Bank letter moves to save 400 shares in railway firm
A Washington Star account recounts a tale where a banker's sympathy for a distressed investor leads him to buy 400 shares of a railway concern at 106. The investor, facing ruin at age ten, asks for mercy in a letter. The banker then instructs his stenographer to act, sending orders to acquire and resell at 106.
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George RB
Cortelyou
Cortelyous
Ieeply Myers
Siri Ag
Uae
Ita
Cortelynu
Yarson
Gut
Lin
Dash Railways
Dash
Wahingum Star
Mena Seizes Power in Persian Court Test
In a tale from Persia, Mena countermands the ex shah after exposing a minister’s warning against women. She tests royal trust by accepting surrender of the scepter, ousts the shah, and, reigning as sovereign, orchestrates a dramatic crown transfer. The shah, humbled, kneels as Mena offers rule and then retires him by accepting marriage.
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Persia
Mena
Menu
Mwn
Iate
Abe
Mont
Shah
Meno
Thah
Hans
Bes
Het
Meni
Nicves
Bie
Pope
Local notes on fire, births, and business in New England
Aggregated items from homely state localities report a child fire incident causing about $100 damage at Frank Pint’s hay house in Newport. Alfred Sargent turns 75 in Bridgwater on December 26. Vermont banks declare dividends and savings rates while town records note historic landmarks and community meetings.
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Frank Pint
Newport
Mra
White
Bridgwater
Alfred Sargent
Burlington Man Commits Death by Own Action
Burlington January 8 A William Franeta a man from Burlington committed suicide by taking two ounces of carbolic acid. He lived about an hour and a half before dying at home with his family present. The act occurred after he purchased the poison at Crystal Pharmacy on Main Street. He had been staying with his parents, and his intent appeared to be self harm as neighbors and family noted his actions were “normal” prior to the deed. The family is arranging funeral arrangements. The article also references local anecdotes and notices unrelated to Franeta’s death.
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Burlington
William Franeta
Pee Bey
Yeaturdas
Chay
N.Y
Decatur D. Peanell
Main Street
Crystal Pharmacy
St. Paul
Main Streets
Mr. Pranets
Thin City
Wikters
Tinea
Newbro’s Morpicide Claims Effective Hair Loss Remedy
Fragmented ad style note claims Newbro’s Morpicide cured balding, noting a man in Montana used it and saw rapid hair regrowth and stopping shedding. Describes product theory and dramatic effects with vivid but unverified details.
Obliging Man Offers Details In Curious Roadside Exchange
A small quiet man with a large cigar debates a stalled automobile by a farmhouse. The driver from a touring car questions the man about his vehicle and condition as the talk turns to a joke about delivering news from his wife from the distant house.
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Collier's Weekly
Does the Business. Chamberlain touts arnica salve cure all
Clinton Maine merchant Mr E B Chamberlain promotes Bughlen's Arnica Salve from Pet Cros pharmacy Rickert & co as a cure all for piles and skin ailments. The testimonial claims quick relief and no scarring, though wording is garbled.
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BE. Chamberlain
Clinton
Maine
Bughlen
Pet Cros
Rickert & Ells
Barre Savings Bank annual stockholders meeting notice
The annual meeting of stockholders of the Barre Savings Bank and Trust Company will be held in its banking room in Barre Vermont on Tuesday January 14, 2008 at 2 o clock p m for the purpose of electing directors for the ensuing year and to trans act any other business that may properly come before the meeting FG Howland Treasurer Barre VT Dec 23 1907
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Barre Savings Bank & Trust Company
Ite Banking Room
Barre
Clouk
Howland, Tressurer
Vét
Annual stockholders meeting of National Bank of Barre
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the National Bank of Barre will be held in the banking rooms in Barre Vermont on Tuesday June 14 1908 at 10 oclock a m for electing directors for the ensuing year and for other proper business. Y H Cove Jr cashier Barre Vt December 28 1901
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National Bank of Barre
Eit
Barre
Vermont
Y.H. Cdve, Jr
Duc
Bank of Taos meeting notice in Barre Vermont 1907
Officials of the People s National Bank of Fines announce a meeting at the banking rooms in the city of Taos on January 1 at 1 o clock to transact routine business and consider matters that may properly come before the department of cashier Barre Vi December 1907
Shopping in Greenland native journeys span four years
East Coast natives undertake long shopping trips lasting four years as remote northern communities trek to southern settlements for supplies. Eskimo traders return with bear and fox skins traded for clothing and goods, while some journeys end with months long stays for bargaining and barter. Northwich England cited as peculiar town due to constant subsidence from salt works.
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East Coast
Tie
Wieh
Jong
Periodica
London
England
Northwich
Cheshire
Hogland
Uribe
Earth
Mary Stuart Eye Movement Described in 19th Century Note
An odd eye movement is described for Mary Stuart with one eye drifting further in a single direction, creating the impression of a rasual gaze at a casual glance. The text notes the peculiarity without medical explanation or modern terminology.
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Mary Stuart
Sheriff's Sale Under Royal Decree Reads Muddled Notice
A damaged OCR notice mentions a sheriff sale under royal authority with unclear phrasing and missing details. The fragment references a legal action, but concrete date, location, and parties are not readable. No clear bidders or terms are provided in the fragments available.
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Urevon
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Mesidenes
Lewis D, Martin
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Ysiolan
A. J. Parquet
Seminary Street
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J. B. Sanguinetti
Clare
Rient
Marello
Cadiz
Sevile
Algiers
Mia
Iter
Bay Btate
Frederick R. Tibbitts Investment Securities
Monks
Congress St
Boston, Mass
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N. Main Street
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Grand Union Hotel
Grand Central Station
New York City
Empesea
Torouuta
Qurigete
Homer Lyon
Cvught
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Express Office
Frank Barrett
Memorial Hospital
Hebi
Coasterfield
N. H
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Duyawmeceten
Fistoy Orga Menefit Association
Brattinbors
Elaine
Rutland — Et Rere A . Eines
Folkers
Henaare
Ruthend County
William Francis
Pdicoes
Philadelphia Ledger
A. Brownltix
Appouing
S. Tage
Hyde Park
Vel
Newbro
Frederick Manvell
Maryland
Butte
Montana
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People’s National Bank of Fines
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Ee Sree
Oor Tosatti
Eee Ik
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Teluptions
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Ask Street
Etree
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Bad North Pare Mrnt
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