupalamas
Strabo
Anacharsis
Siodorus Siculus
Rome
Bayeux
Japan
Arran Islands
Galway
Euclid
Reduced excursion tickets to East via Savannah steamers
Excursion fares from local points go on sale after 12 noon Saturdays and until 6 pm Sundays with return by Monday noon. Travel via Central of Georgia Railway to Savannah then Ocean Steamer Line to New York and Boston, Merchants and Miners to Baltimore. Steamer service includes electric lights, sanitary rooms, Fine meals, and stewardesses for women and children. Steamers depart Savannah daily to New York except Thursdays and Sundays and twice weekly to Boston. For rates and berth reservations contact a local agent or J C Haile.
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Savannah
Central of Georgia Railway
Ocean Steamership Company
New York
Boston
Merchants and Miners
Baltimore
J.C. Haile
E. H. Hinton
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Dr. Muffet
Dr.moffett
C.J. Moffett
M. D
St. Louis
Eetimna
Teethina
Albany, Ga
Georgia Cotton Oil Co
F. Whire
John D. Pope
Don
Mee
Marvey English
Salt Water Works
Wtift
Albany Water Works
Humbug
Greenwood Sanitarium
Barnesville, GA
Express
THE
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
C.H. Lippirgoty
Sixth Street
Liebig Company
BLE Big CO
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