Hair and Temperament in Hair Color Myths
A 19th century piece discusses beliefs linking hair color to character, claiming blondes are affectionate while dark hair implies constancy, and that baldness does not reflect character. It also mentions a Paris professor’s dubious cure for dandruff and a promotional notice for a plum crop discussion, highlighting the era’s mix of science and pseudoscience.
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Phaw Quch
Baldwenn
Baboursud
Paris
Apts
E. A. Drown
Prohibition Debate and Local Crime Policy Reflections
A Washington DC attorney comments on state licensing, crime, and jail costs in light of governor’s report. He argues that licensing increases crime and suggests restoring statewide prohibition with strict enforcement. He cites Proctor and the NY World as scrutiny of revenue losses and crime data, urging legislative action.
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Timesi
Ovenre
Otier
Tate
Hays
Nee Fort
Tlw
Goor
Fran
New York World
Gow
Local Names and Events From Morris County Notices
Fragmentary records list people and places in Morris County with scattered notes about workers, marriages, and local events. Mentions include A W Boater and M Hubbell in Morrisville, Dyron Rabbell and Helen Brown wedding, and potatoes at Charles Mablart's.
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BC Muddfo
Livery Stable Sold to Jones and McMillan at Barre
The Main Street livery stable in Barre changes hands to Messrs Jones and McMillan and will be run in a modern, improved manner with safe horses and capable drivers. They cater to weddings funerals transient travelers and traveling men with open or covered carriages and single or double hitches. Rooms for boarding horses and train surveys offered at standard rates.
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Main St. Barre
Messrs. Jones & McMillan
Lssfe
Stanley Model E Automobile for Sale in South Barre
Stanley Model E offered for sale in perfectly good condition by owner seeking a larger machine. For further particulars see Dr C M Scribner South Barre.
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C. M. Scribner
South Barre
For Sale Items Include Engine Polishing Tools and Derrick
Gasoline engine in good condition offered with polishing machines and polishing tools. Also derrick power hoisting gear and rapatan equipment, items priced separately or as a single lot at a reasonable rate.
Braley Estate Sells Shares in Barre Bank
Thirteen shares of People's National Bank of Barre stock from the late Dr. B. W. Braley estate must be sold to close the estate. Interested parsons should apply to the executor at once to obtain these desirable shares.
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People’s National Bank of
Barre
B. W. Braley
Richard Armstrong
Vermont
Protate Conre
Washington
Montpelfer
Dolower
M. Nelsin
Richart Armstrong
Harte
Atioweanes
Montpellier
Sivaty
Barre Dal Tinos
Harve
Thor
Sat Chet
Lay Library Corner Stone Ceremony Reporter Account
The laying of the Carnegie library corner stone occurred today at noon with formal exercises. Hon. A N Swain chaired the board as a copper box was sealed containing a local history and a copy of the newspaper.
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Carnegie
N. Swain
A. E. Suttle
Edward D. Murphy
Connecticut River
Belles Fal Times
Murphy
Aln. Swan
J. ML Head
Hlm. Wilkins
J. C. Howard
Wd, Ryder
Davis
EB. Th. Dettengill
J. Cy" Cobie
Keet M. Emery
Andrew Carnegie
Woreptuna
Marek
Myron H- Hay
Wiliam
Bodine
Edward Kirklas
Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Internal Relief
An advertisement promotes a Catarrh Cure by J. CENT Teiego claiming internal action for relief. It references various names and a price, touting the remedy as offering phos based relief and urging trial with a free item, signaling a mid 19th century patent medicine pitch.
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Hellewe
Wacho
Kinane
Mall
Phos
Pulte
Granite quarry openings near Hallowell Augusta planned
Herbert Brown & granite contractor of New York City has secured options on granite areas in western Hallowell across into Augusta to open a quarry. He bonded the Heck quarry in Augusta and holds a claim on the Longfellow quarry. Fire the Longfellow quarry will be opened first with operations to commence soon. The Hallowell Granite Works has awarded a contract for Hans Ton government building and work will begin as diagrams arrive. A substantial crew will be kept through winter.
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Bangor
Herbert Brown & Granite Contractor
New York City
Hallowell
Augusta
Brown
Heck
Longfellow
Agusta
Junge
Hallowell Granite Works
Hanston
Tes
Auction Sale of Personal Property on W A Martin Farm Barre
The subscriber will sell at public auction on the W A Martin farm in Barre Town on Saturday Oct 10 at 1 o clock P M the following items Eleven cows four yearling heifers one yearling bull two calves two work horses about tank s hay lot of barley straw quantity of barley some corn on the ear four lots of Sanford corn fodder one mowing machine wheel harrow plow Rossensilage cutter with carrier grain thresher one extra nice two horse traverses sic the lumber wager
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W. A. Martin
Barre
Two Killed and Many Hurt at Ball Game Crush
Two men died and many were injured in a crush at the Chicago versus New York game yesterday. A city fireman, HW McBride, fell from an elevated pillar near the grounds. An unidentified man either fell or was pushed from the grandstand, leaving authorities unable to tally all the injuries. The chaos occurred as fans scrambled for vantage points to view the match.
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New York
McBride
Persotes
Teraises Stretan
A Healthy Family Review From Dr. Martlet
An unclear OCR fragment hints at a family health note praising a physician named Le A. Martlet of rind review Guutart. The readable text shows scattered phrases about a whole family enjoying a product or service and mentions a doctor.
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Xing Jew Literare Ace
le A. Martlet
Rind Review
Guutart
Large modern house on the French Estate for sale
An almost new residence with nine large rooms plus a reception hall, hardwood floors, modern plumbing, first and second floor toilets, electric lighting, hot air heating, and a sturdy cellar. Asking not less than 4100 but immediate sale offered under 4000. Also a five room Granite street cottage with a large lot for 1250 and a six room house with barn and about one acre near city limits for rent or sale.
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Pleasant St
Elmwood Ave
A& Rent
F. M. Cato Rent Retate
Strange border tale quoted by Walter Colton
Fragmentary line about a landlady and a border, mixing coffee and milk metaphors. The speaker, Mr Newrome, notes a mishap with cream intended for coffee, while Mrs Balkina approves. The quote reflects peculiar wit on virtue and singularity.
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New Border
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